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Monday, September 13, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

7:00 P.M. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

BOARD ROOM

OF MVISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

501 HWY. 37 SOUTH

MOUNT VERNON, TEXAS 75457


AGENDA



1. Members Present

2. Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags

3. Guests Present

3.1 Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board

4. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law

This is to verify that the provisions of Section 551 of the Texas Government Code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.

4.1 Consider Consent Agenda

4.1A Certification of Agenda

4.1B Minutes of Regular Meeting; August 9, 2004

Minutes of Special Meeting; August 16, 2004

Minutes of Special Meeting Public Hearing; August 30, 2004

Minutes of Special Meeting; August 30, 2004

4.2 Public Hearing; to Discuss MVISD’s State Financial Accountability Rating

4.3 Consider Requesting Bids for Track Resurfacing

4.4 Consider Requesting Bids for New Ag Truck

4.5 Consider Request to Order Two New Busses

4.6 Consider Medicaid Administration Agreement

4.7 Consider Board Training with Dr. Horn

4.8 Discuss First Day of Instruction Waiver for the 2005-06 School Year

4.9 Superintendent’s Report

5. Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Govt. Code. [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District}

5.1 Consider Routine Personnel Report

5.2 Consider Procedures for Hiring Superintendent

6. Adjourn



This notice was posted at 4:00 P.M. on September 10, 2004.


Monday, September 13, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

7:00 P.M. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

BOARD ROOM

OF MVISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

501 HWY. 37 SOUTH

MOUNT VERNON, TEXAS 75457


SUMMARY



All Board members present
Consent agenda was approved 7-0
The Board held a Public Hearing for the purpose to discuss MVISD’s State Financial Accountability Rating. The School FIRST ratings are based upon an analysis of staff and student data reported for the 2002-03 school year, and budgetary and actual financial data for the 2003 fiscal year.
The Board approved requesting bids for track resurfacing. 7-0
The Board approved requesting bids for a new Ag truck. 7-0
The Board approved the request to order two new busses. 7-0
The Board approved the Medicaid Administration Agreement. 7-0
No action taken on Board training with Dr. Horn due to conflicts in schedule. A reschedule date will be agreed upon at a later date.
The Board discussed the First Day of Instruction Waiver for the 2005-06 school year.
Interim Superintendent Walter Sears gave the Board an update regarding daily operations, employee headcount and the upcoming school auditor visit.
The Board approved the personnel report 7-0. Jean Hooker was employed as speech pathologist, Trisha Shipman and Tammye Flowers as special education aides.
The Board discussed superintendent hiring procedures and reviewed superintendent timeline as follows:


Application Deadline October 1, 2004

Board Reviews Applications October 11, 2004

Board to Interview Semifinalist October 18-22, 2004

Board Prepares for Finalist
Interviews October 25, 2004

Finalist Interviews November 1-3, 2004

Board Visits Home District
Of Candidate (If Necessary) November 4-5, 2004

Board Selects Superintendent November 8, 2004
(21 day waiting period)

Approximate Date for Superintendent
To report to Mount Vernon ISD December 1, 2004



13. The Board will meet on Monday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular monthly meeting.


Monday, October 11, 2004 - Public Hearing

Mt. Vernon Independent School District


Monday, October 11, 2004 - Public Hearing Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLIC HEARING

6:30 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2004

SUMMARY



A quorum of board members was present. Nigel Christopher was absent.
Carolyn Newsom facilitated the public hearing pursuant to TEC §25.0811 for the purpose of receiving public input regarding a First Day of Instruction Wavier for the 2004-05 school year. The date selected for the first day of instruction under the waiver will be August 15, 2005. The consensus of the public indicated their position by voting in favor of the waiver.
Adjourn


PUBLIC HEARING

Intent to Apply for First Day of Instruction Waiver

6:30 P.M. October 11, 2004

Mt. Vernon ISD Boardroom

501 Hwy. 37 South

Mt. Vernon, TX 75457



This public hearing will be held, pursuant to TEC §25.0811, for the purpose of receiving public input regarding a First Day of Instruction Waiver for the 2004-2005 school year. The date selected for the first day of instruction under the waiver will be Monday, August 15, 2005.

Members Present
Public Hearing: To Receive Public Input and Discuss First Day of Instruction Waiver
for an August 15, 2005, Start Date

3. Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on October 8, 2004, at 4 p.m.


Monday, October 11, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

7:00 P.M. October 11, 2004



A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on October 11, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.



The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.



Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Special Recognition: MVHS Commended Scholar
Open Forum for Guest to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
5.1 Certify Agenda

5.2 Minutes of the September 13, 2004, Meeting of the Board

Consider Electronic School Sign
ESL Program Overview
Report on Wireless Internet Connection
Report on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
Consider Resale Bids for Properties Off the Tax Rolls
Consider Alternative Learning Academy Memorandum of Understanding
Consider Bids for Track Resurfacing
Consider Bids for New Ag Truck
Consider Bids for Purchase of Two Busses
Consider Board Training with Dr. Horn
Appoint New Committee Members to the Franklin County Schools League of Honor
Consider Results on Ron Barker Case
Superintendent’s Report
18.1 Finance Report

18.2 Activity Fund Report

18.3 TRS-HRAccount Update

18.4 Update on Enrollment

18.5 School Correspondence

18.6 Personnel Report

18.7 School Governance

18.8 MVISD Immunization Program November 11-12

Consider Procedures for Conducting Superintendent Interviews & Select Interview Dates
19.1 October 18, 2004 Applicant 1&2 and

October 19, 2004 Applicant 3&4

October 25, 2004; Final Interview

20. Adjourn



If, during the course of the meeting, 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code Section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC (LEGAL).]



This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on October 8, 2004, at 4 p.m.


Monday, October 11, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

7:00 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2004

SUMMARY



A quorum of board members was present. Nigel Christopher was absent.
Intermediate students Brian Posadas and Anayeli Valle led the pledges to the flags.
Special recognition was given to JoLayne Skillman as a Commended Scholar.
There were no speakers in open forum.
Consent agenda was approved 6-0
The Board approved the school electronic sign as presented by First National Bank 6-0. The sign will be donated as a gift by First National Bank. The Board approved the gift and accepted the responsibility of installation and maintenance.
Kathie Thompson and Traci Stuart gave an overview report on the MVISD English as Second Language (ESL) program.
Judy Lindley gave a report regarding information on the Wireless Network for Region VIII schools.
Carolyn Newsom presented information about the federal government’s accountability measure, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), the results of which will be released in November.
The Board approved the resale bids for properties that have been struck off the tax rolls.6-0
The Board approved the Alternative Learning Academy Memorandum of Understanding. 6-0
The Board approved the bid from Vibra Whirl for track resurfacing. 6-0
The Board approved the bid from Cypress Ford for a new Ag truck. 6-0
The Board took no action and tabled this item pending another bid.
The Board approved the date of November 15, 2004 for board training with Dr. Horn. 6-0
The Board approved re-appointing George Wims, B.F. Hicks and Tom Dunlap to serve a three year term as committee members for the Franklin County League of Honor.
The Board heard a report given by Interim Superintendent Walter Sears regarding the Ron Baker case held on Thursday, October 7 at the Franklin County Courthouse.
Interim Superintendent Walter Sears gave the Board an update regarding the finance report, activity fund report, TRS-HRAccount update, school enrollment, school correspondence, personnel report, school governance and the MVISD Immunization program set for November 11 and 12, 2004.
The Board approved the procedures for conducting superintendent interviews and approved interview dates for the following superintendent candidates: 6-0


October 18, 2004 @ 6:00 p.m. Applicant #3

October 18, 2004 @ 7:30 p.m. Applicant #6



October 19, 2004 @ 6:00 p.m. Applicant #2

October 19, 2004 @ 7:30 p.m. Applicant #7



20. The next regular scheduled board meeting will be November 8 at 7:00 p.m.


Monday, October 18, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 P.M. October 18, 2004



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on October 18, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

Members Present
Certify Agenda
Special Business
3.1 Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

The Board will enter executive session for the purpose of interviewing superintendent candidate #3 at 6:00 p.m. and superintendent candidate #6 at 7:30 p.m.

Consider Superintendent Candidates #3 and #6
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on October 13, 2004,

at 4 p.m.



Monday, October 18, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004

SUMMARY



All Board members were present.
Agenda was approved 7-0
Special Business:
The Board went into Executive session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code for the purpose of interviewing superintendent candidate #3 at 6:00 p.m. and superintendent candidate #6 at 7:30 p.m.

No action was taken on these candidates in open session.
Adjourn


Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 P.M. October 19, 2004



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on October 19, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

Members Present
Certify Agenda
Special Business
3.1 Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

The Board will enter executive session for the purpose of interviewing superintendent candidate #2 at 6:00 p.m. and superintendent candidate #7 at 7:30 p.m.

Consider Superintendent Candidates #2 and #7
Consider Selecting Superintendent Finalist
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on October 13, 2004, at 4 p.m.



Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004

SUMMARY



1. All Board members were present.

2. Agenda was approved 7-0

3. Special Business:

The Board went into Executive session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code for the purpose of interviewing superintendent candidate #2 at 6:00 p.m. and superintendent candidate #7 at 7:30 p.m.

4. No action was taken in selecting superintendent finalist.

The Board will meet Monday, October 25 @ 6:00 p.m. to discuss and consider all interviewed applicants and consider superintendent finalist.

5. Adjourn
Monday, October 25, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 P.M. October 25, 2004





A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on October 25, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

Members Present
Certify Agenda
Special Business
3.1 Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

The Board will enter executive session to discuss and consider all interviewed superintendent applicants and consider superintendent finalist.

Consider Selecting Superintendent Finalist
Consider Bids for Two New School Busses
Adjourn


This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on October 20, 2004, at Noon.



Monday, October 25, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004

SUMMARY



1. A quorum of Board members was present. Doug Blevins was absent.

2. Agenda was approved 6-0

3. Special Business:

The Board went into Executive session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and consider all interviewed superintendent applicants and consider superintendent finalist.

4. The Board named Rick Flanagan as superintendent finalist.

5. The Board took no action on bids for the purchase of two busses. This item will be discussed and considered at the November regular meeting.

6. Adjourn

The Regular November board meeting will be, November 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.


Monday, November 8, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 P.M. November 8, 2004



A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on November 8, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

Members Present

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags

Special Recognition: Region VIII to Present a Plaque to the District for School Ratings
Board Recognition of High School District Cross Country Team

Open Forum for Guest to Address the Board

Consent Agenda

5.1 Certify Agenda

5.2 Consider Minutes of Meetings

October 11, 2004, Public Hearing October 11, 2004, Regular

October 18, 2004, Special October 19, 2004, Special and October 25, 2004, Special

Consider Independent Audit Report As Presented by Rutherford & Taylor P.C.

Consider First Day of Instruction Waiver for an August 15, 2005 Start Date for the 2004-05 School Year

Consider District & Campus Improvement Plans

Consider Textbook Adoption Committee

Consider Request for Early Release Waiver

Discuss School Building Needs

Discuss and Consider Bids for the Purchase of Two New School Buses

Designate Asbestos Coordinator for the District

Superintendent’s Report

14.1 Finance Report

14.2 Activity Fund Report

14.3 Update on Enrollment

14.4 School Correspondence

14.5 Personnel Report

15. Closed Meeting - Attorney Consultation - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; To Discuss Ron Barker Litigation Case. Personnel Matters - Section 551.074; Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees of the District.
16. Consider Ron Barker Case
17. Consider Setting Date to Employ Rick Flanagan as School Superintendent
18. Discuss Retaining Walter Sears on a Part-Time Basis as Superintendent Consultant for the District
19. Adjourn

If, during the course of the meeting, 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code Section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC (LEGAL).]



This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on November 5, 2004, at 4 p.m.



Monday, November 8, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2004

SUMMARY



All Board members present. (Don Huffstetler and Doug Blevins arrived after 6:00 p.m.)
Pledges to the flags were led by Mt. Vernon High School student Chris Pearson.
Special recognition was given to MVISD from Region ESC VIII for School Ratings. Also, recognition was given to the MV High School District Cross Country Team.
No one signed up for open forum.
Consent agenda was approved. 6-0
The Board approved the independent audit report and accompanying management letter from Rutherford & Taylor P.C. 7-0
The Board approved the First Day of Instruction Waiver for an August 15, 2005 start date for the 2004-05 school year. 6-0
The Board tabled the District & Campus Improvement Plans. 7-0
The Board approved the Textbook Adoption Committee as presented. 7-0
The Board approved the request for an Early Release Waiver as presented. 7-0
The Board discussed building needs to house the aerobic exercise equipment. Two proposals were recommended. The first one suggested building a new building to house the equipment. The other recommendation was building a new high school band hall/ athletic field house. The exercise equipment would then be moved into the current weight room at the high school. The current field house could be turned into needed classrooms for the junior high. Also, the current band hall could be converted into needed classrooms for the intermediate school. The Board mutually agreed that additional studies should be undertaken with input from faculty and patrons regarding this issue. 7-0
The Board approved the purchase of two new Blue Bird buses for $58,995 each. 7-0
Danny Willis was approved as District Asbestos Coordinator. 7-0
The superintendent’s report was given by Mr. Sears. He gave an update regarding the finance report, activity fund report, enrollment, school correspondence and personnel report. The Board accepted resignation from Seth Burnaman and approved hiring a full-time maintenance position. 7-0
No action was taken on the Ron Barker case.
The Board approved meeting on November 16, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m. to vote on employing Rick Flanagan as new superintendent.7-0
The Board approved retaining Walter Sears on a part-time basis as superintendent consultant for the District at a rate of $40 an hour on an as-needed basis. 7-0


Monday, November 15, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

5:00 P.M. November 15, 2004



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on November 15, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Members Present
Certify Agenda
Special Business: Board Training in “Team Building” Facilitated by Dr. John Horn
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on November 10, 2004, at 1 p.m.



Monday, November 15, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

5:00 P.M. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2004

SUMMARY



1. A quorum of Board members was present. Doug Blevins and Keith Drummond were absent.

2. Agenda was approved 5-0

3. Special Business: The Board participated in a team building and goal setting session facilitated by Dr. John Horn.

4. Adjourn


Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

7:00 P.M. November 16, 2004



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on November 15, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Members Present
Certify Agenda
Consider Employing Rick Flanagan as School Superintendent
Consider High School Principal Opening
Consider District & Campus Improvement Plans
Consider Athletic Booster Club’s Request to Renovate Concession Booth in HS Gym Lobby
Adjourn
If during the course of the meeting, 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code Section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or section of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC (LEGAL)]

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on November 12, 2004, at 4 p.m.



Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2004

SUMMARY



1. A quorum of Board members was present. Doug Blevins and Keith Drummond were absent.

2. Agenda was approved 5-0

3. The Board approved employing Rick Flanagan as Superintendent of Schools for Mt. Vernon ISD. This contract will commence on November 17, 2004 and continue for a period of 2 years 7 and one ½ months until June 30, 2007. The base salary for this contract shall be $80,000.00 per year. Mr. Flanagan shall have the power to conduct business and to sign all financial documents of the District. 5-0

4. The Board approved employing David Pierce as Interim High School Principal. 5-0

5. The Board approved the District and Campus Improvement Plans as presented. 5-0

6. The approved the request from the Athletic Booster Club to renovate the concession booth in the high school gym at no cost to the District. 5-0

7. Adjourn


Monday, December 13, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

7:00 P.M. December 13, 2004



A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on December 13, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Board conference room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

Members Present

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags

Special Recognition: MVHS Football Team

Open Forum for Guest to Address the Board

Consent Agenda

5.1 Certify Agenda

5.2 Consider Minutes of Meetings

November 8, 2004; Regular Meeting

November 15, 2004; Special Meeting

November 16, 2004; Special Meeting

Consider Franklin County Arts Alliance Proposal for Outdoor Musical Instruments

Consider Renewing School Attorney Contract with Schwartz and Eichelbaum, P.C.

Consider Commodity Processing Interlocal Agreement with ESC VIII

Consider Budget Change Request #1

Consider Game Workers Fees

Superintendent’s Report

11.1 Finance Report

11.1a Follow up to Auditors Report

11.2 Activity Fund Report

11.3 Update on Enrollment

11.4 School Correspondence

11.5 Personnel Report

Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss hiring high school principal, assistant high school principal and part-time high school counselor (Board will Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District.)

Consider Employment of High School Principal, Assistant High School Principal & Part-Time High School Counselor

Adjourn

If, during the course of the meeting, 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC (LEGAL).]

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on December 9, 2004, at 4 p.m.



Monday, December 13, 2004 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

7:00 P.M. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2004

SUMMARY



All Board members present.
Pledges to the flags were led by Mt. Vernon High School student Ryan Thames.
Special recognition was given to MVHS Football Team for their accomplishments.
David Maxton addressed the Board with Thanks and appreciation for the purchase of the new Ag truck
Consent agenda was approved. 7-0
The Board approved the proposal from the Franklin County Arts Alliance for the purchase and installation of outdoor musical instruments at the expense of the Arts Alliance. 7-0
The Board approved not renewing school attorney contract with Schwartz and Eichelbaum as worded. 7-0
The Board approved the Commodity Processing Interlocal Agreement with ESC VIII as presented. 7-0
The Board approved Budget Change Request #1 as presented. 7-0
The Board approved game workers fees of $10 a game for gatekeepers, clock keepers and bookkeepers. 7-0
The superintendent’s report was given by Mr. Flanagan. He gave an update regarding the finance report including a follow up to the auditor’s report, activity fund report, enrollment, school correspondence and personnel report.
The Board approved employing David Pierce as High School Principal, Kelley Baird as Assistant High School Principal, June Foster as part-time counselor and Dominick Geffers for maintenance.7-0
Adjourn
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