Yantis Independent School District

YANTIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2008 YANTIS, TEXAS 7:00 P.M.

ALL MINUTES OF THE YANTIS ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING ARE CONSIDERED UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT A SUBSEQUENT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.

The Yantis Board of Trustees met in a regular session in the Yantis Cafeteria on November 10, 2008 with the following members present: Shannon Young – President, Mike Kenney – Vice President, Bo West, Jason Burchfield and Dwayne Attaway. Boyd McCreight arrived at 7:05 p.m. Ron McKinney was absent.

Others present at the meeting were: Michael Barnett – Superintendent, Lisa Burchfield - Business Manager, Truman Oakley – High School Principal, Kristi Beech, Karen Rushing, Wilbur Calloway, Ronnie McComic, Tonda McComic and Shelby Young.

President Shannon Young called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Invocation was by Dwayne Attaway.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michael Barnett.

President’s Comments

Public Comments

Consent Agenda

Bo West moved to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting held on October 13, 2008 as well as the monthly bills as presented. Dwayne Attaway seconded the motion. There was discussion among board members concerning various bills.

Motion Carried 6-0-0

Financial Report

Lisa Burchfield presented the financial report to the board.

2008 Financial Audit

Gary Sorrells from Rutherford, Taylor and Associates presented the results of the 2008 financial audit of Yantis ISD. He noted that it was a great audit with no findings at all. He also commented that there were no deficiencies with internal controls. Bo West moved to approve the 2008 financial audit as presented. Mike Kenney seconded the motion.

Motion carried 6-0-0

Tax Sale Struck Off Property

Concerning acceptance of minimum bid offer from Molly Johnson for the tax sale struck off properties previously owned by Billy Don Morgan, cause no. T-2931, David Hudson, delinquent tax attorney for Yantis ISD notified the board that Ms. Johnson had withdrawn her bid. Therefore there was no action on this agenda item.

Concerning acceptance of minimum bid offer from Larry Turner for the tax sale struck off property previously owned by Lloyd Garrett, cause no. T-3079, Mr. Hudson presented a minimum bid of $600.00 for lot #29 at White Oak Shores. This bid would not allow for any of the taxing entities involved to receive any compensation, but the advantage would be that the property would go back on the tax rolls for future benefit. Dwayne Attaway moved to accept the minimum bid from Larry Turner. Bo West seconded the motion.

Motion carried 5-1-0 Mike Kenney opposed

Ball Field

Ronnie McComic with Wylie Construction presented the board with specifications for the ball field. Mr. Barnett also presented information from Deen’s Irrigation. Bo West moved to form a committee to review information and specifications to determine the next step in building the ball field. The committee will consist of Jason Burchfield, Mike Kenney and Jack Boles. Boyd McCreight seconded the motion.

Motion carried 6-0-0

Superintendent Report

Mr. Barnett updated the board on the following items: Vocational spending to update computer lab and Ag equipment, a donation of $300.00 for the greenhouse, Kiwanis club involvement and proposed donations, fall festival fundraising efforts, senior trip possibilities, and audit comments. He also presented the AYP report for YISD. Both campuses met AYP, but the district missed it by one student in mathematics participation.

of 4 Bond Refinance

Bo West moved to appoint Mr. Barnett as pricing officer to act on behalf of the district in all matters pertaining to the issuance or sale of YISD bonds. Jason Burchfield seconded the motion.

Additions to Substitute Teacher List

Shannon Young moved to approve the addition of Rebecca Keffer to the substitute teacher list. Bo West seconded the motion.

CFB Local

Dwayne Attaway moved to set the capitalization threshold at $5000.00 for fixed assets. Boyd McCreight seconded the motion.

Motion Carried 5-0-1 Mike Kenney was absent for the vote.

Bleachers

There was discussion among board members and Mr. Barnett about replacing the bleachers in the gym.

No Action

Budget Amendments

Bo West moved to approve the amendments to the counseling budget as presented. Mike Kenney seconded the motion.

Motion failed 3-3 Shannon Young, Dwayne Attaway and Boyd McCreight opposed.

Bo West moved to approve the amendments to the counseling budget by taking money from elsewhere in the budget. Dwayne Attaway seconded the motion.

Board Vision Statement

of 4 Dwayne Attaway suggested setting a date to develop board goals and objectives. The date for the meeting was set for Monday, November 17, 2008.

Executive Session

The board adjourned to executive session at 9:16 p.m. and reconvened to open session at 9:30 p.m.

Action on Executive Session Items

Shannon Young moved to hire James Wells for the maintenance position. Bo West seconded the motion.

Items for Future Agendas

1. Update 84 2. CEC Credits 3. Tennis Court

Adjourn

Bo West moved to adjourn the meeting. Shannon Young seconded.

Motion Carried 6-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

______Shannon Young, President Ron McKinney, Secretary