MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE WINK-LOVING INDEPENDENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT

October 4, 2012

The Board of Trustees of the Wink-Loving Independent School District convened in special monthly session at 6:00 p.m., October 4, 2012, in the administration board room.

Members Present

/ Russ Slaughter, Minerva Soltero, Eddie Brewer, Larry Antley, Kristyl Hotze Brad White, and Melissa Halterman
Members Absent / Holly Bryan, Business Manager did not have to be at the meeting.
Eddie Boggess, High School Principal, and Scotty Carman, Elementary Principal were at the Junior High & Junior Varsity
Football Games working in the Press Box.
OTHERS PRESENT
PUBLIC COMMENTS/ AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
APPROVE VEHICLE PURCHASES FOR WLISD BOND
APPROVE GRADE POINT SYSTEM/CLASS RANKING
POLICIES
ACCEPT LETTER OF RESIGNATION
DISCUSSION WITH TASB CONSULTANT / Paul Scifres, Winkler County News and Sonya Ramirez
Paul Scifres told the board members thanks to the school for helping with
Journalism class articles that are now a part of the Thursday newspaper.
Trustee Brewer opened the meeting with Action Item 3, Approve Vehicle Purchase for WLISD Bond
Mr. Benham told the board members they have a list of the vehicles we
are anticipating purchasing with the bond money. We have $80,000 in M&O
that is allotted for vehicles. Current list shows $311,000 for vehicle cost.
We are planning on a school auction on Saturday, November 3, 2012.
Our last auction was in October 2010.
Trustee Slaughter inquired as to why we decided not to purchase the skid steer. Mr. Benham told him we could still purchase it; Trustee Brewer was
concerned with the price being so high at approximately $88,000.
Mr. Benham told the board that the City wants a vehicle; maybe Eddie
Boggess’ old vehicle; the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
After discussion, we decided that we do need to go ahead and purchase a Bobcat Skid Steer or Kabota. Trustee Halterman said we need to check
prices and go with the best deal. This will make $400,000 in bond vehicle
purchases.
Motion made by Trustee Antley to authorize the Superintendent to proceed with the list of vehicles as well as check prices on a skid steer and purchase
that.

Grade Point System/Class Rank
A grade point system should be established in order to determine class rank. Class rank is critical because graduating in the top ten percent qualifies students for automatic admission into any Texas public university except UT which accepts only the top eight percent, pending the completion of the full college application by the deadline established by the University. If a Texas high school college applicant does not report a high school class rank, the public college will generally assign a class rank to that student, but the admissions process may be delayed which may impact financial aid, scholarships, and housing. A private university may use a holistic review process based on GPA, transcript, and school profile for admissions decisions. Nearly all academic scholarship applications require that the student enter their class rank, and the application is considered to be incomplete if the class rank is not entered.
A grade point system differentiates among the levels by assigning more points for a grade earned in an advanced class. These courses require sound academic ability, time demands, strong motivation, and exceptional study habits. Students are encouraged to enroll in academically rigorous courses, and those who do should be rewarded for their hard work. Those students enrolled in a regular, non-advanced class will earn core grade points up to a 4.0 for 100 percent.
GRADE / GENERAL COURSES / ADVANCED COURSES
100 / 4.0 / 5.0
99 / 3.9 / 4.9
98 / 3.8 / 4.8
97 / 3.7 / 4.7
96 / 3.6 / 4.6
95 / 3.5 / 4.5
94 / 3.4 / 4.4
93 / 3.3 / 4.3
92 / 3.2 / 4.2
91 / 3.1 / 4.1
90 / 3.0 / 4.0
80 / 2.0 / 3.0
70 / 1.0 / 2.0
The GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of semester credits attempted. Students should be aware that the final class rank depends upon the total number of students enrolled as seniors at the end of the school year. As a result, a student’s ranking may be lowered, even if the numerical GPA increases.
4.0 Courses
Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding)
*Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (Recordkeeping)
Principles of Information Technology (Business Computer Information Systems)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
English As A Second Language
*Journalism
*Advanced Journalism
*Band
*Applied Music
*Theater Arts
Health
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Mathematical Models with Applications
Spanish I
Spanish II
*Physical Education
*Athletics
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Systems
Principles of Technology
U.S. History
World History
World Geography
U.S. Government
Economics
Communication Applications
*Personal and Family Development
*Nutrition and Food Science
*Food Science and Technology
*Introduction to Culinary Arts
*Engineering Design Process & Presentation (TICAD)
*Mill and Cabinetmaking
*Welding
*Engine Technology (ITSC)
*Energy Power, and Transportation Systems (Auto Tech)
5.0 Courses
*Accounting
*Computer Applications (May count as a tech app course)
*Digital and Interactive Media (BIMM) (May count as a tech app course)
*Video Technology (May count as a tech app course)
Advanced English I
Advanced English II
Dual Credit English III
Dual Credit English IV
Dual Credit Government
Dual Credit Economics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
College Algebra
College Trigonometry
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (Advanced Mathematical Decision Making)
*Computer Science (May count as a tech app course)
Game Design
Spanish III
Anatomy and Physiology
Physics
*Elective courses
Courses That Count Toward GPA
(beginning with the class of 2016)
Option 1: Only count ELA, math, social studies, and science courses for GPA. No electives would be counted in GPA basically classifying foreign language, speech, health, technology applications, and all other electives as pass/fail courses for GPA purposes but considering them for the honor roll.
Option 2: Only count the core classes required for state graduation (ELA, math, social studies, science, foreign language, speech, health, technology applications) for GPA and honor roll. No electives would be used for GPA purposes. Electives include career and tech classes, athletics, physical education classes, fine arts classes, journalism classes, or other classes with subjective or blanket grades.
Other considerations:
*Should courses taken in junior high for high school credit count towards GPA?
*Should only courses taken at the high school campus or as dual credit through a university count toward a student’s GPA? This would exclude CLEP, credit by exam, or correspondence courses.
*Should GPAs be refigured for purposes of credit recovery? Should the new grade replace the failed grade? What if the course is taken just to receive a higher grade?
*Will only four courses of ELA, math, social studies, and science be used for GPAs? Will college algebra be an additional math counted for GPA? If Spanish III is not counted as an advanced course for GPA, will students attempt a DAP? Where will 5.0 advanced classes such as accounting, game design, and digital media count in the GPA formula?
Item 5 will be added to the Student Handbook as well as our Blue Policy
Book
5. Not been guilty of misconduct violations leading to removal to an Alternative Educational Placement Setting during his or her entire junior and senior years. In the event a student is to be disqualified for valedictory or salutatorian honors, the High School Principal will notify the student and his/her guardian within one calendar week.
Mr.Benham presented the grade point system in Eddie’s absence. He told the board members that we would only count core classes to see who the Valedictorian/Salutatorian would be. The last page (#5) deals with AEP and has amended language only. The changes will be reflected in the Student Handbook and the Board Policy Book. Trustees Soltero and Slaughter wanted
to be sure that this would be state mandated follow through and not a
judgment call. Mr. Benham told them that it would. Trustee White added
that if it is State Mandated it has to be followed.
Motion made by Trustee Antley to approve the Grade Point System/Class Ranking Policy as presented. Motion seconded by Trustee Soltero and passed with a 6-1 vote. Trustee Slaughter opposed.
Mr. Benham told the board we have a letter of resignation from Craig Summers effective immediately. Trustee Hotze said we need to accept with
regrets.
Motion made by Trustee Soltero to accept the resignation. Motion seconded by Trustee Slaughter and passed with a 6-1 vote. Trustee Antley opposed.
Ernesto Martinez with TASB was present to present two different time lines to the board members regarding the Superintendent Search. He gave them copies
of Timeline A & B for their perusal. After a few moments of looking over the schedules, they agreed they would like to follow Schedule A.
He then proceeded to go over the timeline step by step with the board members. Concerns and issues were addressed. Members and Board Secretary
signed Confidentiality Statement regarding applicants and their personal
information that would be perused once the interviews begin. Ernesto
told the board that there are 17 candidates as of that day and he expected
more before the deadline.
No action necessary; board members only agreed on Schedule A Time Line
Only.


ADJOURNMENT / Declaration to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. on motion by Trustee Slaughter and seconded by Trustee Halterman. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.

Attest:

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Secretary

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Board President