CLAUDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CLAUDE, TEXAS

Through Vision and commitment, Claude ISD will strive to achieve Academic Excellence and prepare each student to become a productive member of society.

AGENDA

Place:           Administrative Office

Date:            Monday, September 11, 2006

                    7:00 p.m.

1.      Establish Quorum

2.      Prayer

3.      Vision Statement

4.      Public Comments:  This item is included in the agenda to provide members

         of the audience an opportunity to address the Board

5.      Board Recognition Awards

6.      Consent Agenda

1.  Approval of the August 8, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes and August 1, 10^th , 18^th and 31^st, 2006 Called Meeting
2.  Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements

7.      Set Date for Public School First Hearing & School Accountability Rating

A.  Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 6:45 pm

8.      Consider Approval of Inter-School Agreement for Student Transfers

9.      Consider Inter-Local Agreement with West Texas Public Schools Employee Benefit Cooperative

10.  Consider Non-Renewal of Contract with Pension Concepts & Administration for Management of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

11.  Campus Administrative Reports

12.  Superintendent’s Report

A.     P.A.A.S.B. Meeting October

B.     Board Training

13.  Recommendations for Future Discussion

14.  Adjournment

If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Gov’t Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D & E.

CLAUDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

 MINUTES

9-11-2006

Board Members Present:  Troy Skarke, Charlie Strawn, Jack Fields, Terry Baggett, Jay Cartwright, Shay Christian, and Amy Lovell. 

Also present:  Superintendent Laura Zanchettin, Principal James Kennedy and Reagan Oles, and Business Manager Rhonda Siefker. 

Visitor:  Virginia Brunson

1. At 7:00 p.m. President Troy Skarke called the meeting to order.

2. The opening prayer was given by Charlie Strawn.

3. Mission/Vision Statement:

“Through vision and commitment, Claude ISD will strive to achieve academic excellence and prepare each student to become a productive member of society.”

4. Public Comments:  None

5. The Board honored and recognized Virginia Brunson for the maintenance and care of the Jr./Sr. High School flowerbeds.  The Board honored and recognized Dan Wolfcale for the assistance he provided during the Building Project construction and for the donation of the Mustang statue to be placed in the front of the new addition.  Mr. Wolfcale was unable to attend.  Plaques were provided for each of these school supporters. 

6. Motion by Shay Christian, seconded by Jay Cartwright to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.  Vote:  7/0.

7. Motion by Jay Cartwright, seconded by Terry Baggett to call for a public hearing to discuss the district’s FIRST financial integrity ratings and the district’s Accountability ratings.  The hearing was scheduled for October 10, 2006 at 6:45 p.m.  Vote:  7/0.

8. Motion by Jack Fields, seconded by Charlie Strawn to approve the Inter-School Agreement for student transfers in case of bullying, low performing schools, victims of violence, sexual assault, and persistently dangerous schools in coordination with Groom ISD, Panhandle ISD, and White Deer ISD.  Vote:  7/0. 

9. Campus Administrative Reports were presented by Principals Reagan Oles and James Kennedy.  Reagan Oles reported that there had been good parent participation during open house and that the Fall Festival was being planned for November.  James Kennedy reported that the community was invited to the pep rallies at 3:00 pm on game days and that the high school science department was making use of some innovative technology during labs.  Mr. Kennedy also updated Board members on upcoming athletic events.

10. Laura Zanchettin presented the Superintendent’s Report which included:
    1. the upcoming TASB/TASA conference and training plans for October 6^th – 8^th, 2006.
    2. Nursing needs information– presented with the help of Reagan Oles

11. Recommendations for future discussions:
    1. Superintendent Performance Evaluation
    2. Board Operating Procedures

12.  Motion by Charlie Strawn, seconded by Amy Lovell to adjourn.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 

Claude Independent School District

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 11, 2006

ACTION ITEMS

• Trustees approved previous minutes from the regular Board meeting held August 8, 2006, and special called meetings held August 10, 2006, August 18,2006 and August 31, 2006.  The vote was unanimous.

• Trustees approved the monthly financial statements and budget amendments as presented. The vote was unanimous.

• The Board called for a public hearing to discuss the district’s FIRST financial integrity ratings and the district’s state Accountability Ratings to be held before the next regularly scheduled Board meeting October 10, 2006 at 6:45 p.m.  The vote was unanimous. 

• The Board approved an Inter-School Agreement for student transfers in the case of bullying, low performing schools, victims of violence, sexual assault, and persistently dangerous schools in coordination with Groom ISD, Panhandle ISD, and White Deer ISD.  An Inter-School Agreement is necessary for school districts where the opportunity for student transfer to another school within the district does not exist.  The vote was unanimous. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

• The CISD Board of Trustees presented appreciation plaques to Virginia Brunson and Dan Wolfcal for service and volunteer projects to the District. 

• Principal’s reports:

-         Jr./Sr. High School Principal, James Kennedy, reported on the pep rallies for this school year and invited the public to attend at 3:00 pm on game days in the original gym.   Mr. Kennedy also updated the Board on upcoming athletic events.

-         Elementary Principal, Reagan Oles, reported good turnout by parents during the open house. 

• Superintendent’s reports:

-         Laura Zanchettin provided information to Board members pertaining to the upcoming TASB conference October 6-8, 2006.    Superintendent Zanchettin also presented information on changes occurring this school year pertaining to the need for acquiring the services of a full time nurse. 

PERSONNEL ACTION

• There were no personnel actions.

MISCELLANEOUS