VIDOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD ROOM ADMINISTRATION BLDG.MARCH 23, 2009 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Mr. Wayne SonnierMr. Mike KilmerMr. David CampMr. Pancho HoustonMr. Michael C. QuinnMrs. Sheila Sarver

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

ABSENT: Mr. Tim E. Harland

PRESS: Mr. George Garza, VidorianMs. Margaret Toal, Beaumont EnterpriseMs. Ashley Rodrique, Channel Six

Mr. Wayne Sonnier, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Camp gave the invocation.

Employee of theCONGRATULATIONS!

Month-Barbara Gross, Vidor Middle School-

Recognition of Visitors - None

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to approve the CONSENTAGENDA (Items E - Minutes of the February 16, 2009 Board Meeting, F -Budget Amendments, and G - Financial Report (2008-2009 Board Report,Projected Cash Position, Temporary Investments (Lone Star Investments andMBIA Summary Statement), Food Services, Self-Insured Workman'sCompensation, Property Tax Report, and Student Activities. Those Voting For:Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver.Those Absent: Mr. Harland. Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve Item H - (ApproveDepository Contract Extension for Two Years) of the Consent Agenda, aspresented. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston,Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland. Those Voting Against:None. Those Abstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to approve Item I - (Approve thePurchase of Automobile Insurance, Equipment Breakdown Insurance andLiability Insurance from TASB) of the Consent Agenda, as presented. ThoseVoting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, andMrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland. Those Voting Against: None. ThoseAbstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Houston, seconded by Mr. Kilmer, to approve Item J - (Approvethe Orange County Election Services Contract, Inter-Local GovernmentalAgreement Between Vidor ISO, City of Vidor and City of Pine Forest CommonPolling Place, and Automark Lease Agreement) of the Consent Agenda, aspresented. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston,Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland. Those Voting Against:None. Those Abstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to approve Item K - (ApproveLivestock Equipment Bid to Lonestar Livestock Equipment Company for$37,948.00) as presented. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr.Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland.Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mr. Quinn, to approve Item L - (ApproveInterquest Detection Canines of Southeast Texas for the 2009-2010 SchoolYear) as presented. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr.Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland. ThoseVoting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORTS:

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TAKS Test Results - Deborah Gier - Technology DirectorSteve Byrd, A Representative of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, andSampson L.L.P. Firm, Provided an Update on Local Property TaxCollectionsSuperintendent ReportBoard Member Comments:

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Mr. Quinn - I want to personally thank Mr. Hayes for his wonderfulleadership during his interim period. You did a Great Job! Also,thanks to the Principals and Faculty for the TAKS scores. Hopefully,we will do as well or better on the other testing. I wish Steve Byrdwould have stayed a little longer, he deserves an ATTA BOY! Theyhave stepped up the collection process and we are seeing a change in

the numbers. Also, I want to thank Sally Kirkpatrick for the Updatehandout. There are always so many students listed and theiraccomplishments and students are MY highlight!

Mr. Camp - I echo the thank you to Mr. Hayes and the entire staff, weare part of a team and we all work together to help each other. Thankyou. I am very proud of our District schools, it is great to see thestudents excel and represent our District so highly. Dr. Burns -Welcome to our District, we are certainly glad you are here.

Mr. Houston - Thank you to Ms. Gier for the wonderful TAKS TestScore Report - These kids will be our leaders for tomorrow. I want tothank Mr. Hayes for his job well done during his tenure as Interim. Ialso want to thank Dr. Burns for accepting the position ofSuperintendent for the Vidor Independent School District. I want torecognize Ms. Munoz and thank her for all the work she does.

Mrs. Sarver - Congratulate the Junior High students who participatedin the 22-AAAA UIL Academic Literary Meet and took 1st Place.Congratulations! I would also like to congratulate the Middle SchoolOdyssey of the Minds Team for placing first. Out of 36 school districtswho participated in UIL Solo/Ensemble Competition, the Vidor JuniorHigh School Band came in 2ndplace. CONGRATULATIONS to all ourstudents!

Mr. Kilmer - I went to Disney World with the Vidor High School Bandduring Spring Break and when I saw the Vidor Pirate Marching BandBanner and heard the Band playing - you cannot imagine how proud Ifelt. It was just amazing. Then I went into a Gift Shop and saw theBlack and Gold M & M's and I just had to bring some home to all of youespecially Mr. Harland. It was a great trip and we have a great Band.

Mr. Sonnier - It is a honor to have the principals here tonight. I want tothank Mr. Hayes for serving as Interim Superintendent during theSuperintendent Search. We are very impressed with all theaccomplishments of the CATE Students and their Director - PennySingleton.

The Board adjourned at 7:45 p.m., to take a break and will convene into theExecutive Session at 8:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:40 p.m., and took the followingaction:

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to accept the resignations ofLance Robertson at Vidor High School, Jeanette Stultz at Oak Forest andWatson Franks at Vidor High School. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr.Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr.Harland. Those Abstaining: None. Those Voting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the employment ofDana Neely as the Nurse at Vidor Elementary. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier,Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent:Mr. Harland. Those Abstaining: None. Those Voting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Kilmer, to move that employmentcontracts for 2009-2010 for the following teachers assigned to federally-fundedprograms be proposed for non-renewal. However, if those positions are fundedfor next school year, the persons named would be offered one-year contracts:Tammy Einkauf,Lindsey McAlpin, Louveria Kozlowski and Nikki Doyen,

Motion amended to read:

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Kilmer, that motion read that instead ofnon-renewing the positions to renew the contracts as long as funding is availableand/or reassigned. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr.Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland. ThoseAbstaining: None. Those Voting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Kilmer, to approve the recommendationsto renew contracts of employees as presented by the Administration. ThoseVoting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, andMrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland. Those Abstaining: None. ThoseVoting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mr. Quinn, to approve four (4) District-WideCurriculum Specialist positions (Elementary Reading LA/Social Studies andElementary Math/Science; Secondary ELA/Social Studies and SecondaryMath/Science) to report to the Superintendent of Schools. Those Voting For: Mr.Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. ThoseAbsent: Mr. Harland. Those Abstaining: None. Those Voting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mrs. Sarver, seconded by Mr. Houston, to move that Mr. DannyReynolds' resignation of employment, effective August 14, 2009, be accepted;that as a result his term contract, which expires June 30, 2009, will not be

renewed for the 2009-2010 School Year; and that Mr. Reynolds be offered ashort-term employment contract for the period July 1 to August 15, 2009, at hiscurrent daily rate. During the remaining period of his employment, Mr. Reynoldswill serve as Administrative Assistant for Personnel and Curriculum, assigned tothe Central Office, and work under the supervision of Assistant SuperintendentsWillie Hayes and Johnny Ross. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Kilmer, Mr.Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Absent: Mr. Harland.Those Abstaining: None. Those Voting Against: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

CORRECT ATTEST:

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