December 7, 1999
Public Hearing on AEIS
The Board held a public hearing to discuss the 1998-99 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report. Patricia Davenport, Director of Instruction, informed Board members that Brazosport’s outstanding academic performance, combined with its high attendance and low dropout rates, had once again earned the District an overall rating of "Exemplary" from the State for the 1998-99 school year. The District’s performance was particularly impressive in the Spanish TAAS and Special Education TAAS categories. Board members joined Dr. Anderson in applauding students, teachers, principals, and all staff members for their hard work and dedication to the belief that all children can learn.
Insurance Plan Changes For 2000
Michael Abild, Director of Business Services, reviewed health insurance plan changes for 2000 with Board members. Abild explained that the District’s self-funded insurance plan experienced an extraordinary high level of claims during the past year, and that the recommended plan changes are in response to the resulting financial effect on the plan. Major changes for 2000 include:
| Increase in PPO and NPPO deductibles to $350/$1,000 |
| Increase in prescription copayments |
| Elimination of separate $50 deductible for prescriptions |
| Change in physician office copaymant to $30 |
| Increase in PPO and NPPO out-of-pocket maximums to $2,000/$5,000 |
| Reduction in NPPO copayment to 50% |
| Addition of M.D. Anderson as PPO hospital |
| Average 20% increase in medical premiums |
| 20% increase in District contributions to plan |
Special Trip Request
The Board approved a special trip request for the Brazoswood High School Band to perform at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Festival in Orlando, Florida, on February 26, 2000.
Contract Extension for Technology Maintenance and Support Management Services
The Board of Trustees approved extending the existing contract for technology maintenance and support management services with Kent DataCom (formerly SabreData) for an additional one-year period, with no overall increase in pricing.
Acceptance of 1998-99 Audit Report
The Board of Trustees reviewed and accepted the 1998-99 audit report, as prepared by the District’s independent auditors. Tom Masters, CPA, with the certified public accounting firm of Kennemer, Masters, Koester & Wallace, LLC, discussed the results of the annual audit with the Board, and commended the District for its overall financial operations and its improving financial position.
Policy Update
The Board reviewed the Texas Association of School Boards Policy Service Division’s Policy Manual Update 62. The policy update consists entirely of legal policy updates, and modifies policies involving school district governance, school business operations, staff development, instruction, and outside organizations.
Acceptance of Financial Statement
Trustees accepted the financial statements for October 1999, as presented by the Director of Business Services.
Personnel Actions
The Board voted to regretfully accept the retirement of Patricia Davenport, Director of Instruction, and named Charlene Burgner as her replacement.
