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Belton Independent School District Regular Meeting Monday, April 19, 2010 6:00 PM

Agenda of Regular Meeting - The Board of Trustees Belton Independent School District

Monday, April 19, 2010 A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Belton Independent School District will be held April 19, 2010, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Belton ISD Administration Building, 400 North Wall, Belton, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Recognitions

A. Organization of American Kodaly Educators National Conference Youth Choir 5

B. BHS Culinary Arts Region and State Competition 6

C. American Association of Teachers of German National German Exam 7

D. Campfire USA "Absolutely Incredible Kids" 8

E. Time Warner 2010 Rising Hero 10

3. Public Comments

4. Consent Agenda: Consider and Take Appropriate Action

A. Minutes

1. March 2, 2010, Special Board Meeting 11

2. March 22, 2010, Regular Board Meeting 15

3. March 31, 2010, Special Board Meeting 27

4. April 7, 2010, Board Policy Review Committee Meeting 32

B. Financial Report of the Month Ending March 31, 2010 39

C. Budget Amendments 2009-2010 60

1. State and Local Revenues and Expenditures - Fund 199

2. Salary Expenditure Reclassification, Transfer - Fund 199

3. Child Nutrition Commodities, Amendment - Fund 240

4. Insurance Proceeds and Expenditures for Wind Damage, Amendment - Fund 199

D. Other Revenues Less Than $5,000 66

E. Other Revenues, Grants from Private Sources 68

1. Tyler Elementary - Discovery Education, $46,658

F. Request For Proposal for Classroom Instructional Supplies and Equipment, RFP

#1004-913-017

70

G. New Course Requests for 2010-2011 73

H. Communities in Schools Contract for 2010-2011 75

5. Superintendent's Report

A. HEB Excellence in Education Semi-Finalist

B. REMS Update

C. i3 Federal Grant Proposal

D. TAKS Testing in April

E. Band Sweepstakes

6. Review and Discuss the Fine Arts Program Update Presenter: Rebecca Northen

79

7. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Vision, Mission, and Goals of Board and District Presenter: Dr. Susan Kincannon

87

8. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Naming the New Middle School Presenter: Randy Pittenger

9. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Board Policy Update 87, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies - 2nd Reading Presenter: Angela Tekell

91

A. CH (LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition - No policy enclosed

B. DFBB (LOCAL): Term Contracts - Nonrenewal - Revised policy

C. DFE (LOCAL): Termination of Employment - Resignation - Revised policy

D. DI (LOCAL): Employee Welfare - Revised policy

E. DI (EXHIBIT): Employee Welfare - Revised exhibit

F. FB (LOCAL): Equal Educational Opportunity - Revised policy (With Proposed

Changes)

114

G. FFAC (LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment - No policy

enclosed

H. FFH(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and

Retaliation - Revised policy (With Proposed Changes)

116

10. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Requested Expenditures Over $25,000 Presenter: Eric Haugeberg

122

A. Creative Education Institute (CEI) License Renewal and Professional Support

Agreement

B. Tyler Elementary Renovation

C. District-wide Gym Lighting Upgrade

11. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Employment, Resignation, and Addition of District Employees Presenter: Anne Woods

124

12. Issues/Concerns for Future Agenda or Administrative Reports

13. Calendar of Events 127

14. Closed Session (Texas Government Code, Subchapter D and E)

A. Personnel: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,

duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or

charge against an officer or employee. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074.

15. Reconvene in Open Session

16. Adjourn

The Board encourages comments from citizens of the District or from District employees. Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time. The Board asks that comments pertain to public education issues and be no longer than 5 minutes. Remember that the Board may not discuss any issues or act upon any issues that are not posted on our agenda for tonight’s meeting. If an issue mentioned is listed on tonight’s agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting. In addition, the Board has adopted complaint policies that are designed to secure at the lowest administrative level, a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and concerns. Complaints brought by students or their parents may be heard in accordance with policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL); by employees, in accordance with policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL); and by citizens, in accordance with policy GF (LOCAL). Each of these processes provides that, if a resolution cannot be achieved administratively, the person may appeal the administrative decision to the Board as a properly posted agenda item. Copies of our District policies on public participation in meetings and filing complaints are available in the Superintendent’s Office.

Belton Independent School District

Board of Trustee Meeting Agenda Item

Board Meeting Date: April 19, 2010

RE: Organization of American Kodaly Educators National Conference Youth Choir

Presented for: Action Report Only__X__

Supporting Documents: None_X__ Attached____ Provided last month _ __

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District Goal or Objective: Goal 5—Promote shared partnerships of students, parents,

schools, community and BISD alumni to include clear, informative, timely, concise

communication and recognition of all stakeholders.

Background Information: John Farek, sixth grader at Belton Middle School, was selected to perform with the

Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE) National Conference Youth Choir.

Debra Johnson, music teacher at Leon Heights Elementary, sponsored his audition and helped

him learn the music required for his participation. The event began with rehearsals in Dallas on

March 17 culminating with the performance on March 20 at the Morton H. Meyerson

Symphony Center. The choir included 156 students from across the United States.

We congratulate John on his outstanding achievement and for representing Belton ISD at this important event.

Fiscal Implications: None

Administrative Recommendation(s): N/A

Judy Owens _________________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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RE: BHS Culinary Arts Region and State Competition

Presented for: Action Report Only__X__

Supporting Documents: None_X___ Attached____ Provided last month _ __

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Background Information: Culinary Arts students at Belton High School recently competed in both region and state

competitions. The Culinary team composed of Daniel Combs, Aaron Gross, Jackson Mitchell,

and Esther Kuo placed first in the Austin Regional competition and third in the first annual

state ProStart competition in Austin. The Management team, composed of Madelyn Roop and Gareth Keating, placed third in the state competition.

These students currently enrolled in the program using the FSPrep/ProStart curriculum were

invited to compete in the national competition sponsored by the National Restaurant

Association. Culinary students competed in basic knife skills, fabrication of a chicken, and

preparation of two identical servings of a starter, entrée with starch, vegetable and dessert.

Students determined the menu and figured the cost for one cover which could not exceed $75.

Students also determined the equipment needed as well as supplies to prepare the menu. All food was prepared using two butane burners, no electrical equipment or oven.

Management students prepared a business proposal for a set demographic area using current

trends and presented their proposal in a Power Point and display board showing design

elements to six judges, answered situation questions and then supported their proposal to the general public.

We congratulate these students on this outstanding achievement and for pursuing their goals in advancing their education in the area of culinary arts.




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RE: American Association of Teachers of German National German Exam

Presented for: Action Report Only_X___

Supporting Documents: None__X__ Attached____ Provided last month _ __

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Background Information:

In the German 2 Pre-AP class, five students who took the 2010 AATG National German Exam

scored in the 70th

percentile or better of all participants nationwide. These students are:

Christian Taylor, Kendall Lange, Nikoleta Voldanova, Samuel Blumenthal and Brady Davis,

with Christian Taylor and Brady Davis scoring above the 90th

percentile. In the German 3 Pre-

AP class, three students scored at or above the 70th

percentile, Katie Maldonado, Travis Hites,

and Nicholas Mondrik, with Nicholas and Travis scoring above the 90th

percentile.

This is the 50th

year the American Association of Teachers of German is sponsoring the AATG

National Testing and Awards Program. The AATG is dedicated to the advancement and

improvement of the teaching of language, literature and culture of the German-speaking

countries.

We congratulate these students for their outstanding achievement. Andrea Hankins is the

German instructor.

Fiscal Implications: N/A



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RE: Campfire USA “Absolutely Incredible Kids”


Supporting Documents: None__X__ Attached____ Provided last month _ __

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District Goal or Objective: Goal 5—Promote shared partnerships of students, parents, schools, community and BISD alumni to include clear, informative, timely, concise communication and recognition of all stakeholders.


Each year Campfire U.S.A. sponsors the “Absolutely Incredible Kids Celebration” in order to honor students who have shown outstanding traits. This year three of the ten students recognized by the Tejas Council, Campfire U.S.A., at a lunch held on April 14 at the Expo Center were students from Belton ISD.

Jake Gilbert is a second grader at Leon Heights Elementary. He was nominated by his teacher, Donna Schneiders, who said, “Jake is a responsible and independent learner and thinker and a great problem solver. He‟s a leader in the classroom, empathetic and sympathetic to his friends and tolerant and inviting to students who might seem „different.‟ He never shies away from a challenge but embraces it instead. Jake makes me want to be a better teacher and to be the best I can be in myself.”

Alex Kimbrough is a senior at Belton High School. Nominated by counselor, Beverly Stephens, she said, “Alex‟s academic achievements are obvious to even the casual observer, but what sets him apart is

his character. In July 2007 his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and for the next year and a half Alex learned some of life‟s harshest realities and faced them responsibly and with humor. In working with him to complete his college applications, five teachers were asked to fill out a form about his academic performance. Even though one had retired and one had left the District, all responded enthusiastically in order to help him. I have never received such an outpouring of support for a student. Alex is a rare young man who will most assuredly accomplish his goals, and while doing so, make a difference in the lives of those he meets.”

LaShawn Ramsey is a junior at Belton High School. Nominated by counselor Sally Lee, she says, “I met LaShawn in December 2009 when he came to enroll from Georgia as both parents were in the military. The year before during a tonsillectomy operation, LaShawn had an adverse reaction to the anesthesia, was in a coma for some time and had to have a permanent tracheotomy in order to breathe. Even though

he was home-schooled for a while and got behind on his credits, this was just a small setback in accomplishing his dreams for college and to be a professional singer of Christian music that would encourage and help others. He was ordained as a licensed minister at age 13 and credits his faith for seeing him through many dark days. I asked him if the trach interfered with his singing. He laughed and said that nothing could do that! LaShawn is courageous, optimistic, encouraging to others and is an inspiration to all he meets.”

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These three students are true examples of Belton ISD‟s motto, Every Kid a Winner. They serve as examples to other students and adults alike in giving of themselves for the betterment of the world around them. We are proud to recognize them as “Incredible Kids.”




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RE: Time Warner 2010 Rising Hero


Supporting Documents: None_X___ Attached____ Provided last month _ __

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Kelley Ligon, a senior at Belton High School, has been selected as a 2010 Time Warner Rising

Hero. Kelley receives this honor based on her volunteer work for the Body of Christ

Community Clinic. She has also volunteered in preparing and handing out school supplies for

BISD students, visiting a local nursing home once a week, and taking part in an annual event

with her church called “Project Belton,” to assist local home owners with repair work, painting,

and other fix-it projects. She served as a 2009 Belle of Belton for the Belton Christian Youth

Center, volunteering at the Center. She has also helped at Martha’s Kitchen, serving meals to

the homeless at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and volunteered with her church’s “Buddy Ball” basketball league for disabled children.

Kelley will receive a $2500 scholarship at the BHS Awards Ceremony on May 25. She will

also receive $2500 worth of production and airtime for a PSA for the Body of Christ

Community Clinic on a space available basis.

We commend Kelley for being recognized by Time Warner and for her outstanding efforts as a volunteer in the community.




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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Special Meeting March 2, 2010, 8:00 a.m. Board Room – Belton ISD Administration Building

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Pittenger

Penny Digby

Connie Demerson

Jeannette Kelley

Tim Stephens

Mike Cowan

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Royce Boren

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Randy Pittenger, Board President, called the special meeting of the Belton Independent School

District Board of Trustees to order at 8:00 a.m. He stated that a quorum of board members was

present, that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in

accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2010 IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $29,000,000; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERE Jennifer Douglas, Financial Advisor, Specialized Public Finance Incorporated, reported that the

Texas Permanent School Funds came back on line as of March 1, 2010. Ms. Douglas reported that

Belton was one of the first school districts for the Permanent School Fund bonds.

Ms. Douglas reviewed the Districts rating report and noted the District received an AAA rating on the

bonds.

Mr. Pittenger noted that the District also received an upgrade by Standard & Poor’s Financial Service

from an A to AA-. Ms. Douglas stated during the Standard & Poor’s personal visit in January the

rating analyst were very impressed especially with the tour and the written responses to the questions

they sent in advance. Ms. Douglas congratulated the district from being bumped up from an A to AA-

which she said had a huge impact on the pricing of the bonds. She stated it might have been a five to

ten bases point improvement.

Ms. Douglas pointed out the Standard & Poor’s information stated the District received a good

financial management rating. She noted that they not only looked at the District’s financial situation

but also the management of the district. She said it was because the District has a very good

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reporting, a ten year formal policy, and are able to answer questions about what the growth is going

to be in the district.

Ms. Douglas gave an overview of the interest rating and bond pricing. The District passed a

$29,000,000 bond, but when the bonds are out in the market they were priced something as a

premium, $27,870,000 which has a higher coupon than yield. She said the coupon is what the

District pays, so it is just a function of how the bonds are priced. She explained that the deposit to the

project construction fund will be $28,870,000 with the remainder of the $29 million being used to pay

the cost of issuance.

Ms. Douglas reviewed the debt service schedule. She said the Series 2010 were sold as twenty-five

year bonds at an interest rate of 4.18% with a total projected tax impact of 4.9 cents per $100

valuation. This will be $0.0194 cents for fiscal year 2011 and $0.0294 cents for fiscal year 2012.

She reminded board members this was better than they anticipated, especially when they started

planning two years ago they discussed 5.25%. She said the voters had been told the anticipated

impact would be a $0.0540, but because of the low interest rate we are looking at $0.0490 which will

be ½ cent less than anticipated.

Jennifer Douglas said it was a very good interest rate and gave credit to the Board and Administration

for their planning and what they have done in the past years.

Garry Kimble of Specialized Public Finance Incorporated stated he felt like Jennifer did a good job

summing it up and recommended it for Board approval. Randy Pittenger thanked both Ms. Douglas and Mr. Kimble for preparing them well and timing it

well. He said this is good news, especially when we predicted the $0.0540 tax impact, even though

we’re not setting our tax rate now, this will make a difference. He reminded the Board that this

doesn’t go into effect this coming year but the following year.

Glen Opal, from Vinson & Elkins, the District’s Bond Counsel, stated the action item on the agenda

for the new money bonds is to adopt and approve the authorizing the issuance and sale of Belton

Independent School District unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2010 to the underwriters on

the pricing that is lined out in the order.

Tim Stephens made a motion, seconded by Connie Demerson, to approve the order authorizing the

issuance and sale of Belton Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series

2010 in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $29,000,000; levying a tax and providing for the

security and payment thereof; approving the official statement; approving the purchase contract and a

paying agent/registrar agreement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. The motion carried

unanimously 6-0.

Randy Pittenger thanked everyone for keeping us legal and for getting us to this point. He said this

has been an educational and beneficial process for us as well as to our citizens, our community, and

especially our students. We are excited about getting to move forward with the construction.

Jennifer Douglas stated their intent is to prepare to close on March 22, 2010.

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CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN PARAMETERS SET FORTH HEREIN; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO Jennifer Douglas presented a summary of the unlimited tax refunding the District’s Series 1998 bonds

with significant savings. She explained it was a refinancing for savings taking today’s interest rates

and replacing the Series 1998 bond issue interest rates with today’s lower interest rates. According to

their preliminary debt service comparison at today’s market values the interest rate will drop from

over 4% to a new True Interest Cost of 2.3%. The terms of this refunding match the original series

and will be paid off in 2018. Currently the District is looking at a net savings of approximately over

$207,500 that would be spread out equally in future years between 2011 and 2018.

She said legislation allows districts to do “The Delegation for Parameters Authority for Refinancing”

which allows them to time the market to the best advantages for the District without having to call

another board meeting to approve it. The Board delegates to the Superintendent to price this issue in

the Board’s behalf assuming certain parameters are met.

Ms. Douglas said the current refunding savings is at 4.3% over what we would have been paying, and

stated their recommendation in the order is that if the savings structure is 3% or higher when they go

out to price, the Board would authorize the Superintendent to do this in their behalf.

Ms. Douglas reviewed the timetable for the issuance of the unlimited tax refunding bonds and said

their intent is to price the bonds between March 17-19, 2010.

Randy Pittenger asked Ms. Douglas if they were making the best guess that the interest rates will not

go up far enough that it wouldn’t be better to sell them now without the special circumstances,

because of how good the interest rates are now.

Ms. Douglas said the benefit of having the bank qualifications is about 10 to 15 bases points so they

made the judgment that it would be better to get the lower interest rate on the $29 million which they

felt was the most important, and if the refunding issue falls out of the money it’s not as crucial to the

District in their view.

Mr. Pittenger clarified that in theory the District could have sold the refunding yesterday without the

special allowance. Ms. Douglas said yes but at a higher rate.

Glen Opal explained that if they had sold them both yesterday at the same time, the interest rate on

the $29 million would have been higher as well as on the refunding bonds.

Mr. Opal told Board members that the action item on the agenda for the refunding bonds is to adopt

the order authorizing the issuance of BISD unlimited tax refunding bonds, Series 2010 in an

aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,170,000 with a savings of 3% and a parameters order

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that gives the Superintendent the authority to act on behalf of the Board. Mr. Opal pointed out that

the expiration date on the order of authorization was September 30, 2010.

Mr. Opal noted on the last page of the order on the Schedule 1 of the Schedule of Refunding Bond

Candidates the District needs to adopt the amount of $4,170,000 instead of the listed amount of

$4,165,000. Mr. Opal said that would make it consistent with the principle amount of maximum

bonds that they are authorizing.

Mr. Pittenger stated that the District’s Spring Break is March 15-19 and the Superintendent might not

be reachable. Mr. Opal said they had built into the authorized officer the Superintendent or in her

absence the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, and in his absence the Executive

Director of Finance.

Mr. Pittenger stated the Board is recommended to approve the order authorizing the issuance and sale

of Belton Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2010 in accordance with

certain parameters set forth herein; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment thereof;

approving the official statement; approving the purchase contract, an escrow agreement and a paying

agent/registrar agreement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto including giving the

Superintendent or design the authority to act on behalf of the Board to the maximum of $4,170,000 as

noted.

Penny Digby made a motion, seconded by Jeannette Kelley, to approve the order authorizing the

issuance and sale of Belton Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2010 in

accordance with certain parameters set forth herein; levying a tax and providing for the security and

payment thereof; approving the official statement; approving the purchase contract, an escrow agreement

and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto including giving the

Superintendent or design the authority to act on behalf of the Board to the maximum of $4,170,000 as

presented. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Randy Pittenger said on behalf of the Board, they appreciated everyone coming to Belton so early in

the morning for this meeting. He said this is a great day for Belton because we get to follow through

on a commitment that we made to our community.

ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:29 a.m.

Signed: ________________________________

Randy Pittenger, President

________________________________

Penny Digby, Secretary

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Regular Meeting – March 22, 2010, 6:00 p.m. Board Room – Belton ISD Administration Building

Board Members Present: Randy Pittenger

Royce Boren

Penny Digby

Jeannette Kelley

Connie Demerson

Tim Stephens

Mike Cowan

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Randy Pittenger, Board President, called the meeting of the Belton Independent School District

Board of Trustees to order at 6:01 p.m. He stated that a quorum of board members was present,

that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in

accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

RECOGNITIONS: Very Important Counselor for 2010 Beverly Stephens, Belton High School lead counselor, was recognized for receiving the 2010

Very Important Counselor Award from Texas A&M University.

Mr. Pittenger stated the Board was proud of Mrs. Stephens and her accomplishments. He said in

addition to her accomplishments they were appreciative of the recognition she brought to Belton

High School, Belton ISD, but most importantly the way she serves our students every day.

Randy Pittenger, on behalf of the Board recognized and thanked the following:

Board members Penny Digby, Connie Demerson, and Mike Cowan, are unopposed in

their re-election for Trustee. He congratulated them for being elected to another three-

year term and thanked them for their willingness to serve.

BHS Culinary Arts Team for receiving 1st in Regional and 3

rd in State. They will be

participating as Chu Chefs at the “Taste of Home” March 30 cooking school. Three of

the students have been accepted into Culinary School.

Belton High School Soccer Teams, both boys and girls, won District, and the Girls will

be playing Tuesday, March 23rd

at 6:30 p.m. in Mesquite against Mesquite High School;

and the boys will be playing Tuesday, March 23rd

at 7:30 here at Wilson-Kerzee Field

against Mesquite Horn.

Commended the staff for putting up signs to encourage staff, students, and parents to

complete their Census. Everyone was encouraged to return their census forms.

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Congratulations were extended to Deputy Superintendent Susan Kincannon on defending

her dissertation at Baylor University over Spring Break. Dr. Susan Kincannon will be

marching and graduating on May 15th

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Thank you to the School Nutrition Staff for the board dinner.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no questions or comments from the audience.

CONSENT AGENDA: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: Mr. Pittenger pulled item D. Other Revenue, Grants from Private Sources from the Consent

agenda to be discussed separately.

Consent agenda items: Minutes of the February 15, 2010, Regular Board Meeting Financial Report of the Month Ending February 28, 2010 Other Revenues Less Than $5,000 o Magic Belle Boosters – $4,600 to BHS Drill Team for Magic Belle Galveston Trip

o Baird/Williams Construction – $3,124 to Belton High School for the Academic

Awards Banquet

o Lakewood PTA – $2,189 to Lakewood Elementary for iPods for 4th

grade grant

project

o Lakewood PTA – $4,378 to Lakewood Elementary for iPods (classroom set)

available for checkout

Request For Proposal for Athletic Supplies/Equipment RFP #0806-803-046 (2R) – Approve the renewal of the Athletic Supplies/Equipment proposal for one additional year

under the original terms and conditions along with the renewing the approved vendor list.

Request For Proposal for Transportation Parts/Supplies RFP #1003-906-015 - Approve the Transportation Parts/Supplies vendor list.

Inter-local Agreement with Killeen ISD for Graduation Image Magnification Equipment – Approve the Inter-local agreement with Killeen ISD and their contract fee

of $2,500.00 for this service. TASB Media Honor Roll Nomination – Approve the Belton ISD nominees for the

TASB Media Honor Roll: David Tuma from The Belton Journal; Sue Mayborn, Carroll

Wilson, and Dan Fearson, from The Temple Daily Telegram. English Language Arts, Reading, ESOL, ELPS Textbook Adoptions for Grades K-

12 – Approve the Textbook Recommendations for ELA/Reading/ESOL/ELPS for Grades

K-12 for 2010-2011. Penny Digby made a motion, seconded by Royce Boren, to approve the Consent Agenda items

as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

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OTHER REVENUES, GRANTS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES: Mr. Pittenger stated we previously pulled item D. from the consent agenda, Other Revenue,

Grants from Private Sources. He stated The American Legion Post 55 has offered to donate

$31,980 for an exercise track at Tarver Elementary.

Jesse Wilson from American Legion Post #55 was present at the meeting and expressed how

pleased he was that the Post was able to do this for the District to support the children.

Lois Knox, Tarver Elementary Principal, stated they plan to use the track to back up a State

mandated fitness test, and a Tarver teacher has also implemented a running club that students and

staff are involved in.

Jeannette Kelley made a motion, seconded by Connie Demerson, to approve and accept the

donation of $31,980 for the Tarver Elementary exercise track from the American Legion Post

#55 as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

Mr. Pittenger on behalf of the Board said they were very appreciative to the American Legion

Post #55 and thanked them for this donation to the District which will help take care of our

students.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Orchestra UIL Contest Dr. Baker reported on the Orchestra participation in their first UIL Contest. Belton High School

Orchestra received three Superior ratings in Concert and three Superior ratings in Sight Reading

at the 2010 UIL Orchestra Contest on March 4th

. They also received a Sweepstakes plaque for

“1” ratings from all six judges.

She also reported that the Middle school orchestra students from both middle schools who had

never been in front of judges showed great maturity as they performed their pieces on stage and

received ratings of “2.” These same students received “1’s” from all judges in sight reading.

Dr. Baker reported that our seven Belton High School students took the stage between larger and

more established programs. Each of these students played the part of an entire section, so if the

notes were incorrect there is only one person responsible. With incredible poise, these students

delivered an exceptional performance. Our orchestra did not just play notes, they played music.

Even the judges rose and applauded, and rewarded the group with straight “1’s.” Dr. Baker said

this was an incredible start to a fine program.

Dr. Baker expressed her congratulations to Mr. Cooper, Ms. Marotz, Mrs. Northern and the

students who make up this program. She said Belton was well represented.

Enrollment Dr. Baker reported as of 10:00 a.m. today we have 8,918 students enrolled which is an increase

of 390 students over last year’s October Snapshot date.

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Job Fair Dr. Baker reported there were 362 attendees at the BISD Job Fair on Saturday, March 6

th, at

Belton High School. This was an increase of 247 over last year, and 135 the first year. Dr. Baker

commended the Human Resources Department staff for the outstanding job of putting on the Job

Fair, as well as campuses for their booths and interviewing applicants.

Mr. Pittenger said he attended and everyone put on a good presentation, very professional, high

class, and well organized. He congratulated Anne Woods and her staff for their coordination of

this event.

GMP Schedule Dr. Baker reported there would be a bid review meeting this Thursday with Baird Williams and

SHW. She said there was a very high volume of bids, and they are still evaluating the bids and

the alternates. The projection is that we will be under budget but we will not know specifics

until after meeting.

Dr. Baker stated that a special board meeting needs to be scheduled for the GMP approval for the

middle of next week.

Mr. Pittenger asked board members about Wednesday, March 31st at 12 noon. It was decided to

call the special board meeting to review the GMP for the new middle school on Wednesday,

March 31st at 12 noon.

Bond Refinancing Dr. Baker reported the District sold the refinancing bonds ($4.17M) on Wednesday, March 17

th.

She said the Board set a target of 3% savings at the last board meeting. Dr. Baker reported the

final savings will equal 4.845% which translates into over $200,000 or about $28,000 per year

over the life of the series which will end 2018.

Dr. Baker also reported the District sold the 2010 Series bond for the construction project for the

new middle school that was approved November 2009. The interest rate will be 4.18% which

will have an estimated tax impact of $0.0490.

Mr. Pittenger said the voters had been told the anticipated impact would be a $0.0540, but

because of the low interest rate we are looking at $0.0490 which will be one half cent less than

anticipated. He said this is very good news.

DATE Grant We will have the opportunity to apply for the Cycle 3 of the DATE grant. We are eligible for

$599,458. The grant is due April 13 and we plan to apply with the same plan we have in the past

with a focus on secondary schools: Belton High School, Waskow High School, Belton Middle

School, and Lake Belton Middle School. Dr. Baker thanked Susan Kincannon and Ed Braeuer

for their work and planning on this grant.

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Announcement Dr. Baker announced her retirement that will be effective in December 2010. She said she would

have 42 years in Education in December and it was time for her to retire and it’s a good thing.

Mr. Pittenger said the Board was aware of this and it was notable that Dr. Baker has served as

our Superintendent for nine years, which is well beyond the norm for superintendents, and

beyond what we asked her to commit to when we hired her. Mr. Pittenger said we have been

well served by Dr. Baker. He said while there is a range and flood of emotions that comes with

an announcement like this, we are so thankful for the history of excellence, and for the

achievements over the last several years under her leadership.

Mr. Pittenger said the Board had talked at the last two board meetings the strength of our

administrative team throughout this district. Dr. Baker has assembled an extremely strong team

which is effective at accomplishing the goals of this district which is to provide our students with

opportunities to excel.

Mr. Pittenger said this will be a change and it will be a process for us as a District to go through.

He said Dr. Baker is giving us plenty of time and notice, but her work is not done because there

is still a lot to do. Mr. Pittenger said she has always had such a passion for public education in

Belton and children that there is no doubt in our minds that she will serve to the very end with

great skill and passion.

Mr. Pittenger said as we deal with the emotions of this kind of change we encourage you to

congratulate Dr. Baker on a well deserved plan for retirement. He said there will be plenty of

opportunities in the next several months for us to appreciate and recognize the achievements of

Dr. Baker. He said it was good news and time for celebration for her and Dudley, as well as a

transition time for us.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE BISD AVID PROGRAM EVALUATION: Darrell Becker, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, gave an update on the

BISD AVID Program Evaluation at both the middle school and high school levels. Advancement

Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a system designed to prepare students in the academic

middle for four-year college enrollment. The program was started in the fall of 2005 and in the

spring of 2009, 26 AVID seniors became the first class of AVID graduates. The report covered

the mission of AVID, elective class, evaluation questions and results.

Mr. Becker stated that students in AVID are achieving well academically, and they are being

prepared for enrollment in college. The recommendations from the program evaluation was to

improve the program are to: have better communication of AVID’s purpose at the campus level;

parent communication; a tighter focus on rigorous instruction using the AVID curriculum; and

increase the number and amount of scholarships for AVID graduates.

Mr. Becker said the next steps will be to review the report and recommendations with the

stakeholders, make plans based on recommendations, and provide future updates on progress.

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Randy Pittenger said it was a very through report which shows how detailed the evaluation was,

but it also identified the challenges and the areas that need focus and issues that need attention.

He said it was a growing program in our school district and that he likes the focus on the younger

middle school students. Mr. Pittenger thanked Mr. Becker for the report.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE BISD SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT: Darrell Becker, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, reported on the School

Health Advisory Council (SHAC) annual report on School Health Statues. Mr. Becker

introduced Tracy Booth, a long time supporter of the School Health Advisory Council, a parent,

and this year’s Co-chair of the SHAC.

Ms. Booth said she joined the committee in 2003. She was in pediatric outreach at Scott and

White doing health promotion and education and felt the School Health Advisory Council was a

good place to hear some of those efforts. Ms. Booth said through the years they have discussed

many issues, including physical education, balanced nutrition, importance of recess, state

mandates, and fitness gram. The School Health Advisory Council not only looks at the physical

but also the emotional and mental health of the students. Some of the issues discussed more

recently have been drug and alcohol use, and distracted driving. She said that one of the things

that she likes about the School Health Advisory Council is that when they discuss things they

have a lot of experts from the community that serve on the council and information seems to be

evidence based.

Ms. Booth said as a parent and a health care professional, I’m glad to see Belton ISD does have a

very active School Health Advisory Council with great representation from the community,

schools, and parents. She said it is nice to see that Belton ISD values health.

Mr. Pittenger thanked Ms. Booth for her service on the committee.

Darrell Becker said BISD does have a very good representation; this year there are 24 non-

school district employees (community, parents, non-employees). Mr. Becker stated due to

legislative changes from the 81st Legislative session, there are a lot of new things to comply with.

Mr. Becker provided an overview of the some of the new requirements.

Mr. Pittenger asked how many are on the committee and how many usually attend the meetings.

Mr. Becker stated there are 24 community and 16 BISD representatives and two students. He

said usually there are about 25 in attendance.

Mr. Pittenger thanked Mr. Becker for the report and said not every school district is doing this

actively.

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CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SCHOOL BUS AND SUBURBAN LEASE RESOLUTION AND DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT: Eric Haugeberg stated the Board approved the lease/purchase of six school buses and three

Suburbans at the February 2010 board meeting. He reported that the lowest proposed interest

rate for the lease came from Chase Equipment Finance for 2.89% with five annual payments of

$137,842. The buses would be received this summer, and the first payment on the lease would

be made in September of the 2011 school year.

Mr. Haugeberg said the current year’s budget would be amended for the expenditure of the funds

for the bus purchase and for the offsetting receipt of the lease proceeds. The budget for the first

lease payment will be approved as part of the new 2011 school year budget.

Mr. Haugeberg presented the administrative recommendation to approve the resolution and

declaration of official intent and amend the budget for the vehicle purchase and lease proceeds.

Tim Stephens made a motion, seconded by Connie Demerson, to approve the resolution and

declaration of official intent and amend the budget for $651,500.00 for the vehicle purchase and

lease proceeds as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUESTED EXPENDITURES OVER $25,000: Eric Haugeberg, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, reported according to

Board Policy CH (LOCAL), any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that cost

$25,000 or more shall require Board approval before a transaction may take place. Mr.

Haugeberg presented the requested expenditures.

New Virus Protection Program Recommendation to purchase a three-year license for enterprise anti-virus and security software

from Kasperksy Labs. The total cost of this three-year agreement is $28,650 and has been

budgeted as part of this year’s technology department funds. The cost is based on three thousand

computers.

Skyward Gradebook Module The Skyward Gradebook Committee as well as the PEIMS personnel made the recommendation

to adopt the Skyward gradebook as a replacement for GradeSpeed. Skyward’s bid is $44,570.

Funds for this proposal will be allocated to Function 53 Data Processing Services from revenue

increases based on a revised, higher ADA projection based on actual enrollment.

Mr. Pittenger noted this is a significant change to have to learn a new system and he was

interested in the plan for training. Mr. Haugeberg said there is a training component included.

Training would occur over the summer in order to begin the use of the program at the start of

next school year.

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City of Belton The Board previously discussed reimbursing the City of Belton for a 48-inch storm sewer pipe

during their Avenue D improvement project. The total cost is $34,191.65 and will be funded

through the 2010 bond proceeds recently obtained. Originally we had planned to use the

remaining balances from the 2004 Capital Bond funds and the 2006 Capital Bond funds, but

since we now have the 2010 bond funds we will use them to fund this.

Jeannette Kelley made a motion, seconded by Mike Cowan, to approve the requested

expenditures over $25,000: the expenditure of $28,650 to Kaspersky Labs for a new virus

protection program, $44,570 for Skyward gradebook module, and $34,191.65 reimbursement to

the City of Belton for a 48-inch storm sewer pipe during the Avenue D improvement project as

presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BELTON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OUT-OF-STATE SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIP TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:

Scott Herald, Director of Career and Technology, and Mark Fitzwater, Media Technology

Teacher, presented the request for three Belton High School seniors and three BHS CTE teachers

to attend the North American Broadcasting convention that will be held in Las Vegas, April 10-

15, 2010. It was noted that all three students have been accepted into film schools at University

of Texas, Baylor University, and Texas Tech University.

Mark Fitzwater said this was a very unique and tremendous opportunity for our students and

staff.

Randy Pittenger said this is notable because everyone will be attending classes not just going to

the exhibit halls. Mr. Fitzwater said these are the people that wrote the programs that are being

used to teach the classes.

Mr. Pittenger said the opportunity that is being provided to these students is commendable. He

asked for a follow-up either from the students or from Mr. Fitzwater.

Penny Digby made a motion, seconded by Connie Demerson, to approve the Belton High School

Media Technology students to attend the North American Broadcasting convention in Las

Vegas, Nevada as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE 2010-2011 PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW: Eric Haugeberg stated they wanted to give the Board a brief preview of the budget process. He

noted one of the things they will be looking at during the process is the change of the fiscal year

from September to July and how it might affect the District. They will be asking for a decision

in September and if approved the change would take effect the following year. Mr. Haugeberg

stated it would be a normal budget process this year and he just want to give the Board a head’s

up about discussing making a change to the fiscal year.

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Randy Pittenger noted that next year the Legislature will be in session which often causes delays

in planning due to uncertainties in revenues, so an even year might be better as the year of

transition.

Eric Banfield, Executive Director of Financial Services, presented a 2010-2011 preliminary

budget review. Board members received information including the Budget Process Book –

Introductory Section, budget development calendar, current year combined budget summary,

revenue and property tax rate exhibits, and revenue comparison 2007-2011 school years. Mr.

Banfield reviewed the budget goals and priorities. He gave an overview of the information.

Mr. Banfield said the Board will receive a completed process book.

Randy Pittenger commended Mr. Haugeberg and Mr. Banfield on the budget process book and

expressed his appreciation on the work they have done on it; it is a very valuable tool.

REVIEW AND DISCUSS BOARD POLICY UPDATE 87, AFFECTING (LOCAL) POLICIES - 1ST READING: Angela Tekell, General Counsel, highlighted some of the revised policy proposals for Update 87:

Accountability; required Web postings; safety and security; interlocal cooperation contracts; tax

rates and bonds; financial solvency reviews; use of District funds; required reports; and drug-free

workplace requirements. She noted that Update 87 was the second of two post-legislative

updates and incorporates changes in law from the 81st Legislative Session that were not covered

in Update 86.

Mrs. Tekell proposed the need for a policy review workshop to go through Update 87. After

discussing alternatives, Mr. Pittenger stated that the workshop would be held on April 7, 2010, at

noon.

Action will be requested at the regularly scheduled April 19, 2010 board meeting.

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REVISION OF BOARD POLICY CE (LOCAL), ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, 2ND READING: Eric Haugeberg, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, presented the CE

(LOCAL), annual operating budget that was presented at the February 2010 board meeting. Mr.

Haugeberg stated the revision mirrors our current practice which is to have a goal of an annual

fund balance at the level of two to three-month operating expenses. He noted that the only

change to the policy is the addition of a paragraph on fund balance.

Royce Boren made a motion, seconded by Mike Cowan, to approve the addition to CE (LOCAL)

policy as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

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CLOSED SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D AND E): A. Personnel: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,

discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge

against an officer or employee. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074.

a. Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract

status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional

personnel Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

B. Consultation with Attorney: To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice

about pending or contemplated litigation. Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

a. Cause No. 237,004: Pending in the 146th Judicial District Court of Bell County,

Texas.

C. Real Property: To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

Texas Government Code, Section 551.072.

The Board convened in closed session at 7:20 p.m.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ACTION, IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: The Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:25 p.m.

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT, RESIGNATION, AND ADDITION OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: Anne Woods reported the month of March includes the Superintendent’s recommendation on the

selection of employing 8 teachers, and the Executive Director of Human Resources.

The Superintendent has received and accepted 10 resignations.

Mrs. Woods announced that Todd Schiller has accepted the position of Executive Director of

Human Resources. Mrs. Woods said he has a great broad knowledge of Human Resources.

Mr. Pittenger told Mr. Schiller that he had distinguished himself with the Board through his

work, by presenting his reports, and his work on the health care proposals. Mr. Pittenger said we

have confidence in your abilities to take care of us and our employees. He noted this is a key

position in our school district and our human resources are our most valuable resources. Mr.

Pittenger told Mr. Schiller you have earned this advancement and we are proud to have you with

us and excited about what you bring to the table. He told him he has big shoes to fill and that

Anne Woods had done a great job for a long time. Mr. Pittenger said that Mrs. Woods has put in

a lot of passion and heart into her position. He said we know she will be handing over a

department that is functioning well and strongly due to her leadership. Mr. Pittenger told Mrs.

Woods that she will be missed, but you are leaving us in goods hands and we appreciate that.

Mrs. Woods reported there are 4 secondary and 10 elementary open positions for next year.

Mr. Pittenger asked if we had hired anyone from the job fair. Mrs. Woods said yes we have.

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Jeannette Kelley made a motion, seconded by Royce Boren, to accept the Superintendent’s

recommendation regarding the selection of District personnel as presented. The motion carried

unanimously (7-0).

Mrs. Woods made the recommendation for the approval of the teacher contracts for term,

probationary and dual contract employees for the 2010-2011 school year.

Connie Demerson made a motion, seconded by Tim Stephens, to accept the Superintendent’s

recommendation to approve the contracts for term, probationary and dual contract employees as

presented for the 2010-2011 school year, and further authorize the Board President to execute

employment contracts to employees accepting contract offers as presented. The motion carried

unanimously (7-0).

Mr. Pittenger stated all the contract renewals are approved and asked if they would relay their

appreciation to our staff for their service. He asked what the timeframe was for them to return

the contract; the date they have to have them turned back in. Mrs. Woods said they could be

released from their contract up to the 45th

day prior to the first day of instruction.

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 33.5 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE BALDWIN ROBERTSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 17, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS: Angela Tekell, General Counsel, presented a resolution to approve the purchase of

approximately 33.5 acres out of the Baldwin Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 17 in Bell County

(Westfield Addition) and to give the authority to the Board President to execute the purchase

documents on behalf of the District.

Mr. Pittenger stated this is part of our long-range facility planning; as we have tried to project out

in our ten year facility plan. He said this fits very well in the ten-year facility plan and this is

projected to be the location for the fourth middle school in that plan.

Penny Digby made a motion, seconded by Connie Demerson, to approve the resolution

approving the purchase of approximately 33.5 acres out of the Baldwin Robertson Survey,

Abstract No. 17 in Bell County, Texas and authorizing the Board President to execute the

purchase documents on behalf of the District as presented. The motion carried unanimously

(7-0).

ISSUES/CONCERNS FOR FUTURE AGENDA OR ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Jeannette Kelley – Project Apple Tree packets will be sent out to campuses and departments by

the end of this month. She thanked everyone in advance for their help because they anticipate

more students this year.

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Mike Cowan – TASB Legislative Advisory Council (LAC) meeting will be on April 17, 2010.

Mr. Pittenger thanked him for representing us on the LAC and we look forward to a follow-up

report.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: March 25, 2010 – BHS JRMROTC Opening Ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

March 26, 2010 – BHS One Act Play Competition at 5:00 p.m.

March 31, 2010 – Special Called Board Meeting on GMP at 12 noon

April 7, 2010 – Special Policy Review Committee Meeting at 12 noon

April 14, 2010 – Absolutely Incredible Kid Celebration at 12 noon

April 19, 2010 – Next Regular Board Meeting

ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

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Special Meeting – March 31, 2010, 12:00 p.m. Noon Board Room – Belton ISD Administration Building

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Pittenger

Royce Boren

Penny Digby

Jeannette Kelley

Connie Demerson

Tim Stephens

Mike Cowan

CALL TO ORDER:

Randy Pittenger, Board President, called the special meeting of the Belton Independent School District

Board of Trustees to order at 12:00 p.m. Noon. He stated that a quorum of board members was present,

that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with

the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

Mr. Pittenger stated the Board was here for several significant items. He said we have been working on

this middle school plan for quite awhile and today we get to see the Guaranteed Maximum Price.

Mr. Pittenger welcomed representatives from SHW Group and Baird Williams Construction (BWC) and

thanked them for their work to get us to this point.

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) FOR THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL: Eric Haugeberg, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, reviewed the process of planning

for a construction project, and the role of alternates in the bid process, including some historical

examples of needing to use fund balance (Tyler Elementary and the Swim Center). He also reviewed

the process of selection of our architect (SHW) and the Construction Manager-at-Risk (BWC), as well

as the advantages of the CM-R in bid evaluation, etc.

Mr. Haugeberg reviewed the planning process for the Middle School #3 that was approved in the 2010

bond program. He stated the schedule includes completion and opening of the school at the start of the

2011-2012 school year. The amount designated for construction of the new middle school was

$23,864,194.

Mr. Haugeberg reported that the bid for this project was released to the public, and proposals were

submitted earlier this month. Bids were assessed and verified by Baird Williams Construction (BWC)

and reviewed by District administration and SHW Architects. In accordance with the Construction

Manager At-Risk delivery method, bids were accepted based on price with consideration given for

businesses that have successfully completed similar scopes of work, for those who have had positive

relationships with the District and for those who are local.

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Mr. Haugeberg noted that this bid process was unique in that there were more bids than normal, and

some bids were reportedly submitted "at cost" due to the low volume of work available for contractors,

etc. All of that has allowed us to consider extra alternates instead of cuts or use of fund balance.

Due to the favorable bidding environment, the District has the flexibility of adding selected alternates to

the project. The proposed GMP includes the following alternates: PE locker room, 8-lane track with

bleachers and lights, sun louvers, an upgrade of the HVAC controls by ALC, concessions/restrooms and

ticket booth, resurfacing of the two existing middle school tracks and the BHS gym vestibule. Mr.

Haugeberg presented the GMP proposed amount of $23,106,700 for the new middle school with

alternates, which is $757,494 under the allocated projected budget amount for construction.

Mr. Pittenger asked about the alternate for the HVAC controls. Mr. Haugeberg said that this alternate

will allow for a significant upgrade for a small increase in overall price due to the bids that came in

lower than expected. This will improve our energy efficiency and save on energy costs.

Mr. Pittenger asked for clarification on the alternate 8-lane track. He said his understanding was that it

would not only serve the new middle school but would also serve the other two middle schools, and a

second full track for competition as well as practice.

Eric Haugeberg said yes and it could also serve as a secondary high school site fro track meets.

Mr. Pittenger stated the timing we went to bid was really good because we have some extraordinary bids

that will allow us to stretch our dollars even further. He said he feels like we were both lucky and good

due to the timing of the market being unprecedented.

Mr. Pittenger said in other meetings we have learned we are going to have a lower tax impact from this

bond, but we are also going to be able to stretch our dollars and do even more than we had anticipated

being able to do because of these great bids and the work of our staff, architects, and construction

manager at-risk.

Dallas Everett and Marcus Schneider from Baird Williams Construction, and Barry Nehbut and

Koleman Uresti from SHW Group were in attendance.

Mr. Pittenger again expressed his appreciation to SHW and BWC; you have done a great job serving us

through this process getting us to this point.

Mr. Pittenger noted there are two sets of alternates; he said from a Board level the first four numbered

alternates are things we wanted that were clearly part of our plan, but were identified as things to cut if

we had to cut, so they are things we have been planning for all along. He said the good news is we are

going to be able to pick up the other three alternates due to this extraordinary environment and still have

some surplus funds to go and do some other projects.

Mr. Pittenger reminded board members that as we go through this process of guaranteed maximum price

that this will not only be the maximum but based on past experience I anticipate they will come in under

that.

Penny Digby asked if the 8-lane track included room and area for the different field events. Mr.

Haugeberg said yes it will be a full track and field with a fence around it.

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Jeannette Kelley asked about the parking situation. Eric Haugeberg noted the parking at this facility will

be a lot more than we have had in the past. Koleman Uresti said there about 225 parking spaces in front

and 20+ in the back.

Mrs. Kelley asked about access to the track, how will individuals get to the field during school hours or

after hours? Mr. Uresti said there is direct access from the front parking lot of the school to the track.

Site plans posted on our website were reviewed to demonstrate the parking access.

Penny Digby noted that a few of the alternates have quite a bit to do with athletics. Did Coach Southern

help with determining these items and are these the ones he felt were most important? Mr. Haugeberg

said yes, these are the ones that lent themselves at this time to be in this project.

Mr. Haugeberg noted that one of the other items not in the alternates we are looking to bring to the

Board at a later board meeting will be a proposal for baseball bleachers.

Mr. Pittenger said Mrs. Digby was right on track with her question and that Mr. Stephens also asked

about it.

Mr. Stephens stated in regards to some of the other projects, he said the baseball bleachers need was

obvious; but in regards to the BHS gym vestibule, does it stack up more important than the baseball

field, concessions stands, restroom areas, and the softball area?

Dr. Baker said Coach Southern is very concerned about the vestibule area from a safety standpoint. She

said they are equal in importance.

Mr. Pittenger noted he talked to Coach Southern and asked him if we are hitting the highest priorities.

Coach Southern told him these will help so much from a safety standpoint and he is thrilled with the

alternates. Mr. Pittenger said the vestibule has been a safety issue for a long time, and it has been on our

priority list since we did the BHS Competition Gym four to five years ago. At that time we were forced

to cut back on the construction plans due to bids that came in higher than anticipated, to the contrary of

our situation now.

Mr. Haugeberg said there are still other needs and they are still working on the planning in order to be

able to address them all.

Tim Stephens stated he felt alternate A is very important, the concessions and restrooms, especially if

it’s going to be a competition site not just a practice site, with other schools coming in and not having to

open the school. Mr. Stephens said even if something is taking place during school hours you don’t

have people going through the school.

Mr. Pittenger said it is great news for our school district and our community to have this opportunity to

address some of our high priority needs because we received such extraordinarily good bids. He said it

is important to note that clearly we are going to have a middle school that will meet the needs of our

students, but also we are going to have a site that will meet the needs for our entire district. Mr.

Pittenger said this track and field area will meet the needs of all of our students not just the students of

that school, and the other alternates clearly meet the needs of our entire school district.

Jeannette Kelley said the City of Belton can feel proud of their part in it because of the community

involvement that will be throughout the entire community.

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Mr. Pittenger said one of the Board Members’ ongoing concerns has been with the priority on local

bidders and taking care of those who are in our local community. Mr. Pittenger asked if they are

prioritizing local folks.

Eric Haugeberg said one of the criteria being used is taking into consideration local businesses. Marcus

Schneider from BWC said in the major trades they received 10 to 15 bids on each one. He said they

consider Bell County local. He noted they are still looking at the numbers and finalizing the

information.

Mr. Pittenger stated they needed a motion to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $23,106,700

for the Middle School # 3 as presented.

Penny Digby made a motion, seconded by Connie Demerson, to approve the Guaranteed Maximum

Price of $23,106,700 for Middle School # 3 as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).

Mr. Pittenger thanked Eric Haugeberg and his staff, SHW and BWC and their staffs. It is a tribute to a

lot of hard work and a little bit of luck.

Mr. Pittenger stated it wasn’t on the agenda but he wanted to mention to the Board that we need to

address the name of this school on a future agenda. He said he liked the name “South Belton Middle

School.” He said he feels strongly that it needs to have Belton in the name for ease of identification for

UIL events. He asked if they had suggestions or thoughts regarding the name to contact Dr. Baker.

Dr. Baker expressed her appreciation to Eric Haugeberg, BWC, and SHW for their work on this long

process. Mr. Pittenger said he is thankful for their work but most importantly he was thankful we chose

you.

CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES AND ORDER OF CANCELLATION FOR MAY 8, 2010, TRUSTEE ELECTION: Dr. Susan Kincannon, Deputy Superintendent, stated the State law allows entities without contested

elections to avoid election costs by certifying the candidates as elected. Board approval is needed for

The Certification of Unopposed Candidates which states that Penny Digby, representing Area 1,

Connie Demerson representing Area 3, and Mike Cowan representing Area 5 are unopposed.

Board approval is needed for The Order for Declaration of Unopposed Candidates, which states the

unopposed candidates are elected to office, according to the Texas Education Code. This document will

be posted at the polling places for Area 1, 3, and 5 on Saturday, May 8, 2010, which is the uniform

election date set for the trustee election.

Jeannette Kelley made a motion, seconded by Tim Stephens, to approve The Certification of Unopposed

Candidates and The Order of Cancellation of the May 8, 2010 Trustee Election as presented. The

motion carried unanimously (7-0).

ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

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Special Called Policy Review Meeting – April 7, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. noon Superintendent’s Conference Room – Belton ISD Administration Building

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Randy Pittenger Royce Boren

Penny Digby Jeannette Kelley

Connie Demerson

Tim Stephens

Mike Cowan

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT Dr. Vivian Baker

Dr. Susan Kincannon

Eric Haugeberg

Darrell Becker

Angela Tekell

Anne Woods

Judy Owens

Eric Banfield

Scott Moger

CALL TO ORDER

Randy Pittenger, Board President, called the policy review workshop meeting of the Belton

Independent School District Board of Trustees to order at 12:00 p.m. Noon. He stated that a

quorum of board members was present, that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of

the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas

Government Code Chapter 551.

REVIEW OF BOARD POLICY UDPATE 87 Board members met with administrators as a committee to review and discuss board policy

Update 87.

Angela Tekell, General Counsel, presented an overview of changes to both (LEGAL) and

(LOCAL) policies in Update 87.

AIA (LEGAL) Accountability: Accreditation and Performance Indicators

Added policy due to HB3 - Performance Ratings are changing from “Academic

Excellence Indicators” to “Student Achievement Indicators.”

AIB (LEGAL) Accountability: Performance Reporting

Added policy due to HB3 - The AEIS report will be referred to as the Annual District

Performance Report.

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AIC (LEGAL) Accountability: Investigations and Sanctions

Added policy due to HB3 - New reasons for the Commissioner to authorize on-site

investigations and special accreditation investigations - moved from GND (LEGAL).

AID (LEGAL) Accountability: Federal Accountability Standards

Added policy due to HB3 - Provisions from NCLB addressing accountability and other

requirements applicable to Title l, Part A - moved from EHBD (LEGAL).

BBFA (LEGAL) Ethics: Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Revised policy includes revision of Annual Financial Management Report requirements

to eliminate reference to the Commissioner’s duties and to superintendent.

BBFB (LEGAL) Ethics: Prohibited Practices

Revised policy includes a criminal offense to accept gifts when considering textbook

purchases to be expanded to e-books and materials.

BF (LEGAL) Board Policies

Revised policy includes that Districts may not receive a waiver relating to essential

knowledge or skills, or “high school” graduation requirements.

BJA (LEGAL) Superintendent: Qualifications and Duties

Revised policy includes that a person may not be employed as a superintendent unless

that person holds an appropriate certificate or permit.

BJCD (LEGAL) Superintendent: Evaluation

Revised policy due to HB3 – Added a statutory provision making a document evaluating

the performance of a Superintendent confidential.

BJCD (EXHIBIT) Superintendent: Evaluation

Revised policy due to HB3 - Changed to reflect new language from HB3 regarding

“Student Achievement Indicators.”

BQ (LEGAL) Planning and Decision-Making Process

Revised policy due to HB3 – Language change to “Student Achievement Indicators.”

BQA (LEGAL) Planning and Decision-Making Process: District-Level

Revised policy due to HB3 – Language changed in the District Improvement Plan to

reflect “Student Achievement Indicators.”

BQB (LEGAL) Planning and Decision-Making Process: Campus Level

Revised policy due to HB3 - Includes the deletion of campus incentive plans.

BR (LEGAL) Reports

Revised policy includes a list of required reports that the district must publish or

distribute. There was a discussion about posting the final budget on the web site and it

was determined that the audit is the adopted and final budget.

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BRB (LEGAL) Reports: Web site Postings

Added policy includes the list of items the District is required to post on its Internet Web

site. (some moved to AIB and CFA)

CCA (LEGAL) Local Revenues Sources: Bond Issues

Revised policy includes that Districts can raise funds through bonds and ad valorem taxes

to pay principal and interest on bonds as or before they become due. Districts are now

eligible for guaranteed state funding if the District made payments on the bonds during

the final school year of the preceding state fiscal biennium.

CCG (LEGAL) Local Revenue Sources: Ad Valorem Taxes

Revised policy includes that beginning in 2010-2011 tax year, a District may adopt a tax

rate based on estimated property values rather than waiting for a certified appraisal roll.

CCH (LEGAL) Local Revenue Sources: Appraisal District

Revised policy includes effective 1/1/10 Appraisal Review Boards may enter into an

interlocal contract for the operation of a consolidated Appraisal Review Board.

CE (LEGAL) Annual Operating Budget

Revised policy includes that a District may contribute funds to a facility owned by an

institution of higher education if the District is permitted to use the facility.

CFA (LEGAL) Accounting: Financial Reports and Statements

Revised policy due to HB3 - New reporting requirement to the financial accountability

system regarding.

CFC (LEGAL) Accounting: Audits

Revised policy due to HB3 – TEA must develop a process to review the future financial

solvency of each district.

CFEA (LEGAL Payroll Procedures: Salary Deductions and Reductions

Revised policy includes clarification to indicate that the cafeteria plan referenced in the

text is the district’s cafeteria plan.

CH (LOCAL) Purchasing and Acquisition No policy enclosed – Eric Haugeberg stated they are interested in pursuing electronic

bids or proposals but are not prepared at this time.

CK (LEGAL) Safety Program/Risk Management

Added policy – District is to establish a Safety and Security Committee, documents

regarding to security are not public information, and the security audit has been expanded

to cover safety issues as well as security.

CKC (LEGAL) Safety Programs/Risk Management: Emergency Plans

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Revised policy includes the Emergency Operations Plan must include drills and exercises

to prepare students for emergencies and ensure coordination with Texas Department of

State Health Services.

CNB (LEGAL) Transportation Management: District Vehicles

Revised policy - Updated due to new bus advertising rules.

CQ (LEGAL) Electronic Communication and Data Management

Revised policy - New requirement in the event of a breach of the security system.

CRG (LEGAL) Insurance and Annuities Management: Deferred Compensation and Annuities

Revised policy includes the District is to provide a notice to employees who want to

invest in a product ineligible under TRS rules.

CX (LEGAL) Renting or Leasing Facilities from Others

Added policy – A district may now contribute funds to the design, improvement, or

construction of an instructional facility or stadium owned by or under the control an in

institution of high education if the district is permitted to use the facility.

DFBB (LOCAL) Term Contracts: Nonrenewal Revised policy includes changes due to a new accountability interventions and sanctions

per HB3.

Delivery of a new contract satisfies the notice of contract renewal. (Consistent with our

current practice)

"Board President" has been changed to "Presiding Officer" to allow for someone other

than the Board President to preside over a nonrenewal hearing.

DFE (LEGAL) Termination of Employment: Resignation

Revised policy due to a recent Commissioner decision, this policy is revised to state that

a resignation that is submitted before the penalty-free resignation date is unilateral.

The Board may only pursue sanctions for contract abandonment if the Superintendent (or

designee) has refused to accept the resignation.

DFE (LOCAL) Termination of Employment: Resignation Revised policy to be consistent with DFE (LEGAL). Unilateral resignations vs. all other

resignations, the Board still has to consent before withdrawal of an accepted resignation,

and acceptance of a resignation submitted after the penalty-free date no longer contingent

on finding a suitable replacement.

Anne Woods noted that our practice is consistent with this policy. Resignation is

stamped with the received date and then either the Superintendent or Executive Director

of HR signs they accept the resignation.

The consensus of everyone is that the receipt of a resignation does not constitute

acceptance.

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Dr. Baker reminded everyone that once a resignation is received and accepted, the

resignation of contract employee may not be withdrawn without consent of the Board.

DH (LEGAL) Employee Standards of Conduct

Revised policy that includes if a district receives direct federal grant money, then thy

must comply with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.

DI (LOCAL) Employee Welfare Revised policy includes that the District will develop an “as needed” complying with

Drug-Free Workplace Act if they receive federal grant money directly.

DI (EXHIBIT) Employee Welfare Revised exhibit regarding the new notice under federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Todd Schiller stated we are complying by putting the notice in the Employee Handbook

and Posting it on the web site.

DNB (LEGAL) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Other Professional Employees

Revised policy includes that an appraisal of a principal now includes consideration of

"SAI" rather than "AEI.”

EEL (LEGAL) Instructional Arrangements: Contracts with Outside Agencies

Revised policy includes that a district may contract with a licensed Driver Training

School to offer driver’s education.

EHAD (LEGAL) Basic Instructional Program: Elective Instruction

Revised policy includes a district must consider offering a Driver’s Education and traffic

safety course during each school year.

EHB (LEGAL) Curriculum Design: Special Programs

Revised policy includes a wording correction: a district “shall” not “may” purchase a

reading program…

Darrell Becker stated we have our own reading program.

EHBD (LEGAL) Special Programs: Federal Title l

Revised policy – moved information regarding NCLBA addressing accountability and

other requirements to Title l, Part A to AID (LEGAL).

EHDE (LEGAL) Extended Instructional Programs: Distance Learning

Revised policy includes the requirement for districts to give notice to parents and

students of the option to enroll in an electronic course offered through the virtual school

network.

Darrell Becker stated we have complied by providing the notice to the students and

parents and are working on being able to comply with the offering of the electronic

courses.

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EKD (LEGAL) Testing Programs: Mathematics Assessment

Revised policy – Some information deleted from this code and moved to EKB.

EMI (LEGAL) Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Study of Religion

Revised policy includes that a district may offer an elective course to high school

students on the impact of the Old or New Testaments or other books of a religion other

than Christianity.

Darrell Becker stated we currently offer “The Bible as Literature.”

FB (LOCAL) Equal Educational Opportunity Revised policy to ensure compliance with Title II of the ADA - 504 Coordinator now

Title II now Title ADA contact person as well.

Mr. Pittenger noted that Anne Woods name needed to be updated in the policy.

FDAA (LEGAL) Interdistrict Transfers: Public Education Grants

Revised policy includes eligibility for a student to receive a public education grant.

FDB (LEGAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments

Revised policy includes that same standards regarding for PEG grants applies to

intradistrict transfers of students in unacceptable schools.

FFAC (LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment

No policy enclosed. Regarding over the counter prescriptions

Mrs. Tekell will clarify with Pat Sleeth if we provide in OTC in emergency situations.

FFAF (LEGAL) Wellness and Health Services: Individualized Health Plan

Revised policy regarding diabetes Management - must provide training of school

employees acting as Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistants.

FFC (LEGAL) Student Welfare: Student Support Services

Revised policy - Deleted Liaison for Court-Related Students because Education Code

allows for student to have an opportunity to complete missed assignments.

FFH (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Revised policy includes changes made to comply with Title II of ADA.

Mr. Pittenger noted that Anne Woods name needed to be updated in the policy.

FNCC (LEGAL) Student Conduct: Prohibited Organizations and Hazing

Revised policy includes the addition of felony offense of threatening a member of the

child’s family to coerce the child into joining a gang. Handbook must include information

on gang-free zones.

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FNCF (LEGAL) Student Conduct: Alcohol and Drug Use

Revised policy includes drug-free zones expanded to include playgrounds.

FOC (LEGAL) Student Discipline: Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Setting

Revised policy includes a district “may” not “shall” include the number of students

removed to a DAEP in its annual performance report.

GNB (LEGAL) Relations with Educational Entities: Regional Education Service Centers

Revised policy includes language changed to conform to HB3.

GND (LEGAL) Relations with Educational Entities: State Education Agency

Deleted – Text moved to AIA and AIC.

GR (LEGAL) Relations with Governmental Entities

Revised policy - Must report to the office of federal-state relations a contract with a

federal-level governmental relations consultant.

GRA (LEGAL) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities

Revised policy – Moved some information to GR (LEGAL) and GRB (LEGAL).

GRA (EXHIBIT) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities

Revised exhibit due to legislative changes.

GRB (LEGAL) Relations with Governmental Entities: Interlocal Cooperation Contracts

Added policy to address provisions on contracts with other governmental entities.

GRC (LEGAL) Relations with Governmental Entities: Emergency Management

Revised policy includes a District may provide emergency assistance to other local

governmental entities.

The consensus of the board and administrators present was to recommend Update 87.

The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.

Signed: _______________________________

Randy Pittenger

President, Board of Trustees

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Penny Digby

Secretary, Board of Trustees

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider and Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Financial Report and Investment Report for the Month Ending March 31, 2010. Presented for: Action X Report Only________

Supporting Documents: None _____ Attached ___X___ Provided later ______

District Goal or Objective Addressed:

Goal 1 - Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-designed processes, including long-

range planning and budgeting, to address future growth, changing student needs, and the

maintenance of effective and efficient operations.


It has been Board procedure to review and approve the Monthly Financial Report and

Investment Report for the District. The financial reports represent the status of revenue and

expenditures at the close of the prior month for the General Fund 199, the Child Nutrition

Fund 240 and the Debt Service Fund 511. These are un-audited figures. The independent

financial audit will be performed for the period ending August 31, 2010.

The investment report provides information on District accounts including balances and

investment transactions as of the close of the prior month.

Additional information is provided on fund balances, bond construction projects, tax

collections, and student average daily attendance (ADA).

Fiscal Implications:

The Board adds to its working knowledge of the total school program through the review of these reports.

Administrative Recommendation(s):

Accept the Monthly Financial and Investment Reports.

Eric Banfield _______________________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & INVESTMENT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description

• Financials – Statement of Revenues and Expenditures – General Fund 199,

Child Nutrition 240 , Debt Service 511

• Fund Balance/Funds Available Report

• Tax Collection Report

• Cash Flow Report

• Average Daily Attendance

• Investments - Compliance Statement

• Investments - Statement of Position by Fund

• Investments-Account Summary and Transactions by Account

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Statement of Unaudited Revenues and Expenditures Budget Vs. Actual

Adopted Amended Y-T-D Actual Balance Percent Prior Yr

Budget 2009-2010 of Total Period

Revenues

Local Sources 23,263,052 23,293,525 22,330,747 962,778 95.9% 94.3%

State Sources 41,462,188 38,978,092 18,741,844 20,236,248 48.1% 43.7%

Federal Sources 362,000 517,000 428,628 88,372 82.9% 25.5%

Total Revenues 65,087,240 62,788,617 41,501,219 21,287,398 66.1% 61.8%

Expenditures Expenditures Encumbrances

Instruction 34,805,232 32,405,136 17,531,716 172,945 14,700,476 54.6% 54.0%

Instructional resources & media 921,885 921,885 544,785 16,529 360,571 60.9% 60.4%

Curriculum & staff development 670,344 669,844 485,393 9,197 175,254 73.8% 44.0%

Instructional leadership 1,566,536 1,609,035 824,536 12,716 771,783 52.0% 60.5%

School leadership 3,609,132 3,610,132 1,995,586 23,746 1,590,799 55.9% 56.2%

Guidance, counseling, & evaluation 2,195,490 2,208,490 1,194,896 3,080 1,010,514 54.2% 51.8%

Social work services 356,063 371,063 231,529 0 139,534 62.4% 70.4%

Health services 733,513 734,513 405,151 1,863 327,499 55.4% 54.4%

Student transportation 3,138,083 3,854,661 1,753,547 113,656 1,987,458 48.4% 64.7%

Child Nutrition

Cocurricular/extracurricular 2,513,686 2,513,686 1,516,758 50,839 946,089 62.4% 65.3%

General administration 2,298,798 2,298,798 1,171,536 33,783 1,093,479 52.4% 51.8%

Plant maintenance and operations 9,084,342 9,088,815 4,603,934 111,723 4,373,157 51.9% 52.3%

Security and monitoring services 386,538 386,538 222,795 58,045 105,698 72.7% 71.7%

Data processing services 1,373,157 1,373,157 752,571 12,819 607,767 55.7% 57.6%

Community services 184,596 184,596 107,040 3,199 74,357 59.7% 53.6%

Debt Service 617,743 617,743 614,736 0 3,007 99.5% 99.4%

Facilities acquisition & construction 575,602 876,524 811,129 11,250 54,145 93.8% 28.9%

Payments to fiscal agent 1,500 1,500 0 0 1,500 0.0% 0.0%

Payments to JJAEP 55,000 55,000 23,855 31,145 0 100.0% 100.0%

Total Expenditures 65,087,240 63,781,116 34,791,493 666,536 28,323,088 55.6% 54.6%

Non-Operating Revenue & Expenditure

Other resources 651,500 0 Other uses 0 0 Total Non-Operating 651,500 0

Fund Balance, 8-31-2009 13,757,847

Fund Balance, Ending (Unaudited) 13,416,848

BELTON ISD

General Operating Fund - Fund 199Period Ending March 31, 2010

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Adopted Amended Y-T-D Actual Balance Percent Budget 2009-2010 of TotalRevenues Local Sources 0 State Sources 0 Federal Sources 0 2,487,296 1,038,677 1,448,619 41.8%

Total Revenues 0 2,487,296 1,038,677 1,448,619 41.8%


Instruction - 2,487,296 1,243,038 0 1,244,258 50.0% Instructional resources & media 0 Curriculum & staff development 0 Instructional leadership 0 School leadership 0 Guidance, counseling, & evaluation 0 Social work services 0 Health services 0 Student transportation 0 Child Nutrition Cocurricular/extracurricular 0 General administration 0 Plant maintenance and operations 0 Security and monitoring services 0 Data processing services 0 Community services 0 Debt Service 0 Facilities acquisition & construction 0 Payments to fiscal agent 0 Payments to JJAEP 0 Total Expenditures 0 2,487,296 1,243,038 0 1,244,258 50.0%


Other resources 0 0 Other uses 0 0 Total Non-Operating 0 0

Fund Balance, 8-31-2009 0

Fund Balance, Ending (Unaudited) 0

BELTON ISD

Fund 266 Stabilization Funds (State Formula Funding)Period Ending March 31, 2010

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4/8/2010

Budget Amendments - General Fund 199Revenue & Other Resources

Expenditures & Other Uses

2009- 2010 School YearBoard Approved

Current Amended Budget Total $63,440,117 $63,781,117 Fund - FunctionAdopted $65,087,240 $65,087,240

September

None

OctoberInsurance Proceeds / Bus Purchase 199-34 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$

NovemberNone

DecemberNone

JanuaryNone

FebruaryGeneral Fund Reduction for SFSF Special Revenue 199 (2,487,296.00)$ (2,487,296.00)$ SHARS & MAC Reimbursement 199 155,000.00$ 155,000.00$ Tobacco Grant 199-11 3,200.00$ 3,200.00$ TASB Purchasing Coop Rebate 199-51 4,473.00$ 4,473.00$ Health Services Award for Excellence 199-33 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ Architect Fees for New Middle School 199-81 -$ 341,000.00$ MarchSchool Bus & Suburban Purchase 199-34 651,500.00$ 651,500.00$

April

May

June

July

August

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Revenues

Local Sources 1,724,000 1,724,000 1,143,396 580,604 66.3% 71.5% State Sources 95,000 95,000 25,788 69,212 27.1% 30.4% Federal Sources 2,324,996 2,324,996 1,678,775 646,221 72.2% 70.9% Total Revenues 4,143,996 4,143,996 2,847,959 1,296,037 68.7% 70.2%


Food Services, Child Nutrition 4,143,996 4,143,996 2,586,105 139,384 1,418,507 65.8% 67.8%

0 Total Expenditures 4,143,996 4,143,996 2,586,105 139,384 1,418,507 65.8% 67.8%


Other resources 0 Other uses 0

Total Non-Operating 0

Fund Balance, 8-31-2009 617,590

Fund Balance, Ending (Unaudited) 617,590

BELTON ISD

Child Nutrition - Fund 240Period Ending March 31, 2010

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Revenues

Local Sources 4,616,665 4,616,665 4,270,008 346,657 92.5% 92.8% State Sources 2,592,774 2,592,774 2,675,026 -82,252 103.2% 101.5% Federal Sources 0 0 0 Total Revenues 7,209,439 7,209,439 6,945,034 264,405 96.3% 96.3%


Debt Service 7,127,923 7,127,923 2,561,161 0 4,566,762 0.1% 38.0%

0 Total Expenditures 7,127,923 7,127,923 2,561,161 0 4,566,762 35.9% 38.0%


Other resources 0 0 Other uses 0 0 Total Non-Operating 0

Fund Balance, 8-31-2009 1,388,713

Fund Balance, Ending (Unaudited) 1,470,229

BELTON ISD

Debt Service - Fund 511Period Ending March 31, 2010

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BELTON ISDFund Balance/Funds Available Report

General Fund

Preliminary Fund Equity 08/31/2009 13,757,847.00$ Reserved Unreserved

Inventory 40,659 Reserved Fund Balance

Construction 1,000,000 Designated/Unreserved

12,717,188 Undesignated/Unreserved

Child Nutrition

Preliminary Fund Equity 08/31/2009 617,590.00$ Reserved Unreserved

Inventory 142,209 Reserved Fund Balance

475,381 Undesignated/Unreserved

Debt Service - Fund 511

Preliminary Fund Equity 08/31/2009 1,388,713.00$ Reserved Fund BalanceReserved (Retirement of Long Term Debt)

Capital Projects - Fund 600-699Fund 620 - 2010 Bond

Account Balance Month End 28,871,195

Budgeted Work In Progress 0 Projects0 Retainage Not Paid

First Southwest 0 Arbitrage Estimate 0 Disbursements

Available Funds 28,871,195

Fund 618 - 2006 Bond

Account Balance Month End 140,871

Budgeted Work In Progress 23,792,063 Projects0 Retainage Not Paid

First Southwest 113,000 Arbitrage Estimate (23,774,814) Disbursements

Available Funds 10,622

Fund 623 - 1998 Bond

Account Balance Month End 56,898

Budgeted Work In Progress 46,900 Disbursements0 Maintenance Projects

First Southwest 9,950 Arbitrage Estimate 0 Disbursements

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BELTON ISD 2009-2010 School Year February 28, 2010Tax Collection Report

Total Tax Levy 27,110,203.00$ Percent of Levy* Current Year 91.24%Percent of Levy** Current & Delinquent 91.88%

Total Checks 25,291,881.66$ Balance to Collect 2,202,246.50$

Total CollectionsCurrent* 24,736,643.18$ Delinquent** 171,313.32$ Penalties 69,252.18$ Checks Reconciled for Posting (mailed payments) 314,672.98$

Total Checks 25,291,881.66$

Collections By CategoryCurrent Delinquent Penalties Other

Maintenance & Operating 21,120,620 145,207 59,440 314,673Interest & Sinking 3,616,023 26,106 9,812 0 25,291,881.66$

Tax Collections By MonthAppraisal District Post Date

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BELTON ISDCash Flow Projection - General Fund 1992009-2010 Current Current Current Current Current Current Current

September October November December January February March

Beginning Cash Balance outstanding federa $316,404 -$797,610 $865,828 $397,483 -$463,940 -$780,969 -$573,993

RECEIPTS

Other Local Revenue $230,198 $93,818 $54,073 $109,132 $111,928 $57,951 $42,513State Revenue - Available School Fund $0 $157,160 $9,231 $46,153 $72,970 $72,970 $9,231State Revenue - Foundation $8,237,455 $6,631,404 $3,488,003 $0 $817,017 $221,659 $204,361State Revenue - Other / Prior year $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Federal Non-TEA $33,520 $5,211 $10,426 $165,632 $98,671 $95,038 $20,131Other Resources $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Other State Direct Deposit $0 $5,400 $8,667 $3,200 $0 $0 $0Transfers from Investment Pools - GO $4,865,389 $5,212,644 $4,000,000 $7,490,415 $3,500,000 $4,900,000 $4,505,389

Total Receipts $13,366,562 $12,105,638 $7,570,400 $7,814,532 $4,600,586 $5,347,619 $4,781,626

DISBURSEMENTS Payroll Gross Pay $3,718,931 $3,874,457 $3,700,391 $3,765,426 $3,612,678 $3,682,414 $3,783,654TRS .4% Tax/Above State Mininum $73,768 $73,428 $70,338 $72,774 $66,963 $66,396 $52,201Employers FICA Match $98,406 $112,747 $101,721 $98,955 $92,972 $98,948 $107,304Workers Compensation $19,422 $50,130 $20,545 $40,654 $18,778 $20,166 $23,119Employers Insurance $226,979 $227,662 $229,223 $227,868 $226,669 $227,619 $227,369Total Payroll $4,137,506 $4,338,425 $4,122,217 $4,205,678 $4,018,059 $4,095,543 $4,193,646

Cash to TEA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Transfers $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Transfers to Investment Pools $8,589,000 $4,900,000 $3,000,000 $3,565,400 $0 $0 $65,400Other Uses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Expenditures Other Than Payroll $1,754,070 $1,203,776 $916,527 $904,877 $899,556 $1,045,100 $981,994

Total Expenditures/Out $14,480,576 $10,442,201 $8,038,744 $8,675,955 $4,917,615 $5,140,642 $5,241,041

Net Change In Cash -$1,114,014 $1,663,437 -$468,345 -$861,423 -$317,030 $206,976 -$459,415

Ending Cash Balance -$797,610 $865,828 $397,483 -$463,940 -$780,969 -$573,993 -$1,033,408

Beginning Balance - Investment Pools GO $13,977,613 $17,568,299 $19,824,188 $32,653,617 $28,369,807 $27,206,136 $25,208,519Property Tax Receipts CAD $94,730 $2,565,597 $14,271,652 $2,073,303 $2,397,654 $3,600,189 $905,075Transfers In From GO $8,589,000 $4,900,000 $3,000,000 $3,565,400 $0 $0 $65,400Interest Earned $3,255 $2,937 $5,681 $5,576 $3,994 $3,238 $3,214Transfers Out to GO $4,865,389 $5,212,644 $4,000,000 $7,490,415 $3,500,000 $4,900,000 $4,505,389Interfund Transfers Out $230,910 $0 $447,905 $2,437,674 $65,319 $701,044 $614,805

Ending Balance - Investment Pools $17,568,299 $19,824,188 $32,653,617 $28,369,807 $27,206,136 $25,208,519 $21,062,015

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $16,770,689 $20,690,016 $33,051,100 $27,905,867 $26,425,167 $24,634,527 $20,028,607

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BELTON ISDCash Flow Projection - General Fund 1992009-2010 Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Annualized

April May June July August Total Budget

Beginning Cash Balance outstanding fede -$1,033,408 $583,405 $676,844 $618,486 $534,997

RECEIPTS

Other Local Revenue $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $14,500 $749,114 $675,584State Revenue - Available School Fund $65,000 $80,050 $60,000 $73,000 $69,089 $714,854 $860,299State Revenue - Foundation $2,769,607 $1,834,930 $3,677,642 $4,781,886 $5,523,903 $38,187,867 $37,993,889State Revenue - Other / Prior year $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Federal Non-TEA $28,000 $25,000 $36,000 $31,500 $15,000 $564,128 $517,000Other Resources $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Other State Direct Deposit $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,267 $11,200Transfers from Investment Pools - GO $4,150,000 $3,950,000 $1,150,000 -$40,000 -$100,000

Total Receipts $7,017,607 $5,899,980 $4,933,642 $4,856,386 $5,522,492

DISBURSEMENTS Payroll Gross Pay $3,890,000 $3,990,000 $3,825,000 $3,775,000 $3,675,000 $45,292,951 $45,539,167TRS .4% Tax/Above State Mininum $68,000 $72,000 $65,000 $69,000 $69,355 $819,223 $813,002Employers FICA Match $110,000 $102,000 $97,000 $94,000 $89,000 $1,203,053 $1,314,295Workers Compensation $28,500 $26,000 $26,500 $25,375 $11,200 $310,389 $333,288Employers Insurance $228,500 $231,000 $228,500 $226,500 $224,500 $2,732,388 $2,735,001Total Payroll $4,325,000 $4,421,000 $4,242,000 $4,189,875 $4,069,055 $50,358,004 $50,734,752

Cash to TEA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Transfers $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Transfers to Investment Pools $0 $184,753 $0 $0 $111,606 $0 $0Other Uses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Expenditures Other Than Payroll $1,075,795 $1,200,788 $750,000 $750,000 $1,976,000 $12,881,638 $12,912,917

0Total Expenditures/Out $5,400,795 $5,806,541 $4,992,000 $4,939,875 $6,156,661

Net Change In Cash $1,616,812 $93,439 -$58,358 -$83,489 -$634,169

Ending Cash Balance $583,405 $676,844 $618,486 $534,997 -$99,172

Beginning Balance - Investment Pools GO $21,062,015 $17,175,661 $13,729,661 $12,782,678 $12,968,974Property Tax Receipts CAD $259,647 $315,247 $199,017 $183,295 $138,394 $27,003,800 $26,989,605Transfers In From GO $0 $184,753 $0 $0 $111,606Interest Earned $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $3,000 $3,000 $45,896 $225,001Transfers Out to GO $4,150,000 $3,950,000 $1,150,000 -$40,000 -$100,000Interfund Transfers Out $0 $0 $0 $40,000 $100,000 $4,637,656 $4,596,665

Ending Balance - Investment Pools $17,175,661 $13,729,661 $12,782,678 $12,968,974 $13,221,974

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $17,759,066 $14,406,505 $13,401,164 $13,503,970 $13,122,801

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School Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Annual Change2006 7,132 7,102 6,988 7,027 7,023 6,979 7,053 1342007 7,445 7,468 7,420 7,231 7,314 7,318 7,378 3252008 7,802 7,745 7,687 7,642 7,670 7,665 7,710 3322009 8,011 7,974 7,940 7,877 7,960 7,917 7,957 2472010 8,174 8,268 8,324 8,270 8,300 8,270 8,250 293

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

STATEMENT OF POSITION - BY FUNDMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

TEX POOL LONE STAR TEXSTAR TexasTERM/DAILY TOTAL

FUND CHECKING INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INVESTMENT BY

POOL POOL POOL POOL FUND

General Fund $0.00

$22,135,961.80 $0.00GO Vendor Account 199 409,144.89$ 15,713,575.97$ 6,667.16$ 4,903,768.13$ $21,033,156.15GO Designated/Unreserved 199 438,003.53$ $438,003.53GO Community Ed. 199 67,521.50$ $67,521.50Payroll Clearing 199 597,280.62$ $597,280.62

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00Other $0.00

$34,993,334.29 $0.00Debt Service I&S 511 66,898.97$ 5,563,143.94$ -$ 215,475.76$ $5,845,518.67Debt Service - SRBR 515 16,317.34$ -$ 62,533.04$ $78,850.38

Building Fund Series 2010 620 1.00$ 28,871,195.42$ $28,871,196.42Building Fund Series 2006 618 11,142.78$ 129,728.30$ -$ $140,871.08Building Fund Series 2004 616 -$ -$ -$ $0.00Building Fund Series 1998 623 1,554.80$ 55,342.94$ $56,897.74

TOTAL BY TYPE: $1,169,861.90 $21,770,066.38 $6,667.16 $34,182,700.65 $0.00 $57,129,296.09FUND CHECKING TEXPOOL LONESTAR TEXSTAR TOTAL

Position By Institution

TexasTERM0.0%

COMPASS BANK2.0%

TEXPOOL38.1%

TEXSTAR59.8% LONESTAR

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Position By Fund

2010 Proceeds

50.5%

2006 Proceeds

0.2%

General Fund38.7%

1998 Proceeds

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Debt Service10.2%

Revenue Bond0.1%

General Fund Debt Service Revenue Bond2004 Proceeds 2006 Proceeds 1998 Proceeds2010 Proceeds

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS BY ACCOUNTMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

INVESTMENTS BY ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT # FUND NAME BALANCE140500001 VENDOR ACCOUNT TEXPOOL 15,713,575.97140500002 BUILDING FUND SERIES 1998 55,342.94140500003 SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2004 0.00140500004 INTEREST AND SINKING FUND 5,563,143.94140500005 GO DESIGNATED UNRESERVED FUND 438,003.539357670-1 INTEREST AND SINKING FUND LONESTAR 0.009357688-2 STADIUM BOND RESERVE 0.009357661-3 VENDOR ACCOUNT 6,667.161111-000 VENDOR/GENERAL OPERATING TEXSTAR 4,903,768.132004-000 SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2004 0.003333-000 INTEREST AND SINKING FUND 215,475.762006-000 SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2006 129,728.300998-000 STADIUM BOND RESERVE 62,533.042010-000 SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2010 28,871,195.421137-01 BUILDING FUND SERIES 2006 TexasTERM 0.001137-00 VENDOR/GENERAL OPERATING TexasDAILY 0.001137-01 BUILDING FUND SERIES 2006 TexasDAILY 0.00

TOTAL INVESTED FOR ALL LGIP ACCOUNTS: $55,959,434.19

General Operating Beginning $25,208,519.73Interest Total For The Month 3,214.13$ Withdrawals (5,120,193.81)Deposits $970,474.74

GenOp Ending 21,062,014.79Debt Service Beginning $5,096,749.66

Interest Total For The Month 747.21Withdrawals 0.00Deposits 743,655.87

DebtS Ending 5,841,152.74Building Funds Beginning $185,046.731998, 2004, 2006 Interest Total For The Month 1,219.93

Withdrawals 0.00Deposits 28,870,000.00

BuildF Ending 29,056,266.66

Total LGIP Investment - Month End 55,959,434.19Total LGIP Interest 5,181.27$

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DETAIL OF TRANSACTIONS FOR TEXPOOL INVESTMENT POOLMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

TEXPOOLVENDOR ACCOUNT AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%

TRANSFERSDATE PURCHASE REDEMPTION IN/OUT INTEREST BALANCES

03/01/10 $19,860,798.3303/01/10 217,548.33 217,548.3303/04/10 96,278.21 96,278.2103/05/10 (200,000.00) (200,000.00)03/09/10 171,502.80 171,502.8002/16/10 (614,804.56) (614,804.56)03/12/10 (640,000.00) (640,000.00)03/16/10 156,761.28 156,761.2803/25/10 127,061.54 127,061.5403/24/10 (3,600,000.00) (3,600,000.00)03/31/10 135,922.58 135,922.58

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 2,507.46 2,507.46

15,713,575.97

BUILDING FUND SERIES 1998 AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%TRANSFERS

DATE PURCHASE REDEMPTION IN/OUT INTEREST BALANCES

03/01/10 $55,335.520.000.000.00

0.0003/31/10 7.42 7.42

55,342.94

TEXPOOL -LGIP

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DETAIL OF TRANSACTIONS FOR TEXPOOL INVESTMENT POOLMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

TEXPOOLSCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2004 AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%

TRANSFERS DATE PURCHASE REDEMPTION IN/OUT INTEREST BALANCES

03/01/10 $0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

0.0003/31/10 0.00 0.00

0.00

INTEREST AND SINKING FUND AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%


03/01/10 $4,947,617.1603/09/10 614,804.56 614,804.56

0.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 722.22 722.22

5,563,143.94

GO DESIGNATED UNRESERVED FUND AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $437,944.880.000.000.000.00

0.0003/31/10 58.65 58.65

. TEXPOOL -LGIP 438,003.53

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DETAIL OF TRANSACTIONS FOR LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL-Liquidity PlusMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

LONE STARINTEREST & SINKING FUND AVERAGE YIELD 0.17%


03/01/10 $0.000.000.000.000.00

0.00

03/31/10 0.00 0.00

0.00

STADIUM BOND RESERVE AVERAGE YIELD 0.17%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $0.000.000.000.000.00

0.0003/31/10 0.00 0.00

0.00

VENDOR ACCOUNT AVERAGE YIELD 0.17%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $6,654.4903/05/10 65,400.00 65,400.0003/08/10 (65,389.25) (65,389.25)

0.000.000.00

03/31/10 1.92 1.92

6,667.16

LONESTAR -LGIP

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DETAIL OF TRANSACTIONS FOR TEXSTAR INVESTMENT POOLMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

TEXSTARVENDOR/GENERAL OPERATING AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%


03/01/10 $4,903,122.030.000.000.000.00

0.00

03/31/10 646.10 646.10

4,903,768.13

SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2004 AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $0.000.000.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 0.00 0.00

0.00

INTEREST & SINKING FUND AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $86,607.7003/22/10 128,851.31 128,851.31

0.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 16.75 16.75

215,475.76

TEXSTAR -LGIP

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DETAIL OF TRANSACTIONS FOR TEXSTAR INVESTMENT POOLMONTH ENDED March 31, 2010

TEXSTARSCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2006 AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%


03/01/10 $129,711.210.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 17.09 17.09

129,728.30

STADIUM BOND RESERVE AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $62,524.800.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 8.24 8.24

62,533.04

SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS SERIES 2010 AVERAGE YIELD 0.16%TRANSFERS


03/01/10 $0.0003/22/10 28,870,000.00 28,870,000.00

0.000.000.000.000.000.00

03/31/10 1,195.42 1,195.42

28,871,195.42

TEXSTAR -LGIP

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider and Take Appropriate Action Regarding 2009-2010 Budget Amendments Presented for: Action X Report Only_______

Supporting Documents: None ______ Attached ___X___ Provided later ______


Goal 1- Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-designed processes, including long-




The TEA Financial Accountability System Resource Guide sets forth guidelines on budget

amendments. Budget amendments are required by the State to reclassify appropriations at the

level at which the budget is adopted. Belton ISD adopts budgets for the required funds at the

functional level. Transfers which reclassify appropriations from one functional level to

another should be approved by the Board and be recorded in the District’s Board minutes. The

budget may also be amended for changes in the level of its Revenue and Expenditures.


State and Local Revenue and Expenditures - Fund 199: Amend the budget for additional

General Fund State revenues and fewer tax receipts. The State revenue is calculated on an

estimated 8,250 students in average daily attendance (ADA). This is up from the projected

8,200 ADA. Under the current school finance system, State revenue and tax collections are

linked, so an updated projection was made for tax receipts. Amend appropriations for the

Skyward gradebook software purchase and for construction and renovation projects.

Salary Expenditure Reclassification, Transfer – Fund 199: Amend the budget for the

reclassification of salary appropriations. This amendment adjusts line item accounts,

originally based on projections at the time of budget adoption, to reflect actual salary and

benefits expenditures.

Child Nutrition Commodities, Amendment – Fund 240: Amend the revenue and expenditure

budgets for the receipt and use of federal program commodity products. The District was

approved for more commodities than in prior years.

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Insurance Proceeds and Expenditures for Wind Damage, Amendment – Fund 199: Amend

the budget for the receipt and expenditure of the insurance proceeds. A wind claim with our

former property insurance carrier was reappraised. This resulted in a payment to the District

of $27,345.53. The proceeds will be used to repair damage to HVAC units and other repairs.


Approve the amendments as presented.

Eric Banfield __________________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST SUMMARY

State and Local Revenue and Expenditures, Amendment - Fund 199Fund 199

CHANGES IN CHANGES IN ORIGINAL BUDGET REVENUES EXPENDITURES NEW BUDGETREVENUE:

$0.00Taxes Current Year 1990-5711000 $21,892,940.00 ($45,532.00) $21,847,408.00Delinquent 1990-5712000 $350,000.00 $350,000.00

$0.00Available School Fund 1990-5811000 $860,299.00 $860,299.00Foundation School Fund 1990-5812000 $35,506,593.00 $356,879.00 $35,863,472.00

$0.00$0.00

REVENUES TOTAL TOTAL 58,609,832.00$ 311,347.00$ 58,921,179.00$ ********************************************************************************EXPENDITURE:

Construction/Renovation $0.001990-81-999-99-000--6629000 -$ 266,777.00$ $266,777.00

$0.00Gradebook Software $0.001990-53-999-99-915--6639000 -$ 44,570.00$ $44,570.00

$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

$0.00

EXPENDITURES TOTALTOTAL -$ 311,347.00$ 311,347.00$

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Salary Expenditure Reclassification, Transfer - Fund 199

CHANGES IN CHANGES IN ORIGINAL BUDGET REVENUES EXPENDITURES NEW BUDGET REVENUE: $0 REVENUES TOTAL TOTAL -$ -$ -$ ***************************************************************************************EXPENDITURE: Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-11-001-11-999--6119000 $4,524,878.62 ($230,000.00) $4,294,878.621990-11-999-11-999--6118990 $90,000.00 $135,600.00 $225,600.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-12-042-99-999--6119 $53,889.00 $25,000.00 $78,889.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-13-001-31-999--6119000 $14,324.00 $230,000.00 $244,324.001990-13-999-99-999--6118000 $30,000.00 $27,000.00 $57,000.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-21-999-99-999--6119141 $187,436.00 ($160,000.00) $27,436.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-23-042-99-999--6119000 $198,964.00 $10,000.00 $208,964.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-31-109-99-999--6119000 $52,872.00 $10,000.00 $62,872.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-32-999-99-999--6119810 $135,461.00 $5,000.00 $140,461.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-33-999-99-999--6119000 $52,500.00 $15,000.00 $67,500.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-36-001-91-999--6119000 $976,740.00 $25,000.00 $1,001,740.001990-36-999-99-860--61118083 $66,000.00 $14,000.00 $80,000.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-41-750-99-999--6119000 $317,017.00 $40,000.00 $357,017.001990-41-750-99-999--6118000 $176,600.00 ($176,600.00) $0.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-52-999-99-999--6129000 $134,401.00 $10,000.00 $144,401.00Salaries and Benefits $0.001990-61-930-99-999--6129000 $73,000.00 $20,000.00 $93,000.00

$0.00$0.00

EXPENDITURES TOTALTOTAL 7,084,082.62$ -$ 7,084,082.62$

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Child Nutrition Commodities, Amendment - Fund 240

CHANGES IN CHANGES IN

ORIGINAL BUDGET REVENUES EXPENDITURES NEW BUDGET REVENUE: Total Other: 4,003,996.00$ $4,003,996.00

Paid Lunches $0.00240-9--5751000 $0.00

$0.00School Lunch Program $0.00240-9--5922000 $0.00School Breakfast Program $0.00240-9--5921000 $0.00USDA Commodities 140,000.00$ 70,000.00$ $210,000.00240-9--5923000 $0.00 $0.00 REVENUES TOTAL TOTAL 4,143,996.00$ 70,000.00$ 4,213,996.00$ ***************************************************************************************EXPENDITURE: -$ Total Other: $4,085,996.00 4,085,996.00$

$0.00$0.00

High School Salaries $0.00240-9-35-001-99-999--6129000 $0.00High School Food $0.00240-9-35-001-99-909--6341000 $0.00Belton Middle School $0.00240-9-35-042-99-909--6341000 -$ $0.00Lake Belton Middle School $0.00240-9-35-043-99-909--6341000 -$ $0.00Miller Heights $0.00240-9-35-103-99-909--6341000 $0.00High School Commodities $0.00240-9-35-001-99-909--6344000 58,000.00$ 70,000.00$ $128,000.00

$0.00Tyler Elementary $0.00240-9-35-001-99-909--6639000 -$ $0.00Equipment $0.00240-9-35-999-99-909--6639000 -$ -$ $0.00

$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

EXPENDITURES TOTALTOTAL 4,143,996.00$ 70,000.00$ 4,213,996.00$

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Insurance Proceeds and Expenditures for Wind Damage, Amendment – Fund 199

CHANGES IN CHANGES IN

ORIGINAL BUDGET REVENUES EXPENDITURES NEW BUDGET REVENUE:

Insurance Proceeds $0.001990--5745000 $25,000.00 $27,350.00 $52,350.00

$0.00$0.00$0.00

REVENUES TOTAL TOTAL 25,000.00$ 27,350.00$ 52,350.00$ **************************************************************************************EXPENDITURE:

$0.00Supplies $0.001990-51-999-99-905--6399000 $0.00 $27,350.00 $27,350.00

$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

EXPENDITURES TOTALTOTAL -$ 27,350.00$ 27,350.00$

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Other Revenues Less Than 5,000 Dollars

Presented for: Action _X Report Only_______

Supporting Documents: None Attached X Provided later______

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The District accepts gifts, grants, and bequests from many different sources each school year

for the benefit of its students and programs. School Board confirmation is required for these

“other revenues” of between $1,000 and $4,999 in value as outlined by Board Policy CDC

(LOCAL). The policy allows the Superintendent to accept gifts, grants, or bequests of this

value on behalf of the District, with the Board confirmation to follow.


Gifts, grants and bequests offer additional resources to the District and its programs to meet

the needs of students. The “other revenues” and donations presented on the attached list have been accepted by the Superintendent on behalf of the District.

Any associated budget amendments required for the expenditure of the funds will be included under the monthly budget amendment agenda item.


Confirm the listed “other revenues” and donations that have been received by the District for

its programs.

Eric Banfield___ _______________________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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Other Revenues Less Than $5,000Board Policy CDC (LOCAL)

Source of Other Revenue/ Donation

Amount/ Value

Date District, Campus, or Program Intended Use

1 SHW Group $500 3/25/2010 Deputy Supt. Office Teacher of the Year Luncheon2 Temple Best Cut $3,000 3/25/2010 Project Heartbeat Haircut Vouchers ( 250 @ $12)3 Rinda Clopp $1,205 3/25/2010 BHS Band Winterguard WGI World Championships4567891011121314151617181920212223242526

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Other Revenues, Grants from Private Sources

Presented for: Action _X Report Only_______

Supporting Documents: None X Attached __ Provided later______

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Board approval is required for gifts, grants, or bequests of $5,000 or more as outlined by

Board Policy CDC (LOCAL). The policy recognizes that there may be issues, responsibilities, or costs to be considered prior to the acceptance of these types of resources.

Tyler Elementary was a grand prize winner of the CDW-G and Discovery Education Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes. The school received an additional media grant of $5,000 for a

total of $46,658. Students and teachers were also provided training at the campus.


Tyler Elementary has received the equipment and training.


Accept the donation of the wireless lab and media grant.

Eric Banfield ___ __________________________________

Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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April 19, 2010

RE: Request for Proposal for Classroom Instructional Supplies and Equipment, RFP #1004-913-017

Presented for: Action X Report Only________

Supporting Documents: None __ ___ Attached ___X___ Provided later _______


Goal 1 - Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-designed processes, including

long-range planning and budgeting, to address future growth, changing student needs,

and the maintenance of effective and efficient operations.


Classroom Instructional Supplies and Equipment RFP #1004-913-017


The funds for Classroom Instructional Supplies and Equipment are allocated in the

annual budget.


Approve the vendor list for Classroom Instructional Supplies and Equipment.

Stacy Haugeberg _____ ___________________________________


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Classroom Instructional Supplies and Equipment RFP 1004-913-017

Vendor Listing

Accurate Label Designs ACE Educational Supplies, Inc. AFP Industries, Inc. Aha! Process Aims Education Foundation American Book Company Arbor Scientific ASW Enterprises Audio Visual Aids Company Aves Audio Visual Systems, Inc. Baker & Petsche Publishing/MathWarm-ups Barnes & Noble Batteries Plus Bio Company Bio-Rad Laboratories Brady Hull & Associates Brightpoint Literacy Brook Mays Music Budgetext Corporation Cambium Learning/(Sopris West, Voyager Learning, Learning A-Z, Explore Learning, Intellitools & Kurzweil) Calloway House Carlex Cengage Learning Central Texas Herff Jones Central Texas Jackets Complete Book & Media Supply ConServ Flag Company Coole School, Inc. Creative Education Institute Curriculum Associates, LLC Curry Printing Systems Daisy Outdoor Products Davidson Titles, Inc. Dee Way Educational Consultants Delta Education DEMCO Discount School Supply DynaStudy ECS Learning Systems, Inc.

Educational Outfitters Education City, Inc. E-Instruction EMC Publishing Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Flashmaster Follett Educational Services Follett Library General Binding Corp. (GBC) Gulf Coast Paper Company Hear Us Hexico Academic Industrial Audio/Video Inc. J & J Music Festivities Inc. Kent Adhesive Products Company Learning Resources Library Binding Library Video Company LitConn, Inc. LinguiSystems, Inc. L & M Wholesale Electronics, Inc. Lonestar Copy Products Lone Star Learning M & A Technology Mar*co Products Mathematical Olympiads Math Solutions Mentoring Minds MindWare Holdings MNJ Technologies Direct Mockingbird Hill Molly Hawkins House Inc. Multi-Health Systems Nebraska Scientific NASCO NCS Pearson Novel Units, Inc. Oticon, Inc. Pacific Northwest Publishing Paper Direct Inc Paper Graphics Printing

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Patson Resource Solutions Peoples Education Perfection Learning Corporation Phonak Pieces of Learning Prestwick House Price Chopper Wristbands Inc. Psychological Assessment Resources Quill Corporation Qwizdom Inc. Rabo Business Forms, Inc. Rand McNally Really Good Stuff Recorded Books Renaissance Learning Resources for Reading Rydin Decal Saddleback Educational Publishing Sargent Welch School Specialty Science Kit, LLC

Southwest Emblem Company S & S Worldwide Inc. Sullivan Supply South, Inc. Taylor Publishing Teacher’s Discovery, Inc. Texas Educational Paperbacks (TEP) Texas Educational Solutions The Gale Group The H.W. Wilson Company The McGraw Hill Companies/Wright Group The Parent Institute Troxell Communications, Inc. Tune In United Rehab Specialist Verify Touch LLC V-Quest Ward’s Natural Science Weekly Reader Corporation Wesley Blanton Service Company/WBSCO Woodburn Press World Research Company

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Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Item

April 19, 2010

RE: New Course Requests for 2010-2011

Presented for: Action X_ Report Only_____


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District Goal or Objective Addressed: Goal 2- All campuses will achieve TEA Exemplary

status whereby all students achieve their maximum educational potential to become confident

and independent learners as measured by mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

(TEKS) and the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and other formal and

informal measures of achievement.


The Belton ISD Curriculum Department has established a formal process for consideration of

new courses to be added to the curriculum. Proposed new courses must undergo a review

process that includes teachers, program directors, campus-level administration, and district-level

administration. Each course proposal is weighed against criteria including: teacher availability,

need for the course, sustainability, and resources, materials, and equipment required to teach the

course. Proposed new courses are also evaluated on how well they would fit into the three

diploma plans: minimum, recommended, and distinguished achievement.

The bulk of the new course offerings for 2010-2011 were approved at the December, 2009

meeting; however, due to student demand for CTE courses, two additional classes are being

proposed. See attached list for course titles and descriptions.


Approved courses will become part of the budget planning process for the 2010-2011 school

year.


Approve proposed courses as listed.

Darrell Becker Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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Belton Independent School District Proposed New Courses for 2010-2011

Course Description Staff Cost

Court Systems and Practices (CTE)

An overview of the federal and state court systems. Students will learn the roles of judicial officers and trial processes.

Existing $2,500

Correctional Services (CTE)

Students learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer as they prepare for the certification required for employment as a correctional officer.

Existing $2,500

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April 19, 2010

RE: Communities in Schools Contract for 2010-2011

Presented for: Action X _ Report Only_____

Supporting Documents: None X Attached Provided later______

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Communities in Schools (CIS) has a long history of partnering with Belton ISD to meet the

needs of at-risk students. The program was first implemented in the District in the fall of 1992.

CIS caseworkers maintain a presence on the campuses where the program is provided. The

mission of CIS is to assist students and their families by directly providing social services as well

as helping families access needed services. Their activities target at-risk students and their

families.

Communities in Schools provides:

1. Parental and family involvement assistance

2. Educational enhancement

3. Supportive guidance and counseling

4. Health and human services coordination

5. Enrichment activities

6. Pre-employment training

7. Other services as needed

During the 2009-2010 school year, the District fully funded a CIS caseworker for Waskow High

School to serve the high number of at-risk students at that campus. The case worker for Waskow is

planned for 2010-2011 as well.

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This program will be funded through Title I Part A (Improving Basic Programs) and local

District funds. The total cost to the District for 2010-2011 is $164,706. The total reflects a 2%

cost-of-living increase of $2,544.


Approve the funding of the Communities in Schools program for 2010-2011.

Darrell Becker ___________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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STATE OF TEXAS *

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COUNTY OF BELL *

CONTRACT

THIS CONTRACT, in effect for FY 2010-11, is entered into on this the 1st day of September 2010, by and

between BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as “BISD”, and

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, BELL-CORYELL COUNTIES, INC., hereinafter referred to as “CIS”, a non-

profit corporation located in the City of KILLEEN, Bell County, Texas.

WHEREAS, BISD has a great concern about the number of students dropping out of school and is of the

opinion that case management and social service referral services may assist the students and obtain parental

involvement; and

WHEREAS, CIS has represented to BISD that it can provide these services and others to BISD:

1. CIS agrees to provide comprehensive dropout prevention/intervention services to a minimum of 100

at-risk students per staff member assigned to campuses in Belton.

2. CIS agrees to implement the CIS Case Management State Model. Case Management is a client-

centered, goal oriented process for assessing the needs of individuals for particular services and assisting

them in obtaining those services. The CIS Case Management teams will work as professional partners

with each student and their family to:

Identify and prioritize individual situations and translate them into a set of realistic goals:

Develop a plan of action for achieving those goals;

3. Any identifying information of students and any information regarding student circumstances and

situations is to be held in the strictest confidence within the contracting entity. Student information is to

be carefully safeguarded and should be shared within CIS only with those persons with whom it is

absolutely necessary. CIS staff will sign statements reflecting their acknowledgement of and agreement

to abide by the confidentiality policies of the organization.

WHEREAS, BISD has represented to CIS that it can provide these services and others to CIS:

1. BISD agrees to provide office space for all campuses served by CIS to include: janitorial services,

utilities, maintenance/repair (to include computer equipment/printer), phones, and office furniture.

2. BISD agrees to provide each CIS office with a computer and printer, along with Internet and software

capabilities to facilitate communication and student data retrieval.

3. BISD agrees to allow the completion of the official Texas Education Agency Parent Consent and

Release of Information forms in order to enable Communities in Schools access to information from the

Texas Education Agency, school records, financial information, public assistance status, test scores,

medical information and questionnaires. Communities in Schools will be identified as a Contract

Provider who will be provided with student data and listed in the district’s FERPA notification to

parents, i.e., “Code of Conduct Book,” “Student Handbook,” etc.

4. BISD agrees to ensure that CIS is written into the District and Campus Improvement Plans.

5. BISD agrees to pay CIS a total of $164,706 for CIS services at the following 7 campuses: Belton High

School, Waskow High School, Belton Middle School, Lake Belton Middle School, Miller Heights

Elementary, Southwest Elementary, and Tyler Elementary.

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WITNESS THE HANDS OF THE PARTIES On this the first day of June, 2010.

BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

_________________________________________ ATTEST _____________________________________

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, BELL-CORYELL COUNTIES, INC.

_________________________________________ ATTEST _____________________________________

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Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Item

April 19, 2010

RE: Review and Discuss the Fine Arts Program Update

Presented for: Action _ Report Only__X___

Supporting Documents: None _ Attached X Provided later______

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Fine arts are an integral part of the enrichment curriculum for all Belton ISD schools. The

number of students taking fine arts classes continues to increase yearly, and with the addition of

orchestra in 2007, it became necessary to provide district-wide leadership for fine arts programs.

Under Rebecca Northen’s leadership, BISD fine arts programs have improved financial

management, more focused professional development, and better communication, including

feedback from classroom walkthroughs. Work will begin this year on curriculum alignment with

new scope and sequence documents. Various fine arts programs continue to win regional and

state events, with some teams traveling out of state for elite level competition.


Costs associated with the fine arts program will be included in the 2010-2011 budget planning

process.


Report Only

Rebecca Northen _________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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BISD Fine Arts Program Update

Elementary: General MusicSchool Number of Students Staff

Lakewood 660 2 Teachers

Leon Heights 264 1 Teacher

Miller Heights 374 1 Teacher, 1 Aide

Joe M. Pirtle 741 2 Teachers

Southwest 481 1 Teacher, 1 Aide

Sparta 624 2 Teachers

Tarver 471 1 Teacher

Tyler 483 1 Teacher, 1 Aide

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Elementary Music

Visual Arts

School Students Teachers

Elementary: LH, MH 603 1

Elementary: SW, Tyler 735 1

Belton Middle 385 2

Lake Belton Middle 400 2

Belton High School 449 2.5

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Performing Arts: Band


Belton Middle 226 2 + BHS percussion

Lake Belton Middle 285 2 + BHS percussion

BHS: Jazz Band 21 1 + assistant

BHS: Concert Bands 86 1 + assistant

BHS: Symphonic Band 65 1 + assistant

BHS Wind Ensemble 55 1 + assistant

Color Guard 22 1

Performing Arts: Choir


Belton Middle 189 1

Lake Belton Middle 186 1

BHS: Beginning Men 25 1

BHS: Beginning Women 32 1 + assistant

BHS: A Cappella 32 1 + assistant

BHS: Madrigal 8 1

BHS: Harmony 11 1

BHS: Bel Canto 34 1

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Performing Arts: Orchestra


Belton Middle 6 13 1

Belton Middle 7-8 15 1

Lake Belton Middle 6 18 1 teacher, 1 aide

Lake Belton Middle 7-8 17 1 teacher , 1 aide

BHS: 9-12 7 1

Performing Arts: Theater


Belton Middle 150 1

Belton Middle 155 1

BHS 166 1

Thespian Club 37 (teacher sponsor)

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Performing Arts: Dance


Belton High School 133 1

Magic Belles 28 (teacher sponsor)

Fine Arts Provide OpportunitiesSpecial Events: parades, banquetsUIL Competition: Many groups receive Division I ratings and/or sweepstakesTMEA Region and State CompetitionCollege music festivals and competitionsBISD Art Celebration, TC Art Festival, VASEElementary UIL Music and Art

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Growing Pains

Enrollment increases in middle school band will stretch personnel and facilitiesRehearsal Space: OrchestraStorage Space: OrchestraInstrument Purchases: OngoingClassroom space for AP Music Theory

Areas Targeted for Improvement

Scope and sequence curriculum documents for elementary music classesMonitoring of instruction through frequent classroom walkthroughs of all fine arts teachers

Tighten financial management and purchasing processesImprove retention of students in Fine Arts courses as they move from MS to HS

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Thank you!

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Vision, Mission and Goals of the Board and District Presented for: Action X Report Only


District Goal or Objective Addressed: Goal 1- Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-

designed processes, including long-range planning and budgeting, to address future growth,

changing student needs, and the maintenance of effective and efficient operations.


In accordance with TEC § 11.251 and local policy BQ, the Board shall approve and

periodically review the District's mission and goals to improve student performance. The

Superintendent shall report periodically to the Board on (1) the status of the planning process,

including a review of the related administrative procedures, (2) any revisions to improve the

process, and (3) progress on implementation of identified strategies.

The District vision is: To Be a Leader in Preparing Every Student to Excel in Tomorrow’s

World. And the mission is: To Provide an Education that Challenges All of Our Students to

Excel. Each year the Belton ISD Board and Superintendent set goals for the coming school year.

The District Goals for 2010–2011 also address key areas of the Superintendent’s Performance

Goals for 2010:

District Goal 1: Facilities and Planning Processes including overseeing the

supervision and coordination of construction and establishing energy management

processes.

District Goal 2: Increased Student Achievement by building leadership capacity,

providing systematic interventions for students, and refining instructional programs.

District Goal 3: Attract and Retain Quality Personnel through the development of

collaborative learning teams.

District Goal 4: Safe and Supportive Schools including the refinement of the Safe and

Civil Schools initiative and the implementation of a district-wide Emergency Operations

Plan.

District Goal 5: Shared Partnerships including input collected through climate surveys

and refined communication efforts through electronic methods.

District Goal 2 has been revised to match changes to the State’s new policy on accreditation and

performance indicators as revised by HB 3. In addition, the goal reflects the District’s desire to

go beyond the basic goal of educating students to graduate from high school. We want to

develop students who are truly prepared to live in these extraordinary times. This will require

that students receive an extraordinary educational experience.

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The District Improvement Plan Goals and planning process for 2010–2011 are attached for your

review.


Not Applicable.


Recommend approval of the Belton ISD Board and District vision, mission and goals for 2010–

11.

Vivian Baker/Susan Kincannon ____________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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BELTON ISD DISTRICT AND BOARD GOALS FOR 2010-2011

1. Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-designed processes,

including long-range planning and budgeting, to address future growth, changing student needs, and the maintenance of effective and efficient

operations.

2. All campuses in Belton ISD will achieve success on the State’s student achievement and quality of learning indicators to prepare them to live,

learn and lead in an ever–changing global economy.

3. Belton ISD will attract and retain high performing administration, faculty, and staff who reflect the values of the community, serve as positive role

models, exhibit moral excellence and are committed to achieving

excellence for all students.

4. Belton ISD will sustain safe and supportive schools that provide secure,

nurturing, non–threatening, respectful, and disciplined learning

environments where all members excel and exhibit moral excellence.

5. Belton ISD will promote shared partnerships of students, parents, schools,

community and BISD alumni to include clear, informative, timely, concise communication and recognition of the achievements of all

stakeholders.

6. Belton ISD will comply with all state and federal guidelines regarding instructional programs including but not limited to Title I, Special

Education, Dyslexia, State Compensatory Education, Bilingual English as

a Second Language, Migrant, Career Education and Gifted and Talented Education.

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District and Campus Planning Process 2010-2011

Activity Person Responsible Timeline Revise Online Campus Plan Templates Rachel Starnes, Brent Harris,

Susan Kincannon January-March 2010

Review and Approve Board Goals Board, of Trustees, Dr. Baker April 2010 Directors Update Campus Plan Template Susan Kincannon, Darrell

Becker, Program Directors April-May 2010

Review District Plan & Discuss with DWEIC Susan Kincannon May 10, 2010 Principals Develop Campus Plans Principals May-June 2010 Review Strategies and Activities of District Plan with HR, Transportation, Human Resources, Business Office, Purchasing, Maintenance, Technology, Public Relations, Athletics, Fine Arts, Community Education and Child Nutrition

Susan Kincannon May-June 2010

Write Draft of District Plan Susan Kincannon May-June 2010 Campus Plans Complete Campus Principals June 15, 2010 Review Campus Plans for Compliance and Alignment with District Goals

Susan Kincannon, Darrell Becker, Program Directors

June-July 2010

Submit Plans to Superintendent for Approval Susan Kincannon July 2010 Submit Plans to Board for Approval Susan Kincannon August 2010

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Board Policy Update 87 Affecting (LOCAL) Policies – 2nd Reading Presented for: Action x Report Only


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District Goal or Objective Addressed: Goal 1- Belton ISD will implement and monitor

well–designed processes and policies.

Background Information: Update 87 was first provided in your Board packet at the March

22, 2010, Board meeting, and a workshop was held on April 7, 2010 to discuss these policies

in detail. In addition to the changes proposed by TASB, Policies FB and FFH are also in need

of amendment due to the retirement of Anne Woods as Executive Director of Human

Resources. Attached is Update 87 which includes a variety of topics, including the revision of policies affecting the following areas:

Accountability;

Required Web postings;

Safety and Security;

Interlocal Cooperation Contracts

Tax Rates and Bonds;

Use of District Funds;

Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and

Change of Executive Director of Human Resources from Anne Woods to Todd

Schiller.

Attached are the policies for your review.

Fiscal Implications: NA.

Administrative Recommendation(s): The Administration recommends the approval of the addition, revision, or deletion of the

(LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service with proposed changes to FB

and FFH as presented; otherwise according to the instruction sheet for the remainder of the

TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 87 as presented.

Angela Tekell _______________________________________ Contact Person Approved by Superintendent

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Belton ISD 014903 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FB (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 1/29/2010 1 of 2 UPDATE 87 FB(LOCAL)-A

Update 87 Policy: Revised

The District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended:

Name: Todd Schiller

Position: Executive Director of Human Resources

Address: 400 North Wall St., Belton, TX 76513

Telephone: (254) 215-2015

Reports of discrimination based on disability may be directed to the ADA/Section 504 coordinator. The District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title II of the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabili-tation Act of 1973, as amended:

Name: Denise Whitley

Position: Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction

Address: 400 North Wall, Belton, TX 76513

Telephone: (254) 215-2037

The Superintendent shall serve as coordinator for purposes of Dis-trict compliance with all other antidiscrimination laws.

Allegations of unlawful discrimination, prohibited harassment, in-cluding sexual harassment, or retaliation shall be made according to FFH(LOCAL).

Copies of reports alleging discrimination, prohibited harassment, including sexual harassment, and retaliation; investigation reports; and related records shall be maintained by the District for a period of at least three years. If the person alleged to have experienced discrimination, prohibited harassment, or retaliation was a minor, the records shall be maintained until the person reaches the age of 21.

The Section 504 coordinator and members of the Section 504 committee shall receive training in the procedures and require-ments for identifying and providing educational and related servic-es to those students who have disabilities, but who are not in need of special education in accordance with the Individuals with Disabil-ities Education Act (IDEA). [See EHBA]

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

ADA / SECTION 504 COORDINATOR

SUPERINTENDENT

COMPLAINTS

RECORDS RETENTION

SECTION 504 COMMITTEE

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Belton ISD 014903 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FB (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 1/29/2010 ADOPTED: 2 of 2 UPDATE 87 FB(LOCAL)-A

The Section 504 committee shall be composed of at least two per-sons, including persons knowledgeable about the student, the meaning of the evaluation data, the placement options, and the legal requirements regarding least restrictive environment and comparable facilities for students with disabilities.

A student may be referred by parents, teachers, counselors, ad-ministrators, or any other District employee for evaluation to de-termine if the student has disabilities and is in need of special in-struction or services.

The Section 504 coordinator shall notify parents prior to any indi-vidual evaluation conducted to determine if their child has disabili-ties or to determine what educational or related services should be provided to the student. Parental consent shall be obtained before the initial student evaluation procedures for the identification, diag-nosis, and prescription of specific education services.

Parents shall be given written notice of the District’s refusal to eva-luate a student or to provide specific aids and services the parents have requested.

The results of the evaluation shall be considered before any action is taken to place a student with disabilities or make a significant change in placement in an instructional program. The evaluation shall include consideration of adaptive behavior. Adaptive behavior is the effectiveness with which the individual meets the standards of personal independence and social responsibility expected of his or her age and cultural group.

Parents shall be given written notice of their due process right to an impartial hearing if they have a concern or complaint about the Dis-trict’s actions regarding the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a student with disabilities. The impartial hearing shall be conducted by a person who is knowledgeable about the issues involved in Section 504 and who is not employed by the District or related to a member of the Board in a degree that would be prohi-bited under the nepotism statute [see DBE]. The impartial hearing officer is not required to be an attorney.

Modifications in taking the state-mandated assessments may be made for a Section 504 student when the modifications have been determined not to destroy the validity of the test, are necessary for the student to take the test, are consistent with modifications pro-vided the student in the classroom, and are approved by TEA. [See EKB]

REFERRALS

PARENTAL CONSENT

NOTICE TO PARENTS

PREPLACEMENT EVALUATION

IMPARTIAL HEARING

STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENTS

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Belton ISD 014903 STUDENT WELFARE FFH FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 1/29/2010 1 of 6 UPDATE 87 FFH(LOCAL)-X

Update 87 Policy: Revised

Note: This policy addresses discrimination, harassment, and retaliation involving District students. For provisions re-garding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in-volving District employees, see DIA. For reporting re-quirements related to child abuse and neglect, see FFG. For provisions regarding bullying, see FFI.

The District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District prohibits dating violence, as defined by this policy. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of District policy.

Discrimination against a student is defined as conduct directed at a student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or on any other basis prohibited by law, that adversely affects the student.

Prohibited harassment of a student is defined as physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct based on the student’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law that is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that the conduct:

1. Affects a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or offensive educational environment;

2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably in-terfering with the student’s academic performance; or

3. Otherwise adversely affects the student’s educational oppor-tunities.

Prohibited harassment includes dating violence as defined by this policy.

Sexual harassment of a student by a District employee includes both welcome and unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sex-ual favors; sexually motivated physical, verbal, or nonverbal con-duct; or other conduct or communication of a sexual nature when:

1. A District employee causes the student to believe that the student must submit to the conduct in order to participate in a school program or activity, or that the employee will make an educational decision based on whether or not the student submits to the conduct; or

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

DISCRIMINATION

PROHIBITED HARASSMENT

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

BY AN EMPLOYEE

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2. The conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it:

a. Affects the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or otherwise ad-versely affects the student’s educational opportunities; or

b. Creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or abusive educational environment.

Romantic or inappropriate social relationships between students and District employees are prohibited. Any sexual relationship be-tween a student and a District employee is always prohibited, even if consensual. [See DF]

Sexual harassment of a student, including harassment committed by another student, includes unwelcome sexual advances; re-quests for sexual favors; or sexually motivated physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct when the conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it:




Examples of sexual harassment of a student may include sexual advances; touching intimate body parts or coercing physical con-tact that is sexual in nature; jokes or conversations of a sexual na-ture; and other sexually motivated conduct, communications, or contact.

Necessary or permissible physical contact such as assisting a child by taking the child’s hand, comforting a child with a hug, or other physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature is not sexual harassment.

Dating violence occurs when one partner in a dating relationship, either past or current, intentionally uses physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse to harm, threaten, intimidate, or control the other partner.

Examples of dating violence against a student may include physi-cal or sexual assaults, name-calling, put-downs, threats to hurt the student or the student’s family members or members of the stu-dent’s household, destroying property belonging to the student, threats to commit suicide or homicide if the student ends the rela-

BY OTHERS

EXAMPLES

DATING VIOLENCE

EXAMPLES

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tionship, attempts to isolate the student from friends and family, stalking, or encouraging others to engage in these behaviors.

For purposes of this policy, dating violence is considered prohibited harassment if the conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that the conduct:




The District prohibits retaliation against a student alleged to have experienced discrimination or harassment, including dating vi-olence, or another student who, in good faith, makes a report, serves as a witness, or otherwise participates in an investigation.

A student who intentionally makes a false claim, offers false state-ments, or refuses to cooperate with a District investigation regard-ing discrimination or harassment, including dating violence, is sub-ject to appropriate discipline.

Examples of retaliation include threats, unjustified punishments, or unwarranted grade reductions. Unlawful retaliation does not in-clude petty slights or annoyances, such as negative comments that are justified by a student’s performance in the classroom.

In this policy, the term “prohibited conduct” includes discrimination,

harassment, dating violence, and retaliation as defined by this poli-cy.

Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohi-bited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other District employee.

Any District employee who receives notice that a student has or may have experienced prohibited conduct shall immediately notify the campus principal.

Alternatively, a student may report prohibited conduct directly to one of the District officials below:

For the purposes of this policy, District officials are the Title IX coordinator, the ADA/Section 504 coordinator, and the Superinten-dent.

RETALIATION

EXAMPLES

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

REPORTING PROCEDURES

DEFINITION OF DISTRICT OFFICIALS

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Reports of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harass-ment, may be directed to the Title IX coordinator. The District de-signates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended:

Name: Todd Schiller

Position: Executive Director of Human Resources

Address: 400 N. Wall St., Belton, TX 76513

Telephone: (254) 215-2015

Reports of discrimination based on disability may be directed to the ADA/Section 504 coordinator. The District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title II of the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabili-tation Act of 1973, as amended:

Name: Denise Whitley

Position: Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction

Address: 400 North Wall, Belton, TX 76513

Telephone: (254) 215-2037

The Superintendent shall serve as coordinator for purposes of Dis-trict compliance with all other antidiscrimination laws.

A student shall not be required to report prohibited conduct to the person alleged to have committed the conduct. Reports concern-ing prohibited conduct, including reports against the Title IX coordi-nator or ADA/Section 504 coordinator, may be directed to the Su-perintendent.

A report against the Superintendent may be made directly to the Board. If a report is made directly to the Board, the Board shall appoint an appropriate person to conduct an investigation.

Reports of prohibited conduct shall be made as soon as possible after the alleged act or knowledge of the alleged act. A failure to promptly report may impair the District’s ability to investigate and address the prohibited conduct.

Upon receipt of a report of harassment, a principal shall immediate-ly notify the appropriate District official listed above and take any other steps required by this policy.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

ADA / SECTION 504 COORDINATOR

SUPERINTENDENT

ALTERNATIVE REPORTING PROCEDURES

TIMELY REPORTING

NOTICE OF REPORT

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The principal or District official shall promptly notify the parents of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited conduct by a District employee or another adult.

The District may request, but shall not insist upon, a written report. If a report is made orally, the principal shall reduce the report to written form.

Upon receipt or notice of a report, the principal shall determine whether the allegations, if proven, would constitute prohibited con-duct as defined by this policy. If so, the principal shall immediately authorize or undertake an investigation, regardless of whether a criminal or regulatory investigation regarding the same or similar allegations is pending.

If appropriate, the District shall promptly take interim action calcu-lated to prevent prohibited conduct during the course of an investi-gation.

The investigation may be conducted by the principal or a designee, or by a third party designated by the District, such as an attorney. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the per-son making the report, the person against whom the report is filed, and others with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the allegations. The investigation may also include analysis of other information or documents related to the allegations.

Absent extenuating circumstances, the investigation should be completed within ten District business days from the date of the report; however, the investigator shall take additional time if neces-sary to complete a thorough investigation.

If the results of an investigation indicate that prohibited conduct occurred, the District shall promptly respond by taking appropriate disciplinary or corrective action reasonably calculated to address the conduct.

The District may take action based on the results of an investiga-tion, even if the conduct did not rise to the level of prohibited or un-lawful conduct.

A student who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation may appeal through FNG(LOCAL), beginning at the appropriate level. A student shall be informed of his or her right to file a com-plaint with the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Retention of records shall be in accordance with FB(LOCAL) and CPC(LOCAL).

NOTICE TO PARENTS

INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORT

CONCLUDING THE INVESTIGATION

DISTRICT ACTION

APPEAL

RECORDS RETENTION

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DATE ISSUED: 1/29/2010 ADOPTED: 6 of 6 UPDATE 87 FFH(LOCAL)-X

Information regarding this policy shall be distributed annually to District employees and included in the student handbook. Copies of the policy shall be readily available at each campus and the Dis-trict’s administrative offices.

ACCESS TO POLICY

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Requested Expenditures Over $25,000 Presented for: Action __________ Report Only __________

Supporting Documents: None ________ Attached _______ Provided later_______


Goal 1: Belton ISD will implement and monitor well-designed processes, including long-range

planning and budgeting, to address future growth, changing student needs, and the maintenance

of effective and efficient operations.


According to Board Policy CH(LOCAL), any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that

costs $25,000 or more shall require Board approval before a transaction may take place. The

following is a list of proposed items over this amount and is submitted for your review.

A. Creative Education Institute (CEI) License Renewal and Professional Support Agreement

Each elementary and middle school campus has incorporated the CEI Labs and that have been a

vital piece of the District’s Response to Intervention initiative. Students who are not on grade

level in the areas of math or reading have benefited from the availability of this type of

intervention. Each lab will continue to consist of software and technical support.

The District’s portion for the CEI labs will be $4,500 each for reading and $4,500 each for math,

totaling $90,000 for service and support of the ten labs. The funding source for these labs will be

the stimulus funds awarded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

B. Tyler Elementary Renovation

Based on student enrollment growth, the District is anticipating the addition of two bilingual

sections and one regular education section at Tyler Elementary for the next school year. Over the

last several years, the campus has been organizing its instructional spaces and is currently at

capacity. Therefore, the need exists for three additional classrooms. A proposed plan utilizes the

shell of the vacated, old junior high field house attached to the Tyler campus at a cost of

$160,000. This space will be connected internally to the existing campus and provide the

necessary classrooms.

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The renovation will be performed by District personnel, and funds for this proposal will be

allocated from revenue increases based on a revised, higher ADA projections based on actual

enrollment.

C. District-wide Gym Lighting Upgrade

In continuing to improve economic efficiency, the District is proposing an upgrade to gym

lighting throughout its facilities. This upgrade will replace all interior metal halide lights with

energy efficient fluorescent fixtures as well as replace the T12 lights with more efficient T5 ones.

The cost of the upgrade is $56,000. Engineers from Oncor have already pre-inspected the lights

for this project and have estimated that their company can provide a rebate to the District of

$11,120 for the retrofit.

Following a solicitation for bids, Dealers Electrical Supply was selected. This project will be

funded through allocations from revenue increases based on a revised, higher ADA projections

based on actual enrollment. Based on our current electricity rate with Direct Energy, the retrofit

would save over 200,000 kilowatt-hours per year with a return on investment in just under two

years.


All expenditures will be budgeted within the described budgets for the current 2009–2010 school

year.


Approve the above list of requested expenditures over $25,000.

Eric Haugeberg

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April 19, 2010

RE: Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Employment, Resignation, and Addition of District Employees

Presented for: Action X Report Only

Supporting Documents: None____ Attached X Provided later______

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District Goal or Objective:

Goal 3 - Belton ISD will attract and retain high performing administration, faculty, and staff

who reflect the values of the community, serve as positive role models, exhibit moral

excellence and are committed to achieving excellence for all students.


The month of April includes the recommendation to hire 5 Teachers. In addition, one teacher

is moving from part-time to a vacant full-time position and two teachers are moving from full-time to part-time positions. The District has received and accepted 9 resignations.

As projected, enrollment at the middle school level continues to increase. As a result, Lake

Belton Middle School will need additional teachers for 2010-2011. The greatest area of need

is for elective teachers where class sizes are high. We recommend 1.5 new positions to

decrease the class sizes of elective courses at Lake Belton Middle School. The following new positions will be included in the proposed 2010-2011 budget:

1.0 FTE for Photojournalism/Journalism

.5 FTE for Communication Applications


The salaries and benefits will be included in the proposed budget for 2010-2011.

Administrative Recommendations:

Approval of recommendation(s) and addition of personnel as presented.

Anne Woods 04/19/10 _____________________________ Contact Person Date Approved by Superintendent

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P. O. Box 269 Belton, Texas 76513

Phone (254) 215-2015 Fax (254) 215-2016

TO: Dr. Vivian Baker Superintendent FROM: Anne Woods Executive Director of Human Resources DATE: April 19, 2010 RE: Resignations for April 2010 RESIGNATIONS

NAME CAMPUS ASSIGNMENT # Years in Belton

EFFECTIVE DATE RECEIVED

Reasons

Summer Ball BHS Teacher 2 06/03/10 03/23/10 Personal Karen Colwick Lakewood Teacher 24 06/03/10 04/05/10 Retiring Angela Cowan Pirtle Teacher 5 06/03/10 04/05/10 Personal Stephanie Ferrata Pirtle Teacher 3 06/03/10 03/22/10 Personal Susan Klepac Southwest Teacher 4 06/03/10 03/08/10 Personal Sally Lee BHS Counselor 16 06/17/10 03/30/10 Personal Kay McWherter LBMS Nurse 1 06/03/10 04/05/10 Personal Shaney Shaffer Miller Heights Facilitator 3 06/10/10 03/25/10 Personal Jane Strong Lakewood Teacher 26 06/03/10 04/05/10 Retiring

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BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P. O. Box 269 Belton, Texas 76513

Phone (254) 215-2015 Fax (254) 215-2016

TO: Dr. Vivian Baker Superintendent FROM: Anne Woods Executive Director of Human Resources DATE: April 19, 2010 RE: Recommendations for April 2010 RECOMMENDATIONS

NAME DEGREE COLLEGE PREVIOUS DISTRICT

YRS EXP

ASSIGNMENT CAMPUS COMMENTS

Marissa Beierman B.S. Education University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Temple ISD 2 2nd Grade Miller Heights

Replacing Anna Lee Tully

Martha Cardenas B.S. Sociology University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton ISD 3 Spanish BMS Part-time to Full-time -Replacing Tracey Trumble

Brooke Dammon B.S. Education University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Temple ISD 2 Kindergarten Miller Heights

Replacing Megan West who transferred to Sparta to replace Amy Gaskins

Rachel Jordy B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University

Belton ISD 4 Special Education LBMS Full-time to Part-time

Daphne Kahlig B.S. Mathematics University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Rosebud-Lott ISD

1 Algebra BHS Replacing Rebecca Erwin

Jann Loafman B.S. Education Oklahoma State University

Belton ISD 21 Communication Applications

LBMS Full-time to New Part-time Position

Lindsay Unsworth B.S. Education M.A. Spanish Literature

University of Idaho Loyola University

Northside ISD 7 Spanish BMS Replacing Martha Cardenas (PT)

Tansyl Williams B.S. Education University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

0 2nd Grade Pirtle Replacing Stephanie Ferrata

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8 pm BHS Prom @ Expo

2 3 4 6 pm Tyler Cinco de Mayo @ EDC Auditorium 6:30 pm BHS Band Banquet @ VFW in Temple

5 6 7 pm BHS Drum Line Concert @ EDC Audito-rium

7 BHS Choir Banquet

LW—Old Glory Day

8 8 am-4 pm Dance Spring Show @ PAC 7 pm Magic Belle Spring Show @ PAC

9 10 6 pm Sparta PTA Mtg. 7 pm LBMS Choir Spring Show @ PAC

11 6 pm MH PTA Mtg.

6:30 pm FFA Banquet @ BHS Commons 7 pm BMS Choir Spring Show @ PAC

12 10 am Retired Teachers’ Reception @ LBMS

13 5 pm Marine Corps JROTC Awards Ceremony @ PAC

14 6 pm BMS/LBMS Band-o-Rama @ PAC

15 7 pm Magic Belle Banquet @ Dynasty

16 17

6 pm Regular BOARD MEETING

18 5th Gr. Math TAKS Retake

7 pm BMS Orchestra Concert @ BMS Cafeteria 7 pm LBMS Orchestra Concert @ LBMS Cafeteria

19 5th Gr. Reading

TAKS Retake 11:30 am Teacher Appreciation Luncheon @ Wildflower

20 7 pm BHS Choir Spring Show @ PAC

6 pm Pirtle PTA Mtg.

21 9 am Proud to be an American Day @ MH

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23 24 25 9:30 am Senior Awards Assembly

26 27 6:30 pm BISD Employee Appreciation Banquet @ Expo

28 2:30-4:30 pm Retirement Reception for Anne Woods

4 pm Hispanic Youth Org. Spring Show @ PAC

29 5 pm Hispanic Youth Or-ganization Spring Show @ PAC

30 2 pm BHS Baccalaureate @ FBC

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Memorial Day Holiday/Bad Weather Day

June 1 7 pm Waskow Graduation at FBC

June 2 June 3 8 pm BHS Graduation @ Expo

June 4 June 5

May 2010

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