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SSISD School Board receives input from parents
Thursday, February 23, 2012 • Posted February 23, 2012

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of San Saba ISD was held Monday, February 13th beginning at 6 p.m. in the Central Administration Office. President, Kim Kirk, called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone to the meeting and established a quorum present with Trustee, Susie Nettleship absent, following by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Trustee, Michael Deans gave the invocation. Five citizens were given up to five minutes each for their Public Comment. All five were pertaining to the High School Graduation scheduled to be at the Gym and they prefer that the Graduation be held at Rogan Field. The citizens were very emotional and were supported by approximately 20 people. According to the rules of the Board, no discussion or action could be taken, because it was not on the Agenda.The following were awarded Students of the month: Elementary, Shyann Martinez, Michael Ortega, Sean O’Keefe, Anjelica Diaz, Jillian Whitman and Jake Faught; Middle School, Audrey Nagle and Brooke Nagle; High School, Joannah Crosby and Sean Argote.The following were awarded Teachers of the month: Elementary, Jenifer Osbourn; Middle School, Penny Pulatie and John Darrin Barker; High School, Machelle Perry and Deanne Cromer.The following information was reported by Leigh Ann Glaze, Superintendent:A. The next School Board meeting will be Monday, March 19th at 6 p.m.B. Gave an update on the Building Project and a meeting with Mike Nelson.C. There was a report on the Mid-Winter Conference and a discussion regarding The End of Course exam.D. The UIL Realignment is 1-A.E. Mr. Johnny Clawson is a candidate for election for Board Member of ESC XV.F. Will know the amount of the Literacy Grant Award soon.G. The six member committee that completed the PEIMS Audit was very beneficial.H. SSMS will be the beneficiary of a TASB Risk Management Grant of up to $3,000.I. A Cafeteria Consultant will be here Feb. 20th to observe to suggest change and needed improvements.J. The Relay for Life group has requested the use of gym space in case of bad weather for their event. K. SSISD will conduct a School Board Training session for Rochell & Cherokee school Boards on February 22nd at 6 p.m.The following Consent Agenda was approved:1. The regular and executive meeting minutes of January 9th and special minutes of January 24th.2. Amended 2011-2012 budget.3. Allow and pay bills.4. Financial Report.5. Accepted donation from San Saba Youth Baseball/Softball Association in the amount of $380.006. Approved Student transfers.7. The SSISD/City of San Saba Joint Election Order for May 12th.8. The substitute teacher list.Michael Bohensky, Assistant Superintendent, reported on the CSOPE Curriculum and Assessments; Improvements at High School and the Elementary AYP progress.Kay Shackelford, Elementary Principal, submitted a report that included an enrollment of 308 and attendance of 96.66%; Vicki Key, Middle School Principal’s report included an enrollment of 191 and attendance of 95.47%; Woody Martin, High School Principal, reported an enrollment of 200 and attendance of 96.42%.During the Old Business, the Board adopted - DFAA (local) Reduction in Force; DFFB (local); DFFC (local).Action on New Business included:a. Discussed the 2012-2013 Calendar for First Reading.b. Discussed the letter oppossing the on-line system Impact of Paradigm Charter and Responsive Education Solutions Charter. c. Held a discussion to demolish or sell to remove structures for school building project.d. Reviewed the NCLB Report Card that will be posted on the website.e. The Board discussed the Summary of Bids for Construction Manager At-Risk. The highest bid was $619,749 and a vote was taken for the lowest two bids, Waldrop at $394,449 and Vanguard at $303,030. The Board unanimously approved to negotiate the Vanguard bid.f. No action was taken for Moratorium on Implementation of including results of EOC Exams in the Calculation of Grade Point Average for the 2011-2012 School Year.President, Kim Kirk adjourned the meeting and announced a short break before the Executive Session. Out of executive session the board approved the contracts for Michael Bohensky, Kay Shackelford, Vicki Key, Jeff Pannell, Dana Pannell, Kathryn Robertson and Brian Sours.

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