SMITHVILLE I.S.D.

BOARD BRIEFS

DECEMBER 13, 2004

The Smithville I.S.D. Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 13, 2004 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Items discussed or acted on by members included the following:

1. Employees of the Month for November – The employees of the month for November are Sophie Weinheimer, school nurse for the Elementary and Junior High, and Becky Hodges, Payroll and Benefits clerk for the district. Both were present at the meeting to be recognized by the Board.

2. Communications from the Public – The Board heard from several community members in the public communications. Rachel Eddy addressed the Board concerning issues with a bus route in the Pine Valley area. The Board heard from Samantha Scoggins, James Scoggins, David Easley, and Lisa Willmon regarding their desire to see the Code of Conduct reviewed, specifically the zero tolerance policy. They also encouraged the district to consider implementing an anti-bullying program.

Consent Agenda – Peggy Walicek moved to approve items 3 through 7 as listed on the Consent Agenda. Mike Morgan seconded, and the motion carried 6-0. The Consent Agenda included the following:

3. Minutes of the November 15, 2004 regular board meeting

4. Disbursements for the month of November 2004

5. Financial Statements for November 2004

6. Investment Report

7. Tax Collection Report

8. Superintendent’s Report – The Superintendent updated the Board on important issues pertaining to the District including an update on the search for an Athletic Director.

9. Tentative January Agenda Items – Tentative items to be included on the January agenda are:

a. Employees of the Month

b. Superintendent’s Report

c. Report of Benchmark Results from the First Administration

d. Superintendent’s Evaluation/Contract Renewal

e. Consider Purchasing School Buses for next school year

f. Outstanding Students for the Third Six Weeks

g. Campus Improvement Plans Status Report

h. A.E.I.S. Report

i. Call for Regular Election of the Board of Trustees

j. Telepas Report

k. Revise existing telephone lines

10. Approval of Annual School District Financial Audit – As required by the Texas Education Agency, an annual audit of financial information is conducted to assure that all legal requirements are being met and sound fiscal responsibility is maintained. The audit was conducted by West, Davis & Co., certified public accountants from Austin, TX. Mr. Gary Davis was present at the meeting to provide the Board with the 2003-2004 audit. Kamron Saunders motioned to approve the 2003-2004 audit as presented. After a second by Mike Wittrock, the motion carried 6-0.

11. Review and approve changes in 2005-2006 High School Course Catalog and related Board Policies EIC [Local] and EIF [Local] – In order to establish course offerings, policies and procedures for enrollment of students for the 2005-2006 school year, high school staff have been working to update the current course catalog. The catalog was presented to the Board for approval. After discussion resulting in minor changes of the catalog, Kamron Saunders moved to approve the High School Course Catalog as presented and amended. Peggy Walicek seconded, and the vote carried 6-0.

12. Board Policy Update 74 – Included in the board packet were explanatory notes from Board Policy Update 74, a document recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards to help keep our district policies up to date. A motion was made by Mike Wittrock to approve Update 74 as presented. Mike Morgan seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0.

The Board entered closed session at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 8:07 p.m. with no official action taken.

13. Superintendent’s Self Evaluation – The Superintendent provided his self-evaluation to the Board in closed session. No action was required.

14. Adjournment – The Board adjourned its meeting at 8:07 p.m.