The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 21, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 30, 2000 Page: 3 of 8
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Harper independent Schoel District
Board of Trustees
Regular School Board meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on April 17, 2000 in
the High school Library.
,rCALL TO ORDER:
r President Charles Leinweber, Jr.
v ROLL CALL BY:
^ Secretary Larry Higgins
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles Leinweber, Jr., Larry Higgins, Boyce Grona, Fred Schmidt,
Jane Porter, Bob Kee, Superintendent Jim Ward.
. ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT:
Assoc. Superintendent Pari Whitten, Principal Jay Harper
..MEMBERS ABSENT:
-.Clyde Bernhard
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GUEST PRESENT:
- Edwin Johnson
,, OPENING PRAYER WAS GIVEN BY:
Superintendent Jim Ward
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. DISCUSSION/PUBLiC COMMENT:
None
for the school year 2000 through 2001, after inclusion of forcasted
staff changes The foregoing information was discussed to include
relevant job descriptions, employee categories, procedures, salary
forecasts and related revisions or changes.
A finanacial forecast of revenue and expense projections through
August 2000 was presented; funding for new and remodeling of
existing facilities are available as planned.
Motion #099-147 made by Jane Portewr and seconded by Bob Kee
for the Board to authorize Associate Superintendent Pari Whitten to
hire replacement for "at will" employees
Ayes 6
Nays 0
Motion #099-148 made by Boyce Grona and seconded by Fred
Schmidt for the Board to authorize Associate Superintendent Pari
Whitten to contract on behalf of Harper ISD as superintendent.
Ayes: 6
Nays. 0
Motion #099-149 made by Jane Porter and seconded by Larry
Higgins for Board to approve early release on Thursday, April 20.
2000
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Ayes: 8
Nays 0
Motion #099-150 made by Fred Schmidt and seconded by Bob Kee
for Board to authorize Superintendent to advertise for bids for the
demolition of the east wing of the Art-Agriculture Building
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion #099-145 made by Bob Kee and seconded by Fred Schmidt
that the Board approve the minutes of the March 23 and March 30,
2000 Board meetings as presented.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS'
Superintendent Jim Ward opened the discussion and focused on the
financial reports and facilities plans. There were no budget
amendments or unusual expenditures or variances. The remodeling
of the old library is continuing as scheduled and occupancy is still
expected in June 2000. Repair and maintenance of existing roads,
parking lots, and pavement of new parking areas is proceeding as
expected
Motion #099-146 made by Bob Kee and seconded by Boyce Grona
for Board to approve payment of bills and payroll as presented
Ayes 6
Nays 0
Motion #099-151 made by Boyce Grona and seconded by Fred
Schmidt for Board to approve building a storage building of
approximately 3000 square feet
Ayes 6
Nays 0
Motion #099-152 made by Bob Kee and seconded by Boyce Grona
for the Board to authorize the Superintendent to request proposals
for the pad slab, metal building and masonry for the storage
building.
Ayes 6
Nays 0
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
Assoc Superintertclirit Pari: Whittdn presented the school district
schedule of events for the month of May 2000 She emphasized
that May is the month of banquets and highlighted the following
banquets; District FFA, NHS Honors, HISD BAND, FFA, and
Athletics. Further, the last day of classes is May 25, 2000.
Melon #039-153 made Dy Boyce Grona and seconded by Charles
Leinweber for the Board to approve letters of reasonable assurance
for "at will" staff
Ayes,:;,6 -...
Nays 6
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Motion #099 '54 made by Bob Kee and seconded by Fred Schmidt
for the Boarc o offer Kenneth Davis a one-year probationary
contract as sc.e^ce teacher
PROGRAM REPORT:
Assoc. Superintendent Pari Whitten indicated that there were no
formal program reports scheduled for this meeting. The Board was
reminded that the Llano Spring Workshop for Board Member
training is scheduled for May 19, 2000.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
OLD BUSINESS: - •./
Motion #099-155 made by Larry Higgins and seconded by Jane
Porter for Board to adopt TASB Policy Update 62
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Superintendent Jim Ward opened discussions by presenting a letter Ayes: 6
from Mr. Joe Wisnoski, Texas Education Agency Coordinator of Nays: 0
School Finance and Fiscal Analysis. This letter indicated that the Board entered Executive session at 7 44 p.m
HISD administrative cost ratio was below the established state Board exited Executive session at 9:23 p.m.
standard. Additional information was provided which indicated that jhe meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
the administrative cost ration would ramin below the state standard __
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College Financial Aid Information Is
Only A Mouse Click or Phone Call Away
by Jeff Wentworth
State Senator, District 25
High school graduates of the Class of 2000 are facing a bright
future filled with promise, opportunity and risiing college costs
Although the cost of attending college has increased steadily since
1995, the personal enrichment and positive economic returns that
come as a result of a college degree are invaluable. According to a
U.S. Commerce Department Census Bureau report, persons age 18
and over with a bachelor's degree earn an average of $40,478
annually, while advanced degree holders average $63,229.
Persons with a high school diploma average $22,895 annually,
while those with no high school diploma average $16,124 While
these figures vary from region to region, no matter where you live,
the correlation between higher education and higher salaries is
significant.
The burden of paying these increasing costs is shifting from the
state to students. They and their parents must find ways to pay for
educations that cost an average of $10,481 for a nine-month
academic year at a public institution and an average of $15,908 at
an independant university.
Although a college education is expensive, it is essential of young
Texans are to be competitive in a worldwide economy. To help
them finance the college education so necessary in today's world
the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 created the Texas Financial Aid
Information Center, which servees as a storehouse of information
about financial aid. Students may obtain information about grants,
loans, scholarships and the $2.4 billion in financial aid that is
available annually by calling the center toll free at 1-877-782-7322
In addition, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's
brochure "Financial Aid for Texas Students" is available by calling
toll-free at 1-800-242-3062 This brochure contains a wealth of
information about available aid, such as institutional, state and
federal programs; financial-aid resources; and names of
participating colleges. Information in the brochure may be accessed
on the Internet at http://www.tecb.state.tx.us.
The application process for scholarships, grants, loans and
work-study programs are lengthy, and students must apply early
Members of the Class of 2001 should talk with their high school
counselors and contact the financial aid office at the university or
college they plan to attend to learn about financial assistance such
as the TEXAS Grant Program I co-authored the Toward
EXcellencw, Access and Success (TEXAS) program, which I believe
could impact students as significantly as the Gl Bill did veterans of
World War II
Texas residents who graduated from a Texas public high schoo i
a accredited Texas private high school In the rail of 1998 o? later
who demonstrate financial need and who completed the
recommended or advanced curriculum should inquire about V ;s
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nonprofit independent college or university.
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years deadline for the Texas Tomorrow Fund ;s June 5 Me e
information may be obtained toll-free at 1-800-445-GRAD or on the
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