Tuesday, 19 Jun 2007

2007 - June 19th

Royse City ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Royse City ISD Administration Office. A quorum being present, the following business was conducted:

Open Forum—None

Student Recognition: A resolution was passed in honor of Fort Elementary’s Destination Imagination Team the “Einstein Bulldogs.”

District Reports:

We began school with an enrollment of 3,724 and enrollment as of 6/6/2007 was 3,824 indicating a 2.69% growth rate since 9/1/2006.

Kenny Kay Hudson, Special Services Director presented an overview of special education services for this past school year.

Construction Updates:

Royse City High - Cliff Claussen—Currently the following issues are being addressed at the high school: pumps have been installed at the pond for future irrigation, wrapping up some minor warranty items, ie roof leaks and replacing ceiling tile.

Miss May Vernon - Cliff Claussen—The footing has been poured for the marquee sign, landscape is nearing completion. The sewer will be tied in probably by the end of next week, street work is being slowed due to the rains, but when this company begins they will pour the entire street at one time rather than in sections. Punch list for the interior and exterior has been completed; there are some items in the kitchen area that are being addressed.

Von Gallagher requested the board award only three bids tonight as they appeared on the consent agenda; Excavation work for stadium and auditorium, site utilities for auditorium and structural steel for stadium only. The stadium and auditorium projects came in over budget and Von and Jerry Gallagher and Kevin Smith made the following recommendations:

Parts of the stadium and auditorium projects came in over budget and are being re-bid, down-sizing in some areas.

The seating capacity at the stadium will be reduced to 6,000 with room for expansion up to 10,000. Different lighting options were recommended and a different type foundation piers.

Auditorium discussion points: eliminating some of the storage facilities, evaluate the lighting system and redesign the floor. It was stated that the suggestions will in no way alter the performance area or audience viewing.

Superintendent Reports:

TAKS Report and update: The preliminary scores were presented with the final report and ratings to be received late summer. Based on the information at this date our district will probably receive an acceptable rating. We are pleased with the commended performance rates.

Legislative Update—Some major bills of interest in the last special session:
ÞHB 323 - School bus seat belts to be required by 2010.
ÞHB 1137 Student Age Requirements - The district will be required to teach students up to the age of 25 who meet certain conditions.
ÞHB 3722 High School Success - Standardize GPA for all high school students.
ÞHB3678 Religious Viewpoints - Allows students to express religious viewpoints.
ÞSB 7 - Statewide steroid testing on a limited basis. A small amount of state money has been allocated for the testing.
ÞSB 1031 - End-of-course testing replacing TAKS tests at the high school level.

Action Items

The board approved the consent agenda which included minutes of prior meeting, monthly financial reports, budget amendments, approval of BP#02-A excavation work for stadium and auditorium, BP#02-B site utilities for auditorium and BP#05-A structural steel for stadium only.
Action from Executive Session
The board accepted resignations and approved the hiring of personnel as recommended by administration.

Action Items

Administrator salaries were increased as recommended and the proposed land swap with Provident Realty Group was tabled.
TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 80 was adopted as recommended by TASB Policy Services and no action was taken on item G - TASB Director for Region 10.
The board authorized the superintendent to act upon bids for electric services for the campuses located in Collin and Rockwall counties. Hunt County campuses are excluded. The superintendent was also authorized to act upon the sale of old school buses.
Board Member Procedure Manual—Communications was reviewed.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.