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, JANUARY 12, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M.

Roll Call/Establish Quorum/ Call Meeting to Order:

A quorum of Joe Lee Perez, President; Tanya Wiese, Vice President; Betty Schiurring, Secretary; Carolyn Baird, Laurel Milentz ,Vivian Spanihel and Jack Vawter; Trustees were in attendance for the meeting.

Dr. Richard E. Gott, Superintendent; Bill Hefner, Business Manager and Melissa Neubauer, Superintendent’s Secretary were also in attendance. The Regular Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mr. Perez.

Receive Individuals:

Visitors in attendance were: Houston Cummings, Mike Keenon and Sue Weller.

Speakers at the Meeting:

None

Communications:

The Board received thank you notes from the Sheridan School Staff and the Colorado County Coop

Staff for the meat trays.

Reports from Board Committees:

Jack Vawter reported that the play at the High School went real well and commended the students for an

excellent performance.

Approve Minutes of Board Meetings:

The minutes of the December 8, 2003 Regular Meeting were presented to the Board.

Board Response:

Betty Schiurring made the motion to accept the minutes of December 8, 2003 as presented.

Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.

Motion carried unanimously.

Review Revenue and Expenses: Revenue and Expenses:

Mr. Hefner presented the Revenue and Expense Report to the Board.

Board Response:

Vivian Spanihel made the motion to accept the Revenue and Expense Report as presented by

Mr. Hefner.

Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.

Motion carried unanimously.

Campus Reports:

· Eagle Lake Primary School – Sue Weller

Ms. Weller reported that as of December 19, 2003 enrollment at ELPS was 391 and attendance is holding at 95.6% for the semester. Ms. Weller commended the custodian and those who help make the floors so shiny over the holidays. She also informed the Board of a few things that need replacing and/or repairing. Ms. Weller said that they have received their Open Court Reading materials and have met with the Open Court trainer. She did faculty observations in November and December and the teachers are doing wonderful.

· Eagle Lake Middle School—Mike Keenon

Dr. Gott introduced Mike Keenon, principal of Eagle Lake Middle School to the Board. Mr. Keenon reported that the enrollment is at 227 students and attendance is 93.8%. Report cards went out on Friday as scheduled. Mr. Keenon thanked the Board for allowing him to serve in this new capacity and felt the transition was made smoothly.

· Band Report—Houston Cummings

Mr. Cummings reported that the Junior High band students go to Solo and Ensemble in El Campo on February 7^th. All Junior High students are required to go. The High School band members will go on February 20^th. Mr. Cummings presented a few ideas for the Board Members to think about including his plans for a Senior Trip.

Superintendent’s Report:

Dr. Gott updated the Board on School Finance.

New Business:

Consider Approval of Canopy Bids. Exhibit # 1

Mr. Hefner presented the Canopy Bid to the Board.

Board Response:

Carolyn Baird motioned to approve the Canopy Bid from AVAdek in the amount of $11,841.00 as presented.

Motion seconded by Betty Schiurring.

Motion carried unanimously.

Determine Teacher Shortage Area. Exhibit # 2

Dr. Gott discussed the Teacher Shortage Area with the Board.

Board Response:

Jack Vawter motioned to accept the present policy that all areas are teacher shortage areas.

Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.

Motion carried unanimously.

Consider Approval of Bids on Miscellaneous Items. Exhibit # 3

Mr. Hefner presented the Bids on Miscellaneous Items to the Board.

Board Response:

Laurel Milentz motioned to accept the bids on miscellaneous items as presented.

Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.

Motion carried unanimously

Consider Approval of School Calendar Waiver. Exhibit # 4

Dr. Gott presented the School Calendar Waiver for the 2004-2005 School Year to the Board.

Board Response:

Tanya Wiese motioned to approve submitting the School Calendar Waiver for the 2004-2005 school year.

Motion seconded by Betty Schiurring.

Motion carried unanimously.

Establish Long Range District Planning Committee. Exhibit # 5

The Board Discussed Establishing a Long Range District Planning Committee.

Student Transfers. Exhibit # 6

Dr. Gott presented the Student Transfers to the Board.

Board Response:

Vivian Spanihel motioned to deny the student transfers as presented.

Motion seconded by Tanya Wiese.

Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Amendments. Exhibit # 7

Mr. Hefner presented the Budget Amendments to the Board.

Board Response:

Carolyn Baird motioned to approve the Budget Amendments as presented.

Motion seconded by Jack Vawter..

Motion carried unanimously

Personnel:

Resignations:

None

Employment of New Personnel:

Eric Nethery

Richard Muehr

Board Response:

Vivian Spanihel motioned to accept the recommendation from Dr. Gott on hiring the new employees as presented.

Motion seconded by Tanya Wiese.

Motion carried unanimously

Retirements:

None

Substitute Teachers 2003-2004 (Additions)

None

Superintendent’s Evaluation:

The Board conducted the Superintendent’s Evaluation.

Superintendent’s Contract Term and Salary Consideration.

No Action Taken.