Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 07-25-05 

BUDGET WORKSHOP/REGULAR MEETING
The JISD Board of Trustees met for a Budget Workshop at 5:00pm and a Regular Meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, July 25,2005 in the Board Room at the JISD Administration Building. All board members were present except Sean McRight.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Dr. Folden called the workshop to order. Lindy Finley presented the preliminary 2005-2006 proposed budget to board members and explained changes in the proposed budget from the previous year. She also explained to the Board that the proposed budget is a rough draft contingent upon state funding which has not been resolved. 
There being no further business concerning the proposed 2005-2006 budget, the workshop was adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING
Dr. Folden called the meeting to order. The Board took the following action at the meeting:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the June 16, 2005 Regular Meeting, July 7, 2005 Summer Board Retreat, and July 11, 2005 Special Meeting with one correction to those minutes on page 1; 2) investment report and financial statements; 3) application for tax refund in amount of $1,380.04; and 4) application for tax refund in amount of $665.55 
adoption of a Resolution Making a Covenant with the Voters Regarding the September 17, 2005 Bond Election and stating its intent to issue a portion of the bonds contingent upon state assistance 
tabling of any action relative to setting a date for an additional Budget Workshop until public school funding laws have been decided by the state legislature in the current special session 
tabling of any action relative to setting a date for a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2005-2006 Budget and Tax Rate until public school funding laws have been decided by the state legislature in the current special session but with the intent to comply with the ten day notice requirement 
approval to purchase of a surveillance system for the Compass Center from Kane Security Company in the amount of $30,158 
approval of professional personnel recommendations by the superintendent (Executive Session: 7:24pm - 8:03pm)
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION
Jacksonville ISD Foundation
Mr. Jeff Austin III presented to board members a power point presentation reflecting information on how an educational foundation works and benefits the local school district. He added that he has formed a steering committee and is working to re-activate the Jacksonville ISD Foundation that had been formed years earlier but had become inactive. Mr. Austin stated that, although the formation of this foundation is separate from the District and needs no action by the Board of Trustees, he hopes that the Board will welcome the Foundation and its benefits to the District.
2004-2005 Testing Information
Judy Terry presented board members with 2004-2005 testing results and information. She indicated that final accountability ratings will be announced by August 1st and AYP (Average Yearly Progress) results by August 9th. The Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) given to grades K-3 improved in all areas. TAKS, SDAAII, and TELPAS scores showed improvement in all areas as well. The Stanford 9 test given to 2nd graders only revealed that our district is right in line with the average scores of the nation. 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 07-11-05 

SPECIAL MEETING
The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Special Meeting at 12:00 noon on July 11, 2005 at the new Field House. All board members were present.
To Consider and Adopt an Order Calling for a School Bond Election and Take All Necessary Action Thereof

Phase I will consist of $40,000,000 of projects and will require a 33¢ I&S tax rate increase but will not be contingent on receiving any additional Instructional Facilities Allotment or Existing Debt Allotment state assistance for the payment of bonds. Phase II will consist of $22,500,000 of projects and will be contingent on the first $40,000,000 of bonds receiving state assistance.

Board members voted unanimously to adopt the Order Calling for a School Bond Election for September 17, 2005 and to take all necessary action thereof. Board members also requested to adopt at the next meeting a Resolution Making a Covenant with the Voters Regarding the September 17, 2005 Bond Election and stating its intent to issue a portion of the bonds contingent upon state assistance. 

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 07-07-05 

SUMMER BOARD RETREAT
The JISD Board of Trustees met for a Summer Board Retreat on July 7, 2005 at 6:00pm in the Board Room of the JISD Administration Building. All board members were present. Dr. Folden called the meeting to order.
Preliminary Presentation of Recommendation of Facilities Committee
Local Policy and Orientation of New Board Members
Board members met in an Executive (closed) Session from 8:50pm until 9:15pm. At the conclusion of the closed session the board voted to approve professional personnel recommendations from the superintendent.
There being no further business, the retreat was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 06-16-05 

REGULAR MEETING
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2005 (an alternate date decided upon and approved by the Board at the May meeting). Dr. Folden called the meeting to order. All board members were present except Garry Minton. 
ACTION
The board took the following action at the meeting:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of 1) minutes from the May 16, 2005 Special and Regular Meetings, 2) investment reports, and 3) financial statements 
approval of increase in meal prices as follows:
Campuses Meal Old Price New Price
 

Elementary campuses

Breakfast $.75 $1.00
Lunch $1.10 $1.25
 

Middle School

Breakfast $.75 $1.00
Lunch $1.25 $1.50
 

High School

Breakfast $.75 $1.00
Lunch $1.25 $1.75
 

Faculty

Breakfast $1.00 $1.50
Lunch $2.00 $2.50
 

Visitors

Breakfast $1.50 $1.75
Lunch $2.25 $2.75
approval of the purchase of a communications system for the Transportation Department from Brown Communications in the amount of $50,535 
approval of the purchase of a surveillance system for the Compass Center from Kane Security Company in the amount of $30,158 
acceptance of bid from Bill McRae Ford in the amount of $14,997 for the purchase of a 2005 Ford Cargo Van 
approval of the scope of work with WRL Construction to include a new parking lot at JHS 
approval of Budget Amendment #05-04 as presented 
approval of the purchase of a batting cage enclosure from Tyler Building Systems in the amount of $19,692 
adoption of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Refunding Bonds and take all necessary action thereof 
acceptance of the bid for 2005-2006 student accident insurance from the Achieve Agency for the Premier Plan in the amount of $71,719 
adoption of TASB Policy Update 75 with one change to DAA(LOCAL) policy changing the name of the 504 Coordinator from Anita Johnston to Dr. Leslie George 
adoption of 2005-2006 Student Code of Conduct with one typographical correction on page 40 
election of James Houser as delegate and Sean McRight as alternate delegate to the TASA/TASB Annual Convention in Houston in September 
rescheduling of the date of the July board meeting from July 18th to July 25th at 6:30pm and setting of the Budget Workshop for July 25th at 5:00pm 
approval of professional personnel hiring, reassignment, termination, and resignation as presented (Executive Session)
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION
The following items were discussed at the June 16, 2005 board meeting:
District-Wide Purchase of Heart Defibrillators 
Facilities Update – Bond Update
Mr. Bird advised board members that the Facilities Committee plans to meet on July 13th to finalize their recommendation for presentation to the board at the July 7th Summer Board Retreat. He added that the committee chairman, Rose Ann Cunningham, along with subcommittee chairman, Ricky Richards, will present the recommendations to the Board at the Retreat. 
Budget Preparation 2005-2006
Mr. Bird advised the Board that the 2005-2006 budget is being prepared but that certain preparation is contingent upon pending results of the Special Session of the Texas Legislature, particularly with regard to the teacher pay scale. 
Virtual School Presentation
The Board of Trustees met in a closed (Executive) session from 8:54pm until 9:55pm and, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 05-23-05 

SPECIAL MEETING
The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville ISD met in a Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results on May 16, 2005 at 5:15 pm in the cafetorium at Fred Douglass Elementary School. All board members were present. Messrs. Al Chavira and Sean McRight volunteered to canvass the votes and handed the results to Dr. Folden who announced that the results of the 2005 school board election stand as announced on May 7, 2005:
Place 3 - Ann Chandler (incumbent)
Place 4 - James Houser
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING
OATH OF OFFICE
The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville ISD met in a Regular Meeting on May 16, 2005 at 6:30 pm in the cafetorium at Fred Douglass Elementary School. All board members were present. Newly elected trustees, Ann Chandler and James Houser, were sworn in by The Honorable Dwight Phifer, District Judge. Dr. Folden welcomed Mr. Houser to the Board and presented Jim Tarrant with a plaque thanking him for the knowledge and outstanding service he brought to the Board from 1998 to 2005. 
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Dr. Folden asked Al Chavira, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, to state the names of the nominees for the offices of President, Vice President, and Secretary. Mr. Chavira announced Larry Folden for President, Ann Chandler for Vice President, and Al Chavira for secretary and then asked if there were any other nominations. After no additional nominations were received, it was moved by Garry Minton and seconded by Roy Darby to approve the nominees as presented. The motion was carried 7-0.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The JISD Employee Service Awards were presented for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 35, and 40 years of service. Subsequently, the JISD Retirement Awards for 2004- 2005 were also presented.
ACTION
The board took the following action at the meeting:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of 1) minutes from the April 18, 2005 Regular Meeting; 2) investment and financial reports; and 3) donation of one computer and two monitors for the new field house valued at $1,075
acceptance of the proposal for auditor from Robinson & Williams as presented
approval of the purchase of two modular buildings to be located, along with others provided by Head Start, at the East Side Elementary and Fred Douglass Elementary campuses
setting of a target savings level of $375,000 for the refunding program of the 1998 bond issue
approval of the depository bid from Austin Bank as presented
certification of Stuart Bird as the district representative to the Region VII Regional Advisory Committee for 2005-2006
approval of the selection process for summer students for the ASAP Grant in the form of policy EHBC(LOCAL)
adoption of the Resolution Opposing the Establishment of a National Wildlife Refuge Along the Neches River in Cherokee and Anderson Counties
changing of the date of the regular June board meeting from June 20th to June 16th
setting of the Summer Board Retreat for June 7th at 6:00 p.m. at a place to be determined
approval of professional personnel recommendations
approval of wording change in Superintendent's contract
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION
Results of 2nd Testing of 3rd and 5th Grade Reading TAKS 
Judy Terry advised board members of the results of the 3rd and 5th grades TAKS Reading 2nd testing results. 94% of the 3rd grade students mastered the reading test while 78% of the 5th grade students mastered the reading portion of the TAKS. All 3rd and 5th grade students who have not passed the reading test will be offered summer school and the 3rd chance to take the reading test in the summer.
Kronos Update
Lindy Finley advised board members that she had purchased an upgrade to the JISD Kronos timekeeping system that will increase capacity from 250 to 1000 users. A larger capacity will enable the entire district to use this electronic method of keeping up with hours worked and also enable the business and human resources offices to more efficiently gather necessary information.
Attendance Incentives
Garry Minton reminded fellow board members that he had requested this item to be added to the agenda for discussion because he liked the idea of encouraging perfect attendance. Mr. Bird responded that he and Mrs. Finley had researched other districts who had utilized variations of such a plan and that these districts had experienced no improvement in employee attendance.
Facilities Update – Bond Issue
Mr. Bird advised the Board that he had recently spoken to two civic organizations in town about JISD facilities and a possible bond issue and had received good questions from the groups. He also reported that Swain Mayo of WRA Architects had visited with principals and other groups within the district to gather more information with regard to specific functions and needs. 

Mr. Bird related to board members that he has been discussing the idea of taking some of the existing JISD structures, such as the old field house and Joe Wright Elementary, and turning them into possible storage facilities for the district as storage space in the current warehouse has become quite crowded.

Mr. Bird stated that construction on the new Field House is going well and will be completed within a few weeks. He added that the parking lot is currently being graded and that the sprinklers are being installed as well as the grass donated by WRL Construction. Mr. Bird hopes to hold an Open House for the new facility sometime in early to mid June.
Budget Preparation for 2005-2006
Mr. Bird informed the Board that 2005-2006 budget preparations are progressing ahead of schedule and that he is waiting on the Texas Legislature to see how their decisions will impact educational funding.

The Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:45 pm until 9:40 pm to consider and discuss personnel recommendations, 1st and 2nd grade benchmark math results and a wording change in the superintendent's contract.
There being no further business, the meeting wad adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 04-18-05 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting at 6:30pm on April 18, 2005. All board members were in attendance.
OPEN FORUM
A community member addressed the Board with concerns about safety issues on the campuses and expressed his opinion that portable buildings pose a safety risk to students.

Transportation Director, John Keller, introduced Clemmie Whitaker to the Board as an outstanding employee as an example of his program of rewarding employees through the "Employee of the Month" system.

Action
The Board took the following action:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the March 17, 2005 Special Meeting and March 21, 2005 Regular Meeting; and 2) business reports including investment reports, financial statements and Budget Amendment #05-03 
approval to apply for the Tobacco Compliance Grant through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 
calling of a Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results for May 16, 2005 at 5:15 p.m. at the Fred Douglass Elementary Cafeteria 
adoption of a preliminary budget for 2005-2006 not to exceed the 2004-2005 budget (done annually to accommodate certain custom orders to upcoming budget year) 
approval of professional personnel recommendations
The following items were discussed at the Board meeting:
Trustee Election Information: 
Mr. Bird reminded everyone that the 2005 Election will begin in two days with the start of early voting. He advised that early voting will be held at the Senior Citizens Center and will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20th and end at 5:00 p.m. on May 3rd and that early voting will occur weekdays only during this two week period. Election Day will be from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7th at the Jacksonville Public Library. He added that Places 3 (held by Ann Chandler) and Place 4 (held by Jim Tarrant) are up for election with the following candidates running:
Place 3: Ann Chandler, Robert Douglas
Place 4: James Houser, Sarah Jane Robinson 
Information: May 16th:
Special Meeting to Canvass; Retirement Dinner; Regular Meeting: Mr. Bird informed the Board that on May 16, 2005, the Regular Board Meeting will be held at the regular time of 6:30 p.m. but at the location of Fred Douglass Elementary Cafeteria. He added that the Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results will begin that evening at that location at 5:15 p.m. immediately followed by the JISD Retirement Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Region VII Board of Directors Election Data:
Mr. Bird informed board members that the Region VII Board of Directors Election had been cancelled due to the candidates running for each of the two seats being unopposed.
Facilities Update:
Bond Issue: Mr. Bird advised board members that contract negotiations are continuing with the architect and should be resolved soon. He added that once this has been accomplished the architect will be able to furnish JISD with projected costs at which point the Facilities Committee will meet again, consider all available information gathered at this point and go forward with the possibility of making their facilities recommendation in June to the Board. 
Budget Preparation for 2005-2006:
Mr. Bird briefly discussed some of the house bills being currently discussed and proposed in the Texas Legislature that will affect school districts.
Discussion/Information Items for Future Agenda:
Garry Minton requested that a discussion item regarding attendance incentives be placed on the May agenda.
Board members convened in Executive (closed) Session from 7:17pm until 8:15pm. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 03-21-05 

The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville ISD met in a Regular Meeting with all board members present on March 21, 2005 at 6:30pm in the Board Room of the JISD Administration Building.
OPEN FORUM
The Board was addressed by a concerned citizen regarding a possible bond proposal for JISD. He stated that he feels this is the wrong time to burden taxpayers with a new bond issue while educational financial issues are still outstanding in the Texas Legislature.
Bulletin Board Acknowledgement
Dr. Folden recognized the bulletin board decorated by East Side Elementary School honoring “Texas Public School Week” and “Texas Music Month” with a musical theme. Some of the students from Mrs. Barone’s 2nd grade class at East Side entertained board members with their rendition of “Deep in the Heart of Texas”.
Action
The Board took the following action at the meeting:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the January 13, 2005 Winter Board Retreat and February 21, 2005 Regular Meeting; and 2) business reports
adoption of the proposed 2005-2006 Textbook Selection
approval of the following Academic Incentive Plan for District-Wide Administrators not included in the original Academic Incentive Plan approved by the Board in December of 2004:
Each “Exemplary” Campus - $200 per district-wide administrator
Each “Recognized” Campus - $100 per district-wide administrator
approval of the Student Transportation Hazardous Routes (These routes are connected to State funding and will be reviewed annually.)
acceptance of the bid of $27,306 from Affordable Asphalt Paving in Tyler for the resurfacing of the parking lot at the JISD Support Center
approval of the selection of JML/WRA Architects as architects for a possible bond proposal pending contract negotiation and execution
approval of professional contracts as presented and other professional hirings, resignations/retirements, and transfers
Discussion/Information Items
Results of 1st TAKS 3rd and 5th Grade Reading:
Judy Terry informed board members that 63% of the 5th graders met standards compared to the State average of 75%, and 89% of the 3rd graders met standards comparing equally to the State average of 89%. She reminded the Board that these 3rd and 5th graders must pass this test to progress to the 4th and 6th grades respectively, and that they will have two more opportunities to take this test. She added that the scores from the 2nd test will count for the accountability ratings.
Portable Buildings from Region VII Head Start Program:
Jan Hill advised board members that the Region VII Head Start Program will be giving JISD 5 new portable buildings to be used exclusively for students in the Head Start Pre-Kindergarten program. She added that Region VII will be providing the buildings while JISD will be responsible for the installation and utility accessibility.
Region VII Board of Directors Election Data:
Mr. Bird informed board members that the Region VII Board of Directors Election had been cancelled due to the candidates running for each of the two seats being unopposed.
Facilities Study - Bond Issue:
Mr. Bird recapped for everyone the current status of the JISD facility assessment. He stated that the Facilities Committee (comprised of community members and district personnel) was formed in the Fall of 2004, has met four times, and has visited the campuses to learn their needs. Additionally, the facilities and demographic study was completed and presented by CQL (Center for Quality Leadership). Mr. Bird added that, in anticipation of a possible bond proposal to meet the district’s facility needs, the district has contracted with a financial advisor and is in the process of negotiating a contract with an architect. When this is complete, the Facilities Committee will meet again and begin formulating a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Bird stated that once the committee makes a recommendation to the Board it will be up to the Board to choose whether or not they wish to call for an election for a bond issue. If the Board approves such an election, then it will ultimately be decided by the community of voters and not the school district or its trustees.
Budget Preparation for 2005-2006:
Mr. Bird informed the Board that campus staffing assessments for 2005-2006 have begun as a part of the budget planning process.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 02-21-05 

The JISD Board of Trustees met Monday, February 21, 2005, in a regular meeting.
OPEN FORUM
Two speakers signed up to address the Board in the Open Forum session. The first speaker informed the board that he had obtained the first semester grades of the freshman class at JHS and expressed his concern at the failure rate. The second speaker, a representative of the Circle of Ten, briefly described the collaborative workshop held by that organization in collaboration with school districts regarding certain grants.
Bulletin Board Acknowledgement
Board President, Dr. Larry Folden, acknowledged the bulletin board decorated with artwork from the JMS gifted and talented students in coordination with creative writing from the elementary gifted and talented students.
Action Items
The Board took the following action at the meeting:
approval of the consent agenda with the exception of the January 13, 2005 Winter Board Retreat minutes (which is to be reworded and submitted for approval at the March board meeting with a motion made by Garry Minton and seconded by Ann Chandler with a vote of 6-0) consisting of: 1) minutes from the January 24, 2005 Public Hearings and Regular Board Meeting; 2) business reports; 3) donation by James F. Ray of uniforms in the amount of $1100 for the JHS Boys’ Soccer team; 4) donation by ETMC Jacksonville of $500 toward the JISD Family Walk Night; 5) donation by Trinity Mother Frances Jacksonville of $1000 toward the JISD Family Walk Night; and 6) donation by the Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville of dental care paraphernalia valued at a total of $1205.17 for the Pre-Kindergarten Dental Program at the elementary campuses 
adoption of the Resolution to Accept Tax Foreclosure Inventory Property 
approval of a Class Size Waiver as presented 
adoption of the proposed 2005-2006 school calendar 
approval of amendment to wording in superintendent's contract 
approval of renewal of administrative contracts as presented 
approval of professional personnel recommendations as presented
Discussion/Information Items
Annual Review of Continuing Education Credits for Board Members: Dr. Folden announced that, upon completion of the March team-building training scheduled for the Board, all board members have met or exceeded their continuing education requirements for the 2004-2005 school year. 
Notice of Award from East Texas Tech Prep Consortium: In the absence of the Director of Career & Technology, D. Lynn Ward, Lindy Finley informed board members of a $2,000 award to Jacksonville ISD from the East Texas Tech Prep Consortium. Distribution of these funds will occur upon notification that the Board has been apprised of this award and invoices for expenditures and approved expenses have been submitted prior to the June 1, 2005 deadline. These funds will be used in accordance with the allowable uses of the funds as identified in the application. Other uses for the expenditure of these funds will require prior approval. 
Academic Incentive Plan for Administrators: Dr. Folden stated that the recently adopted JISD Academic Incentive Plan had omitted administrators at the district level. He proposed that an Academic Incentive Plan for Administrators in the amounts of $200 per administrator for each exemplary campus and $100 per administrator for each recognized campus be placed on the March board meeting agenda for action by the Board. 
Facilities Study and Bond Issue Update: Superintendent Bird advised board members that the Facilities Committee met on February 7th to review the facilities/demographic analysis and discuss sites and possible land acquisitions. He added that the District has begun interviewing architectural firms and will shorten the selection list after the interviews. At that point Mr. Bird plans to schedule a committee to tour some campus sites designed by these firms to help determine the final decision. Mr. Bird hopes to have these tours completed before Spring Break and have a recommendation for the Board at the March board meeting. 
Budget Preparation for 2005-2006: Lindy Finley informed the Board that the 2005-2006 budget process has begun and campus allocations have been distributed earlier this year. She added that final allocations will not be determined until the Texas legislators have made their decisions relative to educational funding. 
The Board met in Executive (closed) Session from 7:54 p.m. until 8:55 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 01-24-05 

On January 24, 2005, a Regular Meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees was held. This meeting was immediately preceded by two Public Hearings:
1. Proposed Waiver for First Day of Instruction for 2005-2006 School Year;and 
2. Discussion of 2003-2004 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report.
REGULAR MEETING
The Board took action on the following items:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the December 13, 2004 Regular Meeting (approved with one wording change) and December 14, 2004 Special Meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) donation of $3500 from Steve Mostyn for Special Education Christmas Shopping Trip in December 2004; and 4) donation of $7000 from Azalea Sports Medicine to be used to purchase particular equipment for the new field house 
approval of the proposed Waiver for the First Day of Instruction for the 2005-2006 School Year 
approval of the custodial supply bids as presented 
adoption of the Resolution to Participate in a Commodity Processing Agreement with Northeast Texas Commodity Processing Cooperative 
adoption of the Resolution of the Annual Review of JISD Investment Policy 
approval of Southwest Securities as financial advisor for JISD 
adoption of the Order to Call A Trustee Election for May 7, 2005 
adoption of Special Education Policies and Procedures
The following items were presented for discussion at the meeting:
2003-2004 TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) Report:
This report was presented by Dr. Leslie George (Director, Special Ed.) in place of Marianela Bowen (Director, Special Languages) who was unable to attend. Under the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Act, all Limited English Proficient (LEP) students are monitored through TELPAS consisting of the RPTE (Reading Proficiency Test in English) and TOP (Texas Observation Protocols) assessment tests. Results are based on the number and percentage of LEP students who made at least one proficiency level of progress in English Reading proficiency from Spring 2003 to Spring 2004. For this period, JISD had 46% of the LEP students in grades 3-5 attain an Advanced High level; 28% attained an Advanced High level in grades 6-8; and in grades 9-12 an Advanced High level was attained by 7%.
Field House Construction Update:
Olen Morton reported that the Field House is approximately one-third complete and estimated a completion date for mid-May. He exhibited color samples to the Board that have been selected (carpet, paint, tile, etc.) and explained how they would be used in relation to each other in the new facility. 
Update on the Flood Damage Repair at Nichols Intermediate School:
Olen Morton reported that repairs to the Nichols campus should be completed by the upcoming weekend. He added that the carpet replacement issue has not been resolved as yet but will very soon. Additionally, he reported that the restoration will not be complete until the fire alarm system can be considered totally reliable. 
Summary of the Facilities Study and Possibility of a Bond Issue:
Superintendent Bird advised board members that the Facilities Committee will be meeting February 7th to consider the information gathered from the Facilities and Demographic Study recently completed and presented at the December board meeting. He summarized suggestions made from the study with regard to the instructional facilities: 
  • 3 new elementary campuses will be built to replace the East Side Elementary, Joe Wright Elementary, and West Side Elementary campuses with additions to the Fred Douglass Elementary campus 
  • the Compass Center will be moved into the current West Side Elementary campus 
  • solve roof problems at Jacksonville Middle School 
  • comprehensive renovations and additions at Jacksonville High School
  • Mr. Bird advised board members that now that the District has hired a financial advisor, the next step will be to bring to the Board a recommendation for an architect at the February meeting. He added that, at the earliest, the Facilities Committee may be ready to bring their recommendations to the Board in March or April. Mr. Bird targeted the May or June meeting for the possibility of calling a bond issue which must be approved at least 62 days prior to holding a bond election.
The Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:30 p.m. to 9:41 p.m. to review 3rd Six Weeks Benchmark results and other pertinent personnel recommendations.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 12-13-04 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater at Jacksonville Middle School. This meeting was held in conjunction with a Facilities Committee meeting in order that all parties hear the results of the JISD Facilities/Demographic Study performed by Dr. Don Hooper and Dr. Jerome Olson of the Center for Quality Learning. Dr. Hooper and Dr. Olson presented their results along with a Power Point presentation and then opened the floor for questions and discussion. (A summary of this Facilities/Demographic Report can be found by clicking the link on the JISD website home page.)
The Board of Trustees took the following action at the meeting:
approval of November 15, 2004 Regular Meeting minutes
approval of financial reports
approval of the purchase of tax resale property described as Block 139, Lots 1D, 2 & 3
acceptance of donation from Jacksonville Kiwanis Club of $575 to purchase shirts for JMS Spirit Squad
acceptance of donation from Whataburger of $500 to purchase shirts of JMS Intramural Soccer Program
approval of professional personnel recommendations
approval of TXU SESCO as the JISD vendor for electricity and related services
approval to change January board meeting date from January 17th (holiday) to January 24th
setting of January 13, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. for the Winter Board Retreat with a location to be determined
adoption of TASB Localized Policy Update 74
approval of an Academic Incentive Plan based on the 2004-2005 TAKS results and payable in the fall of the 2005-2006 school year to those pertinent employees returning for employment in the district in the following amounts:
Exemplary
$1,000 All Professionals on campus
$250 All support staff on campus
$75 District Wide Support Staff
Recognized
$750 All Professionals on campus
$200 All support staff on campus
$50 District Wide Support Staff
Discussion items for future agendas: The Board decided to do the annual Superintendent Evaluation at the Winter Board Retreat on January 13, 2005 and for each member to place 3 items on the retreat agenda that are of the most concern to them.
The Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:20 p.m. until 9:05 p.m. and then adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 11-15-04 

The Board of Education of the Jacksonville Independent School District, State of Texas, met for a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on November 15, 2004 in the cafeteria of East Side Elementary School located at 711 Fort Worth Street, Jacksonville, TX.

Open Forum

Cheyenne Newland, 2nd grade student at East Side Elementary School, was introduced as the winner of the 2004 JISD Christmas Card Contest by her teacher, Mrs. Mary Foreman.
Acknowledgement of “Exemplary” Status for East Side Elementary School
Dr. Larry L. Folden, Board President, acknowledged the “Exemplary” awarded by the Texas Education Agency to East Side Elementary School as a result of the 2003-2004 TAKS. He commended principal, Tammy Jones, and her entire staff for a wonderful job in preparing their students to take the exam.
Acknowledgement of “Recognized” Status for West Side Elementary School
Dr. Folden also acknowledged West Side Elementary School for the “Recognized” status awarded by T.E.A. as a result of the 2003-2004 TAKS. Again, he commended principal, Craig Weaver, and his entire staff for a wonderful job in preparing their students for the exam as well.

ACTION

Board members took the following action:
approval of consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the October 18, 2004 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) tax refund over $500; and 4) Budget Amendment #05-02
approval of the appointment of the JISD Textbook Selection Committee for Proclamation 2002
approval to purchase four 77-passenger type C school busses and one 30-passenger type C school bus from Capital Bus Sales based on bid results submitted
approval to purchase of a ¾ ton truck from Bob Frances Ford and a mini-van from Peters Chevrolet based on bid results submitted
resetting of the December board meeting from December 20th (school holiday) to December 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Auditorium on the JMS campus
approval of recommended professional personnel hirings and resignations/retirements
Discussion/Information Items
The following items were presented for discussion and/or information:
Entitlements Report
Judy Terry, Curriculum and Secondary Education Director, gave a brief report to board members on federal program entitlements to be received during the 2004-2005 school year. An annual report to the Board on these entitlements is required under the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Act.
Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) Results
Judy Terry also gave a brief report on the TPRI results for JISD. She explained that both the Statewide Reading Initiative and the Statewide Math Initiative provide money to school districts to be directly applied to those students targeted by the TPRI who need assistance with reading and/or math.
Facilities Committee Update
Superintendent Bird informed the Board that the Facilities Committee has met twice. He reported that committee members are visiting the facilities to see them first-hand and that campus principals had submitted campus wish lists that were presented and discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Bird added that the consultant, Don Hooper, has almost completed the facilities/demographic study and will be presenting it to the Board and Facilities Committee simultaneously at the December 13th board meeting.
Academic Incentive Plan
Mr. Bird had presented board members with financial scenarios developed by Lindy Finley that comply with the two proposed academic incentive plans previously presented to board members for review. Board members discussed the plans at length and decided to add a third plan for consideration. Mr. Bird advised board members that these plans will be placed on the agenda for consideration and action at the December board meeting.
The JISD Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:04 p.m. until 9:09 p.m. With there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 10-18-04 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Public Hearing followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 18, 2004 in the Board Room of the JISD Administration Building.

PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS F.I.R.S.T. RATING FOR DISTRICT

Director of Finance and Business Operations, Lindy Finley, advised board members that the District had received perfect scores in all indicators of the F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating for the fiscal year of 2002-2003. There were no questions or comments from the public regarding the F.I.R.S.T. rating for JISD and the hearing was adjourned.

REGULAR MEETING

Board members took the following action at the meeting:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the September 27, 2004 Regular Meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) donation of $300 from Tracy Pugh for the purchase of a locker a the new JHS Field House; and 4) a construction budget amendment 
approval of the 2003-2004 Financial Audit as presented 
adoption of the 2004 Certified Tax Roll Levy as presented 
approval of the routine destruction of records as presented 
approval of the offer from Key Investments, Inc. to lease the oil and gas rights to a 31.06 acre tract owned by Jacksonville ISD 
approval of employment of professional personnel and acceptance of resignations as recommended
The following items were presented for discussion and/or information:
State Accountability Results
Judy Terry, Curriculum and Secondary Education Director, presented the 2003-2004 State Accountability ratings based on the TAKS results to board members. The ratings for the 2003-2004 school year are:
Jacksonville High School Acceptable
Jacksonville Middle School Acceptable
Nichols Intermediate School Acceptable
East Side Elementary School Exemplary
Fred Douglass Elementary School Acceptable
West Side Elementary School Recognized
Joe Wright Elementary School Acceptable
Compass Center Not Rated
November 15th is the date that all other campuses will recieve their AYP ratings.
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Status
Mrs. Terry reported to the Board on the AYP Status of the District and each campus.
CAMPUS SUBJECT AREA
Jacksonville High School Reading
Compass Center Math
Academic Incentive Plan
Superintendent, Stuart Bird, had distributed to board members projected financial costs (based on probable campus ratings) on the two proposed incentive plans to reflect projected costs to the district. After a brief discussion, Mrs. Finley was asked to run a few more scenarios with different dollar amounts, and Mr. Bird stated he would discuss the subject further with the board at the November meeting with the goal of placing a plan on the December agenda for approval.
Bus Bid
Mrs. Finley advised board members that she had prepared bids for the purchase of four busses (each 77 passenger) and 1 smaller bus (30 passenger). She reminded the Board that this purchase is one phase of the plan previously approved to replace older busses that are becoming unreliable.
Construction Update on Field House
Mr. Bird informed board members that the plumbing for the new field house has been installed in the ground and that the pad is about ready for the pouring of the concrete. He added that this construction is on target and everything is going well.
Facilities Committee Update
Mr. Bird advised board members that the JISD Facilities Committee had held an organizational meeting on October 11th with a plan to meet again on November 8th. He stated that each campus principal and/or administrator had been assigned the task of producing a wish list for their campus for the next ten year period. These wish lists are to be turned in, compiled, and distributed to committee members prior to the next meeting. Additionally, committee members were encouraged to visit each campus before the next meeting to bring their input to the meeting as well.
JMS Intramural Soccer Program
JMS Assistant Principal, Trevor Rogers, reported to board members that an after-school intramural soccer program has been instituted at the Middle School. This pilot program targets, and is exclusive to, those interested students who are not involved in school athletics or city league soccer. The “no pass, no play” and normal disciplinary rules will apply to this activity, and JMS administrators are hopeful that the academic and disciplinary performance of these students will be enhanced. The program has begun this fall for the boys and will continue in the spring as well. Girls’ soccer will begin in the spring as the girls’ fall activity has been an after-school cheerleading program. Each season (fall and spring) will consist approximately of 4 practices and 3 games, and the teams will be coached by volunteer coaches - possibly some area college soccer coaches. It is planned that some of these coaches will be incorporating character education into their coaching program.
The Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:50 p.m. to 9:35 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 09-27-04 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2004. All board members were present.
The Board took the following action:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the August 23, 2004 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting; and 2) financial reports 
adoption of a List of Acute Shortages for 2004-2005 for JISD per the guidelines established the Commissioner of Education 
approval of a demographics and facilities study of JISD by CRS for the purposes of future construction 
adoption of TASB Policy Update 73 (see list attached hereto)
The following items were presented to the Board for information and/or discussion:
JHS Principal, Larry Williams, presented board members with results from last year's SAT and ACT scores. The report reflected that JHS students' scores were close to the State average. Mr. Williams then discussed with the Board various programs that are in place and others that are being examined with regard to improving the scores and increasing the number of students taking the college entrance exams.
Jan Gowin, JHS AP (Advanced Placement) Teacher, reported the past year's results of the AP exams. She compared these results to those of the previous year and stressed that the scores were down in comparison. She indicated that results vary from year to year dependent upon the academic strengths of different classes.
Superintendent, Stuart Bird, presented board members with a draft of two scenarios of an Academic Incentive Plan to reward employees for academic success on the TAKS exams. Mr. Bird asked the Board to look over the plans and get back to him with any questions or concerns. He will continue to bring the Plan to them for discussion at the next several board meetings while he continues to investigate, survey, and collect input. The Board would like to have a Plan proposed for action at the December board meeting.
Jan Hill, JISD Director of State/Federal Programs and Elementary Education, briefed board members on details regarding the "Comprehensive School Reform - Texas High School Initiative" Grant for which the District will be submitting an application. She added that the Grant is in the amount of $200,000 for one year and is a competitive grant.
Board Member, Sean McRight, recapped for the Board the sessions he had attended at the recent 44th Annual TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas. Mr. McRight had attended sessions involving the building of educational facilities and learning in the digital age.
The Board of Trustees met in closed session from 7:46pm until 8:52pm and then adjourned the meeting.

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 08-23-04 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on Monday, August 23, 2004. All board members were present except Garry Minton.
Public Hearing - 5:00pm
The Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2004-2005 Budget and Tax Rate. Lindy Finley, Director of Finance and Business Operations, presented the Board and spectators with a copy of the final proposed 2004-2005 budget and tax rate. A brief PowerPoint slide presentation was exhibited by Mrs. Finley to reflect how the entire budget is allotted and how it is spent.

Board President, Dr. Larry L. Folden, asked for any questions or comments from the public spectators as well as from board members. There were no questions; however, one spectator addressed the board with favorable comments regarding the proposed 2004-2005 budget but also stated that he would like for the Board to award $250 to paraprofessionals rather than the proposed $500 with regard to the December salary supplement that the Board has proposed to give to all JISD full time employees. Dr. Folden thanked the spectator for his comments and Mrs. Finley for the budget presentation.

The public hearing was adjourned.
Regular Meeting - 6:30pm
The JISD Board of Trustees reconvened for the August Regular Board Meeting and took the following action:
approval of consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the July 26, 2004 Regular Meeting and August 5, 2004 Special Meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) Budget Amendment 04-07; 4) tax refund in the amount of $691.90 to correct error in square footage for years 1999-2003; 5) Broadcasting Agreement between KEBE/KKUS and JHS to broadcast JHS football games for the 2004 season; 6) donation by Stuart Bird of 17” computer monitor valued at $100; and 7) donation by Stage Stores of supplies valued at $776.70 
adopted the 2004-2005 Budget as presented 
approved the Ordinance to Adopt the Proposed Tax Rate of $1.545 comprised of $1.455 for maintenance and operations and $.09 for debt service for the 2004-2005 school year 
changed the date of the September board meeting from September 20th to September 27th
approved professional personnel recommendations with regard to hiring, possible reassignment, termination, and resignation
Items discussed at the board meeting were:
2004-2005 Student Enrollment:
1st Day 04-05 = 4,697 (increased 112 over 1st Day 03-04)
Current Enrollment (August 23, 2004) = 4,922 (increased 225 from 1st Day and 187 from end 03-04)
Report on the Start of the 2004-2005 School Year: Superintendent Stuart Bird reported to board members that the school year had begun fairly smoothly. He indicated that there had been problems with the new SMS software with regard to rosters and schedules and that the Technology Department had worked hard with the campuses to get things rolling. Mr. Bird added that the 7 period day at the High School campus was going well with few exceptions such as feeding the students in 3 lunch periods versus the 4 lunch periods in previous years. He added that everyone is working to get the kinks out and that he had received positive feedback on the new schedule from employees and students alike.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

Return to Board of TrusteesBOARD NOTES 05-24-04 

Special Meeting: 
The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville ISD met in a Special Meeting to Canvass 2004 Election Results on May 24, 2004 at 5:15 p.m. at the JHS Cafeteria. Board members present were Jim Tarrant, Larry Folden, Ann Chandler, Pat McCown, Matt Montgomery, and Al Chavira. Absent was Garry Minton. 
Board members Al Chavira and Pat McCown opened the sealed envelope of election results and canvassed the number of votes received by each candidate for each place. They determined the results to be: 

Place 1 
Tim Strandberg - 167 votes 
Sean McRight - 305 votes 
Rhonda Coleman - 27 votes 
Preston Meador - 177 votes 

Place 2 
Roy Darby (unopposed) - 454 votes

Sean McRight was declared the winner for Place 1 and Roy Darby was declared the winner for Place 2. 

Regular Meeting: 
The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville ISD met in a Regular Meeting on May 24, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the JHS Cafeteria. 

Board members present were Jim Tarrant, Larry Folden, Ann Chandler, Pat McCown, Matt Montgomery, and Al Chavira. Absent was Garry Minton. 
Oath of Office for New Board Members: 
Mr. Chuck Hopson, Texas State House Representative for District 11, swore in new board members Sean McRight and Roy Darby, and the new board members took their seats at the board table. Current Board President, Jim Tarrant, presented exiting board members Matt Montgomery and Pat McCown with a plaque of appreciation for their nine years of outstanding service and dedication to the District. 
Board Reorganization: 
Ballots were distributed to board members reflecting the nomination committee’s nominees as follows: Larry L. Folden - President; Ann Chandler - Vice President; and Al Chavira - Secretary. Board members voted unanimously to elect the nominees for the respective offices. At this point in the meeting, the new officers took their seats at the board table in the new position to resume the meeting. The new Board President, Larry Folden, presented to the exiting Board President, Jim Tarrant, a plaque expressing appreciation for his outstanding service as Board President.
Employee Recognition: 
Certificates and employee incentive bonuses were presented to those employees who have been employed with JISD for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, and 30 years. Plaques of appreciation for dedication and service were presented to the 2003-2004 JISD retirees. 
Open Forum: 
No one participated in the Open Forum session of the meeting. 
Action: 
Board members took the following action: 
approval of consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from April 19, 2004 board meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) donation of $500 to East Side Elementary School from Austin Bank; and 4) donation of two Gateway computers to JHS from Frito-Lay/Walmart 
acceptance of proposal for auditor from Robinson & Williams 
certification of Stuart Bird to represent Jacksonville ISD on the Region VII ESC Regional Advisory Committee for 2004-2005 
setting of June 15, 2004, 5:30 p.m., at Tarrant lake house as the date, time, and place for the Summer Board Retreat 
Discussion/Information Items: 
JISD Director of Finance & Operations, Lindy Finley, reported to board members that she had completed an audit of the district's activity funds on each campus and that all funds are being managed according to district policy and procedures. She complimented the sponsors of the many activity funds and expressed appreciation for their cooperation through out this process. 
Mrs. Finley also reported to the Board that she had audited all paraprofessional timesheets in the district and, in order to keep them uniform across the district and easier for paraprofessionals to maintain, had placed the timesheet on the computer in the form of an Excel spreadsheet. She added that paraprofessionals had reacted very positively to the new method of posting time worked. 
Board members and Mr. Bird discussed upcoming training opportunities with regard to acquiring Continuing Education Credit. 
One item was requested to be on the next (June) board agenda: Construction Update 
Executive Session
Board members went into Executive (Closed) Session to deliberate personnel recommendations. Upon motion made by Ann Chandler and second by Jim Tarrant, all personnel recommendations were approved unanimously as presented. 
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 

 

BOARD NOTES 04-19-04 

 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on April 19, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building. All board members were present.
Open Forum: 
Janet Gandy, JHS Choir Director, announced to board members the recent success of the JHS and JMS choirs at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest in Nacogdoches. All three JHS choirs received the highest honor of "Sweepstakes Award". JHS was the only choir program to receive this award. Additionally, two choirs from JMS under the direction of Phyllis Hunt and Erin Blankenship competed in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest with the Boys' Choir receiving superior ratings from all judges and the Girls' Choir taking home a Sweepstakes trophy.
Katie Griffin, Charmer's Sponsor, announced to the Board that she had taken three teams of Charmers to the South Padre Drill/Dance competition. The JHS Charmers came away with an unprecedented "18" team awards in the competition.
There being no further calendar business, the hearing wad adjourned. 
Regular Meeting: 
The following items were approved in the "action" section of the agenda:
consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the March 16, 2004 Special Meeting and March 22, 2004 Regular Meeting, 2) monthly financial reports; and 3) Budget Amendment #04-04 reflecting the "settle up" from TEA of the 2002-2003 school year 
Budget Amendment #04-05 in amount of $50,000 from Food Service Reserve Funds to allow for the purchase of kitchen equipment for JHS 
donations from Austin Bank and ETMC Jacksonville each in the amount of $10,110 to purchase two scoreboards for the sports complex at the JHS campus 
proposal from Western Environmental Services for asbestos abatement of transite ceiling tiles and flooring materials at JHS campus 
approval to apply for Tobacco Compliance Grant through Office of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 
amendment of wording in EIC(LOCAL) policy: Academic Achievement of Class Ranking (regarding new students coming into the district) 
calling of Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results from May 15, 2004 school board election - meeting to be held May 24, 2004 at 5:15 p.m. in the JHS Cafeteria 
changing of date and place of regular May board meeting from May 17, 2004 to May 24, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. and from the Board Room to the JHS Cafeteria 
adoption of preliminary budget for 2004-2005 not to exceed the 2003-2004 budget (this is standard procedure every year to allow for a few special situations where uniforms have to be ordered ahead for special monogramming) 
professional personnel recommendations 
The following items were discussed and/or presented at the board meeting: 
Purchase of Special Education Bus witn Special Education Funds: Lindy Finley, JISD Director of Finance Operations, explained that the purchase of this bus did not require Board approval since the purchase will be made with Federal funds. In contrast to the Special Ed. busses in the past, the new bus will be a 77 passenger bus with room for 6 wheel chairs.
Facilities Committee Update: Superintendent Stuart Bird advised Board members that he is in the process of forming a Facilities Committee to assess the future needs of the JISD instructional faciltiies. He added that he has asked Rose Ann Cunningham (retired Assistant JISD Superintendent) to chair the committee and that he intends to get the committee underway at the beginning of the next school year. The committee will be comprised of campus administrators, designated campus employees, and designated parents from each campus who have volunteered to participate. Mr. Bird emphasized several reasons why the growth of our student population is imminent and that JISD needs to plan to accommodate this growth. The committee will study the JISD instructional facilities and made recommendations to the District and Board of Trustees.
Budget Preparation: Lindy Finley reported that administrators have submitted their allocation worksheets for the 2004-2005 budget. 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 03-22-04 

The Board of Education of the Jacksonville Independent School District, State of Texas, met at 6:30 p.m. in a Public Hearing immediately followed by a Regular Meeting on March 22, 2004 in the boardroom of the JISD Administrative Offices located at 1547 Pine Street, Jacksonville, TX. All board members were present. 
Public Hearing: 
Board President, Jim Tarrant, called the hearing to order and stated that notice of the hearing had been posted for the time and manner as required by law. 
Sean McRight, Chairman of the Educational Improvement Committee (EIC) presented to board members and the public the proposed 2004-2005 school calendar. There were no comments from the public or board members.
There being no further calendar business, the hearing wad adjourned. 
Regular Meeting: 
The meeting was called to order. The Board took the following action at the meeting: 
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from February 16, 2004 regular meeting; and 2) financial reports 
adoption of the proposed 2004-2005 JISD school calendar 
approval of WRL Contractors, Inc. as the Construction Manager At Risk for construction of the field house 
acceptance of the donation of $300 from Austin Bank to purchase university signs for JHS Graduation at the Tomato Bowl 
adoption of the proposed 2004-2005 textbook selection as presented 
approval of the presented items to be sold at the JISD public auction on May 1, 2004 at the JISD Warehouse 
approval to cast votes by each board member in the Region VII Board of Directors election 
approval of all personnel recommendations including renewal of professional contracts, new hirings, resignations/retirements, and transfers 
Discussions were held at the meeting of the following topics: 
Results of 1st TAKS 3rd Grade Reading: 
Judy Terry, Curriculum Director, presented the results of the first 3rd Grade Reading TAKS. She pointed out that the overall results had improved from 83% last year to 90% for the current school year. She also explained that only one student was unable to take the test.
On-Line Student Handbooks and Code of Conduct: 
Mr. Bird advised the Board that JISD will print less student code of conduct and handbooks beginning next year and will have these two publications on-line. Parents and students will be given information exactly where to find this information on-line and will be advised of locations available to access this information if a computer is not available at home. Hard copies will be available upon request. This on-line feature is another cost-saving measure taken by the District. 
Information on Hiring Financial Consultant: 
Mr. Bird shared with board members information gathered by him regarding the approximate costs of hiring an outside financial consultant to look at four areas: transportation, business operations, PEIMS, and maintenance and operations. He discussed the fee structure with members which totaled $12,450 for these services. Board members expressed that this idea is cost-prohibitive at this time. 
Student Fees for Extracurricular Activities: 
Board members discussed pros and cons regarding the idea of charging fees to students who participate in extracurricular activities. One main concern discussed was how to charge fees in an equitable manner for all sports and activities where expenses to participate vary greatly. Mr. Bird offered to investigate how this is being done in other districts and report back to the board. 
Groups/Organizations to Fund Furnishings for Field House: 
Mr. Bird reported to board members that several individuals and organizations have approached him with the desire to donate equipment and/or funds to purchase equipment and furnishings for the field house. Board members also discussed that certain groups of alumni could also band together to help fund these expenses. 
Discussion of Possible Dates for 1) Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results; and 2) May Board Meeting Due to New Election Canvassing Legislation: 
Board members reviewed the May calendar and discussed possible times to hold the Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results and subsequently the May regular meeting. Changes in election legislation in the past year caused the board election to be held at a different time than in the past as well as changed the timeframe in which the board may canvass election results. Board members expressed that it might be a good idea to canvass the results on May 24th at 5:15 p.m. followed by a dinner honoring JISD retirees prior to the regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 03-16-04 
The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Special Meeting at 7:30 a.m. today (March 16, 2004) in the Board Room of the Administration Building for candidates running for the school board to draw for positioning on the ballot for the upcoming May 15, 2004 election. The drawing follows the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on March 15th to file application to run for a place on the school board. The ballot will read as follows: 
Place 1 (currently held by Pat McCown): 
1 -  Tim Strandberg 
2 -  Sean McRight
3 -  Rhonda Coleman
4 -  Preston Meador
Place 2 (currently held by Matt Montgomery): 
1 -  Roy Darby (unopposed) 
There being no further business, the Special Meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 02-16-04 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 16, 2004, in the board room at the Administration Building.
Open Forum: 
An award for "Excellence in Teaching" was presented to East Side Elementary School teacher Dolores Young by the Masonic Lodge #108.
Two members of the community expressed support for construction of the field house.
One community member spoke against construction of the field house and expressed his concerns regarding the JISD administration. 
The Board took the following action at Monday's meeting: 
approved consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from January 22, 2004 regular meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) Budget Amendment #04-03; and 4) property tax refund in amount of $527.31 due to coding error 
adopted the Order to Call A Trustee Election for May 15, 2004 
changed date of March board meeting from regular date of March 15th to March 22nd 
amended DNA(LOCAL) policy (teacher appraisals) to comply with new legislation 
approved the beginning of the process to build a new field house on the JHS campus 
approved construction method of "Construction Manager At Risk" for building the new field house 
approved the hiring of Thacker-Davis Architects Incorporated to draw plans for construction of the new field house 
approved renewal of administrative contracts as recommended 
approval of the Superintendent's Employment Contract as amended 
The following items were presented to and/or discussed by board members: 
proposed 2004-2005 JISD school calendar (action to be taken at March board meeting following public hearing)  
annual review of continuing education credits for board members 
report on Winter Board Retreat: Board members discussed various suggestions for ways to save the district money in the tight economic times facing public schools 
a few agenda items were offered for the March board meeting to discuss some of the cost saving suggestions that were mentioned at the retreat 
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. 


BOARD NOTES 01-22-04 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the JISD Administration Building. All board members were present. 
The Board took the following action
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the December 15, 2003 board meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) acceptance of $1,500 donation to JHS Curtain Club from Geneco Foundation; 4) approval of the Resolution for the Purchase of Tax Resale Property described as City of Jacksonville, Washington Heights Annex Subdivision, Lot 4 - Block 2 (located on Dorothy St.); and 5) approval of the Resolution for the Purchase of Tax Resale Property described as City of Jacksonville, Lot 10 - Block 41 (located on Pine St.) 
adoption of a Resolution for JISD to participate in a Commodity Processing Agreement with Northeast Texas Commodity Processing Cooperative (annual) 
acceptance of custodial supply proposals (annual) 
amendment of EIC(LOCAL) policy (DAP and Student Ranking) 
adoption of Resolution of the Annual Review of the JISD Investment Policy (annual) 
adoption of Resolution to add TexSTAR as a qualified investment pool for JISD 
adoption of Resolution for JISD to participate in an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement Coop Agreement with Region IV Education Service Center 
approval of the Revised Agreement with Cherokee County Health Department Regarding Bio-Terrorism Disease Surveillance Program and Vaccination Clinic Plan Utilizing School District Facilities 
approval of personnel recommendations as presented 
The following items were presented to and/or discussed by board members: 
8th Grade TAKS Math Problems (Lucy Farmer): Sample problems from TAKS were presented to Board for them to answer in the same manner as students. 
Teacher appraisals (Judy Terry): Changes in appraisal system outlined in House Bill 1440 passed during the 78th Legislature - local policy will be submitted in February for Board action 
Construction Update of JHS Campus (Stuart Bird): Cost projections for JISD Maintenance personnel to finish out the construction projects were presented to board members. 
Report on Field House Construction Research (Stuart Bird): A Power Point presentation was presented to the Board reflecting a tour of the field houses at Kaufman ISD, Terrell ISD, and Forney ISD. Discussion followed regarding Mr. Bird taking the necessary steps to attain architectural plans and then determine costs. 
JISD Board of Trustees Election 2004 (Stuart Bird): Mr. Bird advised board members that the two seats on the board that are coming up for election in May are Place 1 (currently held by Pat McCown) and Place 2 (currently held by Matt Montgomery). He added that there have been several legislative changes with elections and that, for the year 2004 only, the election will be held on the 3rd Saturday (May 15th) of May instead of the 1st Saturday. Aspiring candidates may file for a place on the ballot at the Superintendent's Office at the JISD Administration Bldg. beginning at 8:00am on Monday, February 16th, with a deadline of 5:00pm on Monday, March 15th (office will be closed for Spring Break on March 8-12). Early Voting will be held at the Senior Citizens Center from April 28, 2004 through May 22, 2004 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). Election Day voting will be held at the Jacksonville Public Library on May 15th, 7am-7pm. 
Budget Preparation for 04-05 School Year (Stuart Bird): Mr. Bird discussed various methods being looked at by the District in which to cut costs due to future financial cuts in public education being considered by the State. 
Discussion of TASB Policy Update 72: This update was composed entirely of LEGAL policies reflecting changes enacted by the 78th State Legislature. Legal policy changes require no board action. 
The Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:20 to 9:15 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 



BOARD NOTES 12-15-03 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the JISD Administration Building located at 1547 Pine Street. 
OPEN FORUM: 
First to speak in the Open Forum portion of the meeting was Ms. Henson, 2nd grade teacher at Joe Wright Elementary School. She introduced the 2003 winner of the JISD Christmas Card Contest as Ana Garcia. This contest is a competition of 2nd graders from all four elementary campuses.

Several speakers from JHS and the community addressed the Board regarding the action item on the agenda dealing with changing the JHS class schedule from the current A-B modified block schedule to a traditional schedule (7 period day). Each of the speakers asked board members to vote against the change.

There were a few members from the community that spoke against the construction and/or renovation of a field house at the JHS campus and other financial matters. 

ACTION: 
Board members took the following action at Monday's meeting: 
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from November 17, 2003 Public Hearing and Regular meeting; 2) financial reports; and 3) JISD Travel Guide to be effective January 2004 (Vote: 7-0) 
adoption in principle of a traditional schedule for the high school campus (Vote: 6-1) 
amendment of EIF(LOCAL) policy changing required graduation credits from 25 to 24 (Vote: 7-0) 
adoption of TASB Localized Policy Update 71 (Vote: 7-0) 
approval of TXU Sesco as the JISD vendor of electricity and related services (Vote: 7-0) 
setting of Thursday, January 22nd, as the date for the January board meeting due to holiday (Vote: 7-0) 
setting of Winter Board Retreat for Saturday, January 31st, at 8:00 a.m. at the lake house of Jim Tarrant (Vote: 7-0) 
decision for Mr. Bird to investigate and report back to Board on the costs of construction of a new field house versus the renovation of the existing field house at the high school campus (Vote: 7-0) 
approval of professional personnel recommendations for employment and resignations (Vote: 7-0) 
The following items were discussed by board members:
Mr. Bird advised board members that the school attorney has advised against JISD joining in with the Alvarado Intervenors at this time to participate in the West Orange-Cove lawsuit but may want to consider doing so in the future. 
Mrs. Chandler exhibited a sample sign in blue and gold bearing the name of a college and/or university that she would like to be placed by the steps leading up to the Tomato Bowl for JHS graduation ceremonies. These signs would reflect the names of colleges that graduating seniors are planning to attend. Mrs. Chandler emphasized that all of the signs should be uniform in color and size and should be attained through donations from local businesses. Board members liked the idea and plan to place this idea on the agenda for action at the January board meeting. 
Stuart Bird, Lindy Finley, Al Chavira, Ann Chandler, and Jim Tarrant had attended a School Area Finance Meeting in Lufkin, and Mr. Bird stressed that after attending the meeting he is even more certain that public school finances are going to be greatly impacted by the financial troubles of the State. 
Mr. Bird noted to board members various considerations and actions with regard to planning for the 2004-2005 budget. 
The Board met in Executive (closed) Session from 8:40 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. and then adjourned. 



BOARD NOTES 11-17-03 

 
The Board of Education of the Jacksonville Independent School District, State of Texas, met at 6:30 p.m. in a Public Hearing to Discuss the F.I.R.S.T. Rating followed by a Regular Meeting on November 17, 2003 in the boardroom of the JISD Administrative Offices located at 1547 Pine Street, Jacksonville, TX. All board members were present except Jim Tarrant, Jr., Board President. In his absence, Larry Folden presided as Acting President. 
PUBLIC HEARING: 
Lindy Finley, JISD Director of Finance and Business Operations, gave a brief explanation of the new F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) and the components by which school districts are rated. She noted that JISD had received a yes in every section. Ms. Finley reported that Jacksonville ISD had been given a Superior rating with regard to the criteria specified. When asked if there were any questions or comments on the F.I.R.S.T. rating for Jacksonville ISD there was no response from the public. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING: 
Acting Board President, Dr. Larry L. Folden, announced that a quorum was present, that the meeting was duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and in the manner as required by law. 

Dr. Folden acknowledged a rather unusual bulletin board presentation by a group of students at JHS sponsored by Stacy Gwartney known as Robotech (Robotech Web Site) which builds robots and uses scientific related calculations to build them. The presentation was actually a free-standing display reflecting the group’s participation in a BEST (Boosting, Engineering, Science, and Technology) competition. Robotech won Second Place in T-Shirt Design and the Founder’s Award (most original and creative way to solve a problem) resulting in an overall Third Place. 

Three individuals signed up to address the Board in Open Forum. One of the speakers was a parent who had experienced problems with the Transportation Dept. and was reporting a "tremendous improvement" in the situation. The other two speakers addressed the Board with complaints about specific personnel in the Transportation Dept. A board member informed them that specific personnel matters may not be discussed in Open Session, and Superintendent Stuart Bird said he would be happy to meet with them at a time to be scheduled. 

The Board took the following action at the regular meeting:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from October 20 2003 Special Meeting, Public Hearing, and Regular Meeting; 2) financial reports; and 3) applications for tax refunds over $500 
acceptance of 2002-2003 JISD Financial Audit as presented by Robinson & Williams 
casting of all 1,730 votes for James Houser to represent JISD on the Board of Directors for Cherokee County Appraisal District for another two year term 
approval of the Textbook Selection Committee
The following items were presented for discussion/imformation: 
construction of field house and/or renovation of existing field house on JHS campus - various options were discussed as well as costs 
a discussion regarding a request received from a group of school districts called the Alvarado Intervenors to join in the West Orange-Cove Case seeking financial equity for Tier 2 school districts - The Board discussed sending back the notice of interest to get more information 
board members requested items to be added to December agenda: JHS Field House; possible participation in the West Orange-Cove Case with the Alvarado Intervenors, and 3) signs for the Tomato Bowl at Graduation 
Board members met in Executive Session from 8:02 p.m. until 9:08 p.m. They were presented with 2nd six weeks grades and benchmark results for review. No action was taken on items discussed or presented in Executive Session. 


There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 10-20-03 

4:30pm - Special Meeting for Board Training 
The Board of Trustees for JISD attended a mandatory financial training required under the new state financial rating system called F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). After the meeting was called to order, training was administered by Phil Woods of Region VII Education Service Center and then the Special Meeting was adjourned. 

7:00pm - Public Hearing to Discuss 2002-2003 AEIS (Academic Excellence Indicator System) Repor
Jim Tarrant, Board President, called the Public Hearing to order. JISD Curriculum Director, Judy Terry, gave a brief overview to board members and the public in attendance of the 2002-2003 AEIS Report results by pointing out specific data in particular areas of the Report. The Hearing was then opened up for public comments and questions. The only questions asked were from board members. The hearing was then adjourned. 

REGULAR MEETING: 
Immediately following the public hearing the regular October meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees was called to order. Mr. Tarrant acknowledged the presence of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Committee in attendance at the board meeting. Also acknowledged was the bulletin board cleverly decorated by the JHS Career & Technology Department. 

In the Open Forum portion of the meeting, three community members addressed the Board with regard to the tax rate increase approved at the August 25, 2003 board meeting. All three citizens focused on their disappointment and lack of confidence in the Board for approving the tax rate increase, and two of these citizens made an appeal to all board members to resign at the end of the meeting. 

At the October board meeting the Board took the following action: 

approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the September 15, 2003 regular board meeting; 2) financial reports; and 3) donation of $6,000 from the Jacksonville Tennis Association to Jacksonville ISD to help complete the Frances White Tennis Center at the JHS campus 
adoption of the Certified Tax Roll 
approval of JISD Campus Plans 
adoption of amended EHBB(LOCAL) policy to reflect changes in the Identification Guidelines for the Gifted/Talented Program 
adoption of CKE(LOCAL) policy: Safety ProgramRisk Management: Security Personnel/Peace Officers 
adoption of amended CRG(LOCAL) policy: Insurance and Ann;uities Management: Defferred Compensation and Annuities 
approval of Resolution supporting the Columbia Regional Water Supply Reservoir Project 
approval of withdrawal from participation in lawsuit against Gulf South Pipeline, acceptance of the legal settlement, and approval of Budget Amendment #04-02 
The following items were presented and discussed at the meeting: 
overview of JISD Transportation (presented by John Keller) 
enrollment update (presented by Stuart Bird) 
2003-2004 personnel report (presented by Tracey Wallace) 
"Community Training Night" (presented by D. Lynn Ward and Carol Shields) 
Entitlement Grants update (presented by Jan Hill) 
additional revenue sources (presented by Lindy Finley) 
completion of the tennis and softball construction projects at JHS (presented by Stuart Bird) 
report on TASA/TASB Annual Convention in Dallas (presented by Jim Tarrant, Garry Minton, Al Chavira) 
The Board of Trustees met in Executive (closed) Session from 9:30-10:15 p.m. After voting to approve personnel recommendations, the meeting was adjourned. 


 

BOARD NOTES 9-15-03 

The Board of Trustees of Jacksonville ISD met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Board members in attendance were Jim Tarrant, Ann Chandler, Matt Montgomery, Pat McCown, and Al Chavira. Absent were Larry Folden and Garry Minton.
REGULAR MEETING: 
Board members took the following action: 
approval of consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from August 25, 2003 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting; 2) financial reports; 3) Budget Amendment #04-01; and 4) Amendments to State Compensatory Education Local Procedures and Program Description Manual
approval of the 457 Master Retirement Plan Agreement between Jacksonville ISD and MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions, Inc.
approval of the amendments to the JISD Travel Reimbursement Guidelines
nomination and approval of James Houser to run for election to the Board of Directors of the Cherokee County Appraisal District
The following items were discussed by Board members:
Mrs. Chandler brought before Board members the idea to place on the front lawn of the Tomato Bowl at graduation signs representing the various colleges to which the JISD graduating seniors plan to attend. It was decided that Mrs. Chandler would begin researching the project and report back on costs, etc.
Director of Finance, Lindy Finley, advised Board members of the dissolution of the County Education Districts (CED) in the State. CED’s were formed many years ago by the State and were used to collect school taxes and equitably fund school districts throughout the State. These Districts have remained in existence for the purpose of dispersing equitably any delinquent taxes collected from that time period. Ms. Finley told the Board that JISD has received approximately $5,000 annually through this method and would receive in the future only those delinquent taxes collected from property located within the JISD.
Mr. Bird advised Board members of the mandatory requirement that all Board members must be trained in F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). Board members discussed that they would prefer to have this training at 4:30 p.m. immediately preceding the board meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 20, 2003.
There was no action taken on items presented in the Executive (Closed) Session of the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


BOARD NOTES 8-25-03 

The JISD Board of Trustees met August 25, 2003 in the Board Room at the Administration Building for a Public Hearing to Discuss the 2003-2004 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING:
JISD Director of Finance and Business Operations, Lindy Finley, made a Power Point presentation to Board members and visitors regarding the proposed 2003-2004 budget and tax rate illustrating various budget cuts, how funds are spent, and how the State Legislature has impacted the District. 

Eight taxpayers addressed the Board stating their views against the proposed budget and tax rate increase. One taxpayer spoke in support of the budget and tax increase.
REGULAR MEETING: 
Board members took the following action: 
approved the consent agenda consisting of: 1) Minutes: July 28, 2003 Regular Meeting and August 4, 2003 Special Meeting, 2) Financial Reports, 3) Budget Amendment #03-05, 4) Designation of Fund Balance, and 5) Approval of Broadcasting Agreement Between KEBE/KKUS and JHS to Broadcast JHS Football Games for 2003 Season
adopted the 2003-2004 Budget
approved the Ordinance to Adopt the Proposed Tax Rate of $1.545 comprised of $1.445 for Maintenance and Operations and $.10 for Debt Service
accepted the bid from Wood Air Conditioning for the purchase of roof top air conditioning units to replace those damaged by lightning
approved the JISD Travel Guidelines
The following items were presented as information to the Board:
Lindy Finley presented to Board members a report on energy savings for the entire first year under the contract with T.A.C. She stated that T.A.C. has guaranteed the District an annual savings of $30,000 and that the District had actually saved $35,000 under the first year of the contract.
Superintendent Stuart Bird gave a brief report to the Board on the start of the new school year. He stated that it was a positive start with very few problems. He added that enrollment was up from last year with a total enrollment of 4,826 students.
Mr. Bird advised Board members of three recent Administrative Regulations issued by him for the District stating guidelines for: 1) Grade placement for new students previously enrolled in home schooling or a non-accredited private school; 2) Non-UIL Overnight and Out of State Student Travel; and 3) the employment of students through the Career & Technology Program. 
After a brief Executive Session to consider and approve personnel recommendations, the meeting was adjourned.

BOARD NOTES 5-19-03 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 19, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium at Fred Douglass Elementary School. The meeting succeeded a dinner held at 5:30 p.m. honoring the 2002-2003 JISD retirees at which the JHS Choir entertained the retirees and their guests. 

The meeting was called to order by the Board President, Jim Tarrant, Jr. The newly elected board members, Garry Minton (new), Larry L. Folden (incumbent), and Al Chavira (incumbent) were sworn into office by the Honorable B.K. Menefee, Municipal Judge of the City of Jacksonville. 

A plaque was presented by the Board to Mr. Dick Stone in appreciation for his dedication and service of 10 years as a member and/or officer of the JISD Board of Trustees. Mr. Stone leaves the board this year having decided not to run for re-election. 

The first order of business for the new Board of Trustees was to reorganize the Board by nominating and electing the officers for the Board. Board members nominated Jim Tarrant, Jr. for President, Larry L. Folden for Vice-President, and Ann Chandler for Secretary. There were no further nominations from the Board and floor. It was moved by Garry Minton and seconded by Al Chavira to approve the nominations for the respective offices. The Board approved the motion unanimously 7-0. 

The following JISD employees were honored for their service: 

5 Years Service (Certificate+ $100)
James Adamson
Mark Dahlgren
Lisa Mehlenbacher
Judy Smith 
Hedda Alexander
Gabino Del Rio
Laura Miles
Harold Stemm 
Misty Armas
Mary Forman
James Monday
Linda Surface 
Roynal Bridgeforth
Larry Gandy
Tammy Murray
Vera Tate 
Kandie Bruckner
Vernon Grote
Tawnya Northen
Beverly Terry 
Yvonne Burgert
Sharon Hall
Jeff Phillips
George Thirkill 
Karen R. Burton
Bonetta Hodge
Teresa Pollard
Domingo Torres 
Edna Byrum
Mary Hogg
Dena Roddy
Nancy Waits 
Brenda Castleberry
Jamie Maddox
Janice Rogers
Linnis Ward 
Rachel Chandler
Anita Magee
Pamela Rogers
Syble White 
Katina Chase
Nancy Malmstrom
Tamara Session
Susan Williams 
Christy Clark
Sara Mayronne
Jackie Simon
Melinda Woods 

10 Years Service (Certificate + $250)
Davis O. Barker
Velma Ann Fuller
Charlotte Kiser
Shirley Rowe 
Norvel D. Boykin
Marcial Garcia
Sharon Lofton
Jeffrey Russell 
Gayle R. Brown
Leslie George
Rebecca Lord
Anthony Treadwell 
Melynda Cundieff
Murl Hackney
Peggy McLeroy
Sherry Villa 
Marlo Davidson
Mitchell Haravest
Bradley Price
Lynnetta White 
Norma Dolan
Lisa Holt
Sharon Hall Reed 
Pamela Frederick
Carol Hooker
Floyd Robinson 

15 Years Service (Certificate + $500)
Martha Acker
Cindy Helm
Katherine McCown
Sheron Stewart 
Mary Jan Berry
Bobby Joyce
Charlotte Morgan 
Jerry Harris
Suzy Kellogg
Brenda Pierce 
Sheila Harvey
Jan Legg
Connie Pope 

20 Years Service (Certificate + $750)
Gloria Bolton
Nancy Outsley
Carolyn Smith 
Cynthia Durrett
Lillie Ray
Tracey Wallace 
Kitty D. Marshall
Sandra Slawson
Sheila White 

25 Years Service (Certificate + $1,000)
D'Anne Bellar
Sondra Ellis
Dr. Kay Steelman 
Linda Clark
Dr. Anita Johnston
Becky Westbrook 

40 Years Service (Certificate + $1,750)
Emily Bolton 

RETIREES FOR 2002-2003

Name
(Click name to see picture)

Years in JISD 

Total Years in Education 

D'Anne Bellar 25  26 
Charles Bertrand 29 
Emily Bolton 40  40 
Cynthia Durrett 20  29 
Jan Gowin 29  29 
Vida Joseph 29  29
Barbara Starr Meador  26  26 
Peggy McLeroy 10  32 
Jan Menefee 21  25 
Tommy Redford 19  22
Suzy Richardson 29  29
Deborah Riggins 11  13 
Sandra Slawson 20  32 
Paula Small 12  33
Eugenia Wharton 22  22
Billy Jack Williams 19 29
Judy Williams 20

Congratulations to everyone!

At Monday night's meeting the Board took the following action:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 
1. minutes from March 24, 2003 Regular Meeting and May 6, 2003 Special Meeting to Canvass Votes for May 3, 2003 Trustee Election;
2. financial reports; 
3. Budget Amendment #03-04;
4. 2003-2004 Preliminary budget approval not to exceed 2002-2003; 
5. appointment of Cynthia Campbell as the District Records Management Officer and Custodian of Records; 
6. acceptance of Snoke Special Products Co. $500 donation to West Side Elementary School for playground equipment
acceptance of proposal for auditor 

approval of employment staffing contract between Instaff Education Staffing and Jacksonville ISD 

approval of participation of Jacksonville ISD in possible class action suit against Gulf South Pipeline, L.P. and GS Pipeline Company 
designation of Garry Minton as Delegate and Matt Montgomery as Alternate Delegate to the TASB Delegate Assembly of the 2003 TASA/TASB Annual Convention 
approval to change June board meeting date from Monday, June 16, 2003, to Thursday, June 26, 2003 
setting of June 16, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the JISD Administation Bldg. for the Summer Board Retreat 
approval of recommended personnel hirings, resignations/retirements, and transfers 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

 

BOARD NOTES 4-28-03 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2003 in the Board Room of the Administration Building. All board members were present. 

ACTION:
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from March 20, 2003 Special Meeting; March 24, 2003 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting; the March 28, 2003 Special Meeting; and the April 14, 2003; and 2) financial reports 
approval of Amtech Roofing Consultants on a contract basis for facility roof damage repairs 
amendment of EIE(LOCAL) Policy - Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion to reflect a one-word change 
adoption of TASB Local Policy Update 69 
approval of recommended personnel hiring and resignations 
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS: 
Mrs. Ann Chandler, Board Secretary and member of the Cherokee County Historical Society, annouced to board members that the Historical Marker for Jacksonville ISD will be dedicated on Sunday, May 18th, at 2:00pm at the Tomato Bowl. 
A question had been brought up at the March board meeting regarding researching the possibility of lengthening the school day to decrease the number of required school days. Superintendent Bird informed board members that this is not legal in the State of Texas because the State requires a specific number of days of instruction. 
With regard to placing Discussion/Information Items on a future agenda, the board briefly discussed board training and upcoming conventions and seminars and will be possibly be placed on the May agenda. 
OPEN FORUM:
Mrs. Jan Gowin introduced to the Board a few members of the math and science competing teams of JHS. She advised board members of the success of the teams at both the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association's State Meet and the UIL Regional Competition: 
1. Saturday, March 15th, the JHS math and science teams traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association's State Meet. East Texas was well-represented in the meet with Longview Pine Tree High School winning top Team in the overall 4A competition and Jacksonville High School taking sixth place. 
Number Sense Team: JHS Team took 12th place
Team: Micah Bateman, Brian Cummins, Jacob Shulenberger, Jeremy Davis 
Bateman won 5th place in individual senior division 
Team Calculator Applications: JHS Team took 11th place 
Team: Micah Bateman, Brian Cummins, Lauren Gonzalez, Chris Clark 
Mathematics Team: JHS Team took 8th place 
Team: Micah Bateman, Brian Cummins, Jacob Shulenberger, Bobby Grabow 
Science Team: JHS Team took 1st Place in State - first time ever 
-Kupke took 1st place in individual senior division also receiving top biology and physics scores 
-Bateman took 3rd place in individual senior division
-Clark took 2nd place in individual junior division
-Shulenberger took 3rd place in individual junior division - had highest junior biology score
-Travis Russell took 3rd place in individual sophomore division
-Jeremy Davis took 1st place in biology 
-Biology Division: JHS took top three scores in senior division, top two scores in junior division; and top score in sophomore div.
2. On Saturday, April 11th, the JHS UIL Academic team traveled to Denton to participate in the UIL Regional Competition where teams and individuals may qualify for the State UIL meet in Austin. Jacksonville was represented by 10 students and competed in Journalism, Current Events, Mathematiacs, Number Sense, Science, Calculator Applications and Literary Criticism. 
Science Team: JHS Team took 2nd Place - qualified to advance to UIL State meet 
Team: Josh Kupke, Micah Bateman, Chris Clar, Jacob Shulenberger
-Kupke won highest overall science score and highest biology score - he advance to State meet on individual level as well as member of science team
-Although JHS has had many individual advance to State competition, this is the first time that an academic team from JHS has advanced to the State meet
Also attending the meeting wewre Lauren Gonzalez, Allan Marshall, Marh Caroline Swanson, Kataherine Ross, and Bobby Grabow. Coaches of the JHS students include D'Anne Bellar, Harris Durrett, Jan Gowin, Betty Gracie, Leon Ross, Paula Small, and Sherri Whiteside. 
There being no further business, the board meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 3-24-03 

A regular meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees was held Monday, March 24, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom of the JISD Administration Building. Immediately preceding the regular meeting was a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2003-2004 JISD School Calendar. There were no questions or comments from the public regarding the proposed 
calendar. 


The Board took the following action: 
approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from: February 17, 2003 Regular Meeting, February 24, 2003 Special Meeting, February 27, 2003 Special Meeting, and March 7, 2003 Special Meeting; and 2) Financial Reports 
adoption of 2003-2004 JISD School Calendar with one day waiver request (finished printed calendars will be printed this summer, however your campus will receive a black/white copy this week) 
approval of the independent auditor's Annual Dropout Records Report for 2001-2002 as presented by Robinson & Williams 
adoption of 2003-2004 Textbook Selection 
approval to extend the Depository Contract with Austin Bank for the period Septemer 1, 2003 through August 31, 2005 
approval to purchase 3 school buses through Longhorn Bus Co. 
voting for the Region VII Board of Directors Election 
approval to change the April board meeting date from the holiday, April 21, 2003, to April 28, 2003 
approval of professional personnel resignations/retirements 
approval of professional term contract renewals/non-renewals 
The following items were discussed by the Board: 
Curriculum Director, Judy Terry, informed the Board of the first TAKS 3rd Grade Reading results reflecting 83% Mastery, with 16% having met commended performance 
Lindy Finley, Director of Finance, briefly updated the Board on current legislation being discussed by the Texas Legislature with regard to school districts and funding 
Maintenance Supervisor, Olen Morton, informed board members that many of the JISD facilities have sustained roof damage from storms this year and that he is pursuing the repair of the damage with the insurance company. Additionally, he informed the Board that he will probably pursue these repairs with the aid of a roof consulting firm that he will bring before the board at a future date for approval. 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 2-17-03 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 17, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board
Room at the Administration Building located at 1547 Pine Street, Jacksonville, Texas. Board members present
were Jim Tarrant, Jr.; Dr. Larry L. Folden, Ann Chandler, Matt Montgomery, Dick Stone, and Al Chavira. 
Absent was Pat McCown. 

The Board took the following action: 
approval of consent agenda consisting of 1) minutes from the January 23, 2003 regular meeting and
minutes from the January 31-February 1, 2003 Winter Retreat; 2) financial reports; 3) Resolution to
Accept Offer to Purchase Tax Resale Property Described as City of Jacksonville, Abstract 44, Block
3242, Tracts 1C and 1D; and 4) Resolution to Accept Offer to Purchase Tax Resale Property Described
as City of Jacksonville, Lot 14, Block 3 of Drew Heights 
approval of "Agreed-Upon Procedures" performed by Robinson & Williams in their evaluation of the
District's internal controls and compliance with the reporting of student records for the 2001-2002 school
year 
adoption of the Order to Call A Trustee Election for May 3, 2003
approval to change the March board meeting from March 17, 2003 to March 24, 2003

The following items were presented to and/or discussed by the Board: 
proposed 2003-2004 JISD School Calendar
first year energy savings report from T.A.C.
construction update at JHS
overview of JISD transportation
annual review of continuing education credits of JISD board members 
Board members went into Executive Session to discuss renewal of administrative contracts and then returned to
Open Session to approve the renewal of administrative contracts as presented. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

BOARD NOTES 1-23-03 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room
of the JISD Administration Building. The Board took the following action: 

approval of consent agenda consisting of: 1) minutes from the December 16, 2002 regular meeting; 2) financial reports; 3)
    update of DAA(LOCAL) policy to reflect the name change from Charles Bertrand to Anita Johnston as Section 504
    Coordinator and from Charles Bertrand to Stuart Bird as Title IX Coordinator of the District; 4) update of FB(LOCAL)
    policy to reflect the name change from Charles Bertrand to Stuart Bird as Title IX Coordinator of the District; and 5)
    update of FNCJ(LOCAL-EXHIBIT) policy to reflect the name change from Charles Bertrand to Stuart Bird as Title IX
    Coordinator for the District 

 

BOARD NOTES 12-16-02 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular board meeting on Monday, December 16, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the
JISD Administration Building. During Open Forum, Susan Phillips introduced to board members the winner of the 2002 JISD Second
Grade Christmas Card Contest, Miss Yarely Martinez. Yarely is a student at East Side Elementary School in the class of Ms. Mary
Foreman. (See the JISD website for pictures and more information.) 

The following action was approved by the Board at Monday's meeting: 

approval of the consent agenda which includes: 
     1) minutes from the November 18, 2002 Regular Meeting, November 22, 2002 Special Meeting, and December 2, 2002 Special meeting;
     2) financial reports; 
     3) application for tax refund in the amount of $954.33; 
     4) application for tax refund in the aount of $1,770.47; 
     5) donation by Cox Communications to West Side Elementary School of Electronic Equipment valued at $172.23; 
     6) donation by Charles Bertrand to JISD of original architectural rendering of Tomato Bowl at a value to be determined; and 
     7) Resolution authorizing JISD to participate in a Commodity Processing

Agreement with Northeast Texas Commodity Processing Cooperative 
approval of 2001-2002 Financial Audit as presented by the audit firm of Robinson & Williams, P.L.L.C. 
approval of "Agreed Upon Procedures" performed by Robinson & Williams in their evaluation of the District's assertion of
     compliance with State Compensatory Education Requirements for the 2001-2002 school year 
approval of the Special Education Policies, Procedures, and Operating Guidelines rescheduling of the January board meeting from
     January 20, 2003 (holiday) to January 23, 2003 scheduling of January 31, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. and February 1, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. for the
     Winter Board Retreat 
approval of professional hirings, resignations/retirements, and transfers 

Other items discussed and presented at the 12-16-02 board meeting were: 

TAKS Update: Judy Terry, JISD Curriculum Specialist, introduced to board members the IS (Instructional Strategist) for each
campus in the District: Lucy Farmer [JHS & JMS Math, Science]; Neta Clark [JHS & JMS English, Social Studies]; Lisa
Herron [Nichols Intermediate School]; Susan Phillips [East Side Elementary School]; Julie Shumake [Fred Douglass
Elementary School]; Judy Smith [West Side Elementary School]; and Tammy Cross [Joe Wright Elementary School]. Lisa
Herron then conducted a Power Point presentation to the Board reflecting various differences between the TAAS previously
given to students and the TAKS that will be given to students beginning this school year. 
Anita Johnston, JISD Student Services Coordinator, updated board members on the Accelerated Reading
Instruction/Interventions (ARI) program which helps to identify students K-3 who are at risk for reading failure. 
Special Languages Coordinator, Maria Sheffield, advised board members that she had received notice of the grant award
entitled "Title III: English Language Acquisition and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This grant
evolved as a result of the "No Child Left Behind Act" and provides a grant award of $58,000 to be spent in the spring semester
of the 2002-2003 school year. 
Board members reviewed FJ(LOCAL) Policy: Gifts and Solicitations. After discussing the current fund raising policy with
new Superintendent, Stuart Bird, board members decided to give Mr. Bird time to investigate and evaluate the current fund
raiser methods being implemented at the elementary and secondary levels and decided to discuss the policy again at a future
undetermined date. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!! 

BOARD NOTES 11-19-02 



The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Public Hearing to Discuss the 2001-2002 AEIS (Academic Excellence Indicator System)
Report at 6:30 pm. followed by a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2002. The following action was taken by the
Board: 
approval of consent agenda consisting of 1) minutes from the October 14 & 15 Special Meetings; 2) minutes from the
October 21, 2002 Regular Meeting; and 3) financial reports 
acceptance of the 2001-2002 AEIS Report 
amendment of CH(LOCAL) Policy: Purchasing and Acquisition 
acceptance of the grant award from the "Texas Pre-K through 12th Grades Learn and Serve America" Grant 
approval of the appointment of the 2002-2003 JISD Textbook Selection Committee 
approval of December 14, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. for the JISD Auction and the list of items to be sold 
approval of professional personnel new employees, resignations and/or retirements, and transfers 
approval of the appointment of Stuart Bird to the position of Superintendent of Jacksonville ISD to be effective January 1,
2003 and subject to contract negotiations 

CONGRATULATIONS TO STUART BIRD ON HIS APPOINTMENT 
TO BE SUPERINTENDENT!


Items discussed and/or presented to the Board: 

A presentation was made to the Board by Ken Hannah with the Cherokee County Health Department regarding a
Bio-Terrorism Disease Surveillance Program and Vaccination Clinic Plan Utilizing District facilities in the case of national
emergency. 
For information purposes, a brief report was submitted to Board members from campuses containing grades 6 through 12
reflecting the number of students involved in extracurricular activities. 
Fund raisers, specifically student photos and the "Jump for Heart" program of the American Heart Association, were
discussed by board members. Board members asked that the local policy involving solicitation fund-raising for Pre-K
through 6 be reviewed at the December board meeting. 
Superintendent, Charles Bertrand, updated board members on the construction projects underway at the high school
campus. 
In Executive Session, Board members were presented with graphs reflecting 2nd Six Weeks' grades for all of the campuses. 

At 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November, 22, 2002, the JISD Board of Trustees met in a Special Breakfast Meeting to discuss contract
negotiations for new Superintendent, Stuart Bird. Contract terms were agreed upon between Mr. Bird and the Board and the
approval of Stuart Bird as Superintendent will remain in effect to begin January 1, 2002. 

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BOARD NOTES 10-21-02 

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on October 21, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Administration Building. The following action was taken: 
 
· approval of consent agenda consisting of minutes from the September 16, 2002 Regular Meeting and September 20, 2002 Special Meeting; financial reports; Budget Amendment #03-02; Application for Tax Refund of $1,522.45; Resolution for the Purchase of Tax Resale Property; and the JISD Campus Plans for 2002-2003 
·

adoption of the 2002 Certified Tax Roll as presented by the Cherokee County Appraisal District

· approval of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “Jacksonville Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2002”, including the adoption of an Order authorizing the issuance of such bonds and providing for the redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the District 
·

approval of Tracey Wallace to sign employee service records

· approval of hirings, resignations/retirements, and transfers of professional personnel
· name of Stuart Bird as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent to be considered for approval at the November 18, 2002 JISD Regular Board Meeting 

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. BIRD!

 
 
Following are information/discussion items presented at the board meeting:
 
· Board President, Jim Tarrant, presented the following T.E.A. Gold Performance Acknowledgements for 2002 to:
1. JISD in recognition of recommended high school program participation. JISD well exceeded state expectations for the state requirement of the number of students participating in the 
recommended high school program for graduation. 
2. JHS in recognition of recommended high school program participation. JHS well exceeded state expectations for the state requirement of the number of students participating in the recommended high school program for graduation. 
3. East Side Elementary School in recognition for improvement in reading. East Side well exceeded state expectations for the number of students in all groups who achieved 85 or higher on reading portion of the TAAS test.
· The 2001-2002 AP test results were presented by Judy Terry, Curriculum Director. The total number of exams taken was 117 with a total of 68 students participating. Of this total, 10% of the students received a 5, 21% received a 4, 21% receiveda 3, 43% received a 2, and 5% received a 1. The status of “Scholar” was achieved by 5 students, the status of “Scholar with Honor” was achieved by 3 students, and 2 students achieved the status of “Scholar with Distinction”. 
· Jan Hill, Director of State and Federal Programs, reported to the Board a financial allocation of the entitlement awarded by Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title II, Part D; Title IV, Part A; and Title V, Part A. As a requirement of Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Community, Mrs. Hill reported to board members the violations on campus of the Student Code of Conduct for 2001-2002 as well as the Annual Performance Report from the Texas School Survey of Drug and Alcohol Use for 2002. 
· Board Secretary, Mrs. Chandler, reported on the 42nd Annual TASA/TASB Convention held in Dallas, Texas, from September 27, to September 30, 2002. She emphasized that she had attended an interesting session involving the retention of new teachers by utilizing a method of rehiring retired teachers on a part time basis to mentor new teachers. 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 
  

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BOARD NOTES 05-20-02 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the High School. The Oath of Office was administered by Judge Harry G. Tilley to Jim Tarrant, Jr. and Ann Chandler as re-elected trustees. 
  
The Board of Trustees took the following action at the meeting:
  
· Nomination and Approval to re-organize officers of the Board in the following manner:
     President_____________ Jim Tarrant, Jr. 
     Vice President_____________ Dr. Larry L. Folden 
     Secretary_____________ Ann Chandler

  
·

Consent Agenda consisting of: approval of minutes from 04-15-02 board meeting; financial reports; acceptance of donation of yo-yo's valued at $250.00 to Fred Douglass Elementary from Western Lithotec; acceptance of donation of computer valued at $800.00 to East Side Elementary School from Adopt-A-School; acceptance of donation of computer valued at $800.00 to West Side Elementary School from Adopt-A-School 

· Acceptance of proposal from Robinson & Williams as auditor for 2002-2003 
·

Approval of Student Accident Insurance for 2002-2003 

· Approval of Application for TIF Grand PS11 
· Approval of 1:30 p.m. early release for the last day of school - May 31, 2002 
· Setting of June 14, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. and June 15, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. at the Board Room of the JISD Administrative Offices as the dates, times and place for the Summer Board Retreat
· Approval of personnel recommendations including the following administrators to fill the three principal positions open for 2002-2003 due to retirement: 
     Principal - East Side Elementary_____________ Tammy Jones 
     Principal - West Side Elementary_____________ Craig Weaver 
     Principal - Compass Center:_____________ Sherry Villa 

  
Also at the Board Meeting, service awards were presented to those employees who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. Additionally, 23 employees retiring from JISD were honored with plaques and certificates from JISD along with gifts commensurate with the number of years of service. Chuck Hopson, State Representative, also presented the retirees with certificates of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives. And last, but not least, the Teachers Retirement Association, represented by Virgil Horton, presented each retiree with a gift basket. 
  
As an information item, Board members discussed with Hedda Alexander, Technology Supervisor, the TIF Grant PS10 Award and where the funds will be applied. 
  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
  

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BOARD NOTES 04-15-02 

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met April 15, 2002 in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices for 1) a public hearing to discuss the proposed date of August 13, 2002 as the first day of the 2002-2003 JISD school year and for 2) a regular meeting.
     
The following action was taken by the Board: 
·  adoption of the 2002-2003 school calendar as proposed by the EIC Committee 
·  approval of the consent agenda consisting of: minutes from the March 25, 2002 regular meeting, minutes from the April 5-6, 2002 special meeting for board training, and the financial report
·  approval of the Resolution to Join the TRS-Active Care Health Plan
·  adoption of preliminary budget for 2002-2003 not to exceed the 2001-2002 budget 
·  designation of Ann Chandler, as Delegate, and Jim Tarrant, Jr., as Alternate to the TASB/TASA Annual Convention Center to be held September 27-30, 2002 at the Dallas Convention Center 
·  amendment of BE(LOCAL) policy reflecting a change in the deadline for agenda items from noon on the seventh day to noon on the tenth day prior to a board meeting 
·  approval of personnel recommendations 
As a discussion item, the board discussed various policies and procedures with regard to extracurricular activities. 
  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 
  
The May JISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting will be held Monday, May 20th, at 6:30pm in the JHS Cafeteria.  The meeting will include the presentation of Employee Service Awards and Retirement Awards.

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BOARD NOTES 03-25-02 

The Board of Education of the Jacksonville Independent School District met in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 25, 2002 in the Board Room at the JISD Administrative Office Building. All board members were present at the meeting. 
  
The Board took the following action: 

·  

Approval of the consent agenda consisting of: minutes from the February 18 regular meeting and March 4 special meeting; financial reports; Resolution of Offer to Purchase Tax Resale Property described as City of Jacksonville, Pierce Addition, Block 3, Lot 22B; and Resolution of Offer to Purchase Tax Resale Property described as City of Jacksonville, Pierce Addition, Block 3, Lot 23B 

·  

Approval of Olen Morton to replace Scott Reid as the JISD Asbestos Coordinator

·  

Adoption of textbook selections as recommended by the Textbook Committee

·  

Approval of WRL General Contractors, Inc. of Flint, Texas as the Construction Manager-At-Risk for planned upcoming construction projects 

·  

Acceptance of the Certificate of Unopposed Candidacy from the JISD filing authority and adoption of the Order of Cancellation of Election 

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Approval of all presented personnel recommendations consisting of hirings, resignations/retirements, and renewed professional contracts 
The following information items were presented to the Board: 

·  

JHS Principal, Stuart Bird, reported to the Board the preliminary TAAS Exit Level results for reading and math. The percentage of passing students who took the exams was 94% for reading and 96% for math. He indicated that the preliminary results from the writing portion of the TAAS would be received soon. 

·  

Board members reviewed the list of accrued continuing education credits for each board member and the superintendent. Board President, Matt Montgomery, made the announcement that all members are in compliance with the annual requirements for continuing education. 
  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

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BOARD NOTES 2-18-02

A regular meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees was held February 18, 2002 at 6:30pm in the Board Room at the Administration Building. Board members took the following action: 
  

· 

Approval of the consent agenda consisting of: 
1) minutes from the 01-28-02 regular meeting and 02-06-02 special meeting; 
2) financial reports; 
3) anonymous donation of $550 to cover the tuition of Faith Morrow, Nichols teacher, in the
     pursuit of a Masters Degree from SFASU; 
4) resolution for the Purchase of Tax Resale Property described as the City of Jacksonville,
     Washington Heights Annex Subdivision, Lot 7 - Block 2; 
5) resolution for the Purchase of Tax Resale Property described as the City of Jacksonville,
     Crockett Subdivision, Lot 7; and 
6) resolution for the Purchase of Tax Resale Property described as the City of Jacksonville,
     Lincoln Park Addition, Lot 2
·  Approval of construction method for the building project 
·  Approval of class size waiver
·  Approval of the Implementation Plans to comply with House Bill 1130 also known as TEC 
Section 51.214
·  Approval of District auction to be held March 2, 2002 at 10:00am at the Support Center and approval of items to be auctioned 
·  Set date for March regular board meeting to be held March 25th rather than March 18th 
regular date due to Spring Break and further set a breakfast meeting for March 4th to take 
action on school bus bids 
·  Adopted the Order to Call a Trustee Election for May 4, 2002 (for Places 3 and 4) 
·  Approved the renewal of administrative contracts as presented 
·  Approved professional personnel hiring, termination, and resignation* 
*this includes the retirement of PHIL WALLER! 
  
The only discussion item on the agenda for the Board was regarding taking bids to purchase three replacement school buses. 
  
OPEN FORUM 
Anita Johnston, Student Services Coordinator, introduced Betty Addington from Lon Morris College to Speak on the “Scholar Dollars” program offered by Lon Morris College and Trinity Mother Frances which enables 7th and 8th graders to sign up to receive monetary credit toward tuition for Lon Morris College based on grades. Mrs. Addington informed the Board that a meeting was recently held to sign up students for the program and that 105 JISD students signed up for “Scholar Dollars”. She added her excitement that a large percentage of the students were of Hispanic origin. 
  
The board was also addressed during Open Forum by Dianne Eason, a representative of a group of the JISD bus drivers. She expressed to the Board several concerns consisting of: 
   a)
the need for monitors on every bus, 
   b)
a request for pay for time spent while training for certification, 
   c)
a request for health insurance, 
   d)
a request for a pay increase, and 
   e) a request for support of 3 day suspensions where necessary. 
  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  
  

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 BOARD NOTES 11-19-01

The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees met on January 14, 2002 for a Winter Retreat and on January 28, 2002 for the Regular Meeting. The Board took the following action: 
  
· Approved consent agenda consisting of: minutes from 12-17-01 regular meeting, minutes from 01-14-02
   winter retreat, minutes, and financial reports 
· Approved the Resolution of the Annual Review of the JISD Investment Policy and to amend
   CDA(LOCAL) policy as presented 
· Adopted EIC(LOCAL) policy: Academic Achievement: Class Ranking to reflect changes that were
   approved at the July 12, 2000 board meeting 
· Adopted EIA(LOCAL) policy: Academic Achievement: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents as
   presented 
· Approved beginning the application process for a historical marker for Jacksonville Public Schools 
· Adopted the Resolution for JISD to participate in a Commodity Processing Agreement with Northeast
   Texas Commodity Processing Cooperative 
· Accepted the $1,000 donation from Wal-Mart to Nichols Intermediate School to be used to purchase
   library books
· Adopted the (LOCAL) policies contained in TASB Policy Update 67: 

Policy Code/ Policy Name 
BDA(LOCAL)/ Board Internal Organization: Officers and Officials 
BDAA(LOCAL)/ Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirement of Board Officers 
BDAB(LOCAL)/ Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of President 
BDAC(LOCAL)/ Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Vice-President 
BDAD(LOCAL)/ Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Secretary 
BDAF(LOCAL)/ Officers and Officials: Selection and Duties of Chief Tax Officials 
CE(LOCAL)/ Annual Operating Budget 
CNB(LOCAL)/ Transportation Management: District Vehicles 
CNC(LOCAL)/ Transportation Management: Use of School-Owned Vehicles 
CQ(LOCAL)/ Electronic Communication and Data Management 
EHAA(LOCAL)/ Basic Instructional program: Required Instruction (All Levels) 
EMH(LOCAL)/ Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Human Sexuality Instruction 
FDD(LOCAL)/ Admissions and Attendance: Absences and Excuses 
FFAC(LOCAL)/ Health Requirements and Services: Medical Treatment 

Information was presented to board members on the following: 

* the trip to Costa Rica by JHS science teacher, Stacy Gwartney 
* report on the D.E.C. visit from T.E.A. in October 2001
*

an abbreviated calendar for the 2002 School Board Election to be held May 4, 2002 reflecting
February 18 - March 20 as the dates a candidate may file for a place on the ballot 

* update on attendance 
* fall semester update on student progress 

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BOARD NOTES 1-28-02

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting following the public hearing to discuss the 2000-2001 AEIS Report at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the administrative offices of Jacksonville ISD. The following action was taken:
  

· 

Approval of consent agenda consisting of minutes from the public hearing and regular meeting of 
October 15, 2001

· 

Approval of the 2000-2001 Financial Audit as presented by the Independent auditor

· 

Acceptance of the 2000-2001 AEIS Report

· 

Approval of TXU as the vendor for electricity and related services for JISD

· 

Approval of Mike Pope to replace Scott Reid as the JISD Integrated Pest  Management  (IPM) Coordinator

· 

Approval of the Textbook Selection Committee appointment as presented

The following information was shared with the JISD Board of Trustees:

· 

Lindy Finley, Director of Finance & Operations, updated board members on the state employee health insurance plan

· 

Assistant Superintendent, Rose Ann Cunningham, briefed board members on the Special Languages Program TAAS Results.

The board members held a discussion on the following items:

·  A brief overview of the DEC Visit of October 29, 2001 through November 2, 2001 was given by Superintendent Bertrand. 

· 

The Board reviewed the various suggestions from the campuses with regard to campus memorials. With regard to establishing policy, the Board decided to place the issue on the agenda for the Winter Board Retreat in January.

· 

TASB Policy Update 66 containing only (LEGAL) policies which need no Board action had been distributed earlier to board members for review.  There was no discussion of the policy update.

Maintenance Director, Scott Reid, Retires

A district-wide Retirement Reception for Scott Reid, JISD Maintenance Director, was held at 5:30 p.m. on November 9th prior to the JISD Board Meeting.
  

At the JISD Board Meeting, Mr. Reid was honored by the State of Texas House of Representatives when State Representative Chuck Hopson presented him with a certificate of commendation.
  

Charles Bertrand, JISD Superintendent, presented Scott Reid with a certificate of achievement for his 30 years of service to Jacksonville ISD. He complimented Mr. Reid on an outstanding job as Maintenance Director and offered him best wishes from the district for his retirement.

Attendance Program and GED Program Recognized

James Cunningham, JISD Administrative Assistant of Attendance, presented the Board with an update on the progress of the JISD Attendance Program.  He stressed that the JISD dropout rate is below that of the State of Texas. Mr. Cunningham then introduced to board members Mrs. Ann Garner, GED instructor, who briefed the Board on the progress of the GED program. 
  

Mr. Cunningham presented Mrs. Garner with a plaque to honor her commitment to the program and complimented the outstanding job she had done with the students.  Mr. Cunningham then honored Judges Pete Menefee and Polly Kite, in abstensia, for their help and dedication with the JISD Attendance Program. 
  

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BOARD NOTES 10-15-01

Monday, October 15, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. a graduation ceremony was held to honor those veterans that left high school to fight in World War II. JISD Board of Trustees President, Matt Montgomery called the ceremony to order and welcomed guests. Eagle Scouts from Troup #403, John Banks, Sam Green, and P. J. Davis, presented the United States Flag and State of Texas Flag for the Pledge of Allegiance to each respective flag led by Board Secretary, Ann Chandler. The invocation was given by Dr. Larry Folden, JISD Board Member. Mr. Montgomery presented the address and read a brief biography on each veteran while JHS Principal, Stuart Bird, and JISD Superintendent, Charles Bertrand, presented the diplomas. The veterans honored were Edward Beck, James Buckley, Robert Christopher, Sherwood Essex, Oris Grimes, Ernest Jonas, Thomas A. Jenkins, and Julia A. Long, posthumously. Mr. Montgomery presented the veteran graduates of 1943, 1944, and 1945 to the public. The ceremony was adjourned.

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting following the veterans' graduation ceremony and public hearing for JMS at 6:30 p.m. in the library of Jacksonville Middle School. The following action was taken:

Approval of consent agenda consisting of minutes from the public hearings and regular meeting of 09-17-01; financial reports; 2001-2002 District Improvement Plan; and 2001-2002 campus improvement plans

Approval of a Class Size Waiver

Casting of all 1,690 votes for James Houser for election to the Board of Directors of Cherokee County Appraisal District

The following information was shared with the JISD Board of Trustees:

Lisa Bertrand, JISD Educational Coordinator, updated the Board regarding the DEC visit by TEA scheduled for the week of October 29-November 2, 2001. She briefed members on the schedule and invited their participation and representation at several of the meetings.

JHS Principal, Stuart Bird, presented to the Board the current Cheerleaders and Mascot Selection and Participation Guidelines for JHS.

Rose Ann Cunningham evaluated for board members the 2000-2001 Safe and Drug Free Schools and Community Grant.
Dr. Larry Folden gave a brief report on the 49th annual TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas on September 21-24, 2001.
The board members held a discussion on the following items:
Concern was expressed about fundraisers currently conducted by grades 7 through 12. Board members would like to study fundraisers further and investigate more creative ideas that would keep the funds with the District in lieu of paying a large percentage of the raised funds to outside companies.
Mr. Bertrand distributed to board members the recommendations from campuses for establishing memorials on campuses. Two campuses had yet suggested their recommendations. It was decided to collect all of the suggestions and discuss the matter further at the November board meeting.

JMS Public Hearing to Discuss Low Performance Rating for Jacksonville Middle School

JMS Principal, Duane Barber, notified the public of the Low Performance Rating for JMS based on TAAS scores from the 2000-2001 school year. He outlined the improvement in performance expected by TEA and described the sanctions that may be imposed if improvement in performance is not demonstrated for 2001-2002. Mr. Barber invited a response from the public; however, there were no questions or comments.
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BOARD NOTES 8-01

In the month of August, the JISD Board of Trustees met in three budget workshop meetings; one public hearing to discuss the proposed 2001-2002 budget and tax rate, and two regular meetings.

The following action was taken in August:

Acceptance of donation of $125,000 from Valleycrest Productions, Ltd. on behalf of Lee Ann Womack as a participant in the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" show

Amendment of FB (LOCAL) policy to reflect the designation of Anita Johnston as the Section 504 Coordinator

Approval to accept bids for the sale of the portable office building located on the Joe Wright Elementary campus

Adoption of 2001-2002 budget

Approval of Resolution to adopt the tax rate of $1.46 comprised of  $1.37 for maintenance and operations and $.09 for debt service

Approval to enter performance contract with T.A.C. (energy efficiency)

Approval of Resolution to finance performance contract with T.A.C.

Acceptance of donation from Bette Harris of Macintosh computer parts and Hewlett Packard scanner at an estimated value of $500

Approval of consent agendas consisting of minutes, monthly financial reports, and Budget Amendment #01-11(closing of 2000-2001 budget)

The following information was supplied to the JISD Board of Trustees:

*

Dr. Clifford Lee, President of Lon Morris College, presented a scholarship program offering "Scholarship Dollars for Grades" that Lon Morris College is sponsoring with Trinity Mother Frances Health System-Jacksonville.  The program offers students entering the 7th and 8th grades to begin saving dollars for college at Lon Morris College.  Each six week period, participants in the program will receive:  A=$20; B=$12; and C=$3.  The program continues with the student through the 12th grade and applies toward the tuition for Lon Morris College.
 

*

Dr. Leslie George, Special Education Director, presented to the Board the results of the Data 
Analysis System for Special Education.  She presented the various elements of Special Education with each element showing improvement for the District.  The analysis reflected that the overall district risk factor for JISD went from a "4" (worst) to "0" (best).
 

*

JHS Science Teacher, Stacy Gwartney, informed the Board of the contest she won enabling five JHS students to travel to Costa Rica in September.  The contest, sponsored by Volvo, provides the opportunity for the students to travel to Costa Rica to study and tag migrating turtles under the direction of research scientists.

Discussion:

Charles Bertrand and Lindy Finley discussed with board members various aspects of the State health insurance plan being offered to Texas school districts.  Mrs. Finley advised the Board that September 30, 2001 is currently the deadline by which school districts must respond to the State to participate in the health plan.  Therefore, unless the deadline is extended, the proposed health plan will be placed on the September agenda for action by the Board.

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 BOARD NOTES 2-19-01

The JISD Board of Trustees met February 19, 2001, in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the JISD Administration Building.  The following action was taken by the Board:

   * 

Approval of the consent agenda:  minutes from the January 22, 2001 regular meeting, minutes from the February 12, 2001 Winter Retreat, and financial reports;

   *  Adoption of amended EIF(LOCAL) policy (graduation credits) as presented;
   *  Approval of solicitation of bids to disassemble and remove two incinerators from the JMS and JHS campuses;
   *  Approval of the TIF Grant Application as presented;
   *  Approval of recommended hiring, reassignment, termination, and resignation of professional personnel;
   *  Approval of renewal of administrative contracts.
       
GRADUATION CREDITS AMENDED BEGINNING WITH 2004 GRADUATES

In accordance with the 19th TAC Chapter 74 Update, Curriculum Requirements, JHS proposed to the 
JISD Board of Trustees that students graduate under the revised Recommended High School Program (RHSP) 
or revised Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) beginning with students who entered ninth grade 
during the 2000-2001 school year.  The only additional requirements will be local credits of Career 
Connections (.5) which may be completed in the 8th grade and Financial Life Skills (.5). Therefore, 25 credits 
will be required for graduation.  Requirements for DAP will continue to be met under JISD guidelines.

The revised graduation requirement will:

 * Align with the new TAAS II;
 * Help ensure that, when a student has to move from one school district in Texas to another, their transition will be accomplished with greater ease;
 * Provide for students to participate in both athletics and other extracurricular activities on the block schedule;
 * Continue to provide the opportunity for those students pursuing a three-year graduation program to do so; however, increased graduation requirements limit the possibility of earning the three-year graduation tuition grant of $1000.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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BOARD NOTES 1-22-01

The JISD Board of Trustees met January 22, 2001, in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the JISD Administration Building.  The following action was taken by the Board:

* Approval of the consent agenda:  minutes from the December 18, 2000, regular meeting and financial reports;
* Approval of the Resolution of the Annual Review of the JISD Investment Policy and to amend CDA(LOCAL) Policy as presented;
* Approval of the offer to purchase tax resale property called Block 238E, Lot 5, Crockett Addition, City of Jacksonville;
* Approval of the offer to purchase tax resale property called Block 2, Lot 8, Carver Addition, City of Jacksonville;
* The rescheduling of the JISD Board of Trustees Retreat from January 25, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. at the lake house of Jim Tarrant, Jr., to the same time and place on February 12, 2001;
* The renewal of the contract for Superintendent Charles Bertrand, for another two years.

The following items were discussed by board members:

“Single Member District” Issue:
Board members held a discussion regarding the issue of electing board members by individual districts.  Several board members suggested and supported the idea of a committee formed from a cross-section of the community to research the issue and report back to the Board their findings as well as recommendations.  Rose Ann Cunningham was asked to help form this committee. Superintendent Bertrand emphasized to board members that this issue is a political issue involving representation of voting rather than an issue of quality of education.  He added that this decision could be forced on JISD at some point in a Federal court therefore making any JISD
Board decision moot.

Nichols Intermediate School Update:
Mr. Bertrand reported to the Board that the opening of the newly constructed Nichols Intermediate School was smooth.  He added that there is still some minor construction in progress that will be completed soon.  He complimented all staff, administration, and crew that helped facilitate the opening of the new campus.

Advertising and Fund-Raising:
At the December 18, 2000, JISD Regular Board Meeting the Board adopted the amended GKB(LOCAL) policy to reflect that all fund-raising by school organizations and advertising by businesses on printed items must have prior approval by the Superintendent.  The necessary approval forms are currently being sent to each campus and school organization sponsor.  Once a fund-raising project is approved, an authorization letter will be issued for each student to present when soliciting.  Local businesses are being notified that this authorization is required and should be presented by the solicitor.

BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH:
The 2000-2001 JISD Board of Trustees was recognized at Monday night’s meeting for their hard work and dedication to the students.  Rose Ann Cunningham thanked the Board and presented each board member with a certificate of appreciation, gift basket full of goodies, a loaf of bread freshly baked by the JISD Food Service Department, and a copy of the video presented to them at the meeting which contains a message of appreciation from each JISD campus.  Thanks to the campuses for their help, and many thanks to the 2000-2001 JISD School Board!

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BOARD NOTES 11-20-00

The JISD Board of Trustees met November 20, 2000, immediately following a public hearing to discuss the 1999-2000 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the JISD Administration Building. The following action was taken by the Board:

  *  Approval of the consent agenda: minutes from the October 16, 2000 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting; and financial reports;
  *  Acceptance of the 1999-2000 AEIS Report;
  *  Approval of the 1999-2000 JISD Financial Audit Report as presented by the firm of Robinson & Williams;
  *  Adopted the Resolution to add MBIA as a qualified investment pool for JISD;
  *  Approval of the renewal of the stop/loss health insurance coverage for JISD employees;
  *  Adopted the Resolution for JISD to participate in a commodity processing agreement with Northeast Texas Commodity Processing
  *  Non-approval of request from Scott and Amy McKeethan for de-annexation from Jacksonville ISD to
Bullard ISD of property located in Bullard;
  *  Accepted items donated to JHS, JMS, and Compass Center from Scott Resources/Hubbard Scientific/National Teaching Aids in the estimated amount of $1,821.10;
  *  Accepted donated computer hardware items to the JHS Career & Technology Department from Employee Solutions, Inc. in the estimated amount of $15,000.00
  *  Approval of JISD Employee Incentive Package and related budget amendment;
  *   Approval of hiring, reassignment, termination, and resignation of professional employees as presented.

Information items discussed at the November meeting were:

  *  Donna Wise distributed and presented to board members the new Texas Safety Manual;
  *  Board members reviewed Update 64 containing (LEGAL) policies only which require no board action;
  *  Superintendent Bertrand updated board members on construction projects within the District;  he added that Nichols Intermediate School will be completed in December and that the JISD Board of
Trustees Regular Meeting will be held at the new campus; 
  *  JHS Career & Technology Director, Duane Barber, updated the Board on the progress and plans for
the Career & Technology Department;
  *  Mr. Bertrand advised the Board of the progress made to update board members of school activities; he indicated that JISD now distributes a Consolidated Calendar of Events each month to board members and JISD Administrators for campus posting;
  *  Assistant Superintendent, Rose Ann Cunningham, updated board members on the PEP (Pregnancy,
Education, and Parenting) Program informing them that grants for this program are not currently being offered but would be available in March, 2001;
  *  Mrs. Cunningham updated the Board on the District Strategic Plan indicating where plans had been
implemented and completed and where plans are on-going.

There being no further business, the regular meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees was adjourned.

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BOARD NOTES 10-16-00

PUBLIC HEARING
The JISD Board of Trustees met in a Public Hearing to discuss the Low Performance Rating given 
to Joe Wright Elementary School by the Texas Education Agency over the TAAS results from the 
1999-2000 school year. Sandra Stewart, new principal at Joe Wright, addressed the following
categories at the hearing:

Notification to Public of Low Performance Rating by Joe Wright Elementary School

Performance Improvement Expected by TEA

Sanctions to be Imposed by TEA Should Improvements in Performance Not Be Demonstrated for 2000-2001

Solicitation of Public Comment Regarding Initial Steps Being Taken to Improve Performance of  Joe Wright Elementary School

There were no comments from the public. Charles Bertrand commended Mrs. Stewart on the steps 
they are taking to improve performance and success on the campus.

There being no further business, the hearing was adjourned.

REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees was held immediately following the public hearing.  
The following action was taken by the Board:

 *  Approval of the consent agenda:
1)  minutes from the September 18, 2000, regular meeting; 
2)  financial reports; and 
3)  Budget Amendment 2001-02;
 *  Adoption of the Certified Tax Roll reflecting a total tax levy of  $7,984,031.17;
 *  Approval to purchase fiber-optic cable from Capco Communications and Budget Amendment 2001-03 in the amount of $559,227.50 initial cost plus a recurring maintenance fee of $27,935.00 per annum;
 *   Approval of:  
1)  the purchase of property owned by Louise Stripling adjacent to Jacksonville High  School for the principal amount of $660,000 plus interest and payable as reflected on the  payment schedule listed below agreed to by Louise Stripling and JISD; 
2)  the reserving of fund balance in the amount of $749,946 covering total funds for the  six year payment schedule; and 
3)  Budget Amendment 2001-04 covering the payment due November 1, 2000:

DATE 

PRINCIPAL 5.0% AMORTIZED
INTEREST  
TOTAL PAYMENT TO MRS. STRIPLING
 November 1, 2000  $110,000  $14,991 $124,991
 November 1, 2001  $110,000  $14,991 $124,991
 November 1, 2002  $110,000  $14,991 $124,991
November 1, 2003  $110,000  $14,991 $124,991
 November 1, 2004  $110,000  $14,991 $124,991
 November 1, 2005  $110,000  $14,991 $124,991

TOTAL COST 

$660,000 

$89,946  $749,946

                                
The following information items were heard by JISD Board Members:

Special Education Director, Dr. Leslie B. George, informed the Board that the JISD Special Education 
Department was evaluated in ten data element areas for the 1999-2000 school by TEA and received a rating of "A".
A brief report was given by board member, Al Chavira, on the 40th Annual TASA/TASB Convention in Houston which he attended along with fellow board members, Larry Folden and Jim Tarrant, Jr.
Scott and Amy McKeethan of Bullard, Texas, gave a presentation to the Board on property in Bullard  purchased by them and located with the Jacksonville ISD.  They stated that their property is only  3.5 miles from the nearest Bullard elementary school while it is approximately 11 miles from the nearest 
Jacksonville elementary
school. The surrounding property is within the Bullard ISD. Mr. and Mrs. 
McKeethan stated that, while they are not currently residing on their new property, they intend to build  on the property in the next few years and would wish to have this property located within the Bullard ISD to enable their children to continue their education in Bullard.
Assistant Superintendent, Rose Ann Cunningham, gave a report to the Board on Safe and Drug Free 
Schools and Communities for the 1999-2000 school year.  The report summarized offenses and incidents  that occurred on campuses during the year as well as various support activities and intervention  programs in place with the District to help cope with and prevent such occurrences.
Mrs. Cunningham also evaluated the Class-Size Reduction Program for the 1999-2000 school year.  She stated that, whereas we had filed last year for class-size waivers, that she does not anticipate the need to do so for the current school year.
Board members discussed the GKB(LOCAL) Policy: Advertising and Fund Raising in the Schools.  
The Superintendent discussed with the Board that the District has been approached several times by local vendors and organizations to purchase certain items for the District or pay for printing of items and to include their company/organization advertisement on the items.  Current policy states that 
advertising will be at the discretion of the superintendent. Mr. Bertrand stated that the Board might want to consider changing this wording to be more specific in the way in which advertising is handled.  Board members responded that they do not wish to change the policy at this time.  Further discussion ensued between the superintendent and board members with regard to possibly taking bids from interested vendors on certain large items that are done once per year.
Mr. Bertrand discussed Strategic Planning with the Board.  Board members requested that he bring to the November board meeting a simplified update of the three-year plan reflecting the major categories and progress made in those areas.
A construction update on Nichols Intermediate School was given to the Board by Mr. Bertrand.  
He informed them that things are going well and that one section of the new school is almost completed.

The JISD Board of Trustees met in Executive Session from 8:36 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. to take action 
on recommendations for the employment, resignation, and transfer of personnel.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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BOARD NOTES 9-18-00

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on September 18, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room 
of the Administrative Offices located 1547 Pine Street, Jacksonville, Texas.

The Board took the following action:

  *  Approved the consent agenda:  minutes from the August 28, 2000, Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate; financial
  *  Approved items to be sold by bid
  *  Took no action at this time on a wording change in GKB(Local) policy
  *  Approved Resolution to approve the 4-H Organization as an Extracurricular Activity
  *  Approved entering into a three year Retail Sales Agreement with the Texas General Land Office
  *  Took no action at this time to purchase fiber-optic cable for the District

Information Item:
Dr. Lezley Collier Lewis informed board members of the current enrollment for the Special Languages Department:

         Elementary Students                *675
         Secondary Students                   194
         Total Number of Students         869

*Denotes number of students by native language:

          Native English Speaking = 165
          Native Spanish Speaking = 510

Open Forum:
Donna Wise informed the Board that the number of students taking AP exams more than doubled from the previous year:

                                    64 students in 1998-1999
                                   131 students in 1999-2000

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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BOARD NOTES 05-15-00

The JISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 15, 2000, in the Cafetorium at 
Fred Douglass Elementary School located at 1501 Pine St., Jacksonville, Texas.

Present:        Matt Montgomery, Garry Minton, Preston Meador, Jim Tarrant, Jr., and Ann Chandler
Absent:        Roy Darby and Pat McCown

      I. Call to Order
Mr. Montgomery called the meeting to order and announced that a quorum was present, that the meeting was duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and in the manner as required by law.
Bruce Webb, pastor of Central Baptist Church, offered the invocation.
    II. Oath of Office to New Trustees
The Honorable Harry G. Tilley administered the oath of office to Dick Stone, Larry Folden, and Al Chavira.  The outgoing board members were thanked for their dedication and service, and the incoming board members were installed.
   III.  Reorganization of the Board
The following nominated candidates were elected:
             President - Matt Montgomery
             Vice President - Pat McCown
   
        Secretary - Jim Tarrant, Jr.
  IV. Student Recognition

A.

Jan Gowin announced that JHS won second place in the Academic UIL competition and  introduced those team members in attendance at the board meeting.

B.

Tommy Riggs introduced several members from the JMS Academic UIL team.  JMS took third place.

C

The Elementary Academic UIL team won second place overall, with 2nd and 4th grades each 
taking first place.
   V.  Employee Recognition

A

Matt Montgomery and Charles Bertrand presented Service Awards to those employees 
who had served JISD for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

B.

Messrs. Montgomery and Bertrand also presented Retirement Awards to those employees 
retiring from JISD during the 1999-2000 school year
  VI.   Open Forum
There were no presentations to the Board in open forum.
 VII.  Action
The Board of Trustees approved the following action:

A.

Consent Agenda:  
* Minutes from April 17, 2000 (regular meeting) and May 9, 2000 (special called meeting) 
* Financial reports 
* Budget Amendments 2000-06/09; Resolution to Accept an Offer to Purchase Tax Resale
   Property located at Block 3, Lots 12-14, Pierce Addition in Jacksonville 
* Resolution to Accept an Offer to Purchase Tax Resale Property located at Block 18, Lot 5,
   Lincoln Park Addition in Jacksonville

B.

Accepted the 2000-2001 District Improvement Plan as presented by the EIC

C.

Designated Larry Folden as Delegate and Al Chavira as Alternate Delegate to the TASB
Delegate Assembly

D.

Certified Charles Bertrand as District Representative to the Region VII Regional Advisory 
Committee for 2000-2001

E.

Accepted the donation of a piano to West Side Elementary School from Fellowship Bible
Church

F.

Accepted the donation of a computer to West Side Elementary School from the
Adopt-A-School Program

G.

Accepted the donation of Rubbermaid products to JISD from Newell Rubbermaid Company
VIII.   Discussion Items
Lindy Finley announced to board members that Hugh Goodpasture is retiring and will no longer be
conducting the annual audit for JISD. She further advised that the Business Department will send 
proposals and post notice to accept bids for auditor.
  IX.  Executive Session
The board went into executive session at 7:25 p.m.  The Board approved the recommended
personnel hirings, transfers, and resignations as presented.  There was no action taken on legal
matters, student discipline, or other items discussed.
    X.  The Board reconvened from Executive Session at 9:21 p.m.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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BOARD NOTES 4-17-00

The Board of Trustees for Jacksonville Independent School District met 4-17-00 at 6:30 p.m.
at the new Joe Wright Library for the April regular meeting. The following action was taken: 

* Approved consent agenda containing: 1) minutes from the 3-20-00 meeting; 2) financial reports, and 3) setting of May 9th to canvass the election results of the May 6th JISD Board of Trustee Election 
* Accepted the donation of the Eagle Scout project (Tournament Director Booth and landscaping next to the JMS tennis courts) built and submitted by scouts, Adam Todd and Jeremy Watson, through the proceeds donated by the following donors: Sherwin Williams Paints, Harry's Building Materials, Lowe's, Penny Diebert, Panel Processing, Jacksonville Tennis Association; James Houser, Century Industrial Coating, Rent-X, Trinity Church Furniture, James Farmer, Weldon Taylor, Cobb Holman, Tally Ho Plastics, Transit Mix, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Wyndell Cummins, Wilson's Floorings & Interiors, and True Value Hardware 
* Adopted preliminary budget for 2000-2001 not to exceed the 1999-2000 budget 
* Adopted the Special Education Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines as presented by the Special
Education Director, Dr. Leslie B. George 
* Approved the Resolution to Sell Property as "Right of Way" to the City of Jacksonville in accordance
with the Hwy. 175 Expansion Project 
* Approved recommended JISD employee resignations and transfers as presented 

JHS TAAS EXIT SCORES SOAR AT JHS! 

Results have come in for this year's TAAS Exit Level tests taken by the sophomores at JHS. 
Principal Fred Hayes reported to the board members that scores have improved significantly
over the last two year period. 

88% of all students taking the test passed the reading section, while 89% passed the
writing section, and 91% passed the math section. 

JMS ART CAR WINS! 
JMS Art Teacher, Sandi Schorr, advised board members that the JMS Art Car Club entered
their painted car, entitled the Timeless Classic, this past week in the Houston Art Car
Parade 2000. the JMS car took one of the grand prizes in this national competition. The
students had reproduced by hand several well-known masterpieces by celebrated artists. 

Mrs. Schorr invited the board members to visit the parking lot during the break to personally
view their winner. Additionally, she introduced several students at the meeting that had
participated in the preparation of the car. 

JISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION 
REMEMBER: Early voting ends May 2nd at 5:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center! 
Election Day is this Saturday, May 6th, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Public Library. 

Place 5 Place 6  Place7
Roy Darby James Houser  Preston Meador
Dick Stone Charlie Mae Esco Paul Ragsdale
Larry L. Folden Al Chavira 

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 BOARD NOTES 3-20-00 

At the regular meeting of the JISD Board of Trustees on 3/20/00 the Board took the following action: 

   *  Approved the consent agenda: minutes from February 21, 2000, meeting and financial reports 
   *  Adopted DFC(Local): Management of Activity Funds policy as presented 
   *  Adopted DEC(Local): Leaves and Absences policy as amended 
   *  Approved the textbook adoption for the 2000-2001 school year 
   *  Approved the 2000-2001 School Calendar as presented by the EIC Committee 
   *  Accepted the proposal for children of District employees to attend JISD
   *  Pre-Kindergarten for the 2000-2001 school year contingent upon parameters to be set by Rose Ann
Cunningham 
   *  Accepted the Ninth Grade Initiative Grant 
   *  Adopted Exhibit Forms for the following policies: DBGA(Local): Personnel
   *  Management Relations; DFAB(Local): Probationary Contracts; DFBB(Local): Term Contracts; and DFE(Local): Termination of Contracts 

Information Items: 

Mr. Montgomery, Board President, acknowledged the central office bulletin board decorated by Fred Douglass Elementary 

Deidre Wood, JHS Charmer Director, presented details of the Spring 2000 Charmer Tryouts 

Fred Hayes (standing in for D'Anne Bellar) presented details of the Spring 2000 Cheerleader Tryouts 

Donna Wise and Lee Stewart updated board members on the JHS Advisory Program and presented a film on the program prepared by JHS students 

Executive Session: 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive Session: 

The JISD Board of Trustees, along with Superintendent Charles Bertrand and Assistant
Superintendent Rose Ann Cunningham, met in closed session from 8:11 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. 
The Board approved renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts for the 2000-2001 school
year for professional personnel as presented by campus administrators. Additionally, staffing
recommendations for 2000-2001 for grades K-6th were presented and discussed. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Executive