2010 INFO NEWS 2010 ... NOTEBOOK information
2008-09 Budget
$119.5 million for operations and an additional $15million
to buy attendance credits from the state.
Total:$134.5 million+
Can they keep a straight face?
2010 INFO NEWS 2010 ... NOTEBOOK information
0922/09-Have Comal Independent School District(Comal ISD)Board Members started using only their first name initials to obfuscate their identity?
Does our Comal Independent School District Board President Carol Kendall Keller care about Transparency for our Comal County Taxpayers?
Will Comal ISD still have a BALANCED BUDGET after they finish installing and begin maintaining the three (not-competition size) swimming pools at Canyon Lake High School, Canyon High School, and Smithson Valley High School? IS NO a viable answer in COMAL ISD?
Does Comal ISD think it has a Bottomless PIT when it comes to spending money?
Does Comal ISD abuse the Rule of law?
Comal ISD - SECRET Board Meeting?
6 - 7 PM: Closed Session Pursuant to Sections 551.071 through 551.084 of
the Texas Government Code
A. Pursuant to 551.074, consider and discuss personnel employments,
resignations, retirements, and assignments; duties of public officers;
and Superintendent's evaluation and goals (Marc Walker?)
B. Pursuant to 551.072, discuss the purchase, exchange, sale, lease or
value of real property
Regular Meeting-February 11, 2010 6:00PM -
Marc Walker, Superintendent
Why do our government representatives go "against the spoon that feeds them", the TAXPAYERS?
IS POLITICS INVOLVED IN OUR SCHOOLS IN COMAL ISD COMAL COUNTY?
Do our Texas Public Schools 'need' superintendents that request extended employment contracts year after year while our good teachers continue to be left behind along with our children's needs? Do our Texas PUBLIC school superintendents only care about their own livelihood?
Does Comal ISD abuse the Rule of law?
Does Comal ISD control the Tax Rate AND control the APPRAISAL DISTRICT members? In other words, does the School Board Vote in the Majority of APPRAISAL DISTRICT members to make sure property taxes magically go up every time CISD feels they need to go on a shopping spree?
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Subject: Expenditures for August 2009 Date: Sept. 23, 2009
Administrator Responsible/Position: Debra Smith, Assistant Supt. for Business Services
A. Purpose of Agenda Item:
Information Only Action Needed Receive Input
B. Authority for This Action:
Local Policy Law or Rule N/A
Policy CFA (Legal) – States that annual financial statement must be adopted and filed
with TEA. District exceeds this requirement with monthly adoption of financial statements.
C. Strategic Objective, Goal, or Need Addressed:
Strategic Plan District/Campus Other
Improvement Plan
Strategic Plan Goal #5 – allocate resources in most effective and efficient manner to
maximize student achievement
D. Summary:
Previous board action relating to this item: Aug. 27, 2009
Future action anticipated: Monthly
Background information: Attached is a copy of the expenditures for the month of August
2009. The official August 2009 financial statement is not being submitted for approval at
this time because the audit report will reflect the official August financial figures.
E. Comments Received:
Cabinet DEIC Support Staff AC Teacher AC Other
All agenda items are reviewed by the Superintendent’s cabinet.
F. Administrative Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the expenditures for the month of
August 2009 as presented.
G. Fiscal Impact and Cost: Amount: Per report
Budget Bond Grant/Special Funds Other
H. Action:
Motion by , second by to approve/
disapprove/postpone the August 2009 expenditures as presented.
FOR: C. Keller, F. Baker, C. Miller, D. Holmes, B. Swint, D. Spencer, D. Drastata
AGAINST: C. Keller, F. Baker, C. Miller, D. Holmes, B. Swint, D. Spencer, D. Drastata
MOTION CARRIED/DENIED/POSTPONED
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Subject: Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Date: August 11, 2009
Administrator Responsible/Position: Debra Smith, Asst. Supt. for Business Services
A. Purpose of Agenda Item:
Information Only Action Needed Receive Input
B. Authority for This Action:
Local Policy Law or Rule N/A
Education Code Section 44.004
C. Strategic Objective, Goal, or Need Addressed:
Strategic Plan District/Campus Other Improvement Plan
Goal #5 – Allocate resources in the most effective manner to maximize student achievement.
D. Summary:
Previous board action relating to this item: 8-14-08
Future action anticipated: Annually in August.
Background information: A public meeting is required under Education Code 44.004 to
discuss the 2009-10 budget and approve the proposed M & O and I & S tax rates. These
rates will be published in the notice for the public hearing that will run in the paper on Friday
August 14, 2009.
E. Comments Received:
Cabinet DEIC Support Staff AC Teacher AC Other
All agenda items are reviewed by Superintendent’s cabinet.
F. Administrative Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends a proposed 2009-10 maintenance and operations tax rate of
$1.04 and interest and sinking rate of $.30 to be published in the notice for the public meeting.
G. Fiscal Impact and Cost: Amount:
Budget Bond Grant/Special Funds Other
The proposed M & O rate will remain unchanged at $1.04. The proposed debt service rate
will increase 3 cents from $.27 to $.30. The 3 cent increase plus $5,000,000 of I & S fund
balance will cover the 2009-10 I & S principal and interest payments of $30,874,742. The
need for the I & S tax increase is due to a dramatic drop in the increase in property values.
Last year’s increase was 19% and this year’s is 2.4%. Property taxes on a $200,000 home
would go up $43.50.
Notice of Regular Meeting-The Board of Trustees Comal ISD
A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Comal ISD will be held November 12, 2008,
beginning at 6:00 PM in the Comal ISD Support Services Building, 1404 IH-35 North, New
Braunfels, TX 78130.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be
acted on at one time.
1. Discuss and review presentations for November 19, 2008, Board of Trustees
Meeting agenda topics
2. Closed Session Pursuant to Sections 551.071 through 551.084 of the Texas
Government Code
A. Pursuant to 551.074, consider and discuss personnel resignations,
employments, assignments; duties of public officers
B. Pursuant to 551.071 and 551.072, consult with attorney regarding
pending or contemplated litigation and or discussion of purchase,
exchange, lease or value of an 18-acre tract of land, more or less, out
of the southeast corner of a 132.409 acre tract of land out of Christian
Busch Survey 441, Abstract 52 and further described in exhibit
C. Pursuant to 551.076, review and discuss security audits
3. Consider and Take Action to Approve Resolution to Acquire the Following
Purchase or Eminent Domain if Necessary: An 18-Acre Tract of Land,
More or Less, out of the Southeast Corner of a 132.409-Acre Tract of Land
Out of Christian Busch Survey 441, Abstract 52, Comal County, Texas and
Described in Exhibit - (Where is the specifics of the Exhibit?)
Aug. 22, 2005 - Gov. Perry Orders More Money to Classrooms, More Taxpayer Accountability
'The Legislature Has Not Acted on Education Reforms, but I Will'
AUSTIN - Saying Texans have demanded education reforms that must be acted
upon, Gov. Rick Perry today began using his executive authority to implement key
education reforms that the Texas Legislature has failed to pass. He directed
the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to implement the requirement that at least
65 percent of education dollars be spent in the classroom as well as numerous
additional financial accountability measures for Texas schools. READ MORE
August 2008-Why is The Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott meeting with Comal ISD school board members and Marc Walker? Is Robert Scott a graduate of Canyon High School?Yes
Texas school districts to spend at least 65 percent of its funds directly on classroom instruction. Did Comal ISD failed?
Background Information: Fiscal Impact and Cost: Superintendent’s Recommendation:
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: August 27, 2008
Subject: Resolution – Expenditure Targets
Administrator Responsible: Debra Smith
Resource Person: Tracie M. Moos
Action ITEM
A. Texas Education Code, 44.011, requires that the Board of Trustees of a school district adopt and publish a resolution that includes an explanation justifying intent to exceed or fall short of proposed expenditure targets.
B. None
C. The Superintendent recommends adoption of the 2008-09 budget that does
not meet the State target percentage in one category. Action Required:
Motion by , second by , to approve,disapprove, or postpone the attached resolution whereas, Comal Independent School District adopts the 2008-09 budget that will not meet state expenditure
targets for one category.
FOR: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN K.KRUEGER,
CAROLYN MILLER, DAVID SPENCERAGAINST: MOTION CARRIED/DENIED/POSTPONED
RESOLUTION;
Intent to Adopt a Budget Which Does Not Meet Proposed Expenditure
Targets Established by the Commissioner of Education
Whereas; that, for the reasons stated above, the Comal
approved a budget based on the following goals:
Student Performance:
ensure all students will have the necessary skills to continue their educational
training, begin a career, and be able to solve the problems they are confronted with on a daily basis.
Student Growth / Facilities
growing student body and will foster a safe, secure and positive learning environment.
Technology
classrooms to prepare our students for the challenges of the future.
Communication
communication with all of our communities, parents, staff and students.
Fiscal Management
and efficient manner to support a positive learning environment, thereby maximizing student achievement.
Personnel
maximize the learning of each student.
Career and Technical Programs; career and technology educational programs that provide the graduate with specific skills
needed in the workplace.
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Trustees Comal ISD Report July 22, 2008
A. Background Information:
Attached you will find an update to the 2008-09 proposed budget. Since the previous summary, the following changes were made: Rvenue and expenditures increased approximately $117,000. The revenue increase is the net of excess fund balance from Community Ed and Worker’s Comp funds transferred to General Fund, and reduction in interest income. Expenditures increased to raise the fuel budget.?
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost: 2008-09 Budget
Notice of Regular Meeting - The Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees Comal ISD Report - source: comal isd website
A. Background Information:
Attached you will find an update to the 2008-09 proposed budget. Since the previous summary, the following changes were made:
Revenue and expenditures increased approximately $117,000. The revenue increase is the net of excess fund balance from Community Ed and Worker’s Comp funds transferred to General Fund, and reduction in interest income. Expenditures increased to raise the fuel budget.?
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost: 2008-09 Budget
Notice of Regular Meeting - The Board of Trustees - Comal ISD
A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Comal ISD will be held July 22, 2008, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Comal ISD Support Services, 1404 IH-35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
1. Consider and Take Action to Approve Agenda
2. Recognition - TASB Media Honor Roll
3. Audience Participation
4. Consider and Take Action to Amend Board Policy EIC Local
5. Consider and Take Action to Endorse Candidate to Fill Position on TASB
Board of Directors
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approve Consent Agenda
B. Board Meeting Minutes
C. Financial Statement and Expenditures
D. Monthly Tax Report
E. 2007-08 Budget Amendments
F. Annual Review of Investment Policy
G. Annual Review of Qualified Brokers and Dealers
H. Investment Resolution - Authorized Personnel
I. Disposal of Surplus Property
J. Bid for Security Services
K. Bid for Armored Car Services
L. Out-of-State Travel for Smithson Valley High School Band
M. Revisions to Board of Trustees 2008-09 Meeting Calendar
N. PDAS Calendar for 2008-09
7. Reports
A. Construction and Facilities
B. Proposed 2008-09 Budget Update
C. Quarterly Investments
8. Closed Session Pursuant to Sections 551.071 through 551.084 of the Texas
Government Code
A. Pursuant to 551.074, consider and discuss personnel resignations,
employments, reassignments
B. Pursuant to 551.072, discuss the purchase, exchange, sale, lease or
value of real property
C. Pursuant to 551.0821, hear, review, and discuss student transfer
petition
9. Consider and Take Action on Contractual Personnel as Recommended by
the Superintendent: Resignations, Retirements, Employments
10. Consider and Take Action on Student Transfer Appeal
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act
authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on July 17, 2008, 5:00 PM.
Marc Walker, Superintendent
For the Board of Trustees
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: July 22, 2008
Subject: TASB Board of Directors
Administrator Responsible: Marc Walker
Resource Person: Marc Walker
Action
FYI→[Action.] means this is an action item which the superintendent has already approved it or couldn't care either way which means the board will VOTE to (most likely) approve it
A. Background Information:
TASB Board of Directors, Region 13, Positions B & C are up for election at the
2008 Convention. Gary Inmon from the Schertz-Cibolo Universal City ISD is the
incumbent and he is running unopposed. Five individuals have been nominated
for Position C, and they are listed on the attached overview from TASB.
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees may endorse an individual nominated to fill
Position C.
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost:None-- False information! In end, our taxdollars pay for dues and TASB services for whatever MarcWalker AND board members deem necessary.Very misleading. Do they care it's taxpayer dollars?,of course they are quick to say it's their $$$ too.
C. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
None
Is it possible that sometimes AGENDA ITEMS are discussed PRIOR to board meetings which could be perceived either illegal or unethical?
D. Action Required:
Motion by , second by , to endorse
for the Region 13 C position on the TASB Board of Directors.
FOR: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN
KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
AGAINST: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN
KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
MOTION CARRIED/DENIED/POSTPONED
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: July 22, 2008
Subject: Construction Projects
Administrator Responsible: Thomas Bloxham
Resource Person: David Swain
Report
A. Background Information:
Construction updates are provided at each regular Board meeting.(in other words, things can get moved around,including money$$?)
David Swain has provided a written report summarizing the status of
several projects, which was included in the Board packet.(what happened to providing this for the public at NO COST?) Also
enclosed in the Board packet is a list of payments to contractors and
consultants made since last month’s meeting. Thomas Bloxham will
present an update on current construction projects.
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost:
None C.
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: July 22, 2008
Subject: Investment Resolution – Authorized Personnel
Administrator Responsible: Debra Smith
Resource Person: Kathy Hanlon
ACCESSCOMALISD notes:→ Debra Smith is the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services - Tracy Moos isDirector of Business Services - Kathy Hanlon title is accountant; all under the direction of Marc Hobson Walker,superintendent Comal ISD
Action
A. Background Information: The District needs to indicate who the authorized
individuals that can perform investment functions for the District will be. The
individuals noted here are the employees who deal with the District’s investments
on a routine basis. The investment firms the District deals with will be so notified.
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost: None
C. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends
approval of the attached resolution naming Debra Smith, Tracie Moos, and Kathy
Hanlon as authorized employees to perform investment functions for the Comal
Independent School District.
ACCESSCOMALISD notes: Debra Smith is the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services - Tracy Moos isDirector of Business Services - Kathy Hanlon title is accountant; all under the direction of Marc Hobson Walker,superintendent Comal ISD
D. Action Required:
Motion by , second by , to approve, disapprove,
or postpone the approval of the attached resolution naming Debra Smith, Tracie
Moos, and Kathy Hanlon as authorized employees to perform investment functions.
FOR: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN K.
KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
AGAINST: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN K.
KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
MOTION CARRIED/DENIED/POSTPONED
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: July 22, 2008
Subject: Surplus Portable #8 and #12
Administrator Responsible: Billy Becker, Purchasing Director
Resource Person: Thomas Bloxham, Billy Becker
Action
A. Background Information:
The Maintenance and Operations Department has evaluated the condition
of portables #8 and #12 owned by the district. They have determined that it
is in the district’s best interest to dispose, scrap or sell the two portables.
The moving and repair cost exceed the current value of the portables.
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost:None
C. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
The administration recommends that the two portables #8 and #12 be
disposed, scrapped or sold.
D. Action Required:
Motion by , second by , to dispose, scrap or sell Portables #8 and #12 as presented.
FOR: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER,DAN K. KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
AGAINST: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL, KELLER, DAN K. KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER, MOTION CARRIED/DENIED/POSTPONED
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: July 22, 2008
Subject: Annual Review of Qualified Brokers/Dealers
Administrator Responsible: Debra Smith
Resource Person: Kathy Hanlon
Action
A. Background Information: Board Policy CDA (Legal) requires the Board of
Trustees to review, revise, and adopt annually a list of qualified brokers/dealers
that are authorized to engage in investment transactions with the District.
Enclosed is a list of brokers/dealers.
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost: None
C. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends the
attached list of brokers/dealers be approved by the Board to be authorized to
engage in investment transactions with the District.
D. Action Required:
Motion by , second by , to approve, disapprove,
or postpone the attached list of brokers/dealers be approved to engage in
investment transactions with the District.
FOR: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN K.
KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
AGAINST: BILL SWINT, FRANK BAKER, DONNA HOLMES, CAROL KELLER, DAN K.
KRUEGER, DAVID SPENCER, CAROLYN MILLER
MOTION CARRIED/DENIED/POSTPONED
COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date: July 22, 2008 - Subject: 2008-09 Proposed Budget
Administrator Responsible: Debra Smith
Resource Person: Debra Smith
Report
A. Background Information:
Attached you will find an update to the 2008-09 proposed budget. Since the previous
summary, the following changes were made:
Revenue and expenditures increased approximately $117,000. The revenue increase
is the net of excess fund balance from Community Ed and Worker’s Comp funds
transferred to General Fund, and reduction in interest income. Expenditures increased
to raise the fuel budget.
B. Fiscal Impact and Cost:2008-09 Budget
Is CISD being Frugal in spending our tax dollars? Can CISD cut costs without using our children and our good teachers as excuses to ask the taxpayer for more money? ...more info soon
Is it possible for Comal ISD to go Bankrupt? Yes
What is 'exactly' classified as a classroom expenditure when it comes to educating our children, beginning with tutoring?
if our children can understand what is taught to them, they have learned...
"I believe if taxpayers are going to foot the bill, they are entitled to look at every item on the receipt." Perry said. "School spending ought to be transparent, and simple to understand. Taxpayers deserve to know what percentage of their dollars makes it into the classroom, and what exactly is classified as a classroom expenditure. Administrative costs should be listed line-by line." -
JAN. 29, 2004 - Texas Governor Rick Perry
What are some of the 'nice' perks upper Comal ISD Administration receives? AND how often does Comal ISD provide new Titles with pay raises, to include perks, such as paid gasoline for missing work to 'travel' on business matters? What are business matters? Do the Comal ISD Public School Board members also get paid for their contribution? Such as approving 'personal' agendas? Maybe approving certain contracts 'including' their employers or relatives?
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