S-T ISD Trustees to Hold Special Meeting

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Skidmore-Tynan ISD will be held February 5, 2008, beginning at 5:00 PM in the Skidmore-Tynan School District Event Center Board Room. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below.

1. Consideration and Possible Approval of Architectural Contract with Ferrell/Brown and Associates


2. Discussion and Information Pertaining to the El Dorado Bus Drop-Off and Pick-Up Location
   


3. Discussion and Information Pertaining to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (D.A.E.P.) for School Year 2008-09 and Beyond


4. Construction Update

• Bobcat Stadium Restroom Improvements
  
• Progress and Timeline for P.E. Pavilion and Walkway Covers
  
• Bobcat Stadium Bleacher and Walkway Improvements (Visitors Side)
  
• Bobcat Stadium Walking/Running Track
  
• Instructional and Traffic Modifications for March 1, 2008, and beyond
  
• Packages A and C from the May 2007 Bond Construction Program
  

Bobcat Little League Registration

Skidmore-Tynan Bobcat Little League will hold registration from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29th through Friday, February 1st at the Skidmore Dairy Queen. Players may also register from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please contact Michelle at 287-3577.

Bobcat Baseball Schedule

Date     Team             Place  Time      Squad
2/5      Ingleside (scr)  There  5:00       JV/V
2/11     Bishop (scr)     Here   5:00       JV/V
2/15     George West      Here   6:00          V
2/19     Yorktown         Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V
2/21-23  Odem Trny        There  TBA           V
2/26     Open       
2/28-3/1 Pt.Lavaca Trny   There  TBA           V
3/6-3/8  Bloomington Trny There  TBA        JV
3/4     *Three Rivers     Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V
3/6      Ingleside Trny   There  TBA           V
3/7      Ingleside Trny   There  TBA           V
3/8      Ingleside Trny   There  TBA           V
3/11    *George West      There  4:30-7:00  JV/V
3/14    *Odem             Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V
3/17     Aransas Pass (2) Here   3:00-5:30  V
3/20    *Refugio          There  4:30-7:00  JV/V
3/25    *Bloomington      Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V
3/28    *Taft             There  4:30-7:00  JV/V
4/1     *Three Rivers     There  4:30-7:00  JV/V
4/4     *George West      Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V
4/8     *Odem             There  4:30-7:00  JV/V
4/11     Open        
4/15    *Refugio          Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V
4/18    *Bloomington      There  4:30-7:00  JV/V
4/22    *Taft             Here   4:30-7:00  JV/V

Head Baseball Coach   Jesse House
Asst. Baseball Coach  Sam Rodriguez

Ladycat Softball Schedule

Date     Opponent             Place  Teams Time
1/31     Aransas Pass (scr)   There  JV/V  5:00
2/2      Banquete-Freer (scr) There  JV/V  9:30
2/7      Alice JV (scr)       There  JV/V  4:30
2/9      Bishop-OGrove (scr)  There  JV/V  10:00 
2/11     Orange Grove         Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
2/16     Port Aransas         There     V 12:00
2/18     Cuero                There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
2/21-23  Skidmore-Tynan Trny  Here      V  TBA
2/26     San Diego            There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
2/28-3/1 Bishop Trny          There  JV    TBA
2/29-3/1 Hebbronville Trny    There     V  TBA
3/4     *Taft                 Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
3/7     *Three Rivers         Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
3/11    *George West          There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
3/13-15  Shiner St.Paul Trny  There     V  TBA
3/14    *Odem                 Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
3/20    *Refugio              There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
3/25    *Refugio/Bloomington  Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
3/28    *Taft                 There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
4/1     *Three Rivers         There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
4/4     *George West          Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
4/8     *Odem                 There  JV/V  5:00/7:00
4/11     Yorktown             There  JV/V  5:00/7:00   
4/12     District JV Trny.    Here   JV    TBA
4/15    *Refugio              Here   JV/V  5:00/7:00
4/18    *Bloomington          There     V  4:00

Head Coach             Adrian Pena
Asst./JV Coach         Frank Barrera

S-T ISD Trustees Extend Superintendent's Contract to 2011

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Skidmore-Tynan ISD was held January 14, 2008, in the S-T ISD Event Center Board Room.

Superintendent Dr. Brett Belmarez reported enrollment is currently at 756. Construction on the elementary pavilion has begun with a projected completion date of May 1st. Updgrades and repairs to the Bobcat Stadium restrooms are underway and construction of campus-wide covered walkways will begin soon.

Agenda items included:

• Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools. Trustees rated Dr. Belmarez' performance over the past school year as having "exceeded expectations."

• Consideration and Possible Action to Renew the Superintendent of Schools Employment Contract. Trustees unanimously extended Dr. Belmarez' contract through 2011 and awarded him a 4% increase in salary.

• Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed District Goals for January through December 2008. This item was approved.

• Consideration and Possible Approval of Bus Purchase through the ESC-2 Multi-Regional Purchasing Cooperative. Trustees approved the purchase of two new buses.

• Consideration and Possible Action to Accept a Portable Building Lease Agreement. Trustees agreed to a 13 month lease agreement for an interim ag/technology center pending construction of the new facility.

• Discussion and Possible Action to Clarify or Modify Current Practice of Formulating/Finalizing Board Meeting Agendas (Ysrael R. Salinas). No action was taken on this item.

• Consideration and Possible Approval of Contract for Professional Services from Lovvorn & Kieschnick, L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants. This item was approved.

• Consideration and Possible Approval of Contractual Agreement to Renovate the Running/Walking Track at Bobcat Stadium. This item was approved.

The next regular meeting if the S-T ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled Monday, February 11, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.

Sports Pics - Alumni Basketball

Ladycat Rachel Mengers and sister Emily (class of 07) share a laugh during the girls alumni basketball game. Photo courtesy of Arthur Robinson. Click here for boys and girls alumni game photos by Rob's Digital Photography.

November-December Signal Hot Off the Press

Pick up the latest issue of the Skidmore Signal at Papa's Market, Dalia's Cafe, or the Lucky Horseshoe. Yes, the list of businesses from which the Signal may be purchased has declined greatly as our little town suffers its own version of an economic recession. When we first began publication, Skidmore supported 3 convenience stores (now down to 1), 3 taverns (now down to 1), and 4 cafe/restaurants (now down to 2). With fewer and fewer advertisers, it has become necessary to pass more of the cost of publication on to the readers – hence this issue's increase in cost to 75 cents.

Our goal at the Signal has always been to provide a forum for local writers and to cast a spotlight on the accomplishments of the people – especially the youth – of our community. We are proud of the academic and athletic accomplishments at S-T ISD and believe that students deserve the special recognition that a local newspaper provides (however infrequently published).

We thank our loyal readers and the local businesses that continue to support the Signal. Our advertisers aren't just promoting their businesses – they are promoting our community and our children.

A Squirrel and His Teddy

No, this isn't one of those "Found on the Internet" photos I occasionally publish in the Signal. This photo was taken right here in Skidmore in my own backyard. As for why this squirrel chose to haul a chew toy 8 feet up a tree, I have no idea.

Lost Cat

This is Diego. He has been missing for almost a week now. If spotted, please leave a note in the comments section below. He is easy to recognize as his right ear is folded over and he has a small scar on the top of his head.