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, AUGUST 29, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M.
Roll Call/Establish Quorum/ Call Meeting to Order:
A quorum of Betty Schiurring, President; Carolyn Baird, Vice President; Vivian Spanihel, Secretary; Jack Vawter, Laurel Milentz and Joe Lee Perez, Trustees were in attendance for the meeting. Michael Lanier, Superintendent; Bill Hefner, Assistant Superintendent; and Melissa Neubauer, Superintendent’s Secretary were also in attendance. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Ms. Schiurring.
Receive Individuals:
Calvin Powitsky, Doug Beal, Jacob Truchard, Sally Kallina, Samantha Labay, Kayli Kallina, Stefani Gertson, Jeff Argo, Gail Gertson, Gwen Crouch, Jack Dwyer, Sue Weller, Veronica Curry, Micki Herrmann
Communications:
The Board received a thank you note from Bill Hefner.
Reports from Board Committees:
None
School Reports:
School Resource Officer—Deputy Jeff Argo
Colorado County Juvenile Facility—Veronica Curry
Eagle Lake Elementary School—Sue Weller
Superintendent’s Report:
Mr. Lanier gave the Board a Legislative Update.
Consent Agenda.
The following items were on the Consent Agenda:
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
Consideration and Possible Action on Selection of Architect for Bond Program Planning and Consulting. Item #8
The Board reviewed the Consulting Agreement between Bay Architects and Rice CISD.
Board Response:
Joe Lee Perez motioned to approve the Consulting Agreement between Bay Architects and Rice CISD.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously
2005-2006 Property and Casualty Insurance Bids. Item #9
The Board reviewed Property and Casualty Insurance Bids.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the 2005-2006 Property and Casualty Insurance Bid from Trident in the amount of $74,159.00.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously.
Swim Team. Item #10
The Board discussed the possibility of having a swim team for the 2006-2007 school year.
No Action Taken
Adopt 2005-2006 Budget. Item #11
The Board reviewed the 2005-2006 Budget at the previous Special meeting at 6:00pm.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the 2005-2006 Budget as presented.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Adopt Resolution Setting Tax Rate Higher than the Effective Tax Rate. Item #12
Mr. Hefner explained the reasons for adopting the above mentioned resolution.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned that property taxes be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 1.49786.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter
Motion carried unanimously.
Adopt Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate. Item #13
The Board discussed setting the M & O Tax Rate.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to adopt a Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of 1.42138 and this tax rate will raise more taxes for Maintenance and Operations than last year’s tax rate and will raise taxes for Maintenance and Operations on a $100,000.00 home by approximately $79.00.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adopt Interest and Sinking Tax Rate. Item #14
Mr. Hefner recommended an I & S Tax Rate of .07648.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to adopt an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of 0.07648 as recommended.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.
2004-2005 Campus Improvement Plans. Item #15
The Board reviewed the 2004-2005 Campus Improvement Plans.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to approve the 2004-2005 Campus Improvement Plans as presented.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
2004-2005 District Improvement Plans. Item #16
The Board reviewed the 2004-2005 District Improvement Plans.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to approve the 2004-2005 District Improvement Plans as presented.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
San Bernard Electric Right of Way. Item #17
The Board reviewed the San Bernard Electric Right of Way Easement Contract.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to approve the San Bernard Electric Right of Way Agreement with changes discussed.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.
Rice CISD Board Operating Procedures. Item #18
The Board discussed the need for establishing Board Operating Procedures.
No Action Taken
4-H Resolution Item #19
The Board reviewed the 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement as presented.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously.
Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver. Item #20
Mr. Lanier explained the Maximum Class Size Waiver to the Board.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned to approve the request for Maximum Class Size Waiver.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously.
Garwood Property. Item #21
The Board discussed the possibility of purchasing the property next to the school.
No Action Taken.
Fund Balance Designation. Item #22
Mr. Hefner explained the need for fund balance designations to the Board.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned to designate $1.5 million dollars to Facilities Improvements and Construction and to designate $1 million dollars to Transportation.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution for Support of a Mapping System. Item #23
Mr. Hefner explained the need of a mapping system to the Board.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to adopt a resolution in support of a mapping system.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried 5 to 1.
Resolution for Support of the Colorado County Central Appraisal District.
Item #24
The Board discussed showing support for the Colorado County Central Appraisal District.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned to adopt a resolution in support of the Colorado County Central Appraisal District.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Track Stands. Item #25
Mr. Hefner presented a bid from KBR in regards to track stands.
No Action Taken
Student Attendance Accounting Procedures and Leaver Procedures Manual 2005-2006. Item #26
The Board reviewed the Student Attendance Accounting Procedures and Leaver Procedures Manual 2005-2006.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to approve the Student Attendance Accounting Procedures and Leaver Procedures Manual 2005-2006 as presented.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.
Teacher Reimbursement Grant. Item #27
Mr. Hefner discussed the Teacher Reimbursement Grant for last year with the Board.
No Action Taken
Personnel:
Resignations:
Staci Wessels
New Employees:
None
Retirements:
None
Substitute Teachers
Christine Biddle
Becky Bohlmann
Bertina Carter
Lela Champ
Mikel Ann Corman
Colleen Dugger
Pam Dunn
Maris Farquhar
Sandra Renee Hermonsen
Bethanie Mendoza
Susan Peletz
Roy Williams
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to approve the 2005-2006 Substitute list as presented.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously