WISD BOARD MEETING REPORT
by
Frank Hobin

 

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Winnsboro Independent School District
Winnsboro Elementary School Library January 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Present:
Clara Ziegler, Vice-President (presiding)
Sandra Strickland, Secretary
Members: Robert Langhoff, Chris McElyea, T.R. Mills, Kraig Yarbrough
& Superintendent Dr. Mark Bosold
Absent:
Don Beaty, President (recovering from hospitalization)

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge to the Flag, led by T.R. Mills
3. Audience Comments:

Note, the Board briefly held a private (closed) Executive Session, to hear comments related to School Personnel, by two private citizens.

4. Public Hearing: for Public Discussion on the 2008-2009 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report, presented by Mrs. Phyllis Stone, Curriculum Director. The High School placed in the first quarter of 40 comparison schools in Reading/English Language Arts, and Mathematics. Thus, earning a “Gold Performance Acknowledgement” for being Commended in the Top 30% of TAKS Test Takers. Also, 35% of the Class of 2008 WHS Graduates earned a “Gold Performance” as College-Ready Graduates based on Commendation in English Language Arts and Mathematics scores. Overall, the District was
Commended on Mathematics and Social Studies. The District’s Attendance Rate was 96% for 2007-2008. There was Zero (0)-reported violence in the Schools. Mrs. Stone offered high praise for all of the Teaching Staff and Administrators in achieving these outstanding achievements.

5. Consent Agenda Items: APPROVED, without discussion.
...........A. Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
...........B. November and December Reports of Bills Paid and Tax Collection Report---Prepared by Mrs. Patricia Teague
---December 2009 Collections: $1,195,237.92---Previous Year Collections: $8,326.46
--- Penalty & Interest: $2,746.53--- Attorney Fees: $2,293.91--- Total Collected $1,208,604.82
---December 2009 Disbursements: WISD General Fund: $1,206,310.91--- WISD Interest & Sinking Fund: $0.00
--- Linebarger Law Fund: $2,293.91--- Total Disbursed: $1,208,604.82
..........C. Budget Amendments --- Prepared by Mrs. Mary Ann Lanier, Business Manager: The District has received three additional funds: ARRA / Stimulus…Technology for $3,742.00, Optional Extended Year Program for $4,518.00, & ARRA Stimulus Special Education IDEA B Formula for $223,948.00. All additional funds have been budgeted.
..........D. At-Will Employment of Christiana King – Custodial, and At-Will Retirement of Johnny Simmons – Maintenance
..........E. Annual Donation of $1000.00 to Enough is Enough , for Graduation Celebration
..........F. Schedule Open House as Follows

:--- MMS – Monday, March 8, 2010 – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
---WES–Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
--- WHS–Monday, March 1, 2010 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

..........G. Provide Lunches for Grandparents March 8-12, 2010, for Texas Public School Week
..........H. Request to Advertise for Bids for the Sale of 1994 Chevrolet Truck (VIN# 8392), Standard Shift, 177,197 miles, Minimum Accepted Bid $750.00
..........I. Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Wood County for the Collection of the 2009 School Property Taxes for the amount of $13,988.00

6. Superintendent Reports:
..........A. WHS Student of the Month for December 2009:

--- Student: BRITTANY CARTER, 12th Grade, presented by Mrs. Morton. Her Parents are: Theresa & Larry Carter. Brittany has been on the “A” Honor Roll for 4 Years, and a MVP Basketball Player for 08-09. She plans to attend Rice University, Majoring in Sports Medicine, and continue on to Med. School.
--- Student: SCOTT RENO, 12th Grade, presented by Mrs. Morton. His Parents are Kristi & Darren Kindle. Scott is an Honor Roll Student, taking A –AA, and Superior Honor Band ratings, as well as All-Region Band honors. He plans to attend Southwestern Adventist University to earn a BA in Business Administration, and continue on to a MBA. The Students were Congratulated and Received Plaques from the Board. The Parents were thanked by Vice-President Ziegler, for their continuing fine job, and allowing the District to teach their children.
--- (Bio’s courtesy of Assistant Principal Darren Swanner)

..........B. Kudos for Kids, presented by Secretary Sandra Strickland

--- WHS Ten (10) High School Students qualified for the All Region Band. They are: Jarrizze Santos, Stephanie Parris, Tanner Alston, Nick Tallant, Glenda Salinas, & Cody Olsen; including four (4) Students who also qualified for Area Band. They are: Josh Hooks, Jared LaFoe, Michael Garner, and Scott Reno.

---MMS Competed in UIL Academic Events, at Alba-Golden, on Dec. 3rd and 8th. MMS took First Place in the meet, for the third year! Tally Scores were MMS - 1058.3, Quitman – 726.0, Alba-Golden –659.0, Como-Pickton – 366.6. On Dec. 11th, MMS took First Place in the One-Act-Play Competition, in Quitman. Quitman MS placed second; also competing were Alba-Golden, Caddo Mills, and Grand Saline.

---WES Fourteen (14) Second & Third Grade Students who had accumulated 100 Accelerated Reading (AR) Points got to attend the Dallas Mavericks game on Friday Night, Jan.15, 2010. The Students were:

2nd Graders: Bryar Amason, Reese Cox, Landry Deaton, Jenna Haney, Hunter Sechrist, and 3rd Graders: Waylen Beare, Carissa Bruton, Preston Byrnes, Ashten Cantu, Greyson Cox, Daryn Mckee, Makenzie McLemore, Abi Nichols, and Joey Walker. All the Students had a terrific time, and received Mavericks’ T-shirts. WES congratulates all the Students for their hard work and success.

--- (Kudo’s information courtesy of Board Member Chris McElyea)

..........C. School Board Recognition Presentation, By Superintendent Bosold. January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dr. Bosold read a statement of Recognition from Texas Governor Rick Perry.

..........D. National Center for Educational Achievement Recognition. Superintendent Bosold stated that MMS had been recognized in Social Studies, and WES recognized in Reading.

7. Items of Unfinished Business:

..........A. Consider / Action on Proposals for Middle School “B” Building Electrical Project
---Background: WISD Received two (2) proposals for the electrical project at MMS. The Project will include all additional lighting options: hallways, classrooms, & flagpole. Proposals as follows:
--- Able Service Company, Inc ---$127.874.00--- Bradshaw Electric Service --- $90,150.00
---Action: Board accepted bid from Bradshaw for MMS “B” Electrical Project, for $90,150.00.

AS RECOMMENDED, APPROVED

8. Items of New Business:
..........A. Consider / Action on Proposals for Middle School Door Replacement
---.Background: WISD received two (2) proposals for five (5) door replacements at MMS.
Proposals as follows: --- Gibson Glass and Mirror --- $30,189.00 --- Independent Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. --- $20,480.00
---Action: Board accept proposal from Independent Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. for MMS Door Replacement, for $20,480.00.

AS RECOMMENDED, APPROVED

..........B. Consider / Action on National Benefit Services, LLC, as Third Party Administrator and Service Provider for WISD 403(b) Plans
---Background: The previous provider, ISC Group, INC will no longer provide that service.
National Benefit Services, LLC has serviced our Plans on behalf of ISC Group for the last few months. The Service Agreement will be with NBS effective January 2010.
--- Action: approve National Benefit Services, LLC, as 3rd party administrator for WISD’s 403(b) plans.

AS RECOMMENDED, APPROVED

..........C. Consider / Action on Board Resolution Approving Credit Card Application to Frost Bank
---Background: JP Morgan, previous vendor of WISD’s Credit Cards will be closing the District’s account due to new financial guidelines for JP Morgan accounts. Termination date is January 31, 2010. Frost Bank has been referred by City National Bank, and the District will apply for a platinum card account.
---Action: approve resolution and credit card application to Frost Bank.

AS RECOMMENDED, APPROVED

9. Personnel:
..........A. Consider / Action on Resignation of WHS Science Teacher Caroline Kenealy.

AS RECOMMENDED, APPROVED

Note: Vice-President Ziegler and the Superintendent expressed their thanks for her years of service, and wished her much luck in the future.

..........B. Consider / Action on Employment of Roxanne Weaver – WHS –as replacement for Mrs. Kenealy. She will be employed for the remainder of the 2009/2010 school year, with a probationary contract.

AS RECOMMENDED, APPROVED

..........C. Consider / Action on Board Evaluation (Open Session). The Board agreed that they had worked well together. Member McElyea, credited the Board’s success to cooperation by all in the District, and the Community. VP Ziegler mentioned that Don Beaty had also performed his duties well, as President. Action: The Board accepted it’s Self-Evaluation

..........D. Consider / Action on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract (Closed Session).Upon returning to Open- Session, The Board voted to extend Bosold's contract for one (1) year.

10. ADJOURNMENT
---NOTE: (Normally the Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, at the Westbrook Administrative Building, at 7:00 p.m.)---

 

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