SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5765 East State Highway 294

Elkhart, Texas 75839

Telephone 903.478.3624     Facsimile 903.478.3030 

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING 
 

Notice is hereby given that on February 16, 2012; the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will hold a Regular meeting at 6:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.   The subjects to be discussed will be listed on the agenda which shall be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. 

If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the school Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: 

Texas Government code Section:

551.071  Private consultation with the board’s attorney

551.072  Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

551.073  Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations

551.074  Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel to ask questions

551.075  To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions

551.076  Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel  or devices

551.082  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel

551.083  Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will  instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups

551.084  Excluding witnesses from a hearing 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: 

(a)   in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b)   at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine 

Prior to 6:00 pm, February 13, 2012, this Notice was posted on the district website (www.slocumisd.org), the bulletin board located in the administrative suite of the school, and at a location adjacent to the front door of the school which is visible to the public 24 hours a day. 
 
 

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5765 East State Highway 294     

 Elkhart, Texas 75839

Tel 903.478.3624     Fax 903.478.3624

Regular Meeting Agenda

February 16, 2012

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will be held on February 16, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows:

1.     Call to order – Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

A.     Establish Quorum

1)     Members Present

2)     Members Absent

3)     School Officials Present

4)     Guest(s) Present

B.     Pledge

C.    Prayer

2.     Recognitions

3.     Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

4.     Area Reports and Recommendations

A.     Business Manager

1)     Budget

2)     Budget Amendments

3)     Accounts Payable

4)     Tax Collections

B.     Principal(s)

1)     Enrollment and Attendance

2)     Monthly Calendar

3)     Student Accomplishments

A.     Superintendent

1)     Summer Board Training

2)     March Meeting

5.     Public Hearing Annual Report

6.     2012-2013 Calendar

7.     Update on 1 on 1 Technology Initiative 

8.     Personnel-Executive Session ( Authority-Texas Govt. Code 551.074, 551.075)

A.     Secondary Principal’s Contract

B.     Elementary Principal’s Contract

C.    Student Disciplinary Report

D.    Personnel Report

OPEN SESSION

9.     Future Agenda Items/Trustee Comments

10.   Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act prior to  6:00 p.m. on      

February 13, 2012.

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5765 East State Highway 294

Elkhart, Texas 75839

Telephone 903.478.3624     Facsimile 903.478.3030

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

Notice is hereby given that on January 19, 2012; the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will hold a Regular meeting at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.   The subjects to be discussed will be listed on the agenda which shall be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting.

If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the school Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

Texas Government code Section:

551.071   Private consultation with the board’s attorney

551.072   Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

551.073   Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations

551.074   Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel to ask questions

551.075   To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions

551.076   Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

551.082   Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel

551.083   Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups

551.084   Excluding witnesses from a hearing

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

(a)   in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b)   at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine

On  this date January 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm this Notice was posted on the district website (www.slocumisd.org),  the bulletin board located in the administrative suite of the school, and at a location adjacent to the front door of the school which is visible to the public 24 hours a day.

SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5765 East State Highway 294     

 Elkhart, Texas 75839

Tel 903.478.3624     Fax 903.478.3624

Regular Meeting Agenda

January 19, 2012

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will be held on January 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows:

1.     Call to order – Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

A.     Establish Quorum

1)     Members Present

2)     Members Absent

3)     School Officials Present

4)     Guest(s) Present

B.     Pledge

C.    Prayer

2.     Recognitions

1)     Gates Award Recipients

2)     Board Appreciation

3.     Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

4.     Area Reports and Recommendations

A.     Business Manager

1)     Budget

2)     Budget Amendments

3)     Accounts Payable

4)     Tax Collections

B.     Principal(s)

1)     Enrollment and Attendance

2)     Monthly Calendar

3)     Student Accomplishments

A.     Superintendent

1)     Board Training & February Meeting

2)     March Meeting

3)     Annual Report

4)     School Report Cards

5.     Drivers Education

6.     Employment Schedule for 2012-2013

7.     Property Survey

8.     Annual Calendar

9.     Personnel-Executive Session ( Authority-Texas Govt. Code 551.074, 551.075)

A.     Superintendent’s Evaluation/Contract

B.     Resignation

C.    Employ Teacher

D.    Personnel Report

OPEN SESSION

10.   Future Agenda Items/Trustee Comments

11.   Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 16, 2012 at 4: 00 pm.

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5765 East State Highway 294

Elkhart, Texas 75839

Telephone 903.478.3624     Facsimile 903.478.3030

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

Notice is hereby given that on December 15, 2011; the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will hold a Regular meeting at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.   The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda which is attached to and made a part of the Notice.

If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the school Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

Texas Government code Section:

551.071   Private consultation with the board’s attorney

551.072   Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

551.073   Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations

551.074   Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel to ask questions

551.075   To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions

551.076   Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel    or devices

551.082   Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel

551.083   Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will             instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups

551.084   Excluding witnesses from a hearing

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

(a)   in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b)   at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine

On  this date December 12, 2011 at 4:00 pm this Notice was posted on the district website (www.slocumisd.org),  the bulletin board located in the administrative suite of the school, and at a location adjacent to the front door of the school which is visible to the public 24 hours a day.

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

 SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5765 East State Highway 294     

 Elkhart, Texas 75839

Tel 903.478.3624     Fax 903.478.3624

Regular Meeting Agenda

December 15, 2011

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will be held on December 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows:

1.     Call to order – Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

A.    Establish Quorum

1)     Members Present

2)     Members Absent

3)     School Officials Present

4)     Guest(s) Present

B.    Pledge

C.    Prayer

2. Recognitions
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
4. Area Reports and Recommendations

A.    Business Manager

1)     Budget

2)     Budget Amendments

3)     Accounts Payable

4)     Tax Collections

B.    Principal(s)

1)     Enrollment and Attendance

2)     Calendar

3)     Student Accomplishments

A.    Superintendent

1)     Board Training

5. Audit Report
6. Attendance Sanction Concern
7. Technology Program Expansion
8. TASB Policy Update 92
9. Bus Purchase

10.  Personnel-Executive Session ( Authority-Texas Govt. Code 551.074, 551.075)

A.    Superintendent’s Evaluation

B.    Personnel Report

OPEN SESSION

11. Future Agenda Items/Trustee Comments
12. Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on December 12, 2011, at 4: 00 pm.

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

SLOCUM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

Notice is hereby given that on November 17, 2011; the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will hold a Regular meeting at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.   The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda which is attached to and made a part of the Notice.

If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the school Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

Texas Government code Section:

551.071             Private consultation with the board’s attorney

551.072             Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

551.073             Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations

551.074             Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel to ask questions

551.075             To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions

551.076             Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

551.082             Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel

551.083             Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups

551.084             Excluding witnesses from a hearing

 Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

 (a)   in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b)   at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School

        Board shall determine

 On this date November 14, 2011 at 4:00 pm this Notice was posted on the district website (slocumisd.org),  the bulletin board located in the administrative suite of the school, and at a location adjacent to the front door of the school which is visible to the public 24 hours a day.

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

Slocum Independent School District

Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting Agenda

November 17, 2011

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will be held on November 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District, 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas. Agenda items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows:

1.        Call to order – Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

A.       Establish Quorum

1)        Members Present

2)        Members Absent

3)        School Officials Present

4)        Guest(s) Present

B.       Pledge

C.       Prayer

2.        Recognitions

3.        Public Comments

4.        Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

5.        Area Reports and Recommendations

A.       Business Manager

1)        Budget

2)        Budget Amendments

3)        Accounts Payable

4)        Tax Collections

5)        TASB Property/Casualty Insurance Proposal

B.       Principal(s)

1)        Enrollment and Attendance

2)        Calendar

3)        Student Accomplishments

A.       Superintendent

1)        Academic Excellence Indicator System

2)        Gold Performance Acknowledgements

3)        Board Training

6.        Attendance Sanction Concern

7.        Concussion Management Policy and Procedures

8.        ACCAD Board of Directors Representative

9.        Improvement Plan(s)

10.     Personnel-Executive Session ( Authority-Texas Govt. Code 551.074, 551.075)

A.       Stipend Adjustment

B.     Personnel Report

C.     Student Transfer Request

OPEN SESSION

11.     Future Agenda Items/Trustee Comments

12.     Adjourn

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on November 14, 2011, at 4: 00 pm.

For the Slocum ISD Board of Trustees

Fred Fulton, Superintendent

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Slocum Independent School District

September 15, 2011

Notice of Regular Meeting

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Slocum Independent School District will be held on September 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Slocum Independent School District at 5765 E. State Hwy 294, Elkhart, Texas.

Subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken, are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order as shown on this meeting notice.

1.  Open Meeting

A.    Establish Quorum

      1)   Members Present

       2)   Members Absent

B.   School Officials Present

C.   Guest Present

D.   Pledge

E.   Prayer

2.  Recognition of Students, Employees, Trustees

3.  Public Comments/Audience Participation

4.  Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

5.  Area Reports and Recommendations

A.   Business Manager

1)     Budget

2)     Budget Amendments

3)     Accounts Payable

4)     Tax Collections

5)     Activity Accounts

                     B.  Principals

1)     Enrollment and Attendance

2)     Calendar

3)     Student Accomplishment

C.  Superintendent

1)   Employment of Substitute Personnel

2)   Dining Services Account Balances

6.  Transfer Report

7.  Teaching Load Report

8.  District Vehicle Report

9.  Personnel (Closed Session (Gov’t Code 551.074) if required)

A.    Review Superintendent’s Goals

B.    Student Transfer Request

   10.  Future Agenda Items/Trustee Comments

11. Adjourn

If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Acts authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC (Legal)]

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 3:00 p.m.  September 12, 2011.

For the Board of Trustees