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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Carol Thormaehlen,
Flint Little, Chris Holub, and
Steven Martin. George Sowa and Glen Blahuta arrived shortly thereafter.
budget for bus
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BRAZOS ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 16, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Glen Blahuta, Flint Little, George Sowa, Steven Martin, Carol Thormaehlen and Chris Holub. Jerry Delso gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. Superintendent Dr. Mike Bergman reported on the first day attendance totals for the school. Brazos High School had 270 students, Brazos Middle School had 180 students, and Brazos Elementary School had 357 totaling 807 students. On Monday, August 15, 2005 the total was 843. Dr. Mike Bergman also commended Brazos Elementary and Brazos Middle Schools on their “Recognized” rating from Texas Education Agency. 2. There was no moment of silence. 3. No one signed up for public participation as allowed by Policy BED. 4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226. 5. George Sowa moved with a second by Steven Martin to approve the minutes of special board meeting on July 19, 2005 with a correction to the official minute book on page 1011 in #1 change the name Michael Scearce to Chris Holub, the minutes of the regular board meeting on July 19, 2005 with a correction to the official minute book on page 1013 in #9, third sentence, delete “50% of” to “the”, and the special meetings of August 2, 2005, August 10, 2005 and August 15, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Chris Holub moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve payment of bills with Chris Holub abstaining on check # 12656 in the amount of $107.10 due to conflict of interest, Steven Martin abstaining on check #12724 in the amount of $165.90 due to conflict of interest, and George Sowa abstaining on check #12740 in the amount of $194.06 due to conflict of interest. The motion carried unanimously. Flint Little moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve the budget amendment as presented by administration to reallocate funds to balance food service budget to comply with PEIMS in the amount of $28,077.56. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Van Franks, with PBK architects, gave an update on the construction of the two new campuses. 8. Hurley Johnson, with All-Tex, presented the bids for telephone wiring for the new Brazos Elementary and Brazos Middle Schools. Eric Stuessel, technology coordinator for Brazos ISD, and Jesse Garcia, with Super Technology, who will install the new phone system also answered questions from the board members. Chris Holub moved with a second by Flint Little to accept the bid from All-Tex for the routers in the amount of $3568.00 and will consider the other bid at the September meeting or at the next meeting held by the board. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Flint Little moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to adopt the budget in the amount of $7,544,262.24 for the 2005-2006 school year. The motion passed unanimously. 10. George Sowa moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to adopt the ordinance setting the tax rate at $1.50 for Maintenance and Operation and .1812 for payment of principal and interest on debts for the 2005-2006 school year. The motion carried unanimously. 11. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Steven Martin to approve the interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County. The motion carried unanimously. 12. Flint Little moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve the PDAS calendar and evaluators as presented by administration. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Milton Speckmaier, Director of Maintenance/Transportation answered questions from the board concerning fuel usage and access to fuel pumps. No action was taken. 14. Dr. Mike Bergman had addressed this earlier. 15. Adoption of budget and tax rates information was enclosed in the board packets. 16. Energy for Schools is enclosed. 17. The TexSTAR monthly newsletter is enclosed for your information. 18. The board was asked to find a date to have a meeting and have Region VI come down for a level two school board training. 19. There were no review items and the various reports were enclosed. 20. Future agenda items: All-Tex bid on the wiring for the two new schools and discuss what to do with the contents of the old buildings. 21. There was no closed session. 22. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 9:24 PM, August 16, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 1, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday, September 1, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Carol Thormaehlen, Chris Holub, Flint Little, Steven Martin, Glen Blahuta and George Sowa. 2. George Sowa moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to accept the document for substantial completion of Brazos Elementary. The motion carried unanimously. 3. The board selected October 4 or October 17 as dates for Level 2 training. 4. The board discussed disposition of old furniture and will consider this at their September regular board meeting. 5. The board discussed establishment of new bus area at the Brazos High School. 6. The new board members discuss TASB new board member procedures. 7. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM, September 1, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 20, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Flint Little, Carol Thormaehlen, Glen Blahuta, George Sowa, Steven Martin, and Chris Holub. Flint Little gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. Superintendent Mike Bergman advised the board that due to Hurricane Rita the Friday night football game might need to be changed.
2. There was no moment of silence.
3. Four people signed up for public participation as allowed by policy BED but only three spoke because one of them was already listed as an agenda item. Nikki Nolen spoke on several items she wanted to brag about at the new Brazos Elementary campus and also voiced concerns about the capacity of the new gym and “Celebration Time”. Melissa Little spoke on her concern about the occupancy code at the new Brazos Elementary gym and the existing gyms and “Celebration Time”. Rachelle Demny spoke on the capacity of the new gym at Brazos Elementary.
4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226.
5. Flint Little moved with a second by Steven Martin to approve the minutes of the two special board meetings, August 16, 2005, regular board meeting, August 16, 2005, and the special board meeting on September 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.
6. George Sowa moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve the payment of bills. The motion carried unanimously. Chris Holub moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to approve the budget amendment in the amount of $61,386.00 as per auditors request to transfer funds from function 21 (Instructional Leadership) to function 36 (Co-curricular/Extracurricular Activities).
7. Vance Cooper, Fort Bend County Fire Marshal, and Matt Cornell also with that office gave their comments on the capacity of the new Brazos Elementary gym and our older gyms. Van Franks, PBK architect, commented that in order for the gym to seat 800 people we need to install a sprinkler system. The board advised Van Franks to meet with Vance Cooper on the sprinkler code. Van Franks stated that he would have another contractor to do the sprinkler work and would take care of the cost. Van Franks will bring information on the sprinkler systems at both new campuses to the board at their next meeting. Van Franks gave an update on the construction of the two campuses and answered several questions from the board about several problems at the new Brazos Elementary campus and at the new Brazos Middle School campus.
8. The board voiced their complaints to Van Franks about the press box. This item was tabled until the next meeting.
10. Chris Holub moved with a second by Flint Little to include all board members from start to finish on the dedication plaques for the new Brazos Elementary and the new Brazos Middle Schools. The motion carried 5 to 2 with George Sowa and Jerry Delso voting no. President Jerry Delso called for a break at 8:50 PM, September 20, 2005 and reconvened at 9:00 PM, September 20, 2005.
9. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Chris Holub to accept the bids of Super Tech-Nologies in the amount of $6,710.00 and SPL Construction Company in the amount of $3,820.85 for phone and trenching work between the new Brazos Middle School and Brazos High School. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Chris Holub moved with a second by Flint Little to approve the $4,350.00 extra cost for the phone installation at the Brazos High School to Super Tech-Nologies. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Anna Ramos, Brazos Elementary cafeteria manager, requested a 9 day leave of absence to be with her daughter who is expecting. George Sowa moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to approve the leave of absence for 9 days for Anna Ramos. The motion carried unanimously.
12. The board requested inventories for the old elementary and middle school campuses. They needed to know if the kitchen equipment was included in appraisal. This item was tabled until the October meeting.
14. Superintendent Mike Bergman informed the board that all the covered walk ways at the Brazos High School need to be repaired or replace. Steve Perry, roof consultant with Armco, inspected the covered walkways and suggested replacing the damaged parts or putting a gable or slope roof on them. Estimated cost to build up the roof is $5.50 a square foot and to put a metal roof on is $10 a square foot. We have 10,000 square feet of walk ways. Due to the projected cost this will need to be put out for bids and the money will need to be taken out of Capital Projects.
15. Flint Little moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve, as recommended by administration, the Brazos Professional Teacher Scale. The motion carried unanimously.
16. The open house for Brazos Elementary scheduled for September 25 due to Hurricane Rita will be rescheduled.
17. The board article is enclosed as a form of staff development.
18. The TexStar monthly newsletter is enclosed.
19. Enclosed is a copy of the City of Wallis Resolution to purchase the Brazos Middle School.
20. The various reports are enclosed. A. Capacity of the Brazos Elementary gym had already been covered earlier in the meeting. B. The superintendent said that students are not allowed to eat in classrooms except for birthdays and Thanksgiving. Teachers are allowed to eat in classrooms as long as food and containers are properly disposed of.
21. Future agenda items: inventory of schools from records clerk, bids on covered walk ways, bids on bus parking area, article in Wallis News Review on the clarification of the furniture that was won, and drawings of press box.
The board requested anyone that could help Wednesday or Thursday to move or tie things down that were around the schools in case of Hurricane Rita moving into our area.
President Jerry Delso closed the meeting for executive session as allowed by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.084, inclusive at 10:23 PM, September 20, 2005.
President Jerry Delso opened the meeting at 10:27 PM, September 20, 2005 and certified that there was no variance from the posted agenda in executive session.
22A. Steven Martin moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to hire Heather Dickson on a 12 month contract for the Ag position at Brazos High School. The motion carried unanimously. 23. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 10:28 PM, September 20, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 18, 2005 1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular board meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Flint Little, Carol Thormaehlen, Glen Blahuta, George Sowa, and Steven Martin. Board member Chris Holub was absent. Jerry Delso gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Superintendent Dr. Mike Bergman and the board presented plaques to Brazos Middle School Principal, Jack Ellis and Brazos Elementary School Principal, Jeanne Young for their “Recognized Status”.
2. A moment of silence was held for James Hawkins, father-in-law of assistant band director, Derry Sanders.
3. No one signed up for public participation as allowed by policy BED.
4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226. 5. Flint Little moved with a second by Steven to approve the minutes of regular board meeting, September 20, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.
5. George Sowa moved with a second by Steven Martin to approve the payment of bills with George Sowa abstaining on check # 013074 to Verizon Southwest due to conflict of interest. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Van Franks, PBK architect, gave an update on the construction of the two campuses. He presented the board copies of the punch list remaining for the Brazos Elementary School, a status of construction for the Brazos Middle School, the fire sprinklers that are to be installed at both campuses, revised items for the newly built press box and drawings of the press box. 10. The board requested that Van Franks, PBK architect, bring back to the board options are replacing the walkways at Brazos High School. No action was taken on the bids for walkways at Brazos High School.
7. Steven Martin moved with a second by Flint Little to pay bills to Drymalla Construction in the amount of $40,000 and $341,000 as presented by Superintendent Dr. Mike Bergman. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Carl Clover, school district attorney, explained the special warranty deeds that he has prepared for the sale of the properties to the City of Wallis and the City of Orchard. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to adopt the resolution to sell the school property to the City of Orchard in the amount of $52,000 with $22,000 down and a $30,000 note payable in two years. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to adopt the resolution to sell the school property to the City of Wallis in the amount of $42,000. The motion carried 5 to 1 with board member, Flint Little abstaining due to conflict of interest.
8. Superintendent Dr. Mike Bergman informed the board that the inventory is being done and that he has contacted Region VI and Region V if they would be interested in some the furniture out of the old schools. There has not been any response so far.
11. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve the out of state travel to Louisville, Kentucky for the Brazos FFA Tractor Mechanics Team. The motion carried unanimously.
12. Update 76 needs to be review and will be adopted in November.
13. Celebration information was included the board packet.
14. A copy of the waiver for Hurricane Rita was enclosed in the board packet.
15. Construction finances were included in board packets.
16. The TexSTAR monthly newsletter was included in board packets.
17. The various monthly reports were enclosed in the board packets.
18. Future agenda items: Special board workshop on October 25, 2005 with a meal will be served, consider moving 2nd portable to Brazos High School to be used as transportation office, open house at Brazos Elementary scheduled for November 6th from 2 PM – 4 PM developing a multi-hazard operation plan for the district and state volleyball playoffs the week of the November meeting.
19. The board did not go into closed session and tabled 19 A.- Board ethic/training. 20. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 10:15 PM, October 18, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 25, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Glen Blahuta, Carol Thormaehlen, Flint Little, Chris Holub Steven Martin and George Sowa. 2. Johnny Zolman with Region VI presented the Team of Eight Board training workshop. 3. Johnny Zolman with Region VI presented the legislative update to the board. 4. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM, October 25, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES (UNOFFICIAL) November 14, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, November 14, 2005, in front of the new Brazos Middle School located at 702 Educator’s Lane in Wallis, Texas. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Chris Holub, Carol Thormaehlen, Steven Martin, Flint Little and Glen Blahuta. Board member George Sowa was absent. 2. The board did a walk through the new Brazos Middle School campus. 3. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM, November 14, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES (UNOFFICIAL) November 15, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular board meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Chris Holub, Carol Thormaehlen, Flint Little, Steven Martin, Glen Blahuta, and George Sowa. Board member Flint Little gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. There were no acknowledgements. A. Superintendent Mike Bergman and the board recognized FFA members and 4-H members for their accomplishments.
2. There was no moment of silence.
3. No one signed up for public participation as allowed by policy BED.
4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226.
5. Flint Little moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2005 , special board meeting, and the October 18, 2005, regular board meeting, with a correction to the official minute book on page 1026, #9 to change “two years” to “three years” and the October 25, 2005, special board meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Chris Holub moved with a second by George Sowa to approve payment of the bills. The motion carried unanimously with board member, Jerry Delso, abstaining on check #13200 in the amount of $10.00 to Mary Delso and board member, George Sowa, abstaining on check #13253 in the amount of $2,969.09 to Verizon Southwest due to conflict of interest.
7. Steve Raborn, Elections Administrator, with Fort Bend County gave a presentation to the board on their contracting services for holding an election.
Flint Little moved with a second by George Sowa to contract with Fort Bend County the use of the voting machines for the May election. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Discussion of the renovation to central office for early voting was tabled. President Jerry Delso called for a break at 8:02 PM and reconvened at 8:06 PM, November 15, 2005. President Jerry Delso closed the meeting for executive session as allowed by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.084, inclusive, at 8:06 PM, November 15, 2005.
President Delso opened the meeting at 8:45 PM, November 15, 2005, and certified that there was no variance from the posted agenda in executive session.
9. A.,B.,C. Van Franks, PBK architect, and Bobby Scronce, Drymalla Construction, gave updates on the punch list at the elementary school that are being corrected and the new punch list for the middle school. All manuals for the new elementary school will be given to the maintenance director tomorrow according to Bobby Scronce. Van Franks gave an update on the press box and presented the board with 3 proposals for the walkways at the high school. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by Steven Martin to pay up to $165,000 draw for Brazos Middle School and Brazos Elementary to Drymalla Construction. The motion carried unanimously.
10. The board discussed with Carl Clover, school district’s attorney, legal advice on construction. No action was taken. President Jerry Delso called for a break at 10:05 PM and reconvened at 10:11 PM, November 15, 2005.
11. Superintendent Bergman informed the board about moving the portables from the old Brazos Elementary to the high school and the new Brazos Middle School.
12. Superintendent Bergman informed the board that the pad and culvert for the portable for the transportation office at the high school is being put in.
13. The board tabled FG (Regulation) for next month.
14. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to adopt Update 76. The motion carried unanimously.
15. Superintendent Bergman informed the board that the multi-hazard operation plan is a continuing work in progress.
16. The board tabled the discussion on administrative travel until budget time to see what is being spent.
17. President Jerry Delso suggested having a TASB Board Workshop. He asked that the board members come back with dates at the next board meeting.
18. TASB will handle our vehicle/school professional liability insurance for this coming year.
19. TexSTAR monthly newsletter is enclosed in your packet.
20. The substantial completion list is enclosed in your packet for your review.
21. Superintendent Bergman requested the board use these district goals as a template to set our district goals. This will be workshop material.
22. The District Site Base Committee is working on the 2006-2007 proposed calendar and is looking at a start date of August 8, 2006 which would require a waiver.
23. There were no review items and various monthly reports were enclosed in the board packets.
24. Future agenda items: consider developing an employee survey, consider options on Brazos High School walkways, consider changes to FG (Regulation), and schedule date for TASB Board Training Workshop.
25. A. This was discussed as part of #17.
26. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 11:00 PM, November 17, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES(UNOFFICIAL) December 13, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Flint Little, Chris Holub, George Sowa, Steven Martin and Carol Thormaehlen. Glen Blahuta arrived shortly thereafter. 2. Consider bus barn bids were tabled. 3. Consider board goals were tabled. 4. The sewage plant repairs were discussed. 5. President Jerry Delso appointed a committee of 3 board members: Glen Blahuta, Flint Little and Carol Thormaehlen to oversee the district survey and to report their progress in January. The board was in agreement. 6. The board requested the Superintendent to call Supak Construction for a bid on the gas line for the new middle school and to talk to Van Franks, architect for PBK, about the 10% that was withheld from payment to Supak Construction for work done at the new Brazos Elementary school. 8. The board set December 19, 2005 at 5:30 PM for a special meeting to walk through the new Brazos Middle School. President Jerry Delso closed the meeting for executive session as allowed by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.084, inclusive at 9:10 PM, December 13, 2005. President Jerry Delso opened the meeting at 9:35 PM, December 13, 2005 and certified that there was no variance from the posted agenda in executive session. 7. No action was taken on discipline issues. 9. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 9:35 PM, December 13, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES(Unofficial) December 19, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, December 19, 2005, in front of the new Brazos Middle School. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Carol Thormaehlen, George Sowa, Steven Martin, Flint Little and Glen Blahuta. Chris Holub was absent. 2. The board toured the new Brazos Middle School facility. 3. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 7:05 PM, December 19, 2005. |
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BRAZOS ISD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES(Unofficial) December 20, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Carol Thormaehlen, Flint Little, and George Sowa. Chris Holub, Steven Martin and Glen Blahuta were absent. 2. The proposed school calendar begin dates for the 2006-2007 were presented to the public. 3. The superintendent read a letter from a parent that requested that school not start before the 21st of August. One parent that was present and is a teacher requested early release days in order to get semester exams in. 4. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 7:22 PM, December 20, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES(Unofficial) December 20, 2005
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Flint Little, Carol Thormaehlen, Glen Blahuta, and George Sowa. Chris Holub and Steven Martin were absent. President Jerry Delso gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. Superintendent Mike Bergman reported on the tragic death of the Brazos Elementary student and commended the district counselors for their help and the TEXANA counselors that were also sent to Brazos Elementary School. A., B., C. The board recognized the football, volleyball, and cross country teams for their achievements. 2. A moment of silence was held for Teketria Buggs, third grade student at Brazos Elementary and for Joe Morton, father-in-law of Freddie Engelbrecht, part time Ag assistant. 3. No one signed up for public participation as allowed by policy BED. 4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226. 5. Flint Little moved with a second by George Sowa to approve the minutes of the special board meeting, November 14, 2005, regular board meeting, November 15, 2005, and the special board meeting on December 13, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to approve the payment of bills with George Sowa abstaining on check #13406 to Verizon Southwest in the amount of $3,188.09. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Van Franks gave an update on the repair problems at the elementary school and said they will be taken care of over the Christmas holidays. Mr. Franks also gave an update on the new Brazos Middle school. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by George Sowa to accept the document for substantial completion dated January 9, 2006 of the Brazos Middle School acknowledging that there are several problems that need to be taken care of. The motion carried unanimously. No action was taken on consider construction change orders. 8. Karen Schwartz, Brazos High School Counselor, gave a presentation on the SAT and ACT scores and the college admissions process. President Jerry Delso called for a break at 8:55 PM, December 20, 2005, and reconvened at 9:06 PM, December 20, 2005. 14. Rodney Pavlock, councilman for the City of Orchard, completed a walk through of the old elementary campus today and requested that the school board consider conveying any of the items that the school district will not be able to utilize to the City of Orchard. The board requested that Rodney Pavlock and Superintendent Mike Bergman work out details about the items in the building, storing of district items in the building and a time line. 10. Flint Little moved with a second by George Sowa to apply for the waiver to start school prior to August 21, 2006 but not earlier than August 14, 2006 for the 2006-2007 school calendar. The motion carried unanimously. 11. Flint Little moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to apply for a waiver for three staff development days. The motion failed 3 to 2. Voting against were Glen Blahuta, Jerry Delso, and George Sowa. 12. George Sowa moved with a second by Flint Little to approve the amount of $45,131.17 for the bus parking area recommending taking the cheaper of the two water and sewer bids and taking this money out of capital projects. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to renew the annual Little League Contract as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 15. The superintendent evaluation form is enclosed in your packets. 16. Substantial completion list is enclosed. 17. TexSTAR monthly newsletter enclosed. 18. A letter from the City of Orchard on their expansion of city limits is included in your board packet. 19. The regular reports are enclosed and there are no review items. 20. Future agenda items: Campus District Improvements will be mailed early for your review, construction update, and staff development waiver. 21. There was no closed session. 22. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 10:23 PM, December 20, 2005.
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BRAZOS ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES(Unofficial) January 17, 2006
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Glen Blahuta, Carol Thormaehlen, Chris Holub, Steven Martin, and Flint Little. George Sowa arrived shortly thereafter. Flint Little gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. (A) Superintendent Mike Bergman handed out recognition certificates honoring the board members in observance of Board Appreciation Month. He thanked each board member for a job well done. 2. The board held a moment of silence for Doris McCain, mother-in-law of Karen McCain, teacher at Brazos Elementary. 3. Kevin O’Rourke signed up for public participation as allowed by policy BED. In memory of his mother, Mr. O’Rourke would like to donate money towards the cost of placing a scoreboard in the new Brazos Middle School gym to be placed on the south end. He requested a plaque or marker on the scoreboard read “In memory of Jean O’Rourke”. 4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226. 5. Flint Little moved with a second by Steven Martin to approve the minutes of the special board meeting, December 19, 2006, special board meeting, December 20, 2006 and regular board meeting, December 20, 2006. The motion carried unanimously. 6. George Sowa moved with a second by Chris Holub to approve the payment of bills with George Sowa abstaining on check #13529 to Verizon Southwest in the amount of $2,687.62. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Jim Plummer, with Plummer and Plummer, presented the 2004-2005 school audit to the board. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by George Sowa to accept the 2004-2005 school audit as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 10. Flint Little moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to order a Board of Trustee Election for May 13, 2006 for Positions IV and V. The motion carried unanimously. 11. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Flint Little to appoint Marjor Mayo, Beck Kovar, and Cynthia Speckmaier as the early voting clerks for the May 13, 2006 election. The motion carried unanimously. 12. Superintendent Dr. Mike Bergman announced the current school board continuing training hours for January 2005 – January 2006: Jerry Delso – 17.5 Glen Blahuta – 17.5 Chris Holub – 40.0 E. Flint Little – 22.5 Steven Martin – 34.5 George Sowa – 8.0 Carol Thormaehlen – 30.0 13. Chris Holub moved with a second by Carol Thormaehlen to accept the monetary donation to the district from the family of Kevin O’Rourke for the intended gift. The motion carried unanimously. 14. Consider changes to FG(Regulation) was tabled until the February meeting. 15. Glen Blahuta moved with a second by Flint Little to accept the four Campus and District Improvement Plans. The motion carried unanimously. 16. Flint Little moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to approve the early release waiver for six days. The motion carried unanimously. 17. The board reviewed Update 77. 18. The board requested that the principals share the inventory list from the old Brazos Elementary and Brazos Middle school with their campus personnel. They have until February 1, 2006 to remove the items they need for their own campuses. 19. The investment report is enclosed in your packet. 20. The monthly TexStar Newsletter is enclosed. 21. Disclosure requirements were discussed and forms made available. 22. The various reports are and enclosed and there were no review items. 23. Future agenda items: 2004-2005 AIES Report and schedule date for TASB Board Training Workshop. President Jerry Delso called for a break at 9:13 PM, January 17, 2006 and reconvened at 9:26 PM, January 17, 2006. 8. Van Franks, PBK architect, gave an update on the two new campuses, ac/heating systems, sprinkler systems, gas line and the press box. Flint Little moved with a second by George Sowa to pay up to $180,000 draw for Brazos Middle School to Drymalla Construction. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Consider options for walkways at Brazos High School was tabled. Board requested plans from Van Franks, PBK architect. President Jerry Delso called for a break at 10:34, January 17, 2005 and reconvened at 10:40 PM, January 17, 2006. 24. President Jerry Delso closed the meeting for executive session as allowed by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.084, inclusive at 10:40 PM, January 17, 2006. President Jerry Delso opened the meeting at 11:55 PM, January 17, 2006 and certified that there was no variance from the posted agenda in executive session.
Glen Blahuta moved with a second from Carol Thormaehlen to extend the meeting until 1:00 AM. The motion passed unanimously. President Jerry Delso closed the meeting for executive session as allowed by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.084, inclusive at 11:58 PM, January 17, 2006.
President Jerry Delso opened the meeting at 12:18 AM, January 18, 2006 and certified that there was no variance from the posted agenda in executive session. B. No action was taken on the announcement of student being found. A. Flint Little moved to extend the superintendent’s contract another year with a second by Carol Thormaehlen. The motion carried 4 to 3. Voting against were Jerry Delso, Glen Blahuta, and George Sowa.
25. After having completed all agenda items, President Jerry Delso adjourned the meeting at 12:19 AM, January 18, 2006. |
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BRAZOS ISD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES(Unofficial) February 20, 2006
1. The Brazos ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, February 20, 2006, in the Brazos High School Library. President Jerry Delso called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, and declared a quorum. Other members present included Glen Blahuta, Carol Thormaehlen, Chris Holub, Steven Martin, and Flint Little. George Sowa arrived shortly thereafter. Flint Little gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. Superintendent Mike Bergman acknowledged a thank you note from Kendleton ISD for the furniture that we gave them. He also wished the principals good luck on the TAKS testing that starts tomorrow. 2. The board held a moment of silence for Willie Raska, father-in-law of Carolyn Raska, special education teacher at Brazos Elementary and for Mary Hranicky, aunt of board member Chris Holub. 3. Bernie Garner signed up for public participation as allowed by policy BED. He addressed the letter that he had written to the school board members. 4. No one signed up for student related issues as per HB 1226. 5. Chris Holub moved with a second by Flint Little to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting, January 17, 2006 with a correction to the official minute book on page 1039, agenda #23 changing AIES to AEIS. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Glen Blahuta to approve the payment of bills. The motion carried unanimously. 10. Carol Thormaehlen moved with a second by Flint Little to approve the Brazos Cougar Band trip to Florida this summer. The motion carried unanimously.
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