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CANADIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT800 Hillside

Canadian, Texas 79014-3299

MINUTES OF THE BOARDNovember 17, 2009

The Canadian Independent School District Board of Education met in regular session onTuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the School Administration Building. Those presentwere:

Mitch Ashley, presiding,Randy Walser,Larry Gatlin,John C. Isaacs,Allen Hadaway,Salem Abraham ,

Ken King , Superintendent, Frank Belcher,Business Manager, Cindy Moore,Canadian High School Principal, Rick Berry,Canadian Record Reporter, Jason Turner,John McGarr, Jimmy and Eva Hammer, Ricky Gallardo, Larry and Cheri Smith, Danielle

Ishmael, Michael Ishmael, Janis Ries, Jordan Ries, John and Laura Walser, Kathy Metting,Allyson Metting and Milton and Julie Cooke.

INVOCATION

Mr. Ashley gave the invocation.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Eva Hammer addressed the Board concerning the functional living program. She feels theprogram is misunderstood and would like to be able to do more with the program. John Walser,Danielle Ishmael, Janis Ries and Kathy Metting also spoke in support of Mrs. Hammer, Mrs.Smith and the program.

MINUTES

Mr. Hadaway moved to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2009 regular called meeting,October 23, 2009 special called meeting, and the October 27, 2009 special called joint meetingas published. Mr. King seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

RATIFICATION OF BILLS

Mr. Walser moved all October and November office and void checks, wires and transfersexcluding John C. Isaacs for General Operating #13651 through 13824; Consolidated

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Application #2238 through 2271; Activity Fund #4235 through 4283; Capital Projects #6013through 6131; Workers Compensation Fund #1865; Tax Clearing #1798 through 1823; PayrollClearing #9593 through 9666, wires #100000, 100001 and 100002; and Payroll Register datedOctober 19, 2009 and October 20, 2009, be approved for payment. Mr. Hadaway seconded themotion. It passed unanimously.

Mr. Abraham moved John C. Isaacs be approved for payment. Mr. King seconded the motion. Itpassed 6-0 with Mr. Isaacs abstaining.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S)

The financial statement contained financial reports and tax collection statements.

REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

Mr. Belcher presented an enrollment and attendance report.

John McGarr gave the Board a report on events he is working on scheduling at the newlyrenovated auditorium at Canadian Middle School.

Milton and Julie Cooke presented concerns about and requested the Board look at betterprocedures for pickup and drop off of students at Canadian Elementary and Baker Elementary.

The board discussed class schedules on early release days along with schedules for days whencampuses have staff luncheons.

CONSIDER/APPROVE POLICY UPDATE 86 AFFECTING LOCAL POLICIES

Mr. Isaacs moved that the Board add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended byTASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy ManualUpdate 86. Mr. Abraham seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

CONSIDER/APPROVE GIFTED AND TALENTED POLICY

Mr. Hadaway moved to approve the gifted and talented policy as presented. Mr. Abrahamseconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

CONSIDER/APPROVE DYSLEXIA POLICY

Mr. Gatlin moved to approve the dyslexia policy as presented. Mr. Abraham seconded themotion. It passed unanimously.

CONSIDER BIDS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY

Mr. King moved to approve the only bid received from Rachels Little House to partner withCanadian ISD to buid a child care facility. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. It passedunanimously.

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CONSIDER/APPROVE NAME FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Mr. Abraham moved to table action for naming the Middle School auditorium to allow feedback from the community. Mr. Walser seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

CONSIDER/APPROVE APPOINTMENT MEMBERS TO THE HEMPHILL COUNTY

APPRAISAL BOARD

Mr. Gatlin moved to approve the re-appointment of Ken King and Luke Thrasher to theHemphill County Appraisal Board. Mr. Hadaway seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

CONSIDER/APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS

There were no budget amendments to consider at this time.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board entered into executive session at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 11:15p.m.

ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Hadaway moved to hire Belinda Leatherman as Tax Assessor/Collector for Canadian ISD &City of Canadian. Mr. King seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

The next regular board meeting will be Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

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