August 30, 2012 at 5:50 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

1.A. Questions regarding the Consent Agenda

2. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

2.A. Strategic Plan Update.

2.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
District Improvement Plan:  2012-2013 Castleberry ISD District Improvement Plan addresses the plan for improvement in each of the five strategic goals. 2012-2013 Castleberry ISD District Improvement Plan will be available for review.

2.C. Fund 199 Designated Projects and Long Range Facility Plan

3. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

3.A. Consider All Matters related to Instruction, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

3.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Instructional Services Executive Director Report

3.B.1. Three Year Curriculum Update: The report reflects enhancements/additions for year three of the 2010-2013 three year curriculum plan based on the latest data received from the 2012 state assessments. 

3.B.2. Science Program Evaluation: The report highlights the implementation of science readers at the elementary level and progress at the secondary level in preparing for the end of course exams.

3.B.3. Social Studies Program Evaluation: New Social Studies TEKS were implemented last school year.  Teacher support and elementary to middle school skill alignment will be a focus for the coming school year.

3.B.4. Afterschool Enrichment Program Evaluation:   This annual report will focus on the success of the K-12 program. CISD students have been afforded the opportunity to participate in programing year-round.  CISD has been awarded year four funds for the program.

3.B.5. Career and Technology Education (CTE) Report:  The report focuses on achievements of the Career and Technology Education program for the 2012-2013 school year.  An increase in student certification, student clubs, and the implementation of an online curriculum are highlighted in the report.

3.C. Consider All Matters related to Technology, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

4. CLOSED SESSION

5. DINNER

6. ROUTINE BUSINESS

6.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags:

6.B. School Officials Present

7. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. Consider Approval of Local Policy Recommendations: This item details recommended changes regarding policies EIF.

7.B. Consider Adoption of the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget. The development, review, and consideration of the 2012-2013 Governmental Fund Budgets (the General Fund, the Child Nutrition, the Debt Service Fund), were completed with a detailed review of  revenue and expenditure items within the context of the District’s Mission Statement, Strategic Goals, Operational Goals, Performance Objectives, and Board Policy. There has been no significant change to the budget since the last Board work session review. A paper copy of the 2012-2013 Operating Budget will be delivered on Tuesday.

7.C. Consider Adoption of the 2012 Tax Rate: Attached is the “Resolution Adopting Ordinance 22 of Castleberry ISD” for adopting the tax rate of $1.17 for M&O and $0.2833 for Debt Service for a total Tax Rate of $1.4533. This Ordinance accepts and approves the tax rolls and levies the Ad Valorem Taxes for Castleberry ISD.

7.D. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment: Displays any necessary budget amendments that should be made due to spending patterns. By law, the District may not exceed the budget amount within “Function” code without prior approval of the Board. The information will be available Thursday night.

8. FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.A. Consider All Matters related to Financial, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

8.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Resolution #12-002 for Fund Balances. Fund balance categories will be established in accordance with GASB 54. MOTION

9. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

9.A. PERSONNEL

9.A.1. Consider All Matters Incident and/or related to Public Officers and Employees/Auxiliary Service, including, but not limited to, Contracts Resignations, Hiring, Assignments, Allocations, and Salaries.

9.A.2. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendations.
There are no contract recommendations for this meeting as of August 22, 2012 MOTION

9.A.3. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Petition to Sanction Teaching Certificate:  This item asks the Board to consider approval of a petition to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification to sanction the Teaching Certificate of Amanda Durbin, in accordance with CISD Board Policy.

9.A.4. Review Resignations Received

10. BOARD INFORMATION

10.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
TASA/TASB Convention, September 28-30, 2012.

10.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Nominate a Delegate for the TASB School Board Convention.

10.C. School Board Planner 2012-2013.

10.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
CISD Key Dates for Board Members.

10.E. School Board Operating Procedures.

10.F. Schwartz & Eichelbaum, P.C. Board Minutes 8-15-12.

10.G. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members.

10.H. Review Student Travel Approvals.

10.I. Budget Preparation Timeline 2012-2013

10.J. Board Policy

10.K. Establish Next Meeting.

11. ADJOURN