AUGUST 16, 2004

The Smithville I.S.D. Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, August 16, 2004 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Items discussed or acted on by members included the following:

1. Recognition of winners of Food Services menu coloring contest – Annette Kuehler, Director of Food Services, was present at the meeting to recognize the Smithville I.S.D. students who were winners of a menu coloring contest sponsored by the Region 13 Central Texas Purchasing Coop. The winners were presented certificates and congratulated by the Board.

2. Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate – The school is required by state laws and board policies CCG [Legal] and CE [Legal] to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget and proposed tax rate. Any taxpayer of the District may be present and participate in the meeting. The Board held the public hearing as required by law. There were no comments from the public.

3. Communications from the Public – The Board heard from Elizabeth Nelson and Kristen Perkins. Both were expressing their opposition to an increase in taxes.

Consent Agenda – Mike Morgan moved to approve items 4 through 9 on the Consent Agenda as presented. Peggy Walicek seconded, and the motion carried 7-0. The Consent Agenda consisted of the following:

4. Minutes of the July 19, 2004 regular board meeting and the July 26, 2004 special board meeting

5. Disbursements for the month of July 2004

6. Financial Statements for July 2004

7. Investment Report

8. Tax Collection Report

9. Budget Amendments

10. Superintendent’s Report – The Superintendent briefed the Board on back-to-school information, as well as recent events at the Woodside Trails campus.

11. Tentative September Agenda Items – Tentative agenda items for the September board meeting are:

a. Site-Based Committee Membership Reports

b. Class Size Report

c. Teacher Certification Status Report

d. Superintendent’s Report

e. Technology Report

f. Consider Maintenance and Operation bids

g. Consider Mobile Lab bids

12. Adoption of 2004-2005 District Budget – The Board is required to adopt an operational budget before the beginning of the fiscal year, which is September 1^st. Total appropriations for 2004-2005 consist of $12,643,181 for the General Fund, $1,518,378 for Interest & Sinking, and $903,052 for the Special Revenue Funds, which consist of the technology and cafeteria budget. Peggy Walicek made a motion to approve the proposed 2004-2005 district budget as presented. Mike Morgan seconded, and the vote passed 7-0.

13. Adoption of the 2004-2005 Tax Rate – The Board is required to set a tax rate within 60 days of receiving the certified tax roll but no later than September 30^th. Mike Morgan motioned to approve a resolution setting the tax rate at $1.77, which includes a $1.50 M&O tax rate and a $0.77 I&S tax rate. Peggy Walicek seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.

The Board entered executive session at 7:05 p.m. and returned at 7:55 p.m. with no official action taken.

14a. Resignations of Certified Personnel – There were no resignations to report.

14b. Employment of Certified Personnel – There was no employment recommended.

15. Adjournment – The Board adjourned its meeting at 7:55 p.m.