VIDOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

IVIDOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTREGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEESVIDOR MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETORIUM2500 HIGHWAY 12VIDOR, TEXAS 77662OCTOBER 20, 20087:00 P.M.PRESENT: Mr. Wayne Sonnier Mr. Willie HayesMr. Mike KilmerMr. Johnny RossMr. Tim E. HarlandMr. David EdgarMr. David CampMs. Debbie MunozMr. Michael C. QuinnMr. Pancho HoustonMrs. Sheila SarverABSENT:PRESS:NoneMr. George Garza, VidorianMr. Tommy Mann, Orange LeaderMr. Wayne Sonnier, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Mr. Camp gave the invocation.Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas FlagMs. Suzanne Wojtowich, Special Programs Director, explained the meaning ofRed Ribbon Week (October 27-31, 2008) and that at the City Council Meeting onOctober 23 rd , Mayor Long will make the Proclamation that October 27-31 will bedesignated as Red Ribbon Week in Vidor. Ms. Beth Cooper, BBADD (Big BucsAgainst Drinking and Drugs) Sponsor, and two students – Taylor VanDevenderand Ceri Merendino presented the Board Members and Administrators with RedRibbons.For the last four (4) years, the Vidor Independent School District has had at leastthe Elementary Teacher of the Year or the Secondary Teacher of the Year, ThisYear the Vidor Independent School District is proud to say that we have both theElementary Teacher of the Year and the Secondary Teacher of the Year. Mrs.Linda Durmon, Principal at Vidor Elementary, will introduce Ms. Terri Herring,our 2008 Region Five Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mr. Killgo, Principal atVidor High School, will introduce Mr. Chad VanDevender, our 2008 Region FiveSecondary Teacher of the Year. Ms. Herring and Mr. VanDevender will berecognized in Austin on November 21, 2008. CONGRATULATIONS and THANKYOU to both of you!

Employee of the Month (September) – Ms. Heather Foy, AIM Center High SchoolEmployee of the Month (October)- Missy Whitmire, Vidor Elementary SchoolMs. Sally Kirkpatrick, Director of School/Community Relations, recognized Mr.George Garza of the Vidor Vidorian and Mr. Tommy Mann of the Orange Leaderwith the TASB Media Honor Roll Award, for their continued support of the VidorIndependent School District.The Board recognized the 2008-2009 Ambassadors of Pine Forest Elementary:Hunter Barton, Kyle Cavel, Emily Christman, Colby Clark, Cade Daughrity, TaylorFrederick, Alston Jones, Tia LaForge, Porter LaPray, Tess Manley, BayleeMcGlothin, Kourtlin McKay, Kennedy Nations, Paxton Nations, Brett Nunez,Tiffany Oldbury, Ana Plake, Maverick Quirante, Savannah Sanford, and KessValvoda. A few of the qualities that these students possess are: respectful,pride, good behavior, trustworthy, reliable, punctual, loyal, help others anddisplay leadership. The Board and Administrators are very proud of these youngstudents and their accomplishments. CONGRATULATIONS!The Board also recognized the Vidor Junior High Cheerleaders for the awardsthey received at SFA University Cheer Camp, held June24-27, 2008 – including:9 superior ribbons, spirit stick, large spirit trophy, Home Pom-Camp Champs andX-treme rountine-Camp Champs, jump champ and 4 ALL-Star Cheerleaders.They are Alex Duncan, Madeline Brewer, Kristin Jordan, Maddison Forister, KaraLacouture, Samantha Guthrie, Alexus Middleton, Paige Kennon, Lexi Minton,Bailey Rench, Jade Respess, Brooke Robinson, Kasidi Thibodeaux, BaileyRogers, Darian Van Hyfte, and Kelsey Watson. The Board and Administratorsare very proud of these young ladies and their awards. CONGRATULATIONS!The Board took at break at 7:40 p.m.The Board returned at 7:45 p.m., and continue the regular agenda:Motion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to approve the CONSENTAGENDA as presented with corrections to the September 29, 2008, BoardMinutes, Budget Amendments, Financial Report. Those Voting For: Mr.Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Houston, Mr. Camp, Mr. Kilmer, and Mrs.Sarver. Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Motion by Mr. Sonnier, seconded by Mr. Kilmer, to approve the Soccer overnightfield trip request as presented and remove the Brigadette trip for furtherdiscussion. Those voting for: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Kilmer,Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Voting Against: None. ThoseAbstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMotion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Camp, to table the Brigadette overnightfield trip and to receive further information concerning this trip. Those Voting For:Mr. Quinn, Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Kilmer, and Mrs. Sarver.Those Voting Against: Mr. Harland. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent:None.MOTION CARRIEDSuperintendent ReportBoard Member Comments:Mr. Quinn – It is always a pleasure to recognize the exemplary performance ofthe students that we have recognized tonight. Keep up the good work! Thankyou.Mr. Camp – I agree that is wonderful to recognize our District’s students – wehave an excellent School District and it shows in our students. Thank you andCONGRATULATIONS!Mr. Houston – the young children will be our foundation for tomorrow – it is aprivilege to see all of the accomplishments and be a part of this greatness.Mr. Harland – I want to let Mr. Hayes know that he is doing a great job and that Iappreciate him. Thank you!Mrs. Sarver – I was very proud of the Vidor High School Student Council, Band,Big Buc, Faculty, and Administrators of the Vidor Independent School Districtwhen they traveled to High Island Independent School District to deliver a truckload of school supplies.Mr. Sonnier – I would like to thank all of the students, parents, grandparents forcoming tonight. We received an email from Mayo Neyland and he reported thatwe had 79 survey responses – which gave us a total of 125 responses – whichisn’t a bad showing for a District this size – everyone is saying the same. I wouldalso like to thank Mr. Hayes for his efforts and keeping us on task – THANKYOU!

Motion by Mr. Kilmer, seconded by Mr. Harland, to approve the TEA WaiverApplication for September 11 th – 26 th , 2008 – Mandatory Evacuation of HurricaneIKE – 2008-2009 School Year. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr.Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those VotingAgainst: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMotion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Ms. Sarver, to approve the authorization toapply for the Accelerated Reading Instruction (ARI) and Accelerated MathInstruction (AMI) Grant for the 2008-2009 School Year. Those Voting For: Mr.Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs.Sarver. Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMotion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the Local District At-Risk Criteria for the 2008-2009 School Year. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr.Harland, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. ThoseVoting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMotion by Mr. Harland, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the Certification ofDelinquent Tax Roll for 2008. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr.Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those VotingAgainst: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMotion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Harland, to approve the Resolutionregarding the Closure of Vidor ISD Schools for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr. Camp, Mr. Quinn. ThoseVoting Against: Mrs. Sarver. Those Abstaining: Mr. Kilmer and Mr. Houston.Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIEDMotion by Mr. Harland, Call for Question.NO SECONDThe Board Recessed at 8:53 p.m.The Board convened into executive session at 8:58 p.m.The Board reconvened into regular session at 9:30 p.m., and took the followingaction:

Motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to accept the resignations ofBrandy Whisenant at Vidor Junior High and Felicia Wright at Vidor Junior HighSchool. Those Voting For: Mr. Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr.Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs. Sarver. Those Voting Against: None. ThoseAbstaining: None. Those Absent: None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMotion by Mr. Sonnier, seconded by Mrs. Sarver, to approve the employment ofHannah Bagwell as a teacher at Vidor Junior High. Those Voting For: Mr.Sonnier, Mr. Harland, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Camp, Mr. Houston, Mr. Quinn, and Mrs.Sarver. Those Voting Against: None. Those Abstaining: None. Those Absent:None.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYThe meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.CORRECT ATTEST:__________________________________Wayne Sonnier, President__________________________Mike Kilmer, Secretary