BAIRD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

December 14, 2015

The Baird Independent School District Board of Education met in Regular Session on December 14, 2015 with the following members present: Kenneth Brock, Royce McAdams, Richie Crow, Matt Rogers and Jeff Clark. John Dyer and Lori Higgins were absent. Other school personnel present: Perry Simmons, Cindy Bessent, Cindy Clark, Jarod Bellar and Chad Barron. Others present: None.

Kenneth Brock called the meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.

Matt Rogers gave the invocation.

Kenneth Brock announced the Board Training Credits Received to Date.

Mr. Bellar gave the Superintendent’s Report.

Mrs. Bessent and Mr. Simmons gave the attendance and activities reports for each campus.

Coach Barron gave the Athletics Report.

A motion was made to approve the minutes. Motion was made by Jeff Clark and seconded by Richie Crow. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to approve the Finance Reports/Bills Payable. Motion was made by Matt Rogers and seconded by Kenneth Brock. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to give a One Time Nontaxable TRS Amount of $200.00 for All Baird ISD Faculty and Staff. Motion was made by Kenneth Brock and seconded by Matt Rogers. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to approve the Revision to the 2015-2016 Calendar to Reflect Student Holiday on December 9th due to Baird ISD Hosting UIL Academic Meet. Motion was made by Matt Rogers and seconded by Jeff Clark. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to adopt a Resolution for casting Baird ISD’s Votes for, Scotty Mitchell, Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors Nominee. Motion was made by Kenneth Brock and seconded by Royce McAdams. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to approve West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement. Motion was made by Matt Rogers and seconded by Jeff Clark. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to approve a Letter of Engagement with James E. Rodgers & Company, P.C.

Motion was made by Kenneth Brock and seconded by Jeff Clark. Vote was unanimous.

A motion was made to set the next Board Meeting for January 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. A motion was made by Kenneth Brock and seconded by Jeff Clark.

A motion was made by Kenneth Brock and seconded by Jeff Clark to go into closed session at 7:21 p.m.

The Board came back into Open Session at 8:11 p.m.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Motion was made by Royce McAdams and seconded by Richie Crow. Vote was unanimous.

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