VIDOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTPUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF TRUSTEESVIDOR MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETORIUM

2500 HIGHWAY 12VIDOR, TEXAS 77662

OCTOBER 19, 2009 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Mrs. Sheila Sarver, PresidentMr. David CampMr. Mike KilmerMr. Rollie G. BurrMr. Eddy ByerlyMr. Tim E. HarlandMr. Tim Rainbolt

Dr. Joe BumsMr. Willie HayesMr. Johnny RossMr. David EdgarMs. Debbie Munoz

ABSENT: None

PRESS: Mr. George Garza, Vidorian

Mr. Jay KillgoMs. Janet BradleyMs. Nancy SmithMs. Linda DurmonMs. Deborah GierMs. Suzanne WojtowichMs. Barbara SmithMs. Sally AndrewsMs. Carol BarnesMr. Billy DunlapMs. Danielle TuckerMs. Olivia M. WinnMs. Taylor VanDevender

Mr. Ray MoseleyMs. Debra JordanMs. Jami PoteetMs. Roxanne ManuelMr. Robert GodeauxMs. Jeanne TaylorMr. Ronnie DavisMs. Flo FergusonMs. Beth CooperMs. Nicole TuckerMs. Katarina ParrishMs. Jane Cooper

Mrs. Sheila Sarver, Board President, called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Burr gave an invocation.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Vidor Independent School District's rating onthe State's Financial Accountability System for the 2007-2008 School Year - theDistrict's rating is Superior Achievement (scored 85 points out of 85). There were noPatrons present.

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mr. Harland, to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Those VotingFor: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland and Mr.Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. Those Absent: None. Those Abstaining:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Board convened into the Regular Session immediately:

Mrs. Sheila Sarver, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Mr. Burr gave an invocation.

Mr. Kilmer led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag

Mrs. Wojtowich- Presentationof RedRibbonsto the Boardand Administrationfor RedRibbon Week (October 26-30, 2009) by the following BBADD Students: Ms. NicoleTucker, Ms. Danielle Tucker, Ms. Katarina Parrish, Ms. Olivia M. Winn, Ms. JaneCooper and Ms. Taylor VanDevender. Ms. VanDevender spoke for the BBADDOrganization stating what would be going on this next week at the Vidor High School.Mrs. Beth Cooper (Vidor High School Teacher) is the Sponsor for the BBADDOrganization. This Organization is very active in providing a substance free environmentat Vidor High School. Congratulations and Good Luck!

Recognition of Employee of the Month - Ms. Flo Ferguson - a teacher at Vidor JuniorHigh School- CONGRATULATIONS!

The Board of Trustees and the Administration recognized the Alpha Delta KappaSorority members - Vidor Chapter and the Orange County Chapter - October is AlphaDelta Kappa month, which is celebrated as the founding of our educational servicesorority. The members are: Vidor Chapter - Flo Ferguson, President, Gloria Anderson,Cheryl Biehle, Sherry Boles, Sharon Campbell, Junelle Gatza, Meredith Head, ShannahMackey, Dottie McConnell, Shirley Melvin, Katrina Morphis, Norma Morphis, BeckyRevia, Karen Richardson, Dana Robichau, Lauren Shelton, Suzanne Simmons, DiannaSmith, Jennifer Janecek, Carolyn Wedgeworth, Orange County Chapter - Mary Carter,President, Robin Corley, Carolyn Barnes, Belle Eanes, Linda Dollar, Sheila Sarver,Carolyn Spier, and Sally Andrews. Congratulations and Thank You!

Ms. Janet Bradley, Principal of the AIM Center High School, received a letter from PVTNicholas (Chase) Odom, who is currently serving in Charlie Company 2-19 Infantry inFort Benning, Georgia. Chase graduated last year and immediately enlisted in the USArmy and his letter is letting the AIM Center Administration and Staff know how muchhe appreciated each and everyone of them.

Recognition From the Audience - None

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mr. .Harland,to approve the CONSENT AGENDAwhich includes: BoardMinutesfor the S~ptembers21st and 29th,2009 BoardMeetings,Budget Amendments and the Financial Report as presented. Those Voting For: Mrs.Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr. Rainbolt.Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Harland, to approve the out-of-state field trips forthe Mock Trial Students who will attend Harvard University in Boston MA, onNovember 13- 16, 2009, and Vidor High School Brigadettes who will perform a danceat Disney's Magic Music Days in Orlando, Florida, on March 7-12,2010. Those VotingFor: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr.Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. Those Absent: None. Those Abstaining:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Burr, seconded by Mr. Byerly, to approve the following School HealthAdvisory Council (SHAC) Members for the 2009-2010 School Year: Delia Walker atVidor High School; Amy Odom at Vidor Junior High School, Brenda Newsum at VidorMiddle School, Karla Crain at Oak Forest Elementary, Kathy Syphrett at Pine ForestElementary; Terri Herring at Vidor Elementary, Gracie Clark of Food Service, PatLawrence of Food Service, LaJuan Frasier, Parent, Pam Fowler, Parent and AngelaOdom, Parent. Those Voting For: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr.Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr. Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. ThoseAbstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the reservation of a portionof the Fund Balance ($375,000.00) for Special Education Department. Those VotingFor: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr.Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The 2009-2010 District Goals will be acted on later in the Meeting.

Motion by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Burr, to accept the bids for the New CafeteriaAddition at Pine Forest Elementary School and award the low bid to Bruce's GeneralConstruction with a bid of $800,000.00. Those Voting For: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr.Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland. Those Abstaining: Mr. Rainbolt. ThoseAbsent: None. Those Voting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Mr. Kilmer, to approve the Purchase of Lots 1 and2, Block A Linwood #1 Addition (624 Orange Street, Vidor Texas, 77662) for$54,000.00 and pay all closing costs. Those Voting For: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr.

Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr. Rainbolt. Those Voting Against:None. Those Absent: None. Those Abstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Dr. Bums reported that an inspection had been made on the Nehemiah's Vision property.

The Board convened into executive session at 7:35 p.m.

The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:50 p.m., and took the following action:

Motion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Mr. Camp, the approve the 2009-2010 DistrictGoals as presented. Those Voting For: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr,Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr. Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. ThoseAbstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Burr, seconded by Mr. Byerly, to accept the resignation of MurielSherman at Vidor Elementary and approve the employment of Amy Neel as a Teacher atVidor Elementary. Those Voting For: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr,Mr. Byerly, Mr. Harland, and Mr. Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. ThoseAbstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 p.m.Those Voting For: Mrs. Sarver, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Burr, Mr. Byerly, Mr.Harland, and Mr. Rainbolt. Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None.Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRECT ATTEST:

Sheila Sarver, President Mike Kilmer, Secretary