LYFORD CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2011
6:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION ANNEX
8220 SIMON GOMEZ BLVD.
LYFORD, TEXAS 78569
A G E N D A
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
II. INVOCATION.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
IV. ROLL CALL:
__ Mr. Cruz Salinas, President __ Mr. Eduardo Infante, Supt. of Schools
__ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, Vice-President
__ Mrs. Janie G. Solis, Secretary
__ Mr. Mike Hinojosa, Member
__ Mr. Oscar Garcia, Jr., Member
__ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Member
__ Mrs. Priscilla M. Garcia-Lopez, Member
V. RECOMMEND APPROVING AGENDA OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2011, WITH ANY DELETIONS AND/OR CORRECTIONS.
Motion__________________ Second __________________Vote___________________
VI. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES.
Regular Meeting November 14, 2011
Motion _________________ Second ___________________Vote__________________
VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today’s meeting, you must have officially signed in with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes for the Public Audience portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of LCISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
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A: Public Hearing on the September 16, 2011 Application on DEGS Wind I, LLC for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Property Code.
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IX. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:
1. Holiday Presentation to Board Members by Lyford Elementary School
2. Student Recognition
3. District Quarterly Investment Status Report
4. Report on Board Member Continuing Education
5. 2011-2012 Highly Qualified Report
6. Technology Resources-Internet Safety Policy & Acceptable Use Policy Review
7. Technology Plan Update
X. ACTION AGENDA:
A: STANDING BOARD AGENDA:
8. Approval of TASB Policy Update 92 Affecting (LOCAL) Policies (see attached list)-First Reading-No Action Taken.
B: CONSENT AGENDA:
(Items marked with an asterisk (*) are considered for Board action as part of the consent agenda.)
* 9. Approval of Business Office Report.
*10. Approval of Tax Collection Report.
XI. ACTION AGENDA:
A: ACTION ITEMS:
11. Approval of Findings under the Texas Economic Development Act on the September 16, 2011 Application for a Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes submitted by DEGS Wind I, LLC.
12. Approval of Agreement for a Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes with DEGS Wind I, LLC.
13. Approval of TASB Policy Update 91 affecting (LOCAL) Policies (see attached list)-Second Reading.
14. Approval of the Resolution Stating Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies and Designation of Investment Officer.
15. Approval of purchases over $10,000.00 as presented.
16. Approval of Budget Amendment #2 for the 2011-2012 school year.
17. Approval of Donations to the District.
XII. CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
1. Personnel Matters-(Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074).
· Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, disciplines, or dismissal of employee
2. Real Estate Deliberation (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.072).
· Deliberate the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate property
(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED SESSION)
XIII. ACTION ITEMS RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION:
1. Board action as may be required on personnel deliberations in closed session.
· Employment contracts/resignations/retirements
XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. GENERAL INFORMATION:
B. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS:
C. FUTURE MEETINGS:
1. Regular School Board Meeting – January 9, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.
XV. ADJOURNMENT: