COTTON CENTER ISD

BOX 350 COTTON CENTER, TEXAS 79021

ADMINISTRATION (806) 879-2160

HIGH SCHOOL (806) 879-2176

ELEMENTARY (806) 879-2177

FAX (806) 879-2175

ROCKY J. STONE, SUPERINTENDENT

JOE MCFERRIN, BOARD PRESIDENT

COTTON CENTER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 AT 8:00 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER, DECLARE A QUORUM, AND INVOCATION

The Board of Trustees of the Cotton Center ISD, State of Texas met in regular session on

Monday, March 10 2007 at 8:12 p.m. in the Administration building of Cotton Center ISD.

A quorum of Board Members were present. This meeting was duly called, and notice of the

meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government

Code 551.

Members Present: Joe McFerrin, Joe Stokes, Chris Sageser, David Castilleja,

and Marilyn Koelder.

Visitors Present: Lori Bruidiegan with Honeywell

II. ENERGY PRESENTATION

Lori Bruidiegan with Honeywell discussed a variety of maintenance, energy, security,

and heat & air issues.

III. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes for Previous Board Meeting(s).

B. Payment of Current Bills.

C. Approval of Monthly Finance Reports.

D. Approval of Tax Reports.

A motion was made by Joe Stokes to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. A second was made by David Castilleja. The motion carried 5-0.

IV. ADDITION FOR SUBSTITUE LIST

A motion to approve the addition to the substitute list was made by Joe Stokes. A second was made by Marilyn Koelder. The motion carried 5-0.

V. PROPERTY/AUTO INSURANCE

TASB submitted a quote for property/auto insurance of $31,127.00. This is $1,200 less than last

year. No other quotes have been received. Motion to accept the offer from TASB for insurance

coverage from 5/23/2008 through 5/23/2009 for $31,127.00 was made by Chris Sageser. A

second was made by David Castilleja. The motion carried 5-0.

VI. AUDITOR FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

Motion to hire Williams, Meriwether, Smith & Co., L.L.P. to serve as auditor for the current school year was made by David Castilleja. A second was made by Marilyn Koelder. The motion carried 5-0.

VII. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BELIEF STATEMENTS

Motion to adopt Board of Trustees Belief Statements (attached) was made by Chris Sageser.

A second was made by David Castilleja. The motion carried 5-0.

VIII. BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARAMETERS STATEMENTS

Motion to adopt Board of Trustees Parameter Statement (attached) was made by Joe Stokes.

A second was made by Marilyn Koelder. The motion carried 5-0.

IX. BOARD RESOLUTION ON A “COMMITMENT TO THE STUDENTS OF

COTTON CENTER”

Motion to adopt Board of Trustees Commitment to Students Resolution (attached) was made by

Marilyn Koelder. A second was made by Chris Sageser. The motion carried 5-0.

X. DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY

Motion to declare old cheerleader uniforms as surplus and allow Superintendent Rocky J. Stone

to properly dispose of them was made by Joe Stokes. A second was made by Chris Sageser.

The motion carried 5-0.

XI. PURCHASE OF A 2008 SUBURBAN

A motion to approve the purchase of a 2008 Suburban through the BuyBoard process for $29,557

plus a $400 process fee for delivery in approximately 60 days was made by Joe Stokes. A second

was made by David Castilleja. The motion carried 5-0.

XII. PURCHASE OF A SCHOOL BUS

Discussion was held on purchasing a bus. The Board decided to table the purchase of a bus at this time.

XIII. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Principal’s report

B. Enrollment report

C. Superintendent’s Report

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

A motion to adjourn was made by Chris Sageser. A second was made by David Castilleja. The

motion carried 5-0. The Board adjourned at 10:12 p.m.

READ AND APPROVED THIS ___________ DAY OF __________________, 2008.

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