REGULAR MEETING

  Board of Trustees

       Crane Independent School District

Thursday, September 11, 2003

The Board of Trustees of the Crane Independent School District met on

     Thursday, September 11, 2003 in regular session with the following members present:

                      

Sid Frymire, President Ray North, Vice-President  Helen Romeiser, Assistant Secretary	Tommy Bishop Manuel Cadena Jerry Smith
Administrators Present were: Wayne Mitchell, Interim Superintendent Alan Swinford, Director of Physical Services Carlin Grammer, Elementary Principal	Ken Eudy, Business Manager Jimmy Heath, Technology Director
Other Guests were: Becky Gonzales, Crane County Tax Collector

Item 1    Mr. Frymire, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.

Item 2    Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

Ray North led the invocation.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

Item 3    Visitors were recognized.

Item 4    Public Comments / Open Forum.

No public comment.

 

Item  5    Consent Agenda - Minutes of August 14 & 27 board meetings / Monthly

tax report.

Sid Frymire moved, seconded by Tommy Bishop, to approve the consent agenda as

presented.    Adopted unanimously.

 

Item 6    Discussion and possible approval of sale of struck-off property-Becky

Gonzales.

Jerry Smith moved, seconded by Sid Frymire, to approve the sale of the following

struck-off tax property to Eugene Pinn for the amount of $200.00:  The E

69.5 ft and the W 63.4 ft of Lot 14, Blk 17 Industrial Park of Crane, TX;  Tax

Account #00080-00530 & 00540.

Those voting in favor of the motion were Manuel Cadena, Jerry Smith and Sid Frymire.

Those voting against the motion were Tommy Bishop, Ray North and Helen Romeiser.

Motion failed.

Item  7    Discussion and possible approval of purchase of technology equipment.

Technology Director Heath presented 4 proposals for 22 computers in the 8th grade

lab.  All vendors were part of the Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative.  Ray North moved, seconded by Tommy Bishop, to approve the purchase of 22 Dell

computers for the 8th grade lab for a total price of:  $24,486.00.    Adopted unanimously.

Item  8    Discussion and possible approval of Shared Service Agreement with ECISD for the Regional Day School for the Deaf.

Helen Romeiser moved, seconded by Tommy Bishop, to approve the Regional Day

School for the Deaf Shared Service Agreement as presented with Ector County ISD

for the 2003-2004 school year.    Adopted unanimously.

Item  9    Discussion and possible approval of amendment to 2003-2004 budget.

Business Manager Eudy reported that even though the board approved the selection

of new band uniforms in January, the purchase has not been added to this year's budget.  Ray North moved, seconded by Helen Romeiser, to approve the budget amendment as presented in the amount of:  $44,500.00    Adopted unanimously.

Item  10    Discussion and possible approval of additional track lighting.

Director of Physical Services Swinford reported that the new lighting recently installed

at the track field is not adequately lighting the track.    Jerry Smith moved, seconded by Manuel Cadena, to approve the installation of 10 additional fixtures and 1 new galvanized steel pole at the track field in the amount not to exceed $18,000 with Urban Electrical Services.    Adopted unanimously.

 

Item 11    Discussion of student dress code and possible approval of changes.

Board members discussed the dress code.  No action taken.

Item    12    Superintendent Report.

A.  Monthly bills were discussed.

B.  Upcoming events.  Superintendent Mitchell reported that the homecoming bonfire

was later that night, discussed plans for upcoming board training via distance learning

for new member Helen Romeiser and also discussed plans for the TASB/TASA convention planned for September 18-21.

C.  Business Manager Eudy gave an investment update.

 

Item    13   Executive Session.

President Frymire ordered the board to adjourn into executive session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas government Code chapters 551.071 and 551.074 for the purpose of discussing pending/contemplated litigation and personnel .      Time: 7:20 p.m.

President Frymire ordered the executive session closed and the regular session be

resumed at 8:15 p.m.  He also stated that no items of business were conducted in the

executive session.

 

Item 14    Possible action arising from executive session.

No action taken.

 

Item  15   Ray North moved, seconded by Helen Romeiser, to adjourn the meeting.    Time: 8:16 p.m.     Adopted unanimously.