Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. January 8, 2007



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on January 8, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.

Call Meeting to Order

Certify Agenda
Carrier Presentation
Facility Planning on Space Needs to Include Regular Education Classrooms & Special Programs
Composition & Constitution of Sub-Committee for Study of School Facilities
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

[Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or

dismissal of employees of the District]

Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on December 21, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.

Monday, January 8, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007

SUMMARY



Meeting called to order by President Nigel Christopher at 6:00 P.M.

All board members were present.

A motion was made by Don Huffstetler to approve agenda and seconded by Bobby Stinson. Motion carried by a vote of 7-0

Mr. Wes Blackwood, engineer for the Carrier Corporation, made a presentation on replacement of the existing air conditioning system supplied by the chillers and the potential for putting air conditioning in the gymnasiums for an amount between $1.2 and $2.4 million dollars. The proposal would require a Letter of Interest from the board for the Carrier engineers to further investigate the exact cost of this replacement. The board asked Mr. Blackwood to return on January 15, 2007, at the regular schedule board meeting, with a more precise cost estimate on the renovations if the district paid for the project up front.

Mr. Flanagan submitted, at the board’s request, a space needs survey involving additional classrooms for MVISD. Some members of the board felt that the survey was too liberal and will turn the space needs over to the Sub-Committee for School Facilities. Motion made to turn this over to the Committee was made by Nigel Christopher and seconded by Bert Edmondson. Motion carried by a 7-0 vote.

Nigel Christopher made a motion to put Richard Carr, Bert Edmondson, and Bob Sehon on the Sub-Committee for School Facilities. The second came from Bobby Stinson. Motion carried 7-0

Resignation from Nikki Blair was accepted along with hiring Deanna Warren as H.S. and J.H. Choir director and Pamela Hope as Intermediate Fine Arts and G.T. teacher. Motion to accept was made by Marilyn Elbert and seconded by Richard Carr. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion to adjourn was made by Richard Carr and seconded by Bert Edmondson at 7:52 p.m. Vote was 7-0

The Board will meet on January 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for the regular January Board meeting.

Notice of Sub-Committee Meeting

For Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

4:00 p.m. January 15, 2007



A meeting of the Sub-Committee for the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on January 15, 2007, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Call Meeting to Order

Sub-Committee to Discuss Space Needs for School Facilities
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. January 15, 2007





A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on January 15, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.





Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Special Recognition: School Board Recognition
Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
4.1 Certify Agenda

4.2 Minutes for the December 11, 2006; Regular Meeting

Independent Audit Report as Presented by Rutherford & Taylor & Co., P.C.
Consider Carrier Corporation’s Proposal for Engineers Research
Facilities Update Report
Monthly & Quarterly Investment Reports
Transfer One Million Dollars into Designated Fund
Budget Change Request #1
Resolution & Interlocal Agreement for Commodity Processing with ESC VIII
Consider Moving Regular March Meeting to March 19, 2007
Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report

Activity Fund Report

Enrollment

School Correspondence



Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

[Board will conduct Superintendent Evaluation and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,

duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District]



Superintendent’s Contract
Routine Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.

Monday, January 15, 2007 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

January 15, 2007





Meeting was called to order by Board President, Nigel Christopher at 6:00 p.m.



All members were present.



Pledge of Allegiance was led by MVISD Elementary students Sara Pellikan and Christine Roy.



The Board of Trustees was recognized by Superintendent Rick Flanagan by reading a declaration from Governor Rick Perry and a proclamation stating that January was School Board Appreciation Month. A gift from the faculty and staff of MVISD was presented to each board member.



There were no open forum speakers.



A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Don Huffstetler and seconded by Bobby Stinson. Motion carried 7-0.



Robert Lake, Auditor, for Rutherford & Taylor & Co. P.C. present the 2005-2006 audit. The audit itself was accepted with the following areas to be studied:

Local board policy on Compensatory Time

Document Storage

Performance Reviews for At Will Employees

A motion to accept the audit was made by Bobby Stinson and seconded by Don Huffstetler. The motion carried 7-0.



Mr. Wes Blackwood made a proposal from Carrier to do $2.4 million in renovations to existing air conditioning system at MVISD. Bobby Stinson reminded the board that the district already had $800,000 committed to the Maintenance Barn and high school parking lot and the district only has approx. $2.5 million available. Nigel Christopher wanted more information on The Inter-local Purchasing System provided by Region 8 Service Center of which Carrier is a vendor. Also, the board wanted the superintendent to investigate possibilities of securing a loan for the district to cover the cost of air conditioning renovations. No action was taken on this item.



Marilyn Elbert made a motion to allow Ted Estep to seek sealed proposals for construction of the maintenance barn and high school parking lot. The sealed proposals are to be opened on February 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the Superintendent’s office . The motion received a second from Don Huffstetler. The motion carried 7-0.



A motion to accept the monthly and quarterly investment reports was made by Nigel Christopher and seconded by Richard Carr. The motion carried 7-0.

Superintendent Flanagan requested permission to transfer $1 million from the Unrestricted Fund Balance into the Designated Fund Balance for construction. A motion was made by Richard Carr and a second was received from Bob Sehon. The motion carried 7-0.



The Budget Change Request to move $200,000 into Function 51 to cover the cost of taking the custodial services back in house was denied and the Superintendent will re-present the request at a later date with pro-rated data.



A motion to approve the Inter-local Commodities Processing Agreement with ESCVIII was made by Bobby Stinson and a second was received from Bert Edmondson. The motion carried 7-0.



A motion to move the regular March board meeting from March 12 to March 19 due to Spring Break, was made by Richard Carr and seconded by Bob Sehon. The motion carried 7-0.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan gave the financial report, enrollment figures, and correspondence report to the board. The Superintendent noted that the UIL playoffs fall during the TAKS testing time in February, but adjustments were made by the UIL to prevent conflict by allowing the boy’s and girl’s basketball teams to play on Wednesday night.



The Board moved into closed session at 8:32 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s appraisal and contract.



Back in open session at 10:43 p.m., a motion was made by Marilyn Elbert to extend the superintendent’s contract by one year to June, 2010. A second was received from Bobby Stinson. The motion carried 5-2 with Nigel Christopher and Bob Sehon voting against.



A motion to increase the superintendent’s salary to $89,000 was made by Don Huffstetler and seconded by Bobby Stinson. The motion carried 6-1 with Nigel Christopher voting against.



The Superintendent requested direction relating to a personnel issue involving the position of School Resource Officer. The board recommended he continue seeking applicants for the position.



The superintendent requested a Special Meeting of the Board for Friday, January 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the LOI from Carrier and the possibilities of a loan.



A motion to adjourn was made by Richard Carr and seconded by Nigel Christopher. The motion carried 7-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p.m.

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. January 19, 2007





A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on January 19, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.



Call Meeting to Order

Certify Agenda
Consider Loan to Pay Portion of Air Conditioning Renovations
Consider Carrier Corporation’s Letter of Intent
Consider Budget Change Request #1
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 16, 2007 at noon.

Friday, January 19, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

January 19, 2007



Meeting was called to order by Nigel Christopher at 6:00 p.m.



Members present were Nigel Christopher, Marilyn Elbert, Don Huffstetler, Richard Carr, and Bert Edmondson.



Members absent were Bobby Stinson and Bob Sehon.



A motion to certify agenda was made by Don Huffstetler and seconded by Bert Edmondson. Motion carried 5-0.



A motion was made by Don Huffstetler to borrow $2,500,000 at an interest rate of 4.25% on a maintenance tax note to renovate the main air conditioning system and to air condition three non-air conditioned buildings. The annual payment on the loan will be approximately $230,000 for 15 years. The loan will allow design and construction to commence and to be completed before the 2007-2008 school year. This loan will be included in the upcoming bond proposal. The motion received a second from Richard Carr and passed by a vote of 5-0.



A motion was made by Nigel Christopher to enter into a Letter of Intent contract per Carrier’s January 19, 2007 proposal to design renovations to the main air conditioner system. A second was made by Don Huffstetler. The motion carried 5-0.



A motion was made by Nigel Christopher to approve Budget Amendment # 1 as presented. Seconded by Richard Carr and passed by a 5-0 vote.



A motion to adjourn was made by Don Huffstetler and seconded by Richard Carr. The motion carried 5-0 at 6:56 p..m.

Notice of Sub-Committee Meeting

For Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

4:00 p.m. January 23, 2007





A meeting of the Sub-Committee for the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on January 23, 2007, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Call Meeting to Order

Sub-Committee to Discuss Space Needs for School Facilities
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

Notice of Sub-Committee Meeting

For Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

4:00 p.m. January 30, 2007





A meeting of the Sub-Committee for the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on January 30, 2007, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

Call Meeting to Order

Sub-Committee to Discuss Space Needs for School Facilities
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. February 12, 2007





A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on February 12, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
3.1 Certify Agenda

3.2 Minutes for the January 8, 2007; Special Meeting, January 15, 2007; Regular Meeting and January 19, 2007; Special Meeting



Public Hearing: Academic Excellence Indicator System Report
Delinquent Tax Report Presented by the Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Firm
Quitclaim Deed Cause #1068
Authorize Resolution to Increase Delinquent Tax Attorney Collection Fees From 15% to 20%
Consider Franklin County Appraisal District 2007-2008 Operating Budget
Facilities Update Report
Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Issuance of MVISD Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2007
Report School Board Continuing Education Credit Hours
Order General School Board Trustee Election for May 12, 2007
Appointment of Election Judges for the May 12, 2007 General School Board Trustee Election
Consider Moving Regular May Meeting to Coincide with Canvass Date of May 15, 2007
Consider 2007-2008 School Calendar & State Waiver Days
First Reading of TASB Policy Update 79
MVISD Investment Policy Resolution
Monthly Investment Report
Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report

Activity Fund Report

Enrollment

School Correspondence



Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

[Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District]



Routine Personnel Report: Resignations and Administrator Contracts
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on February 8, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Monday, February 12, 2007 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

Minutes of February 12, 2007

Board of Trustees Meeting



Meeting was called to order by Board President Nigel Christopher at 6:00 p.m.



All members were present.



Pledge of Allegiance was led by Intermediate students Calli Irvin, Caleb Gatlin, and John Gibson.



Open Forum speaker: LaBresha Rogers and Ashley English said thank you to the Board of Trustees and to Mr. Flanagan for the service that they provide to the students and faculty of MVISD. Each member was given a folder of thank you notes from Ms. Stewart’s class.



The Consent Agenda was approved with one correction to the Jan. 8th Minutes. “Letter of Interest” should read Letter of Intent. Motion made by Don Huffstetler and second was made by Richard Carr to approve consent agenda. Vote to approve was 7-0.



Carolyn Newson made a public hearing presentation on the Academic Excellence Indicator System. The report can be accessed on line at TEA or MVISD, and hard copies can be found in the city library, school libraries, superintendent’s office, and in the principal’s office at each campus.



Liz Vaughn from the Linebarger Law Firm presented the delinquent tax collection report for 2005-06 fiscal year.



A “Quitclaim Deed Cause 1068” presented by Ms. Vaughn for property on Dunlap St. was approved with a motion made by Bobby Stinson and second from Nigel Christopher. Vote was 7-0 for approval.



A request by Ms. Vaughn to increase the collection fees for delinquent taxes from 15% to 20% was approved by a vote of 7-0. Motion was made to approve by Marilyn Elbert and second was from Richard Carr.



Mr. John Kirkland presented the 2007-2008 Franklin County Appraisal District budget. A motion to approve the budget was made by Nigel Christopher and second was by Richard Carr. Vote to approve was 6-0-1 with Bobby Stinson abstaining.



Bob Sehon made a slide presentation on possible solutions for some of the facility needs of the district. Proposed was a Primary School for grades Pre-K through 1st grade which would house classrooms, bathrooms, an office, and dining area. Meals would be provided from the existing kitchen. A Field House/Band Hall was also proposed along with additional classrooms built onto the existing Junior High. The existing high school band room would be converted into dry and cold storage for the cafeteria as well as gutting of the existing field house and conversion into classrooms and an ISS room. Administration noted that the State Fire Marshall had visited again and gave a clean bill of safety to the district.



The request to borrow $2.5 million dollars by Maintenance Tax Notes from First National bank was tabled and the superintendent was asked by two members of the board to seek other proposals. A motion to table was made by Don Huffstetler and seconded by Bob Sehon. Vote to table was approved 7-0.



Nigel Christopher read into the minutes the Continuing Education hours of each board member.



A motion to order a General School Board Trustee Election was made by Don Huffstetler and seconded by Bob Sehon. Vote to approve the order was 7-0.



A motion to approve the appointment of the election judges for the May election was made by Nigel Christopher. A second to the motion was made by Don Huffstetler and the vote to approve the appointment was 6-1 for. Marilyn Elbert voted against.



Mr. Flanagan asked the board to move the May board meeting to coincide with the election canvassing date of May 15, 2007. A motion to move the date was made by Bobby Stinson and second was from Nigel Christopher. Vote to move the date was 7-0.



Mr. Flanagan asked to board to approve the 2007-2008 school calendar as presented with 5 waiver days. The board approved the calendar 7-0 with a motion from Marilyn Elbert and a second from Nigel Christopher.



Mr. Evans presented the first reading of Texas Association of School Boards Policy Update # 79. This will be presented to the board at the March 19 meeting for their approval.



Mr. Flanagan presented the MVISD Investment Policy and asked that a “Resolution” to approve the investment policy be accepted by the board. A motion was made by Bobby Stinson and second from Marilyn Elbert to approve the “Resolution”. Approval was by a 7-0 vote.



Mr. Flanagan presented the investment report for the month of January.



Mr. Flanagan presented the Superintendents Report pertaining to the finances of the district, enrollment, and correspondence.



The Board adjourned to “Executive Session” to discuss Administrators contracts at 8:43 p.m.



The Board returned to Open Session at 9:18 and approved to extend the administrators contracts as presented. Motion made by Nigel Christopher and second was by Bobby Stinson. Vote to accept was 7-0

Motion to adjourn was made by Richard Carr and a second was from Bobby Stinson. Vote to adjourn was 7-0. The meeting ended at 9:20 p.m.

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. February 19, 2007





A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on February 19, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.



Call Meeting to Order

Approve Agenda
Consider Proposals for Transportation Maintenance Facility & High School Parking Lot
Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Issuance of MVISD Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2007
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on February 15, 2007 at noon.

Monday, February 19, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2007

SUMMARY





Meeting called to order by President Nigel Christopher at 6:00 P.M.



All board members were present.



Board approved agenda, 7-0.



Board tabled the proposals for transportation maintenance facility and school parking lot until the March 6, 2007 meeting. Motion carried; 5 for, Don Huffstetler opposed and Marilyn Elbert abstained.



Board approved Resolution authorizing the issuance of $2,500,000 in MVISD maintenance tax notes, series 2007 through First National Bank of Mt. Vernon at a rate of 3.9%. The purpose of this loan is to renovate the main air conditioning system and to air condition three non air conditioned buildings. Motion carried; 6 for, Bob Stinson opposed.



Motion to adjourn was made by Richard Carr and seconded by Bob Sehon at 7:19 p.m.



The Board will meet next on March 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for a special meeting.

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. March 6, 2007



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on March 6, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.

Call Meeting to Order

Approve Agenda
Request Bids for Bank Depository Contract
Consider Proposals for Transportation Maintenance Facility & High School Parking Lot and Alternative Ways of Proceeding
Reconsider Contract with Architect Ted Estep
Presentation by Sub-Committee on Facilities Construction & Bond Proposal
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 1, 2007 at noon.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

Minutes from Special Meeting of the MVISD Board of Trustees

March 6, 2007



Nigel Christopher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.



Richard Carr was absent



A motion by Don Huffstetler to approve the agenda was made and a second was made by Bert Edmondson. Vote was 6-0 for



A motion to request Proposals for Bank Depository Contracts was made by Don Huffstetler and a second by Nigel. The proposals are to be opened at the regular board meeting on Monday, April 9. Vote was 6-0 for.



A motion was made by Bob Sehon to reject the bids for the maintenance facility and h.s. parking lot. A second was by Nigel. The vote was 6-0 for the motion. Further action on this need was tabled till a later date. Motion made by Nigel and a second from Bob Sehon. Vote was 6-0 to table.



Not action was taken on Ted Estep’s contract.



A motion by Nigel was made to “Take steps to seek voter approval for a $10 million dollar total bond election with $4 million for a primary facility, $2 million for Jr. High improvements, $3.5 million for an extra-curricular facility and conversion of vacated facilities , and $2.5 million for air conditioning renovations. $2 million of the $12 million bond will be offset by existing designated fund balance making it a $10 million Bond. A second was made by Bob Sehon. Vote was 4 for and 2 against with Don and Marilyn voting against.



A motion to adjourn was made by Nigel and a second from Bob Sehon. Vote was 6-0. The time was 8:45.

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. March 12, 2007



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on March 12, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.

Call Meeting to Order

Approve Agenda
Consider the Adoption of an Election Order Calling a Bond Election in the Amount of $10M to be Held on May 12, 2007
Appointment of Election Judges for the May 12, 2007 Special Bond Election to be Held on May 12, 2007
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 7, 2007 at noon.

Monday, March 12, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

March 12, 2007



The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice-President Bobby Stinson.



Marilyn Elbert and Nigel Christopher were not present.



A motion to certify the agenda was made by Don Huffstetler and a second was by Bob Sehon. The agenda was approved by a 5-0 vote.



Bob Sehon made a motion to approve the calling for a bond election for $10 million dollars to be on one proposition. A second was made by Richard Carr. The vote was 4-1 with Don Huffstetler voting against.



A motion was made by Don Huffstetler to approve the appointment of Election Judges as presented. A second was made by Bob Sehon. The motion carried 5-0.



A motion was made by Bob Sehon to adjourn and a second came from Bert Edmondson. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. March 19, 2007





A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on March 19, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
3.1 Certify Agenda

3.2 Minutes for the February 12, 2007; Regular Meeting, and February 19, 2007; Special Meeting

Carrier’s Presentation on Air-Conditioning
Facilities Update Report
Consider TASB Policy Update 79
Textbook Adoptions for Secondary Mathematics
Monthly Investment Report
Consider Nomination of or Supporting a Candidate to Fill a Position on the TASB Board of Directors
Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report

Activity Fund Report

Enrollment

School Correspondence



Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

[Board will consider superintendent’s recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional personnel].

¨ Re-employ probationary contract employees

¨ Terminate probationary contract employees

¨ Renew term contract employees

¨ Propose nonrenewal term contract employees

¨ Resignations



Open Meeting – Action, if any, on subjects deliberated in closed meeting:



11. Routine Personnel Report:

¨ Re-employ probationary contract employees

¨ Terminate probationary contract employees

¨ Renew term contract employees

¨ Propose nonrenewal term contract employees

¨ Resignations

Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 12, 2007 at noon.

Monday, March 19, 2007 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

March 19, 2007



Bobby Stinson and Nigel Christopher were absent.



Marilyn Elbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.



The pledge was led by Syke Talsma and Kerrie Hargrave.



No one had signed up to speak.



Don made the motion to approve the consent agenda and a second came from Richard.

The vote to approve was 5-0



Wes Blackwood made the presentation for Carrier to do air conditioning. A motion was made by Bob Sehon to accept the contract as presented if MVISD attorneys approve it. The board gave the Supt. authority to sign the contract if it is approved by Henslee Fowler, Hepworth and Swartz. A second to the motion came from Richard and the vote was 5-0.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan gave a status update on the $2.5 million loan with 1st National Bank to pay for the air conditioning.



A motion to accept the TASB Policy Update 79 was made by Don and a second came from Richard. The vote was 5-0.



A motion to accept the secondary math textbook adoption list was made by Richard and the second came from Burt. Vote was 5-0



Supt. gave the investment report and a motion to accept the report was made by Marilyn and seconded by Richard, Vote was 5-0



A motion from Burt was made to support the Pleasant Grove candidate for TASB board. Second came from Marilyn. Vote was 5-0



The Supt. gave his report on finance and enrollment.



The board recessed to Executive Session at 7:15 p.m.



The board returned to open session at 8:04 p.m.



A motion to accept the professional personnel contracts as presented was made by Don and a second came from Bob. Vote was 5-0



A motion to non-renew a probationary contract employee came from Bob and was seconded by Burt. Vote was 5-0



Don made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 and was seconded by Burt.

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. March 29, 2007



A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on March 29, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.

Call Meeting to Order

Approve Agenda
Discuss Carrier Corporation’s Contract and School Attorneys Opinion
Consider Full or Partial Payment of Contract to Carrier Corporation for Retrofit Air-Conditioning Solutions
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007

SUMMARY





Meeting called to order by Vice President Bob Stinson at 6:00 P.M.



Nigel Christopher and Bob Sehon were absent.



Board approved agenda, 5-0.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan, led discussion regarding Carrier Corporation’s contract for air-conditioning retrofit and school attorney’s opinion.



Board approved full payment in advance of $2.5 million to Carrier Corporation for air-conditioning retrofit, 5-0.



Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m., 5-0.



The Board will meet next on April 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for the regular meeting.

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. April 9, 2007





A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on April 9, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.





Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Special Recognition: MVHS Girls Basketball All State Representatives
Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
4.1 Certify Agenda

4.2 Minutes for the March 6, 2007; Special Meeting, March 12, 2007; Special Meeting and

March 19, 2007; Regular Meeting, March 29, 2007; Special Meeting



Open and Consider Bank Depository Bids
Summer School Program
Consider Out of State Overnight Trip for FFA Contest Team
Solicit Proposals for Surveillance System
Solicit Proposals for High School Parking Lot
Solicit Proposals for School Audit Services
Solicit Proposals for School Photography Contract
Monthly & Quarterly Investment Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report

Activity Fund Report

Enrollment

Report on School Activities



Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

[Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District. Board will discuss Superintendent performance measures and expectations for 2007. Superintendent to update Board on progress of hiring a school resource officer.]



14. Routine Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts

Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on April 4, 2007 at noon.

Monday, April 9, 2007 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007

SUMMARY





Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M.



All members were present.



Pledges to the flags were led by Mt. Vernon high school student Pete Robles.



Special Recognition was given to Aly Sherman and Jamye Adair for their accomplishments in being selected for the Texas Girls Coaches Association 3A All State Basketball team.



In open forum, Garry Romines addressed the Board regarding National Day of Prayer. He also read a proclamation made by Jerry Hubbell and invited the Board to hear a speaker on May 3, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church.



Board approved consent agenda, 7-0.



Board opened bank depository bids and asked administration to review and bring a recommendation to the Board at the May meeting, 7-0.



Approved summer school program as presented, 7-0.



Approved out of state overnight trip for FFA land judging and range judging contest teams, 7-0.



Approved soliciting proposals for high school parking lot, 7-0.



Approved soliciting proposals for school audit services, 7-0.



Approved soliciting proposals for school photography contract, 7-0.



Approved monthly and quarterly investment reports as presented, 7-0.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan gave a report on finance and activity reports, enrollment and school activities.



Board approved resignations for Kayce Jordon and Angelia Eichler, 7-0.



Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m., 7-0.



The Board will meet next on May 15, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. to canvass election and 6:00 p.m. for the regular meeting.

Notice of Special Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mount Vernon Independent School District

Canvass School Board Trustee & Bond Election

5:30 p.m. May 15, 2007





A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District to canvass the School Board Trustee & Bond Election will be held on May 15, 2007, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Hwy. 37 South, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

1. Members Present

2. Certify Agenda

3. Canvass and Declare Results of School Board Trustee & Bond Election

4. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board of Trustees

5. Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 9, 2007 at noon

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - Special School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - CANVASS ELECTION

5:30 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007



SUMMARY

A quorum of board members was present.

Agenda was approved.

The Board canvassed and declared the results of the May 12, 2007 School Board General, and Bond Election. Brad Sears and Richard Carr were elected Board of Trustee officers and the Proposition/Bond Election failed with the following totals:

Mt. Vernon ISD May 12, 2007 School Board Trustee & Bond Election




















Polling Place

Election Precinct
Antonio Macias
Richard Carr
Brad Sears
Lyle Swavel
Proposition For
Proposition Against
Total Voters

Mt. Vernon City Hall

101
125

210

309
14
147
264
447

EARLY VOTING


153

209

291
18
179
208
448

Precinct 101 Totals


278

419

600
32
326
472
895














Hagansport Community Center
102
11

37

35
10
19
35
55

EARLY VOTING


0

0

3
1
1
2
3

Precinct 102 Totals


11

37

38
11
20
37
58














So. Franklin Community Center
402
31

55

36
5
30
46
81

EARLY VOTING


16

15

10
0
13
11
27

Precinct 402 Totals


47

70

46
5
43
57
108



























Totals


336

526

684
48
389
566
1,061


4. Lorri Agee administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Board of Trustee member Brad Sears and incumbent Richard Carr.
5. Adjourn

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. May 15, 2007



A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on May 15, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Special Recognition: Appreciation of Service for Outgoing Board Member and Student State Qualifiers
Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
4.1 Certify Agenda

4.2 Minutes for the April 9, 2007; Regular Meeting

Election of Board of Trustee Officers for May 2007 Through April 2008
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District and security resource officer]

Routine Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts
Consider Bank Depository Bids
Consider Proposals for Surveillance System
Consider Proposals for School Audit Services
Consider Proposals for School Photography Contract
Consider Region VIII ESC Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for Foodservice Purchasing
VMware Licensing and EqualLogic PS100E Storage Array for Networking Storage Solution
Solicit Proposals for Student Accident Insurance
Consider Resolution to Nominate Marie Dacus of the Mt. Vernon Optic-Herald to the 2007 TASB Media Honor Roll
Discuss and Consider Proposed Measurables for Superintendent Appraisal
Facilities Regarding Water and Sewer on School Property, Fire Hydrants, Traffic Flow and Fence Around Football Field
Monthly Investment Report
Budget Change Request #2
Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report

Activity Fund Report

Enrollment

School Correspondence

Report on School Activities

Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 9, 2007 at noon.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

Regular Board Meeting

May 15, 2007



Meeting was called to order by Board Vice-President Bobby Stinson



A quorum was declared present with Board Members Bobby Stinson, Marilyn Elbert, Don Huffstetler, Richard Carr, Bob Sehon, and Brad Sears. Bert Edmondson was absent but joined the meeting later.



Pledge of Allegiance: Led by elementary students Suzanna Hamrick & Will Gamblin.



Special Recognition: Outgoing board member Nigel Christopher was presented a plaque in appreciation of 3 years service: State Qualifiers from the Band, Athletics, FFA, FCCLA, and UIL Literary were recognized.



No one spoke in open forum



Consent agenda was approved by a 6-0 with a motion from Don Huffstetler and a second from Bob Sehon.



Don Huffstetler was nominated for Board President by Marilyn Elbert and Bobby Stinson was nominated by Bob Sehon. A motion to cease nominations was made by Marilyn and seconded by Bob Sehon. Vote to cease was 6-0. Vote was 3 for Dr. Huffstetler (Elbert, Stinson, and Sears) and 2 for Bobby Stinson (Sehon and Carr)



Bobby Stinson was nominated for Board Vice-President by Marilyn Elbert and Richard Carr was nominated by Bob Sehon. A motion to cease was made by Richard and seconded by Bob. Vote to cease was 6-0. Mr. Stinson received 3 votes (Huffstetler, Elbert, and Sears) and Mr. Carr received 2 (Stinson and Sehon).



Marilyn Elbert was nominated for Board Secretary by Richard Carr. No other nominees were named. A motion to cease was made by Don and a second from Richard. Vote to cease was 6-0. Ms. Elbert was elected by acclamation.



Dr. Huffstetler moves the board into closed session for personnel at 6:29 p.m.



The open meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Carr had to leave, but Mr. Edmondson had joined the meeting during closed session.



A motion was made to approve the resignations and offer professional contracts by Bobby Stinson and a second was made by Marilyn Elbert. Vote to approve was 6-0. Personnel resignations were approved for: Pat Norris, Kim Sine, Virginia Stotts and Laurie Blackard.



New employees offered contracts were: Kay Majors – Elementary: Augusts Whitaker – Elementary: Janice Caldwell – Elementary

A motion was made by Bob Sehon to approve 1st National Bank as the school depository bank. A second was from Bert and the vote to accept was 4-0-2. Abstentions came from Brad Sears and Don Huffstetler.



Mr. Evan presented the bids for the Surveillance System. KLC Security had the lowest bid and is on the TIPS program at Region 8. Bill King was present to answer questions from the board. A motion to approve the installation of indoor and outdoor cameras was made by Bobby Stinson and a second from Bert Edmondson. The motion carried 6-0.



A motion to accept the bid from Rutherford-Taylor Auditors was made by Bobby Stinson and a second was made by Marilyn Elbert. The motion carried 5-1 with Bob Sehon voting against. There were no other bids from auditors except Rutherford-Taylor.



A motion to accept the bid from Lifetouch Photographers was made by Marilyn Elbert and a second was made by Bob Sehon. The vote was 6-0.



A motion to accept the resolution from Reg. 8 on the inter-local food purchasing agreement was made by Don Huffstetler with a second from Bobby Stinson. Vote to accept was 6-0.



Brenda Burling made the presentation to the board for storage solutions for technology and VMware licensing. A representative was available to answer additional questions from the board. A motion was made by Bob Sehon to accept the service and a second was from Bobby Stinson. Motion carried 6-0.



Mr. Evans requested permission to seek proposals for student accident insurance. A motion was made by Bobby Stinson to allow and a second was made by Bert Edmondson. The motion carried 6-0.



A motion to nominate Marie Dacus for the Honor Roll for TASB was made by Don Huffstetler and a second came from Bobby Stinson. Vote to approve was 6-0.



A discussion to consider proposed measurable goals for the superintendent was eventually tabled. A workshop to consider this item is to be scheduled at a later date.



A discussion was held in relation to facilities. Items of interests were the football field fence, fire hydrants, sewer lines and traffic flow.



A motion to approve the monthly investment report was made by Bob Sehon and seconded by Brad Sears. Vote to approve was 6-0



A motion to approve Budget Change Request #2 was made by Bobby Stinson and a second came from Bert Edmondson. The motion carried 6-0.

Notice of Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees

Mt. Vernon Independent School District

6:00 p.m. June 12, 2007



A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on June 12, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
Consent Agenda
3.1 Certify Agenda

3.2 Minutes for the May 15, 2007; Special Meeting; Canvass Election

May 15, 2007; Regular Meeting

Update on Air-Conditioning Project by Carrier Corporation
Discuss District Maintenance Priorities
Discuss Traffic Flow
Solicit Bids for Bread and Ice Cream
Solicit Proposals for Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Consider Proposals for Student Accident Insurance
Consider Region VIII ESC 2007-2008 Contract
Elementary Teacher Addition for Reading Recovery Intervention
Early Childhood Program
Addition of High School TAKS Science Class
First Reading of TASB Policy Update #80
Monthly Investment Report
Budget Change Request #3
Set Date for Superintendent Measurable Goals Workshop & Future Facilities Implications
Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report

Activity Fund Report

Enrollment

School Correspondence



Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or

dismissal of employees of the District]



Routine Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on June 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - Regular School Board Meeting Summary

MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007

SUMMARY





Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M.



All members were present.



Pledges to the flags were led by Tim Evans.



In open forum, Dale Crowston addressed the Board representing the Franklin County Sheriff’s Posse regarding the annual Handicapable Rodeo. He requested that this item be placed on the regular July meeting to discuss student volunteers to be used for this yearly event which is held each September.



Wes Blackwell of Carrier Corporation gave the Board an update regarding the air-conditioning renovations and reported that all work is on schedule.



Board approved consent agenda, 7-0.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan gave a report on the District’s maintenance priorities. This included inside buildings such as cleaning of floors, carpet replacement, painting projects and security camera system. The outside summer maintenance priorities include approving a proposal for a new high school parking lot, repairs to existing parking lots. Also discussed were soffitt ceilings, fire hydrants and sewer lines.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan gave a report on possibilities for traffic flow.



Approved soliciting bids for bread and ice-cream, 7-0.



Approved soliciting proposals for worker’s compensation insurance, 7-0.



Approved the proposal from the Baker Agency for student accident and catastrophic insurance for UIL events, 7-0.



Approved the Region VIII ESC 2007-08 contract as presented, 7-0.



Approved an additional elementary teacher for reading recovery intervention as presented, 7-0.



Superintendent led discussion on an Early Childhood Center Program to meet the needs for pre-kindergarten four year olds. Further discussion will be held at an upcoming workshop to address identifying eligible students in the community, space needs, liability for off campus classes and cost effectiveness.



Approved the addition of a high school TAKS Science class as presented, 7-0. This will prepare students for the exit level TAKS test to meet the standard requirement.



Discussed the first reading of TASB Policy Update #80.



Approved monthly investment report as presented, 7-0.



Approved Budget Change Request #3 as presented, 7-0.



Approved setting a special board meeting workshop date for Monday, June 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. to address superintendent measurable goals and future facilities implications, 7-0.



Superintendent Rick Flanagan gave a report on finance and activity reports, enrollment and correspondences.



Board approved resignations for Danny Dobbs, Marsha Romines, Tomye Adair, Christi Denney, Larry Sherman and Holly Lewis. Also approved new hires for Melaine Tidwell and Robin Carrell as intermediate teachers, Stephanie Leppert and, Olivia Barnett as high school math teachers, Karl Whitehurst for high school math/coach and Ronny Alsup as high school social studies/coach, and Sharilyn Tullis as elementary reading recovery teacher 7-0.



Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m., 7-0.



The Board will meet next on June 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for a special meeting workshop.

Notice of Special Meeting
Board of Trustees
Mt. Vernon Independent School District
6:00 p.m. June 25, 2007


A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on June 25, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Hall of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.
Call Meeting to Order
Approve Agenda
Solicit Proposals for Property & Casualty Insurance
Superintendent Measurable Goals Workshop
Future Facilities Implications Workshop
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters – Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees of the District]
Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts
Adjourn
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on June 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.


MOUNT VERNON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2007

SUMMARY



Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M.

All members were present.

Board approved agenda, 7-0.

No action was taken to solicit proposals for property and casualty insurance.

A Superintendent Measurable Goals Workshop was held. Each board member and superintendent will work further on an evaluation instrument.

A Facilities Implications Workshop was held. The Board discussed a public survey for voters on building new facilities. Each board member and superintendent will propose survey questions for future discussion.

Approved the carpet proposal of $25,996 from Flooring Tectronics, Inc for replacement of carpet in selective areas, 7-0.

Approved proposals for construction of high school parking lot from Bradshaw Electric for electrical, Jim Jenkins for asphalt, Redding Concrete for concrete and Epps Construction for dirt work. Total cost of all proposals is $146,145, 7-0.

Board approved resignations for Beverly McAdoo and Homer Gardner. Also approved new hires for Loyd Stewart as junior high technology teacher and Jill Mahan as high school English teacher, 7-0.

Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m., 7-0.

The Board will meet next on July 9 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for the regular meeting.

Notice of Regular Meeting
Board of Trustees
Mt. Vernon Independent School District
6:00 p.m. July 9, 2007

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on July 9, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.


Call Meeting to Order
1. Pledge of Allegiance to US and Texas Flags
2. Open Forum for Guests to Address the Board
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Certify Agenda
3.2 Minutes for the June 12, 2007; Regular Meeting
June 25, 2007; Special Meeting

4. Student Volunteers for the Handicapable Rodeo
5. TAKS, SDAAII & TELPAS Reports
6. Consider Memorandum of Understanding for the 8th Judicial District Juvenile Board
7. Consider Computer Purchases for Special Education & Library Services
8. Consider CMC Network Solutions Contract
9. Consider Proposal for Property & Casualty Insurance
10. Consider Bids for Bread and Ice Cream
11. Solicit Proposals for Fuel
12. Consider TASB Policy Update #80
13. Monthly & Quarterly Investment Reports
14. Budget Change Request #4
15. Develop Public Survey Questionnaire for Future Facilities
16. Develop Superintendent Evaluation Instrument to Include Measurable Goals
17. Superintendent’s Report
Finance Report
Activity Fund Report
School Correspondence
Facilities Update

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

18. Routine Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts
19. Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on July 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

MVISD Board of Trustees Meeting Summary – July 9, 2007

Meeting was called to order by President Don Huffstetler

Bert Edmondson was absent.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Superintendent Flanagan

Willie Bane had signed up to speak, but declined.

Consent agenda was approved 6-0 by a motion to accept from Bobby Stinson and a second from Bob Sehon.

Dale Crowston asked the Board for student volunteers to work the Handicapable Rodeo. The Board, after discussion, decided to leave the issue to the discretion of the Superintendent and High School Principal. A motion to that effect was made by Bobby Stinson and a second was from Richard Carr. Motion carried 6-0.

Superintendent Rick Flanagan presented the TAKS, SDAAII, and TELPAS results followed by the campus principals discussion of the results as it relates to their campus plans. This was a discussion item and no action was taken.

The Memorandum of Understanding with the 8th Judicial District Juvenile Board was approved by a 6-0 vote on a motion to accept from Bob Sehon and a second from Richard Carr.

The purchase of computers and computer equipment for the Library and Special Education was approved by a vote of 5-1. A motion to accept as presented was made by Bobby Stinson and a second was made by Brad Sears. Bob Sehon voted against the motion.

CMC Network Solutions was awarded a contract for computer services. The motion to approve was made by Bob Sehon and seconded by Richard Carr. The vote to accept was 6-0.

The board voted 6-0 to approve Texas Schools Cooperative as the carrier for the districts Property and Casualty Insurance. The motion was made by Bob Sehon and a second was provided by Bobby Stinson.

Flowers Bakery and Blue Bell Ice Cream were awarded contracts for the districts bread and ice cream respectively. The motion was made by Bob Sehon and a second was from Brad Sears. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

A request to seek proposals for fuel for the districts transportation department was approved by a 6-0 vote. Motion was made by Bobby Stinson and the second was made by Richard Carr.

TASB Policy Update # 80 was approved as presented at its second reading. Motion to approve was made by Bobby Stinson and a second provided by Bob Sehon. Vote to approve was 6-0

The MVISD Monthly and Quarterly Investment Reports were presented by Mr. Flanagan and were approved as presented. The motion to approve came from Bob Sehon and a second was made by Brad Sears. Vote to approve was 6-0.

Budget Change Request #4 was presented by Mr. Flanagan and was approved by a 6-0 vote. The motion to approve was made by Richard Carr and a second was by Bob Sehon.

The Board viewed and discussed possible questions to be placed on a survey instrument to give to the public. The Board decided to continue to work on the questionnaire.

The Board decided to continue to work on the Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument after a discussion of possible examples to use in its development.

Superintendent Flanagan gave his report on the districts finances along with several items of correspondence. An update on the facilities was presented by Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Cushion. The high school parking lot has been delayed due to rain, the air conditioning system is on schedule, the cameras are almost complete, and painting and carpet replacement are being done at this time.

The Board recessed to an Executive Session at 8:18 to discuss personnel issues. The open meeting reconvened at 8:37 with the hiring of Steven Weddle as teacher/coach; Jerri Banister as High School Consumer Science teacher; and Alice Jeanette Richey as High School Social Studies. A motion to hire was made by Marilyn Elbert and a second was from Richard Carr. The motion carried 6-0

Resignations were accepted from Wayne Warlick and Kay Gray. Motion was made by Marilyn Elbert and a second from Richard Carr. Vote to accept was 6-0.

A motion was made by Bobby Stinson to allow Superintendent Flanagan to hire two positions that are currently vacant at the high school in Spanish and Science. A second was received from Richard Carr and the vote to approve was 6-0.

Motion to adjourn was made by Bobby Stinson at 8:45 and a second was from Bob Sehon.

Notice of Special Meeting
Board of Trustees
Mt. Vernon Independent School District
6:00 p.m. August 2, 2007


A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District will be held on August 2, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Lecture Room of the Mt. Vernon Independent School District at 501 Highway 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.


1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Certify Agenda
3. Discuss 2007-2008 Revised Calendar
4. Personnel Report: Resignations and Professional Contracts

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

5. Budget Workshop
6. Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on July 17, 2007 at 8:00 a.m.