A. CLOSED MEETING (551.071/.072/.074/.082)

1. Resignations/Terminations/Settlements/Non-Renewals

2. Appointments/Reassignments

3. Requests for Leave of Absence

4. Consultation with Board Attorney

5. Other Items Concerning Personnel

EXPLANATION

Specific information regarding the above personnel is included in the “Personnel” section of your document. Information on personnel recommended after the online delivery, but prior to Tuesday night's meeting, will be distributed to you at the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding the personnel information, please contact me prior to the board meeting so that I can discuss it with you.

ACTION

The Board is requested to approve all personnel items as presented.

CONSENT ITEM # 1

Approval of Minutes for December 19, 2006 and January 11, 2007

EXPLANATION

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on December 19, 2006 and in special session on January 11, 2007. On the following pages, please find the minutes for the December 19, 2006 and January 11, 2007 sessions for your review.

ACTION

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the minutes of December 19, 2006 and January 11, 2007 as presented.

WHITE SETTLEMENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

OFFICIAL MINUTES

DECEMBER 19, 2006

The Board of Trustees of the White Settlement Independent School District met in regular session on December 19, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the WSISD Administration Building.

Members Present

Ms. Lori Ball, Ms. Melissa Brown, Mr. Jimmie Barrett, Mr. Kent Evans, Mr. Phil Jennings, Mr. Tony Keeton and Ms. Becky Simmons

School Officials Present

Dr. Susan J. Simpson, Mr. Bret Jimerson and Mr. Robb Welch

Following roll call, the Board convened in closed meeting at 5:30 p.m.

The Board convened its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., following closed session.

Opening prayer was led by Mr. Tony Keeton.

Public Hearing for Standard Dress Policy

Board president, Mr. Kent Evans, opened the public meeting to discuss the Standard Dress Policy. Speaking in opposition to the Standard Dress Policy were Ms. T. J. Rutledge and Mr. Juan Gonzalez. Ms. Rutledge stated that through studies that she has seen, Standard Dress is a social band-aid and will not impact student safety. Mr. Gonzalez requested that the district enforce standards that are already in place. Speaking in favor of the Standard Dress Policy were Ms. Crystal Guthrie, Ms. Lea Bowie, Ms. Julie Davis, Mr. Raymond Patterson, and Ms. Gina Hernandez. Also, Mr. Charles Levine, Liberty Elementary School Counselor, interpreted for Hispanic parents, Mr. Enrique Pimienta, Ms. Elisa Martinez, Ms. Mercedes Moncivais, Ms. Mirta Ordones, and Ms. Rosa Ayala, who wished to speak to the board in favor of the Standard Dress Policy. Those speaking in favor of the policy stated that the standard dress would create a safe environment for students, increase school pride, break down barriers between students, and instill discipline. The superintendent reported that there were parent meetings and that the District Planning Committee made revisions to the guidelines following the concerns expressed by the parents. Dr. Simpson also recognized DPC members and thanked the committee for their diligence in developing the Standard Dress Policy. There were no other questions or comments and the board president declared the public meeting closed.

Public Hearing for AEIS

The Board President opened the public hearing to discuss the 2005-06 Academic Excellence Indicator system (AEIS) report. Dr. Nugget Gold-Cunningham, Assistant Superintendent/Academic Achievement, presented a three-year comparison of the district’s TAKS scores. Dr. Cunningham stated that the district’s TAKS scores continue to improve and are above the state average. The district scores were as follows: Reading/English Language Arts, 91; Math, 79; Science, 79; and Social studies, 91. There were no questions or comments and the Board President closed the public hearing.

Consent Items

The motion was made by Tony Keeton and seconded by Becky Simmons to approve the consent items listed on the agenda. The following items were approved:

Minutes of November 14, 2006 and November 30, 2006

Monthly Expenditures

Construction Contracts

Amendments to the 2006-07 Budget

Amount of the Bond ($100,000) for the district’s Tax Collector (Tarrant County Tax Office)

Waiver for Modified Schedule/TAKS Testing Days

Long Range Technology Plan

Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Adoption of 2007-08 Academic Calendar

The superintendent reviewed the calendar proposals stating that the faculty selected Calendar Proposal #1 with a start date for the students of August 27, 2007. Following the review, the motion was made by Ms. Lori Ball and seconded by Ms. Melissa Brown to adopt the 2007-08 Academic Calendar as recommended by the superintendent. Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Adoption of Standard Dress Policy

The motion was made by Ms. Lori Ball and seconded by Mr. Phil Jennings to adopt the Standard Dress Policy as presented by the District Planning Committee and recommended by the superintendent. Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Approve Long Range Facilities Planning Committee

The recommendation was made by the superintendent to reactive the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee and charge the committee to prepare a study and recommendation for the Board of Trustees for a future Bond referendum. The motion was made by Mr. Jimmie Barrett and seconded by Mr. Tony Keeton to approve reactivation of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee. Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Superintendent’s Report

The superintendent presented Ms. Anita McDaniel, Brewer High School Teacher, with a certification of recognition for being nominated for 2007 Texas Exes Award for Outstanding High School Teacher.

Mr. Tony Innmon, The Staubach Company, showed aerial views of the new Brewer High School and Blue Haze Elementary School construction. Mr. Eric Horstman, Corgan Schools, reported to the board that several design projects are underway and discussed the conversion of the current Brewer High School into the new Brewer Middle School, the remodeling of Liberty Elementary School, and phases of the construction of the Fine Arts Academy.

Personnel

As recommended by the superintendent, the following personnel items were approved: The motion was made by Mr. Phil Jennings and seconded by Mr. Tony Keeton to accept the resignation of Julio Toro and to approve the appointments of Christina Rutledge and Randall Summerhill. Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.

The board adjourned for a short break and continuation of closed meeting at 8:45 p.m.

The board reconvened following closed meeting at 9:14 p.m.

There was no action taken following the closed session.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

WHITE SETTLEMENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

OFFICIAL MINUTES

January 11, 200

The Board of Trustees of the White Settlement Independent School District met in special session on January 11, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the WSISD Administration Building.

Members Present

Ms. Lori Ball, Mr. Jimmie Barrett, Ms. Melissa Brown, Mr. Kent Evans, Mr. Phil Jennings, Mr. Tony Keeton, and Ms. Becky Simmons

School Officials Present

Dr. Susan J. Simpson, Ms. Audrey Arnold, Mr. Bret Jimerson, Ms. Julie Spears and Mr. Robb Welch

Approve 2005-06 Financial Audit Report

Mr. Chandler Snow, Snow, Garrett and Company, presented the 2005-06 annual audit report. He stated that the district received an unqualified or clean audit and that the district is in a good position with a fund balance equal to two months cash flow. Mr. Snow also reported that tight internal controls are in place and the business office does an outstanding job of controls over student activity funds. He concluded the report by commending the board and administrators and stating that the district is in good financial condition and in compliance with all laws and regulations. Following the report, the motion was made by Mr. Phil Jennings and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Barrett to approve the 2005-06 Financial Audit Report as presented. Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Brewer High School Design

Mr. Tony Innmon, The Staubach Company, reported on the construction progress of the Athletic Complex at the new Brewer High School. One board member asked about the possibility of building the stadium to exclude the track. Mr. Innmon presented an alternative plan relocating the track to another area of the complex and stated that this plan would not only involve additional expense to build the track but added expense of restructuring the stadium construction in progress and additional acquisition of land. Board members discussed various options. The discussion item was closed with no plans for future discussion.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

D. CONSENT ITEM # 2

Approval of Monthly School Expenditures

EXPLANATION

The monthly listing of school expenditures is presented for the Board’s review in the “FINANCIAL REPORTS” section.

ACTION

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve monthly expenditures as presented.

D. CONSENT ITEM # 3

Approve Construction Contracts

EXPLANATION

Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services

New Multipurpose Competition Stadium Facility

The district recommends the acceptance of a fee proposal for construction materials testing and inspection services on the new multipurpose competition stadium facility. The proposal includes testing and inspection of earthwork, piers, concrete, masonry, and structural steel for an estimated total of $39,162.50. Alliance has performed services on other projects within the district with an excellent reputation for responsiveness to the contractor’s schedule.

ACTION

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the construction contracts as presented.

D. CONSENT ITEM # 4

Approve Amendments to the 2006-07 Budget

EXPLANATION

BUDGET AMENDMENT
2006-07

GENERAL FUND

REVENUE
199.00.5749.00.000.0.00.000	Other Rev From Local Sources	200.00

EXPENDITURES
199.11.6395.90.870.0.11.870	General Supplies	200.00

CARING FOR CUBS

REVENUE
482.00.5769.00.000.0.00.000	Misc Revenue from Inter Source	35,000.00

EXPENDITURES
482.11.6119.01.101.0.11.24.101	Salaries - Professional	35,000.00

ACTION

The Board is requested to approve the amendments to the 2006-07 budget as presented.

D. CONSENT ITEM # 5

Approve Brewer High School Innovative Courses

EXPLANATION

The following innovative courses are being considered for offering next school year—2007-08 at Brewer High School:

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CANINE SCIENCE (N1192339)

Prerequisite: None

Grade Placement: 10-12

Credit: ½

Canine Science introduces students to the aspects of raising and caring for canines. This course will give students an understanding of dogs and prepare them to work with dogs as pets or as a future vocation. The course will include selection, grooming, training, nutrition, diseases, parasites, reproduction, and breeding. Students will work in class with dogs to demonstrate grooming and proper care.

DIVERSIFIED CAREER PREPARATION (N1295001)

Prerequisite: Teacher/Counselor approval, at least 16 years of age

Grade Placement: 11-12

Credit: 3

This career preparation course provides students with supervised work experience in a paid internship. The course provides the student an opportunity to develop skills and concepts consistent with their career goals. Students will attain academic skills and knowledge related to the workplace and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge & skills and technologies in a work-based environment. Placement must be instructor approved and within state/district guidelines & requirements in order for students to qualify for enrollment in this program. To remain in this program, a student must be employed for fifteen hours per week at an approved training station within ten days of enrollment in the program. Students may earn a P.E. waiver of ½ credit per semester.

ACTION

The Board is requested to approve the Brewer High School innovative courses as presented.

D. CONSENT ITEM # 6

Approve Optional flexible Year Waiver

EXPLANATION

The Optional Flexible Year Program, approved by the 78th Legislative, Regular Session, and in accordance with Texas Education Code 29.0821, allows the district to reduce the number of instructional days from 180 to 170 days for students not at risk. During these ten days, intensive remediation in the form of mini academies will be provided to students who have not demonstrated mastery in core academic areas as measured by the TAKS.

ACTION

The Board is requested to approve the recommendation as presented.