Minutes Regular Board Meeting of November 7, 2007
by Margaret Vrana
January 19, 2007
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2007 BOARD MEETING
Board president, Timmy Tidwell, called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Persons present
were Supt. Dr. James Bartosh, board members Lenard Pekar, James Cervenka, Debra
Cavanaugh, Tommy Filla, Kenny Cervenka, Timmy Tidwell and Lillie Huf.
Also in attendance were business manager Steve White, assistant principals Johnny
Ramos and Camie Walker, teachers Clayton Capps, Lindsey Reed, Michael Juranek
and Linda Huebner and news reporter Gayle Bielss.
Motion by Kenny Cervenka with a second by Debra Cavanaugh to approve the minutes as
presented. Unanimous vote.
Band director Clayton Capps reported on the success of the marching ratings and the
Christmas concert, the encouragement of practicing at home and that the repair bills are
normal. The band is currently working on their three concert UIL pieces.
Mr. Capps and Ms. Reed offered the idea of implementing a flag core. There are ten
students interested. Flag core members would have to be in band. Spring tryouts will take
place in March and only high school students can participate. The approximate cost of thirty
flags would be $890.00.
A Career and Technical report was given by Mike Juranek. He offered that the Tech Prep
Program will begin soon. In Building Trades and Skills USA, he has three classes with a
total of 20 students. The classes have discussed tool safety and have had many on the job
training tasks, building and repairing things around campus to accent tool safety usage. As
head of maintenance, Mr. Juranek receives repair requests directly and he then decides if his
students can handle them. He reported they attended at a Leadership Conference in Seguin
and discussed service projects and fundraiser's for his department.
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, Linda Huebner informed everyone about hands on
experiences and projects related to coursework. As of November 1 there are 121 students
affiliated with FCCLA. She and three of our Career and Technology teachers attended a
local articulation workshop at Central Texas College. They learned that there are
several courses Granger currently offers that would qualify as additional dual credit courses
at Temple College and Central Texas College. The process of offering these courses as dual
credit courses is being pursued.
Johnny Ike Ramos, UIL Coordinator, reported on the success of the elementary and middle
school participation in the academic UIL meet held in Holland earlier this month. Granger
placed second overall. Results will be printed next week. Mr. Ramos reported that he came
up with a workable UIL practice schedule for elementary. Those not working on UIL
worked on TAAKS. Junior high practiced during lunch, before school and after school.
Elementary participation was great. Junior high participation hurt us. Plans are to reward
UIL participants with a trip to entice additional participants next year. In the spring, Mr.
Ramos will encourage SSCM to join us next year. He will also ask Shiner ISD if the
parochial school students there compete in UIL with their ISD. Debra Cavanaugh asked if
parent notification regarding UIL and Summer School could be sent out early. Mr. Ramos
will make sure that happens.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: This report is on file. Superintendent Bartosh provided
a calendar of school activities through 2007 and for January 2008. He reported that GISD
Site-Based committee members Dan Johnson, Roseanne Naizer, Lisa Vanek and Camie
Walker met on November 29. Items discussed were the A.E.I.S. report, how Gifted/Talented
money is being spent, what the G/T program consists of, what percentage of students has to
be economically disadvantaged to qualify GISD as Title I, the status of previous cleaning
issues with the new cleaning company and the purpose of the Technical Assistance Team and
its members. Mr. Bartosh explained what the Technical Assistance Team is, who comprises
this team at GISD and that this is the first year such a team is required. An update on STAR
(Student Transfers Across Rural) Texas was received. The board was made aware that
Georgetown ISD is promoting another bond. A thank you to the teachers for their attendance
at PTO’s Teacher Involvement Night was included in the report. Supt. Bartosh reported that
the East Williamson County Higher Education Center will be built in Taylor and the University of Texas has been urged to raise tuition and fees in 2008. Dr. Bartosh stated that
GISD beat the State’s ACT scores but the SAT scores need work. The Granger Skills
USA Team’s success was highlighted. All District volleyball selections were announced.
Supt. Bartosh reported that each member of the 2007 Granger Lion football team received a
third place medal with the team receiving a state semifinal trophy. He also shared that the
Public Utility Commission of Texas has not yet approved a route for the transmission line
to be built by Oncor Electric Delivery Co. and the Lower Colorado River Authority Trans-
mission Services Corp. Dr. Bartosh reported that the 10 Year Committee met on December
6. Those attending were Supt. James Bartosh, Darrell Burtchell, Debra Cavanaugh, Todd
Grandjean, Darve Horak, Jack Moore, Scott Murrah, Mary Pavlat and Craig Whittley. Goals
were reorganized with the committee starting with 13 goals and now having 8 after
combining a few. Dr. Bartosh stated that a Pre-K walkway will be built during the Christmas
holiday. Supt. Bartosh reported that all board members have met board training
requirements. Tommy Filla requested that Dr. Bartosh ask the County to shred the creek.
A PAY BILLS, AMEND BUDGET AND CAFETERIA REPORT: There was no need
for a budget amendment. Business manager, Steve White, gave a financial report on
the lunchroom. Letters regarding delinquent charges have been sent home. A cafeteria
November report, as well as a semester report, were reviewed. These reports exclude
personnel and the new oven. Once again, the cafeteria realized a net profit. Debra
Cavanaugh asked that, in January 2008, statements be sent to all those who eat in the
cafeteria. On page 6 of 33 of the Detail Comparison of Revenue to Budget, Steve
White will check on the $19,719.00 expenditure for Trainer/Medical Care. He will
also find out what the $20,000.00 for Professional Service is.
BILLS PAYABLE: Tommy Filla made a motion to pay all bills. Kenny Cervenka
seconded the motion. Lillie Huf abstained from check #010477. Unanimous vote to pay
all bills.
B. CONSIDER R.E.S. (RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS) REQUEST FOR
A
CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE GRANGER I.S.D. BOUNDARIES: A motion was
made by Kenny Cervenka and seconded by Debra Cavanaugh to approve the request
for a charter school in the Granger I.S.D. boundaries. Motion passed with Debra
Cavanaugh, Tommy Filla, Kenny Cervenka, Timmy Tidewll and Lillie Huf voting for.
Lenard Pekar and James Cervenka abstained.
VII. MOTION TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION AS DETERMINED BY THE
BOARD. THERE MAY BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS OPEN
MEETINGS ACT TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.10 DISCUSS ITEMS
RELATING TO PERSONNEL TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 ANY
ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IN PUBLIC SESSION.
The board went into executive session at 8:36 p.m. with a motion
from Kenny Cervenka and
A second by Debra Cavanaugh. Unanimous vote. Those present included Supt. James
Bartosh and board members Lenard Pekar, James Cervenka, Debra Cavanaugh, Tommy
Filla, Kenny Cervenka, Timmy Tidwell and Lillie Huf.
A. REVIEW SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION: Part 1 and Part 2 of the superintendent's evaluation, and responses to each item, were thoroughly reviewed. Personnel
was also discussed.
Kenny Cervenka moved that the board return to open session at 9:44 p.m. Lillie Huf
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
a motion to adjourn was made by Kenneth Cervenka and seconded by Tommy Filla. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
