SMITHVILLE I.S.D.
The Smithville I.S.D. Board of Trustees met in regular
session on
1. Recognition of Cross Ex Debate and Tiger Band for winning Sweepstakes – The Board
took this opportunity to congratulate the Tiger Band for
winning Sweepstakes.
King, Tiger band director, was present at the meeting to accept a certificate from the Superintendent. The Board also recognized two Cross Ex Debate participants who advanced to state competition. Brittany Page and Amanda Hartfield were unable to attend the meeting.
2. Outstanding Students for the Fifth Six-Weeks – The Board congratulated Andrea Multer, a
sixth grader from the junior high, for being chosen outstanding student for the fifth six-
weeks. Also recognized were Annie Ryan and Dustin Bright, outstanding students from the high school campus.
3. Employees of the Month for March – Employees of the Month for March were Chris White, from the elementary, and Kathy Kasper, from the high school. Ms. White and Ms. Kasper were present at the board meeting to receive certificates of appreciation from the Board of Trustees.
4. Communications from the Public – There were no public communications.
Consent Agenda – Kamron Saunders moved to approve items 5 through 11 on the Consent Agenda as presented. Peggy Walicek seconded, and the motion carried 7-0. The Consent Agenda included the following:
5. Minutes of the
6. Disbursements for the month of March 2006
7. Financial Statements for March 2006
8. Investment Report
9. Tax Collection Report
10. Budget Amendments
11. Student transfer requests
12. Superintendents Report – The Superintendent updated the Board on important happenings in the District, including a report on the first day of the special legislative session, open meetings training opportunities, and upcoming banquets and award ceremonies.
13. Tentative May Agenda Items – Tentative items to be included on the regular May agenda are:
a. Recognition of
b. Employment of Certified Personnel
c. Resignations of Certified Personnel
d. Superintendent’s Report
e. Oath of Office for new board members
f. Reorganization of the Board
g. Set transfer tuition limit
h. Delegate Assembly selection for the TASB Convention
i. Board Self-Evaluation
14. Consider Revisions to Student Dress Codes for Elementary and Secondary Campuses –
The student dress code is reviewed annually by the administration, campus site-base committees, and the district site-base committee. The dress code, with a few minor changes, was presented to the Board for review and approval. Peggy Walicek entered a motion to approve the elementary and secondary dress codes, with noted corrections, as presented. Kamron Saunders seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.
15. Consider renewal of InterQuest Contract for Canine Detection in 2006-2007 – The
District has been under contract with InterQuest for canine contraband detection services
since 2002. The contract is renewed on an annual basis, and is up for renewal at this time. Howard Burns moved to continue the use of canine detection for contraband and to renew the contract with InterQuest to provide those services. Mike Morgan seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.
16. Media Honor Roll Resolution – Ms. Walicek motioned to approve the resolution to place
the names of the Smithville Times, publisher/editor Terry Schaub, and reporter Mark Gwin on the statewide Media Honor Roll sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards. Kamron Saunders seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.
17. Consider Board resolution supporting the
core principles of the school coalition
finance reform movement – With the special session of the Texas Legislature now in
progress, the Texas Association of Rural Schools is encouraging all districts to pass a
resolution stating the position of the school district regarding issues being addressed.
Kamron Saunders moved to adopt the resolution as presented. With a second by Mike
Wittrock, the vote passed 7-0.
18a. Resignations of certified personnel – The Superintendent informed the Board of the
resignation of Adolfo Ponce, teacher/coach at the high school.
18b. Employment of certified personnel – There were no recommendations for employment.
19. Adjournment – The Board ended
its meeting at