July 21, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. DINNER

2. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
“I call this meeting of the  Castleberry Board of Education to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.”

2.A. INVOCATION

3. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

4. FINANCIAL REVIEW

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

4.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Budget Workshop Session 2: Conducted for preliminary budget development. This is the second of three Budget Work Sessions to be held this summer.

4.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Preliminary School FIRST Rating: Castleberry ISD has received a rating of “Superior Achievement” from the Texas Education Agency. Superior Achievement is the highest rating for the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. This is the 12th year in a row that CISD has received the highest rating. 

5. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

5.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Auxiliary Services, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

5.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Capital Improvements Projects Update: The report includes information on the Capital Improvement Projects which includes updates on programming, renovations, and construction.

5.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Maintenance and Construction Initial Projects: The Designated Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2013-14 school year.

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

6. CLOSED SESSION, If needed

7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

8. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the May 12, 2014, Regular Board Meeting and June 9, 2014, Regular Board Meeting.

8.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of June 2014:  The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of June 2014.

8.C. Consider Approval of Renewal of TASB to Provide Workers Compensation Insurance: CISD has maintained a good working relationship with TASB, and they have provided valuable service to the District. Contribution rates have changed slightly resulting in a decrease in the annual contribution.  The aggregate deductible rate remains the same as the previous two years. The estimated contribution will be $72,033 and the aggregate deductible will be $206,107. Contributions are based on estimated wages for 2014-2015.

8.D. Consider Approval of Resolution 14-002 changing the designated signatures on District bank accounts for A.V. Cato Elementary and Joy James Elementary: The resolution is required by the District’s depository bank.

8.E. Consider Approval of CSP# 14-012 for Irrigation Improvements to the Irma Marsh Middle School, Alternative Learning Center, and the Gary S. Jones Administration Building. The proposal and price is for the amount of $59,244. Administration is recommending the selection of Sports Field Solutions for this project.

8.F. Consider Approval of Resolution 14-003 to sell the property at 1013 Tyra Lane, Fort Worth for $1,000.00: 1013 Tyra Lane was stuck off to Castleberry ISD in November 2013. The current TAD appraisal is $16,800.00. Taxes owed CISD are $1,975.42. The tax amount apportioned to CISD with the sale will be $86.38. The tax revenue due CISD that will be extinguished is $1,889.04. Property will be sold subject to 2013 taxes.

8.G. Consider Approval of Resolution 14-004 to sell the property at 1009 Tyra Lane, Fort Worth for $1,000.00: 1009 Tyra Lane was stuck off to Castleberry ISD in November 2013. The current TAD appraisal is $16,800.00. Taxes owed CISD are $1,975.42. The tax amount apportioned to CISD with the sale will be $86.38. The tax revenue due CISD that will be extinguished is $1,889.04. Property will be sold subject to 2013 taxes.

8.H. Consider Approval of the purchase of furniture for the CHS Library Media Center not to exceed $175,000: A significant amount of our budget is for furniture. Due to lead time for the items, Administration is requesting prior approval not to exceed 175,000. The advertised bid packages are due July 31st.

8.I. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Tarrant County Juvenile Services:  This item is the district’s agreement for the operation of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for expelled students. There are minor changes from last year. 

9. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

9.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendation:  There are twenty-nine contract recommendations for this meeting as of July 11, 2014.  An addendum is anticipated.
MOTION

9.C. Review Resignations Received:  Twenty resignations have been received as of July 11, 2014. 

10. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

10.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Local District Policy Update to DIA Local, FB Local, FFH Local:  Position changes within the district require that the Title IX and 504 Coordinator information be updated. 

10.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Resolution to Suspend the 5th & 8th Grade STAAR Mathematics Requirement from Policy EIA Local for the 2014-2015 School Year: Due to the extensive nature of the changes to the Math TEKS in grades 3-8 only a raw score will be provided to districts, retake assessments will not be available for grades 5 & 8, and SSI will not apply for the 2014-2015 school year.  The campuses will use other forms of academic data to determine grade placement at the end of the school year. 

11. BOARD INFORMATION

11.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
School Board 2014-2015 Activity Calendar

11.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
CISD Key Dates for Board Members

11.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Strategic Plan Update:  Strategic Plan Vision / Goals / Leadership

11.D. BBB Local, Board of Trustees three-year terms.

11.E. School Board Operating Procedures

11.F. Review June Vendor List

11.G. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 6-15-14 and 7-1-14

11.H. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members.

11.I. Review Student Travel Approvals.

11.J. Superintendent Evaluation Compilation 2013 and Superintendent Appraisal 2013

11.K. Budget Preparation Timeline 2014-2015

11.L. Board Policy

11.M. Establish Next Meeting.

12. ADJOURN