HAPPY ISD
Board of Trustees
September 14, 2015
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Walter McNeill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 14,
2015.
II.
INVOCATION
Tricia Odom opened with the prayer.
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Board Members:
Levi Berry
Eric Ferguson
Walter McNeill
Mace Middleton 7:01
Tricia Odom
Michael Osmanski
Lloyd Rahlfs, Jr.
Administration:
Wade Wesley
Ray Keith
Toni Waldo
Laurie Keith
7:01 pm Mace Middleton in.
III.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mace Middleton moved with a second from Tricia Odom to approve the minutes
of the meetings on August 10 and 24, 2015 with changes as noted (Eric Ferguson
was not here on August 24th.) Vote was 5-0 in favor of motion.
IV.
OPEN FORUM
No action necessary.
V.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS AND CAMPUS REPPORTS—PRINCIPALS
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B.
Guests:
Tye Keith 7:27
Campus reports
a. Elementary – Waldo – Enrollment 144; calendar of events presented – Drama enrichment-November
7 at 7pm, dancing lesson – waltz today,
b. High School – Keith – Enrollment 118; Homecoming – Oct 9- vs Miami, new staff-new methodssmoothing out, Friday’s pep rally – band played; off to a good start
Superintendent
a. Roofing project underway – Logo on gym roof – 5 logos presented – “B” selected 5-0 (Horse head
down; hat on; arm up)
b. Update on Annexation – Ben has received response from Canyon; Commissioner must make decision
within 180-240 days
c. Staff survey concerning Safety Inservice – 19 surveys collected; all said it was beneficial; strength of
training was the first aid section; knowledgeable trainers; weakness – length of program
d. Purchased magnets to lock doors; need improved communications between buildings; reunification
during emergencies
7:27 pm Tye Keith in
7:30 Mace Middleton moved to go into Executive Session
7:57 pm Meeting resumed/ Tye Keith left the meeting
7:08 pm Mace Middleton moved to go to Executive Session
8:35 pm Meeting resumed/break
8:40 pm Meeting resumed
VI.
BUSINESS ITEMS: FOR INFORMATION, DISCUSSION, AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
A.
Approve financial report/expenditures/budget amendments
Eric Ferguson moved with a second from Mace Middleton to approve the financial report as presented. Vote
was 5-0 in favor of motion.
B.
Information about Board Trainings
A schedule of training offerings was presented. Informational only.
C.
Consideration and Action to Select the Design Build Firm for the Ag Facility Project
Levi Berry moved with a second from Tricia Odom that the Board approve a resolution, as presented, selecting
Plains Builders, Inc. as the design-build firm for construction of an ag facility, and authorizing the
Superintendent or his designee to work with the District’s legal counsel to negotiate a suitable contract with
that design-build firm or to take other actions as needed to secure an acceptable contract with Plains Builders,
Inc. on behalf of the District to be submitted for approval by the Board. Vote 4-1 with Eric Ferguson voting
against.
D.
Request Waiver from TEA for Early Release
Levi Berry motioned with a second from Mace Middleton to approve the district’s request for the Early
Release Waiver from the Texas Education Agency. Vote 5-0 in favor of motion.
E.
Request Waiver from TEA for Staff Development - General
Levi Berry motioned with a second from Mace Middleton to approve the district’s request for the Staff
Development Waiver from the Texas Education Agency. Vote 5-0 in favor of motion.
F.
Request Exemption from TEA for Maximum Class Size
Mace Middleton motioned with a second from Levi Berry to approve the district’s request for an exemption of
the Maximum Class Size from the Texas Education Agency. Vote 5-0 in favor of motion.
G.
Action to Change the October Board Meeting to Tuesday, October 13
Mace Middleton motioned with a second from Levi Berry to change the October regularly scheduled School
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Board meeting from Monday, October 12 to Tuesday, October 13 . Vote 5-0 in favor of motion.
H.
Information Concerning Student Discipline
Information only.
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VII.
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Consideration and Action to Approve Lease Agreement for School Housing
Mace Middleton motioned to accept the lease as presented with amendments as determined by the board
with deposits and fees waived for current residents, but current residents will be subject to the terms of the
lease. Eric Ferguson seconded the motion. Vote 5-0 in favor of motion.
ADJOURNMENT
10:15 pm Eric Ferguson moved to adjourn. Meeting was concluded at 8:25 pm.