New Band Uniforms as well as a Food Truck purchase were approved.
The San Saba School Board held a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 11th. The following School Board members were present: Misty Everett, Rusty Glover, Stuart Isham, Jake Lackey, Kristen Nelson, and Kevin Shahan. Tim Sebastain was absent. The following San Saba ISD Staff were present at this meeting: Buck Gilcrease, Buck Martin, Machelle Perry, Tim Cooper, Scott Snyder, Josh Ham, and Kathryn Robertson. Djuana Payton, Reporter with the San Saba News & Star, was also present at this meeting.
Call to order / Pledges / Roll Call and Establish a Quorum:
The meeting was called to order by Kevin Shahan, president, at 6:00 p.m. He announced that a quorum was present and led in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag. Stuart Isham led in prayer.
Scorecard Update:
Buck Gilcrease presented the beginning drafts of the district scorecard. It listed priorities, performance objectives, and strategic actions. The balanced scorecard was broken down into four areas: student success, faculty and staff, outside customers (population without school-aged children), and finances. The goal is to get the scorecard adopted this summer, and then start with the priorities in September.
Public Comment:
None
Recognition of Programs and Students:
Mr. Snyder presented the Power Lifting Team and Academic UIL members to the Board and listed their achievements. Some of the students were present wearing the medals they won. The Board Members congratulated the students for their achievements.
Communications from Superintendent:
The next School Board meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
The Region 15 School Board conference will be July 25 and 26.
Consent Agenda:
A. Approve regular meeting minutes from March 7, 2022 meeting.
B. Amend 2021-2022 budget as needed
C. Allow and pay bills
D. Investment and Financial Report
E. Accept Donations
F. Consider/Approve Student Transfers
Decision: The Board voted unanimously to approve all of the above Consent Agenda items. Reports:
Reports:
Middle School-
Mr. Huff reported on boot camps - tutorials before and after school for STAR testing subjects.
Interim testing will be finished later this month.
Academic awards ceremony and eight grade promotion are coming up in May. They will be on the same day to make it easier for parents to be involved.
High School-
Mr. Synder reported the first round of STAR testing took place last week. Spring induction of the National Honor Society will be this Wednesday. Banquet season comes up in May. Student assessments are being done.
Athletics -
Mr. Snyder read names of Basketball All West Texas award winners, girls and boys. He also listed Track meet winners, girls and boys. He listed the standings of the baseball team, the JV team, and the softball team. He gave the district results of the tennis teams, girls and boys. Facility -
Facility -
Mr. Gilgrease referenced the summer maintenance projects list with priorities for the Board’s review. There was discussion.
Old Business:
None
New Business: A. Consider/Approve the
A. Consider/Approve the Purchase of Security Cameras
Mr. Gilcrease explained they are linked together and are 911 compatible.
Decision: The Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the security cameras.
B. Consider/Approve the Purchase of a Food Service Vehicle
With the closing of the elementary school kitchen, transporting meals and keeping the food at the proper temperature has been a challenge. This new vehicle would hold warmers and six people.
Decision: The Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of a food service vehicle.
C. Consider/Approve Football Concession Stand Operation Agreement
Mr. Gilcrease explained this is something that needs to be approved each year. Currently, there is a contract with the Catholic church where the school district gets a percentage back on the concession sales. Mr. Shahan stated they do a good job, and it has worked out very well.
Decision: The Board voted unanimously to approve the Football Concession Stand Operation Agreement.
D. Consider/Approve Band Uniforms
Band Director Chans Moellendorf stated the current uniforms are eight years old, and the life expectancy is seven to eight years. He told of a time when uniform zippers that had to be repaired with staplers right before the band went out to perform.
A student came and modeled the proposed uniform. It is a modular uniform that can be used for Concert Season, Marching Season, and Contest Season by making simple changes to the pieces of the uniform. The uniform has more purple than the last one.
The Leadership team showed the Sweepstakes Award the band won this year. Mr. Moellendorf also announced the following items on the calendar: Band Banquet - May 16th, Fall Concert - May 17, and State Solo and Ensemble Performance in Austin - May 28th or 30th. He also gave them information on next year’s performance.
Mr. Shahan thanked Mr. Moellendorf for all he has done for the band program and congratulated the students on their Sweepstakes award.
Decision: The Board voted unanimously to approve the Band Uniforms.
E. Consider/Approve Student Insurance for 2022/2023.
This is the student accident plan that needs to be approved each year.
Decision: The Board voted unanimously to approve the Student Insurance for 2022/2023.
Mr. Shahan dismissed everyone except the Board at 6:45 p.m. as the Board went into executive session.