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BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA July 14, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on July 14, 2010 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

1. Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Public Forum:

4. Recommended Action

1. Routine Business:

a. Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.

b. Approval of budget amendments

c. Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

5. New Business

1. TRE/Budget Status Presentation: Teresa Lawrence

2. District Reimbursement Rate for Mileage

3. Adopt/Review Budget Contingency Plan

4. Approval District Plan

5. Approval District Parental Involvement Policy

6. Elect TASB Delegate

7. Property and Casualty Insurance (Key & Piskuran)

8. Fleet Insurance

9. Approval PDAS Calendar for 2010 – 20110 School Year

10. Principal Report:

a. TAKS Results (if available)

b. TPRI Report

11. Superintendent Report:

a. Calendar Items

b. TEA Audit June 23,2010

c. TRE, tax rate for 2010-2011

6. CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

a) Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

b) Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

7. Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

a) Personnel

b) Student Transfers

10. Future Business

1. Approval of the date and time for August 2010 Budget Hearing School Board Meeting

2. Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student Transfers

b. Personnel

c. Approval of Order of Election For School Board Trustee Election for November 2, 2010

d. 2010 – 2011 Budget Hearing

e. Review and discussion of the proposed 2010–2011 Official Estimated Budget

f. Approval of the 2010-2011 Official Estimated Budget

g. 2010 – 2011 Tax Rate Hearing

h. Review and discussion of the proposed 2010-2011 Maintenance and Operation (M&O) tax rate and the required Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate

i. Approval of the 2010-2011 M&O and I&S Tax rates by ordinance

11. Adjournment

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. The meeting will be held in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act [42 U.S.C. 12101 (1991)]. The facility where the meeting is to be held is wheelchair-accessible, and handicapped parking is available.

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before July 9, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.

Bryan Swartz

For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA June 23, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on June 23, 2010 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

1. Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Public Forum:

4. Recommended Action

1. Routine Business:

a. Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 5:30 P.M.

b. Approval of minutes for called board meeting held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.

c. Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

2. Debt Service Resolution

3. Board meeting dates and pay dates for the 2009-2010 school year

4. District Audit Services for 2010 -2011 school year, engagement letter from Burl D. Lowery, C.P.A.

5. Consider passage of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds; establishing procedures for the sale and delivery of the bonds; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

6. Consider for possible approval a financial advisory services agreement with Wells Nelson & Associates LLC.

7. New Business

1. Student Handbook/COC/Extracurricular Handbook and Drug Testing Policy

2. Review/Revise Brookesmith ISD Organizational Chart

3. District Parental Involvement Policy

4. Proposed 2011 Brown County Appraisal District: Appraisal and Collections Budgets

5. Principal Report:

a. TAKS Results

b. Final Enrollment Numbers

c. Summer School

6. Superintendent Report:

a. Calendar Items

b. Annual Statement Data Summary of Urinalysis Testing

c. David Rabb information sheet on board members

d. TEA Audit June 23,2010

e. TRE, tax rate for 2010-2011

8. CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

a) Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

b) Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

9. Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

a) Personnel

b) Student Transfers

8. Future Business

1. Approval of the date and time for the July 21, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

2. Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student Transfers

b. Personnel

c. Property and Casualty Insurance

d. Fleet Insurance

e. TAKS Results

f. Student Handbook/COC/Extracurricular Handbook and Drug Testing Policy

g. District Plan

h. TASB Board Nomination

i. PDAS Calendar

9. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before June 18, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.

Bryan Swartz

For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

CALLED BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

MAY 29, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on May 29, 2010 beginning at 12:00 Noon, in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

a. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

b. Recognition of Guests

Public Forum:

3. First Reading Review Policy FMH(LOCAL)

"Students shall meet all state and local graduation requirements, including all applicable exit-level testing, to be eligible to participate in commencement activities and ceremonies."

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before May 26, 2010, at 12 noon.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA May 18, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 beginning at 5:30 P.M., in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

3. Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

4. CLOSED MEETING per Texas Government Code 551:

1. Private Consultation with the Board’s Attorney (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

2. Level III Hearing: Cari Miller (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)

3. Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)

a. Head Football Coach

b. Resignation

4. Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

5. Student Discipline (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

5. Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

1. Level III Hearing: Cari Miller (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)

2. Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)

a. Head Football Coach

b. Resignation

3. Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

6. Student Discipline (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

4. Adopt New Contract Forms

5. Adopt (LOCAL) policies DCA, DCB, DCE

New Business:

Junior high Cheerleader Camp: Brenda Jones

ESC Region XV Service Agreements 2008-2009

Student Accident Insurance Plans 2008-0009

Investment Policy Review : CDA (LOCAL)

Summer Repair Lists

Community Recreational Center/Gym Schedule

District Plan Update

Commencement Plans

Consideration of going to One Campus designation K-12

Lease Narrow strip of land

Principal Report:

a. Enrollment

b. Discipline

Superintendent Report:

c. Budget Update

d. Calendar Items

6. Future Business:

Approval of the date and time for the June 21, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student Transfers

b. Student Handbook/COC/Extracurricular Handbook and Drug Testing Policy

c. Personnel

d. Board meeting dates and pay dates for the 2010-2011 school year

e. District Audit Services for 2010 -2011 school year, engagement letter from Burl D. Lowery, C.P.A.

f. TAKS Results

g. Workers’ Compensation Renewal

7. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before May 13, 2010, at 5:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees: Bryan Swartz

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA April 21, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on April 21, 2010 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

3. Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

4. CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code 551

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)

Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

Student Discipline (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)551.082

5. Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During Executive Session:

a. Personnel

b. Student Transfers

c. Student Discipline

New Business:

Summer Floor Care Proposals: Willie Schoen

Janitorial Services for 2009-2010 school year

Tennis Donation Fund: Willie Schoen

West Texas Public Schools Employee Benefits Cooperative

i. Intrelocal Agreement

ii. Operational Procedures Agreement

Consider(LOCAL) policies DCA, DCB, DCE

Consideration of New Contract Forms

Quarterly Investment Report (Q2)

Principal Report:

a. Enrollment

b. Discipline

Superintendent Report:

c. Termites in Old Gym

d. Budget Update

e. Calendar Items

6. Future Business:

Approval of the date and time for the April 21, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Consideration of New Contract Forms

b. Adopt (LOCAL) policies DCA, DCB, DCE

c. ESC Region XV Service Agreements 2008-2009

d. Student Accident Insurance Plans 2008-0009

e. Investment Policy Review : CDA (LOCAL)

f. Summer Schedule Community Recreational Center/Gym

g. District Plan Update

h. Commencement Plans

7. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before April 16, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA March 24, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on March 24, 2010 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

3. Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

4. CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code 551

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)

Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

Student Discipline (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)551.082

Consider superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

Re-employ probationary contract employees

Terminate probationary contract employees

Renew term contract employees

5. Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During Executive Session:

a. Personnel

b. Student Transfers

c. Student Discipline

d. Consider superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional personnel

1. Re-employ probationary contract employees

2. Terminate probationary contract employees

3. Renew term contract employees

6. Worker’s Compensation Renewal: CAS Claims Administration

7. Policy 87: (Second Reading), affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list)

New Business:

Summer Floor Care Proposals

Election of ESC Region XV Board Members

Appointment of Scholarship Committee

Principal Report:

a. 2010 – 2011 Cheerleader Squads

b. Enrollment

c. Discipline

Superintendent Report:

d. Mileage Reimbursement 08/09

e. Weather Day make up will be April 12, 2010

f. Termites in Old Gym

g. Calendar Items

6. Future Business:

Approval of the date and time for the April 21, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Summer Floor Care Proposal

b. Janitorial Service Renewal

c. Consideration of New Contract Forms

d. Consider(LOCAL) policies DCA, DCB, DCE

e. Quarterly Investment Report (Q2)

7. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before March 19, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

(LOCAL) Policy Action List

BROOKESMITH I.S.D. (025908) - Update / LDU 87

DFBB (LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL

DFE (LOCAL): TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - RESIGNATION

DI (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE

FB (LOCAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FFH (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on February 24, 2010 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

a. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

b. Recognition of Guests

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code 551

a. Personnel: 551.074

b. Student Transfers: 551.082

c. Student Discipline 551.082

d. Principal: 551.074

i. Evaluation

ii. Contract

e. Director of Special Populations; 551.074

i. Evaluation

ii. Contract

f. Athletic Director: 551.074

i. Evaluation

ii. Contract

g. Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING

New Business

Preliminary Taxable Values from Comptroller

Shared Services Arrangement Agreement for the Region XV Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) SSA

Calendar Waivers for 2010 – 2011 School Year

2010 – 2011 District Calendar

Textbook Certification for 2010 – 2011 School Year

NCLB Report Cards 2008-2010

a. District Report Card

b. Elementary Report Card

c. High School Report Card

Worker’s Compensation Renewal: CAS Claims Administration

Consider purchasing a vehicle for school use

Policy 87: (First Reading), affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list)

Principal Report:

d. Enrollment

e. Discipline

f. 7^th & 8^th Grade Field Trip to Austin/San Antonio

Superintendent Report:

g. Eckert & Company LLP, Certified Public Accountants

h. Commissioner Scott’s Request No. 0855-GA, educator salaries

i. Cheerleader Sponsors

j. Calendar items

6. Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the March 24, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

i. Student of The Month

ii. Certified Employee Contracts

iii. Election for ESC Region XV Board Members

iv. Worker’s Compensation Renewal: CAS Claims Administration

7. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before February 19, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.

Bryan Swartz

For the Board of Trustees

(LOCAL) Policy Action List

BROOKESMITH I.S.D. (025908) - Update / LDU 87

DFBB (LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL

DFE (LOCAL): TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - RESIGNATION

DI (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE

FB (LOCAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FFH (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA JANUARY 20, 2010

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on January 20, 2010 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

EXECUTIVE SESSION per Texas government Code

a. Personnel: 551.074

b. Student Transfers: 551.082

c. Superintendent: 551.074

i. Evaluation

ii. Contract

d. Reconvene from Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Executive Session

New Business

3. Ranger College Presentation: Dr. William J. Champion

4. Brookesmith I.S.D. Financial Audit 2008/2009: Burl Lowery

5. 2010– 2011Calendar Committee

6. Bus Cameras

7. Principal Report:

a. Enrollment

b. Discipline

c. Grades

8. Superintendent Report:

a. Calendar Items

b. School Board Training, February 4, 2010 @ Early High School 6:30 – 9:30

9. Quarterly Investment Report (Q1)

6. Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the February, 24, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student of The Month

b. Principal Contract and Evaluation

c. Director of Special Populations Contract and Evaluation

d. Athletic Director/Coach Contract and Evaluation

e. Worker’s Compensation Renewal: CAS Claims Administration

f. Calendar Waivers 2010 – 2011 School Year

g. Textbook Certification for 2010/2011

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before January 15, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA December 16, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on December 16, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

a. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

b. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

CLOSED SESSION per Texas government Code

a. Personnel: 551.074

i. Complaint on Employee

b. Student Transfers: 551.082

Reconvene from Closed Session

Worth the Wait Curriculum

New Business

Principal Report

a. UIL Results: Principal

b. Enrollment and Discipline

Superintendent Report:

c. AEIS

d. School Report Card

e. Claims Administrative Services Safety Action Plan

f. Calendar Items

Superintendent’s Appraisal Worksheet

Amount of board training as of December 16, 2009, for each Trustee

9. Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the January 20, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

i. Student of The Month

ii. 2008-2009 Audit Report

iii. Quarterly Investment Report (Q1)

iv. Superintendent’s Evaluation/Contract Review

v. 2010 – 2011 Calendar Waivers/Calendar Committee

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before December 11, 2009, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on November 18, 2009 beginning at 6:00 P.M., in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Worth the Wait: Curriculum presentation by Julie Halfmann

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of the minutes for the called school board meeting held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

New Business

Brown County Appraisal District Board of Directors Appointments

Policy Update 86: (Second Reading), affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list)

Enrollment and Discipline Report : Principal

Six Week Grade Report: Principal

Approve SHAC Committee Members

Highly Qualified Teacher Report: Superintendent

AYP(Annual Yearly Progress) Report: Superintendent

Presentation of 2010 Census Information

Calendar Items: Superintendent

Future Business

Approval of the date and time, 6:30 P.M. for the December, 16 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

i. AEIS /School Report Card Report

ii. Student of The Month

iii. Superintendent’s Appraisal Worksheet

iv. Board Training Report

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before November 13, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

CALLED BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on November 4, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Distance learning Room of the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

a. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

b. Recognition of Guests

2. CLOSED SESSION per Texas government Code, Chapter 551

1. Personnel: 551.074

a. Third Grade Teacher

3. Reconvene from Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session

a. Third Grade Teacher

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before October 30, 2009, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

OCTOBER 21, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on October 21, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library, located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the school board training meeting held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

New Business

CLOSED SESSION per Texas Government Code 551

a. Personnel : Texas Government Code 551.074

b. Student Transfers: Texas Government Code 551.082

Reconvene from Closed Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED SESSION

Brown County Appraisal District Board of Directors Appointments

Policy Update 86: (First Reading), affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list)

Enrollment and Discipline Report : Principal

Six Week Grade Report: Principal

Beginning of Year TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory) Report: Principal

Consideration of offering Drivers Education course: Superintendent

Health Department Inspection Report on Cafeteria: Superintendent

Update on OCR complaint: Superintendent

Calendar Items: Superintendent

Future Business

Approval of the date and time, 6:00 P.M. for the November, 18 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

i. Highly Qualified Teacher Report

ii. Student of The Month

iii. Worth the Wait: Curriculum presentation by Julie Halfmann

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before October 16, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

CFD(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - ACTIVITY FUNDS MANAGEMENT

CLB(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE

CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS

EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION

EIF(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADUATION

FDD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - MILITARY DEPENDENTS

FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS

FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT

FFAD(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

BROOKESMITH I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

LEVEL 1 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAINING

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on September 29, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Distance learning Room of the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

a. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

b. Recognition of Guests

2. UPDATE TRAINING TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION CODE (TEC) Based on the 81^st legislative session

3. CLOSED SESSION per Texas government Code, Chapter 551

a. Personnel: 551.074

b. Reconvene from Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before September 24, 2009, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on September 23, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

a. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

b. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Student of The Month Recognitions

Public Forum: None requested

Public Hearing: Brookesmith I.S.D.’s 2007-2008 School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on August 26, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

CLOSED SESSION per Texas government Code, Chapter 551

a. Personnel: 551.074

b. Student Transfers: 551.082

c. Reconvene from Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session

New Business

Adjunct Faculty Appointment Resolution

a. Scott Anderson

b. Chelsea Stevens

c. Sarah Hinkle

Nomination for Ranger College Brown County Advisory Committee

Designation of Delegate to Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly

Tardy Policy Revision

ACT Achievement 2005 – 2009

Enrollment and Discipline Report : Principal Report

Calendar Items: Superintendent

Report on Board’s Continuing Education Hours: Superintendent

Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the October 21 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Highly Qualified Teacher Report

b. Beginning of Year TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory) Report

c. Student of The Month

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before September 18, 2009, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

CALLED

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

BUDGET WORKSHOP

August 26, 2009

A called meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on August 26, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library located at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for board meeting held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION per Texas Government Code, Chapter 551

a. Student Transfers 551.082

b. Reconvene from Closed Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session

New Business

3. Approval of amendments to the 2008-2009 Official Budget through August 31, 2009

4. Designation of Fund Balance

5. 2009 – 2010 Budget Hearing

i. Adopt Official Budget for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year

6. 2009 – 2010 Tax Rate Hearing

i. Adopt Maintenance and Operation (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010

7. TPRI Report

8. Student Enrollment

Future Business

a. FIRST

b. Board’s Continuing Education Hours

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before August 21, 2009, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

August 19, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District will be held on August 19, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library located at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum: None requested

Recommended Action

Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the called board meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

CLOSED SESSION per Texas Government Code, Chapter 551

a. Student Transfers 551.082

b. Reconvene from Closed Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session

Approval of Fleet insurance: State Farm

Approval of Schwartz & Eichelbaum 2008-2009 Retainer Fee Rate

New Business

3. 2009 – 2010 Budget Hearing

i. Review and discuss of the proposed 2009–2010 Official Estimated Budget

4. 2009 – 2010 Tax Rate Hearing

i. Review and discussion of the proposed 2009-2010 Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Review tax rate and the required Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rat

5. TPRI Report

6. Student Enrollment

Future Business

August 29, 2009 Called School Board Meeting

a. Items for Called School Board Meeting:

i. Approval of amendments to the 2007-2008 Official Budget through August 31, 2009

ii. Designation of Fund Balance

iii. 2009-2010 Budget Hearing

1. Adopt Official Budget

iv. 2009-2010 Tax rate Hearing

1. Adopt M&O and I&S tax Rate

Items for September 23, 2009 Agenda

b. FIRST

c. Board’s Continuing Education Hours

Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before August 14, 2009, at 6:30 P.M.

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA July 22, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on July 22, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum: Mr. Bobby Conner

Recommended Action

3. Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

4. Local District Update: (Review& Adopt), Leaves and Absences, affecting DEC(LOCAL)

5. Student Handbook/Code of Conduct

6. Property & Causality Insurance (Key & Piskuran)

7. Approval of called Budget Workshop Week of August 9, 2009

New Business

Review 2008-2009 TAKS Scores

Superintendent Report:

a. Legislative Update

b. Annual Statistical Data Summary of Urinalysis Testing

c. Department of Health Services Antivirals Contract

d. OCR Complaint Update

e. Calendar Items

CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

Personnel

Student Transfers

8. Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the August 19, 2009 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student Transfers

b. Personnel

c. Fleet Insurance

9. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before July 17, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.

Bryan Swartz

For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA June 24, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on June 24, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum:

Recommended Action

3. Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of minutes for called board meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

4. Approval of District Plan/Campus Plans

5. Policy Update 85: (Second Reading), affecting (LOCAL) policies(see attached list)

6. Local District Update: (Second Reading), Leaves and Absences, affecting DEC(LOCAL)

7. Board meeting dates and pay dates for the 2008-2009 school year

8. District Audit Services for 2008 -2009 school year, engagement letter from Burl D. Lowery, C.P.A.

9. Workers’ Compensation Renewal

10. Bank signature cards: Remove James Oliver add Dr. Jay L. Smith

11. Bid(s) on Air Conditioner repair for High School

New Business

Student Handbook/COC/Extracurricular Handbook and Drug Testing Policy

Proposed 2010 Brown County Appraisal District: Appraisal and Collections Budgets

Superintendent Report:

a. Legislative Update

b. OCR Complaint Update

c. Calendar Items

d. Volunteer Hours

CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

Personnel

Student Transfers

8. Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the July 22, 2009 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student Transfers

b. Personnel

c. Property and Casualty Insurance

d. Fleet Insurance

e. TAKS Results

f. Student Handbook/COC/Extracurricular Handbook and Drug Testing Policy

9. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on or before June 19, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.

Bryan Swartz

For the Board of Trustees

(LOCAL) Policy Action List

BROOKESMITH ISD (025908) - Update 85

BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS

CNB(LOCAL): TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT - DISTRICT VEHICLES

CQ(LOCAL): ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

DBB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

GRA(LOCAL): RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

CALLED BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA JUNE 17, 2009

A called meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on June 17, 2009 beginning at 6:00 P.M., in the Library located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum:

CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

i. Principal

Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

Principal

9. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at: 11:50 am, June 12, 2009

Bryan Swartz

For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AMENDED AGENDA May 20, 2009

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on May 20, 2009 beginning at 6:30 P.M., in the Library of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum: Willie Schoen – Tennis Courts

Recommended Action

3. Routine Business:

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.

Approval of the minutes for the called board meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.

Approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.

Approval of fund status report, bills, accounts

4. Janitorial Services Contract for 2009-2010 school year

5. ESC Region XV Service Agreements 2008-2009

6. Student Accident Insurance Plans 2008-0009

7. Bid(s) on Air Conditioner for Server Room

8. Bid(s) on Septic System for red brick house

New Business

Commencement Plans 2009

Summer Schedule Community Recreational Center/Gym

Substitute Pay Increase for 2009-2010 Minimum Wage goes to $7.25

District Plan

High School Allotment expenditures/goals

Policy Update 85: (First Reading), affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list)

Local District Update: (First Reading), Leaves and Absences, affecting DEC(LOCAL)

Investment Policy Review: CDA(LOCAL)

Principal Report:

a. School Enrollment Update

b. School Discipline Update

Superintendent Report:

c. Legislative Update

d. Calendar Items

CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

i. Girls Head Basketball Coach

ii. Principal James Oliver Resignation

iii. Athletic Director Clint Lowry Separation Agreement

Student Transfers (Tex. Gov't Code 551.082)

Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

Personnel

iv. Girls Head Basketball Coach

v. Principal James Oliver Resignation

vi. Athletic Director Clint Lowry Separation Agreement

Student Transfers

8. Future Business

Approval of the date and time for the June 24, 2009 Regular School Board Meeting

Items for Next Month’s Agenda

a. Student Transfers

b. Student Handbook/COC/Extracurricular Handbook and Drug Testing Policy

c. Personnel

d. Substitute Pay Increase for 2009-2010

e. District Plan Update

f. Policy UPDATE 85

g. Local District Update, Leaves and Absences DEC(LOCAL)

h. Board meeting dates and pay dates for the 2008-2009 school year

i. District Audit Services for 2008 -2009 school year, engagement letter from Burl D. Lowery, C.P.A.

9. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at: 2:35 p.m., May 15, 2009

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For the Board of Trustees

BROOKESMITH I.S.D.

CALLED BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AGENDA April 28, 2009

A called meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Brookesmith Independent School District (BISD) will be held on April 28, 2009 beginning at 6:00 P.M., in the Library located in the Elementary Building of the Brookesmith Independent School District at 13400 FM 586 South, Brookesmith, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.)

Call to order by the President

1. Roll call, Members Present/Members Absent, establish a quorum

2. Recognition of Guests

Approval of Agenda

Public Forum:

Pee Wee Football League

CLOSED MEETING per Texas government Code

Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

i. Girls Head Basketball Coach

Reconvene from CLOSED MEETING for Action Relative to Items Considered During CLOSED MEETING:

Girls Head Basketball Coach

Brookesmith ISD Organization Chart

9. Adjournment

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at: 2:40 pm, April 23, 2009

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For the Board of Trustees