RICE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
B O A R D B R I E F S
HIGHLIGHTS OF RICE CISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, May 12, 2003, AT 7:30 P.M.
Roll Call/Establish Quorum/ Call Meeting to Order:
A quorum of Mr. Joe Lee Perez, President; Tanya Wiese, Vice President; Betty Schiurring, Secretary; Carolyn Baird; Laurel Milentz; and Jack Vawter; were in attendance for the meeting. Dr. Richard E. Gott, Superintendent; Bill Hefner, Business Manager; Melissa Neubauer, Superintendent’s Secretary were also in attendance. The Regular Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mr. Perez. Ms. Vivian Spanihel arrived at 7:43 p.m.
Receive Individuals:
Visitors in attendance were Deputy Jeff Argo, Jessica Lopez, Angel Stricklan, Esther Cumpian,
Houston Cummings, Fritz Leopold, Ray Sykowski, Cindy Russell and Clay Grover.
Speakers at the Meeting:
Mr. Clay Grover
Ms. Cindy Russell
Communications:
Mr. Perez and Dr. Gott presented the UIL One-Act Play Certificates to Angel Stricklan and
Jessica Lopez. Mr. Perez reminded the Board that the Volunteer Social will be held on
May 22, 2003 in the Board Room and to please RSVP.
Reports from Board Committees:
None
Election:
Ms. Laurel Milentz, Ms. Tanya Wiese and Ms. Vivian Spanihel were administered the Oath of
Office of the Rice Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Reorganization of the Board:
Carolyn Baird suggested keeping the officers the same as last year: Mr. Joe Lee Perez – President; Ms. Tanya Wiese—Vice-President; and Ms. Betty Schiurring – Secretary.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird made the motion to keep the officers the same as last year.
Motion seconded by Tanya Wiese.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minutes of Board Meetings: Minutes:
The minutes of April 14, 2003 and May 6, 2003 were presented to the board.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz made the motion to accept the minutes of April 14, 2003 and May 6, 2003 as presented.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Review Revenue and Expenses: Revenue and Expenses:
Mr. Hefner presented the Revenue and Expense Report to the Board.
Board Response:
Betty Schiurring made the motion to accept the Revenue and Expense Report as presented by
Mr. Hefner.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
Campus Reports:
There were no campus reports given.
New Business:
Consider Legal Action Against Courts-N-Stuff Exhibit # 1
Dr. Gott recommended that board not seek legal action against Courts-N-Stuff at this time, but to
contact an engineer to evaluate the condition of the track as suggested by Mr. Clay Grover of
Feldman and Rogers, LLP.
Board Response:
Ms. Schiurring motioned to take no legal action at this time, but to hire an engineer to evaluate the
condition of the track.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cindy M. Russell Forecast Revenue for the 2003-2004 School Year. Exhibit # 2
Ms. Cindy Russell from Cindy M. Russell Consulting gave the Board a forecast revenue report for the 2003-2004 School Year.
No Action Taken
Tobacco Abstinence Grant. Exhibit # 4
Deputy Jeff Argo presented the application for a Tobacco Abstinence Grant that he applied for.
Board Response:
Tanya Wiese motioned to approve the Tobacco Abstinence Grant as presented by Deputy Argo.
Motion seconded by Betty Schiurring.
Motion carried unanimously.
Consider Purchase of Band Equipment Exhibit # 6
Mr. Houston Cummings provided the Board with bids for new band instruments.
Board Response:
Tanya Wiese motioned to allow a maximum of $35,000.00 to be used for the purchase of band instruments.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously.
Region 20 Cooperative Purchasing Organization Exhibit # 3
Mr. Hefner presented the Region 20 Cooperative Purchasing Organization Agreement to the Board.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the Region 20 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Motion seconded by Betty Schiurring.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sheridan School Principal Exhibit # 5
Dr. Gott, with the recommendation of the Sheridan School Hiring Committee, discussed hiring Mr. Larry Varley for the Sheridan School Principal’s position.
Board Response:
Betty Schiurring motioned to accept the recommendation to hire Larry Varley as Principal of Sheridan School for the 2003-2004 school year for 220 days beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004 with a salary of $57,606.
Motion seconded by Mr. Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Budget Amendments Exhibit # 7
There were no budget amendments at this time.
Proposal of Quit Claim Deed. Exhibit # 8
Dr. Gott discussed a Quit Claim Deed proposal with the Board.
No Action Taken.
Student Transfer Requests Exhibit # 9
Dr. Gott presented the Student Transfers for the 2003-2004 school year to the Board
Board Response:
Tanya Wiese motioned to accept the Student Transfers for the 2003-2004 school year as presented.
Motion seconded by Betty Schiurring.
Motion carried unanimously.
Board Committee Assignments. Exhibit # 10
Mr. Perez discussed committee assignments with the Board.
Consider Approval for Lease of School Property. Exhibit # 11
The Board reviewed a Lease of School Property.
Board Response:
Betty Schiurring motioned to accept the Real Estate Lease presented with an amendment that states tenants must follow state law requirements on being on school property.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent’s Contract. Exhibit # 12
The Board discussed renewing the Superintendent’s Contract.
Board Response:
Tanya Wiese motioned to approve the Superintendent’s Contract through JR3 for a 1 year term beginning July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 at the current daily rate for 223 days.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter
Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel:
Resignations:
Kathi Gabig
Employment of New Personnel:
William Compton
Superintendent Response:
Dr. Gott made the recommendation to the Board to hire the new employee as presented.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to accept the recommendations from Dr. Gott on hiring the new employee as presented.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Retirements:
A. D. Fudge
Dr. Gott announced the retirement of the District Maintenance Director Mr. A. D. Fudge.
Contract Renewals:
Ruth Rouse
Board Response:
Jack Vawter made the motion to approve the contract renewal for Ms. Ruth Rouse for the 2003-2004 school year.
Motion was seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously