October 16, 2012

The Mount Calm Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session October 16, 2012 in the Mount Calm High School Library at 7:05 p.m. The following members were present: Joe Rittenbaugh, Ronnie Tucker, Keith McCaghren, Michelle Barott, Lupe Martinez, Paul Pick and Rebecca Gordon. Superintendent Barbara Lane, Principal Angie Nors, Bookkeeper Kristi Hawkins, Karen Wietzikoski (Limestone CAD Rep), Don Hinson, and Zachary Coulter were also present.

A quorum was established.

A Public Hearing was held on the following items:

a. Public Hearing held on School Improvement Plan for AU Intervention requirements.

b. Public Hearing held on District’s FIRST Financial Rating.

c. Public Hearing held on District’s Federal Annual Yearly Progress.

d. Public Hearing held on District’s CIPA compliance practices.

No action taken.

The regular meeting began at 7:25 p.m.

A motion was made by Ronnie Tucker, with a second by Keith McCaghren to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2012 meeting.

The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

Recognition and Hearing of Guests:

a.  Karen Wietzikoski of Limestone CAD

No action taken.

Correspondence to the board was passed out to members.

No action taken.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve the bills presented for payment.

The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

Barbara Lane gave the Superintendent’s Report:

a.  Gym Update

b.  Settle Up

c.  Football Field Update

No action taken.

Angie Nors gave the principal’s report:

No action taken.

A motion was made by Rebecca Gordon, with a second by Ronnie Tucker to approve the needs assessment, recommendations, and School Improvement Plan for year 2 AU intervention requirements.

The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve budget amendments.

The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

The first reading of Update 95 was held.

No action taken.

A motion was made by Lupe Martinez, with a second by Rebecca Gordon to approve Limestone CAD’s Resolution to Convey Real Property.

The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

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