MINUTES
October 16, 2008


The Board of Directors of Region XIV Education Service Center met in regular session on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. in the Center offices located at 1850 Highway 351; Abilene, Texas.

Members present: Dr. Gene Shelhamer, James Rominger, Francene Allen-Noah, Patsy Hamric, Dr. Herman Schaffer, Larry LeFevre and Jerry Adams

Staff members present: Ronnie Kincaid, Kenneth Thompson, Robb McClellan, Dub Preston, Lenora Peterson, Emilia Moreno, Rose Burks, Norma Whitis, and Taressa Huey.

Dr. Shelhamer called the meeting to order at 12:30 a.m. Minutes were approved on a motion from Ms. Allen-Noah and seconded by Mr. LeFevre. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Thompson reviewed the Board Report and Mr. Adams made a motion to approve as presented and Mr. Rominger seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously.

Budget Amendments for 2007-2008 were presented by Mr. Thompson and Ms. Allen-Noah made a motion to approve as presented and Dr. Schaffer seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (Budget Amendments for 2007-2008 are attached to and made a part of this record.)

Budget Amendments for 2008-2009 were presented by Mr. Thompson and Dr. Schaffer made a motion to approve as presented and Mr. Adams seconded the motion. This report reflects a loss of approximately $43,000 in interest when comparing 2007 to 2008. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (Budget Amendments for 2008-2009 are attached to and made a part of this record.)

The Investment Report was reviewed by Mr. Thompson with the Board. Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the Investment Report and Mr. LeFevre seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (The Investment Report is attached to and made a part of this record.)

The Investment policies were reviewed by Mr. Thompson with the Board of Directors and Ms. Allen-Noah made a motion to Acknowledge the policies in place on Investments and Mrs. Hamric seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Thompson asked the Board to approve vendors for the Investment Training that he receives and Mr. LeFevre made the motion to approve the vendors as printed and Mrs. Allen-Noah seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (Investment Resolution with approved vendors is attached and made a part of this record.) The dates changed for the training and an updated Resolution will be presented at the December meeting.



Policy Update #13 was reviewed by Mr. Kincaid and Dr. Schaffer made a motion to approve and Mr. LeFevre seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously.

The Comprehensive Plan for 2008-2009 was presented to the Board. There being no further discussion, Mr. Adams made a motion to approve and Ms. Allen-Noah seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously.

Lenora Peterson reviewed the Early Head Start Budget and it was approved on a motion by Dr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Adams. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (Early Head Start Budget is attached to and made a part of this record.)

Head Start Budget was approved on a motion by Mr. LeFevre and seconded by Dr. Schaffer. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (Head Start Budget is attached to and made a part of this record.)

Mrs. Peterson reviewed the Center for Young Learners Organizational Chart (Revised 10/06/2008). Ms. Allen-Noah made a motion to approve and Mr. LeFevre seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (Center for Young Learners Organizational Chart attached to and made a part of this record.)

The hiring of seven Head Start and Early Head Start employees was approved. Mr. LeFevre made a motion to approve and Ms. Allen-Noah seconded the motion. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (The names of the 7 new employees, their positions, and work site is attached to and made a part of this record.)

The resignation of two Head Start Educational Aides were accepted and approved on a motion by Ms. Allen-Noah and seconded by Mr. LeFevre. Dr. Shelhamer called for all in favor say aye. None opposed. Passed unanimously. (The names of the 2 employees that resigned are attached to and made a part of this record.)

Lenora Peterson provided Head Start Board Orientation Training. At the conclusion of the training, signatures were collected (The orientation packet is attached and made a part of this record.)

Dr. Shelhamer had to leave at 1:36 p.m. and Dr. Schaffer was to preside for the remaining board meeting.

Information on the Army Reserve building, technology services and Chapter 41/42 was shared with the Board by Mr. Kincaid.




Dr. Schaffer had a recommendation on a motivational teacher from Duncanville who could speak on Culinary Arts curriculum. Additional information was shared with Mr. Kincaid.

Ms. Allen-Noah stated that the Texas Tech Health Initiative had really been a success. Mr. Kincaid stated that he thought that was part of the grant we support with TRI Math and Science Collaborative.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Adams and seconded by Mr. LeFevre.




































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