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 23, 2006 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, Trustee 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 6:30 p.m. by Ms. Schiurring.
Receive Individuals:
Lisa Krenek, Eric Grogan, Veronica Curry, Sue Weller, John Henry Post, Leroy
Stavinoha, Mike Keenon, Larry Varley, Calvin Powitsky, Steve Perry, Jacob Truchard,
Doug Beal
Communications:
None
Reports from Board Members:
The Board received thank you notes from the campuses for the meat and cheese trays at
Christmas and for Board Appreciation Month. The Board also thanked the Principals for
the meal they provided them for Board Appreciation Month.
School Reports:
Rice High School—Leroy Stavinoha
Sheridan School—Larry Varley
Eagle Lake Junior High School—Mike Keenon
Consent Agenda.
The following items were on the Consent Agenda:
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bay Architects Long Range Planning Report. Item #7
Calvin Powitsky gave the Board an update on Long Range Planning and Steve Perry
updated the Board on the financial end of Long Range Planning.
No Action Taken
Reduction in Force in Special Education. Item #8
Mr. Lanier explained Reduction in Force to the Board.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to declare a Reduction in Force because of a program change in Special Education due to the dissolvement of the Colorado County Coop.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird
Motion carried unanimously.
Interlocal Contract Agreement Regarding County Voting Machines. Item #9
Mr. Lanier presented the Interlocal Contract Agreement Regarding County Voting
Machines to the Board.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the Interlocal Contractual Agreement Regarding County Voting Machines as presented.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
Policy Update 77, Affecting (Local) Policies. Item #10
The Board reviewed Policy Update # 77.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned that the board add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 77 as presented.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.
2005-2006 Campus Improvement Plans. Item #11
The Board reviewed the 2005-2006 Campus Improvement Plans.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the 2005-2006 Campus Improvement Plans as presented.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.
First Day of School Waiver 2006-2007 School Year. Item #12
Mr. Lanier explained the purpose of filing the First Day of School Waiver with TEA.
Board Response:
Carolyn Baird motioned to approve filing a First Day of School Waiver for the 2006-
2007 school year with TEA.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.
Campus Attendance Zones 2006-2007 Item #13
The Board discussed keeping the Campus Attendance Zones that were put in place for the 2005-2006 school year.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to approve the same Campus Attendance Zones for the 2006-2007 school year as they were for the 2005-2006 school year.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel:
Resignations:
Lana Riley
New Employees:
None
Retirements:
None
Substitute Teachers
Melinda Jacobson
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the 2005-2006 Substitute addition as presented.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent’s Evaluation:
The Superintendent received a very favorable evaluation from the Board.
Superintendent’s Contract
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to extend the Superintendent’s Contract one year to end
June 30, 2009.
Motion seconded by Vivian Spanihel.
Motion carried unanimously.