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:            Tuesday, October 10, 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.      Consent Agenda:

A.  Approval of the Minutes from the September 11, 2006 Regular Meeting

B.  Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements

6.      Consider Nominations for Directorship of Armstrong County Appraisal District

7.      Personnel Recommendations

8.      Set Board Meeting Time for Basketball Season

9.      Library Report

10.Campus Administrative Reports

11. Superintendents Report

A.     P.A.A.S.B. Training- October 19th at 6:30 p.m. Region 16

11.  Recommendations for Future Discussion

12.  Adjournment

13.  TASB Idea/Workshop

 

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.

 

 

TO:                  Board of Trustees

FROM:            Laura Zanchettin

DATE:             October 10, 2006

RE:                   Nominations for Directorship of Armstrong County Appraisal District

 

 

Historical Background

            The Board of Directors of the Armstrong County Appraisal District is elected annually from a slate of candidates, which are submitted by each taxing entity within the appraisal district.  The nominations from each entity are submitted to the assessor/collector during the month of October by each taxing entity within the appraisal district and the ballot is submitted for the actual voting during the month of November.

            This year, the Board of Directors will have two places expire.  The persons holding these positions are Mike Benson and Joe Watkins.  The remaining members are Troy Conrad, Margie Ready (took Mary Lois Finley’s position and she will have to be replaced she is moving to Amarillo) and Twila Baldwin.  The school district may recommend up to two individuals, which may be placed on the ballot.

            The district has 1358 allocated votes to cast during the November election.

 

CLAUDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

 MINUTES

10-10-2006

 

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

 

Also present:  Superintendent Laura Zanchettin, Principals James Kennedy and Reagan Oles

 

Visitors:  Dixie Shettel and family, Megan Tarbet, Cindy Tarbet, Dee Oles, Bradley Cornell, Shannon Cornell, Cameron Baker, Bucky Baker, Mike Baker, Natasha Gibson 

 

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

 

  1. The opening prayer was given by Jack Fields.

 

  1. 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.”

 

  1. Public Comments:  None

 

  1. The Board viewed innovative science projects facilitated by Teacher Dixie Shettel and showcased by four fifth grade students, Megan Tarbet, Dee Oles, Camaron Baker, and Bradley Cornell. The Board also recognized the leadership accomplishments of High School Student Natasha Gibson.  

 

  1. Motion by Terry Baggett, seconded by Jack Fields to approve the September 11, 2006 regular Board meeting minutes.  Vote:  7/0.

 

  1. Motion by Charlie Strawn, seconded by Shay Christian to table approval of the monthly financial statements until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.   Vote:  7/0.

 

  1. Motion by Terry Baggett, seconded by Charlie Strawn to submit the names of Mike Benson and Joe Watkins for Directorship seats of Armstrong County Appraisal District.  John Ballard was recommended to fill an additional vacated seat.  Board members requested that the Superintendent ask these individuals if they were interested in participating again.  If these recommended people decline, Gary Gunter or Jesse Lovell are to be asked if they will serve.   Vote:  7/0. 

 

  1. Motion by Shay Christian, seconded by Amy Lovell for approval to hire full time 

      nurse Alesia Graham.   Vote:  7/0. 

 

  1. Motion by Terry Baggett, seconded by Jack Fields to adjust the regularly 

      scheduled November Board meeting around student basketball schedules.  The 

      next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2006 to begin at 6:30 

      p.m.   Vote:  7/0. 

 

  1. Principal James Kennedy presented an update on the effectiveness of using a contracted Region 16 Certified Librarian to assist two Library Aides in the running of the library for the 2006/2007 school year.  Reports from the campuses and administration were positive.  Board member Amy Lovell expressed concerns that a part time certified librarian was not sufficient to meet student needs as prescribed by TEA.  A library program evaluation will be conducted by campus administration with results presented to the Board in the February, 2007 meeting.

 

12.  At 8:00 p.m., the Board took an 8 minute recess.  The Board was back in session 

       at 8:08 p.m.

 

  1.   Campus Administrative Reports were presented by Principals Reagan Oles and James Kennedy.  Reagan Oles reported that:
    1. The PTO Fall Festival is scheduled for November 3, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary School
    2. The Veteran’s Day Program is scheduled for November 9, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in the original gym.
    3. A plan is in place to deal with student issues which may occur during Mrs. Oles’ maternity leave.
    4. Parent, staff, and student safety, school environment, discipline surveys will be distributed the third week in October, 2006 as part of their Texas Behavior Initiative project.

              James Kennedy reported that:

a.      Parent, staff, and student safety, school environment, discipline surveys

      were being collected this week as part of their Texas Behavior Initiative

      project.

b.      Student performance on Success Period quizzes was showing an improvement.

c.      Benchmark tests are scheduled for the last week in October, 2006 for teacher data analysis.

d.      The Basketball season schedules were completed and available.

 

  1. Laura Zanchettin presented the Superintendent’s Report which included:
    1. Upcoming professional development opportunities at Region 16 for PAASB on 10/19/2006 and 10/30/2006 (at Borger ISD).  The Board decided to attend the 10/30/2006 training on Superintendent Evaluation.
    2. District academic award recognitions by Standard and Poors and the Texas Business and Education Coalition.
    3. Region 16 Tax Rate Summary information
    4. The formal inclusion of CISD into the supplemental insurance cooperative approved in the August, 2006 regular Board meeting.
    5. Board Christmas Dinner Plans – to be held 12/02/2006
    6. Board Staff Christmas Luncheon Plans – to be held 12/03/2006 at 1:00 p.m.
    7. Building project update

 

  1. Recommendations for future discussions:
    1. Goal Setting
    2. Designing/updating the Superintendent’s evaluation
    3. Board Operating Procedures and Rules of Conduct

 

  1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. 

 

  1. The Board then participated in a roundtable discussion of information learned

            during the TASB/TASA Conference attended on October 6-8, 2006.