MINUTES OF REGULAR CALLED BUSINESS MEETING
BUFFALO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 16, 2012
The Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Independent School District met on Monday,
April 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo High School Library 1724 N. Buffalo Ave., Buffalo, Texas for a Regular Called Business Meeting.
Members Present: Jim Scott Dennis Hartley
Jack Helmcamp Russell Jonas (in at 8:00 p.m.)
Willie Gilliam Gene Pruitt Jr.
Not Present: Jennifer Humphries
School Members Present:
Lacy Freeman Tracy Gleghorn Rob Dean
Debbie Bean Jenny Strack Lisa Boudiette
Amanda Davis Amy Loughran Clay Hodges
Nan Grisham Cheryl Lack Jozette Jenkins
Carolyn Ferguson
Visitors:
Susan Wilder Vanessa Goodwyn Sammie Dean
Gail Ray Jeffrey Hartley Amy Kaiser
Julie Uptmor Mary Jane Hartley Jason Kaiser
Bison Belles Varsity Girls Basketball Team
All State Football Players State Power Lifters
Haylee Brewer
I. Opening Exercises
A. Announcement of a Quorum
A quorum of members was present.
B. Call Meeting into session.
Jim Scott, President called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
C. Certification of public notice
Lacy Freeman, Interim Superintendent, certified that the board agenda was posted on
April 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at the BISD Administration Office.
D. Prayer – Moment of reflection
A moment of reflection was led by Dennis Hartley.
E. Pledge of Allegiance – National and State
The Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge were recited by all present, led by
Gene Pruitt.
II. Team Communication Efforts
A. Public Related
No public comments.
B. Board Related - President’s comments:
Jim Scott reminded Board members of upcoming training opportunities.
C. Superintendent Related
1. Recognition of students and sponsors: All State Football, Bison Belles, FCCLA,
State Powerlifting. Mr. Freeman expresses his appreciation for all their hard work
and for representing BISD on State Levels of competition.
2. Mr. Freeman read a proclamation recognizing May 7th through May 11th as
Teacher Appreciation Week.
3. The Board was given a calendar of dates for the upcoming election.
4. Facilities Report and Maintenance PowerPoint presented.
5. Enrollment currently 912
6. Academic Coordinator
a. A summary of testing dates was given.
b. An update of recent and upcoming UIL activities was given.
7. Principal Report – Lisa Boudiette, Junior High Assistant Principal, gave a report
on recent activities at the fourth/fifth grade building.
8. Transportation Report was given.
III. Consent Agenda Items – (The board may act on these items with one motion.)
A. Minutes of board meeting(s) – Regular Called Meeting March 19, 2012; Special Called Meeting April 2, 2012.
B. Tax Report
C. Financial Report – Investment Report – Cash Flow Summary
Motion made by Jack Helmcamp to approve all Consent Agenda Items.
Seconded by Dennis Hartley. All approved and motion carried.
IV. Administrative Recommendations – Board Consideration/Action
A. Motion to approve Option B on contract from electricity provider Energy for Schools made by Willie Gilliam. Seconded by Jack Helmcamp. All approved and motion carried.
B. Motion to approve the TASB Recommended Policy 93 Updates made by Jack Helmcamp. Seconded by Willie Gilliam. All approved and motion carried.
C. Motion to approve Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for canvassing election results and selection of Jack Helmcamp and Gene Pruitt for canvassing of votes made by Gene Pruitt. Seconded by Dennis Hartley. All approved and motion carried.
D. Motion to approve State Assessment Testing Day Waiver made by Dennis Hartley. Seconded by Gene Pruitt. All approved and motion carried.
E. Motion to approve contracted services of Interquest Detection Canines of Waco
made by Dennis Hartley. Seconded by Willie Gilliam. All approved and motion carried.
Board moved into closed session at 7:04 p.m. Reconvened at 8:04 p.m.
F. (551.074) Personnel
1. Motion to approve at-will positions for 2012-2013 school year as presented made by Gene Pruitt. Seconded by Dennis Hartley. All approved and motion carried.
2. Motion to employ Cynthia Torno as a teacher on a one year probationary contract for the 2012-2013 school year made by Dennis Hartley. Seconded by Willie Gilliam. All approved and motion carried. Motion to employ Carrie Davis Cromeens as a teacher on a one year probationary contract for the 2012-2013 school year made by Dennis Hartley. Seconded by Jack Helmcamp. All approved and motion carried. Motion to employ Dana Daniels as a teacher on a one year probationary contract for the 2012-2013 school year made by Willie Gilliam. Seconded by Gene Pruitt. All approved and motion carried.
3. Notification was given of staff resignations including Ashley Smith, Gay
Casey and Morgan Fox.
4. Motion to approve a three year contract for Lacy Freeman as Superintendent
made by Gene Pruitt. Seconded by Willie Gilliam. All approved and motion
carried.
V. Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn made by Dennis Hartley. Seconded by Gene Pruitt.
All approved and motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. April 16, 2012.
Attest: Approved:
Secretary President