Onalaskaindependentschool District

ONALASKAINDEPENDENTSCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. BOX 2289

ONALASKA, TEXAS 77360

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

ONALASKAADMINISTRATIONBUILDING

September21, 2009

6:30 P.M.

M I N U T E S

The Board of Trustees of the Onalaska Independent School District met for a Regular Board meeting on Monday,September21, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., in the AdministrationBuilding. Roll was called and the following were present:

Board Members

Pobla Gallier, President

Sherrie Winkle, Vice-President

Cindy Christian, Secretary

Tom Curran, Member

Caryn Price, Member

Greg Cook, Member

Linda Vincent, Member

Staff MembersGuests

Lynn Redden, Superintendent Stephen Bryant

Angela Foster, Business ManagerDavid Larkins

Rhonda Scholwinski, Technology DirectorDennis Hodge

Hannah Williams, Elementary PrincipalOnalaska Youth Football Team

Charles Boyce, JSHS PrincipalFootball Team Parents

Adam Graham, Ag Teacher

David Murphy, Elementary Vice-Principal

Anthony Roberts, JSHS Vice-Principal

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Pobla Gallier, President

The invocation was given by Charles Boyce

The pledge was given in unison by everyone.

1.Motion was made by Tom Curran, seconded by Caryn Price, to adopt the Agenda as presented. Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.

2.Motion was made by Sherrie Winkle, seconded by Greg Cook, to approve the minutes, as presented, of the previous meetings:

a. Regular Board Meeting – August 17, 2009

b. Special Called Meeting- August 25, 2009- Budget Workshop

c. Special Called Meeting – August 31, 2009- Public Hearing on proposed tax rate for school year 2009-2010

d. Special Called Meeting- August 31, 2009- Budget and proposed tax rate for school year 2009-2010

Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.

3.During Open Forum Stephen Bryant, David Larkins and Dennis Hodge addressed the Board regarding to accomplishments and successes of the newly established Public Football Team. They shared their desire to see this program translate into a future football team for OISD.

4Hanna Williams, Elementary-Intermediate School Principal, reported the following:

Enrollment is 561; attendance at 97.2% 180 grandparents enjoyed lunch with the students in honor of Grandparents Day on September 11th. 2nd and 3rd Grade students will be creating art in honor of “Walk to Cure Diabetes. 6th grade students will be creating “Pinwheels for Peace”. The 6th grade math classes will be participating in a theoretical stock market project where students will be allowed $100,000 to buy and sell stocks.

Charles Boyce, Onalaska Junior-Senior High School Principal, reported the following:

Enrollment is 387 students; attendance at 94.75OJSH Campus Audit/Scan results: “Classroommanagement and organization were noted in the classrooms. Students were polite and well-behaved, and it was evident that procedures are in place. There was a respectful rapport between teachers and students. Standard rules were posted in classrooms. Observations revealed that 100% of the teachers visited demonstrated good classroom management.”

Lynn Redden, Superintendent, reported the following: A legislative update training opportunity for the Board will take place on the 23rd at 6:30. A presentation was made on the curriculum Scan and an overview of the Continuous Improvement Initiative was given.

5.Motion was made by Cindy Christian, seconded by Tom curran to accept the following Property Bid:

Lots 5 & 6, Block 28, Onalaska Original Townsite, Cause No. T04-170, Tax Acct. No. O0900009850 from Fred Weidner in the amount of $2000.00. Motion Carried 7 for 0 against.

6.Motion was made by Linda Vincent, seconded by Sherrie Winkle to nominate Tom Curran to a position on the Polk County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Motion carried 7 for, 0 against

7.Motion was made by Sherrie Winkle, seconded by Linda Vincent to approve the resolution to sanction 4-H as an extracurricular activity under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1, pertaining to extracurricular activities. Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.

8.Motion was made by Cindy Christian, seconded by Caryn Price to approve the 2009-2010 Contractual Agreement and Shared Service Arrangement between the District and Lufkin Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.

9.Motion was made bySherrie Winkle, seconded by Greg Cook, to approve the consent items, as presented: Tax Report, Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.

11.The Board entered into Closed Session, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Section 551.074, at6:58 p.m.

12.The Board reconvened at 7:09 p.m. for motions, voting or official actions but none were taken.

13.Motion to adjourn was made by Linda Vincent, seconded by Caryn Price, at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.

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Pobla Gallier, PresidentCindy Christian, Secretary

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