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The Littlefield ISD Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the Jerry Blakely Administration Building.
Will Williams gave the invocation and President Lance Broadhurst called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
The members present were President Lance Broadhurst, Gary Birkelbach, Pat Demel, Adrian Solis, Hervey Valdez, Jr., Will Williams and Superintendent Mike Read.
The member absent was Johnny Castillo, Jr.
Guests present were Vince Vialle, David Backus, Slater Elza, Julie Leahy, Bev Boldes, Rachel Moreno, Amber Hays, Tom Whistler, Staci Sumners, Brette Southard, Sandra Cristan, Michelle Acevedo, Brianna Acevedo and Samantha Pontius with the Lamb County Leader News.
For public forum, Brianna Acevedo addressed the Board concerning Homecoming procedures.
The next item on the agenda was to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, which took place on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The minutes were approved by general consent.
Item number four on the agenda was the Administrative Reports, including student activities, student programs, student performances and miscellaneous.
The next item on the agenda was the consultation with Littlefield ISD general counsel to seek and receive legal advice regarding pending legal matters including, but not limited to, personnel matters and/or pending or contemplated litigation. Under Texas Government Code 551.071, the Board went into a Closed Session at 7:11 p.m. The Closed Session ended and regular session began again at 7:40 p.m.
Item number six was to conduct and consider Level Three Grievance hearing of employee filed in accordance with Littlefield ISD Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL).
The next item on the agenda was to deliberate and possible action on requested relief contained in Level Three Grievance of employee filed and conducted in accordance with Littlefield Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL). Under Texas Government Code 551.074, the Board went into a Closed Session at 7:42 p.m. The Closed Session ended and regular session began again at 8:25 p.m.
A motion was made by Gary Birkelbach to deny all relief requested by Ms. Sandra Cristan and uphold the administration’s decision at Level Two of the DGBA Complaint Process. The motion was seconded by Pat Demel. The motion carried unanimously.
Item number eight on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement with ESC Region 10. No action was necessary.
The next item on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the Fuel Bid. A motion was made by Will Williams to approve the Fuel Bid submitted by Centergas Fuels, Inc. The motion was seconded by Hervey Valdez, Jr. The motion carried.
Item number 10 on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the Facilities Maintenance Priorities Plan. Superintendent Mike Read reviewed the Facilities Maintenance Priorities Plan with Board, including adding new locks to the high school and the updates to the softball field. A motion was made by Adria Solis to approve the Facilities Maintenance Priorities Plan. The motion was seconded by Gary Birkelbach. The motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Preview. Bev Boldes reviewed the Budget Preview with the Board, highlighting that the budget was not finalized. A motion was made by Gary Birkelbach to approve the Budget Preview as presented. The motion was seconded by Will Williams. The motion carried.
Item number 12 was to discuss the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2022-2023 School Year. No action was necessary.
The next item on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve Budget Amendments for 2021-2022. No action was necessary.
Item number 14 was to discuss Fund Commitment for Optimum Fund Balance. No action was necessary.
The next item on the agenda was the Financial and Investment Review and Report. A motion was made by Hervey Valdez, Jr., to approve the financial report as presented. The motion was seconded by Adrian Solis. The motion carried.
The meeting was called into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 the Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel. The Executive Session concluded and regular session began at 9:33 p.m.
Item number 16 was Personnel Matters Including the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal and/or Compensation of Individual District Employees.
For Certified Personnel: a motion was made by Adrian Solis to approve the contract for Probationary Contract Certified Staff member Trini Jobe as recommended by Superintendent Mike Read, Principals and SPED Director. The motion was seconded by Hervey Valdez, Jr. The motion carried.
For At-Will Personnel: Holly Nelson was hired as the High School ISS Coordinator. A resignation letter was presented on Nicole Shelley. A motion was made by Adrian Solis and seconded by Hervey Valdez, Jr. to approve the hiring of Holly Nelson and Nicole Shelley’s resignation letter.
The next item on the agenda was Board Training Information. Superintendent Mike Read provided the Board with upcoming training information.
With there being no further business to discuss, President Lance Broadhurst declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.