August 11, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
“I call this meeting of the Castleberry Independent School District 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. INVOCATION

3. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

4. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

4.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
STAAR Accountability Preview: 2014 STAAR District and Campus Accountability results and ratings are summarized in the report.

4.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Instructional Services Executive Director Report: The report includes the following annual updates Career and Technology Education Annual Report, Science Annual Report, and the Social Studies Annual Report.

4.C.1. Career and Technology Education Annual Report: The annual report highlights CTE program success in the six Career Clusters.

4.C.2. Science Annual Report: The annual report will highlight the science programs including lab activities and the CISD science fair. 

4.C.3. Social Studies Annual Report: The annual report highlights regarding social studies curriculum, professional development and program initiatives for the coming school year. 

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

4.E. 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.

4.F. DISCUSSION ITEM
Capital Improvements Projects Update: The report includes information on the Capital Improvement Projects which includes updates on programming, renovations, and construction.

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

4.H. Summer PEIMS Submission Report: The Summer PEIMS 2013-2014 submission is complete. Significant information is included along with a comparison of past five years.

5. FINANCIAL REVIEW

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

5.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Budget Work Session #3:  Conducted for preliminary budget development. This is the third of three Budget Work Sessions to be held this summer. Included in this session is a List of 2014-2015 Budget Planning Dates, Notice of Public Meeting, and Proposed Budget for 2014-2015.

6. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

6.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.

6.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
2014-2015 Compensation Plan: This compensation plan reflects pay raises for staff based on employee type and an increase to the amount allotted for employee benefits. Information included is: 1) the Implementation Plan, 2) pay scales for Auxiliary, Paraprofessional, Professional, Teachers, Librarians, Nurse and Counselors, and 3) Stipend/Supplemental Pay. We will continue to work on the Compensation Plan throughout the weekend. Minor revisions are anticipated for Monday night. 

7. BOARD INFORMATION

7.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
TASA/TASB Convention, September 26-28, 2014: The TASA/TASB Convention will be held in Dallas, Texas. Pre-registration for the convention will close on September 12, 2014. Please let Ms. Branch know if you plan on attending the convention so she my register you for this event. Below you will find your continuing education hours that will be announced at the last board meeting of the year.

7.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
School Board 2014-2015 Activity Calendar:  There will be discussion regarding CHS Homecoming Parade and RO Christmas Parade involvement from the Board of Education.

7.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Board of Trustees Key Dates

7.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
2014 Board of Education Self-Evaluation.

8. CLOSED SESSION

9. DINNER

10. ROUTINE BUSINESS
"I call this meeting back to order upon returning from a recess.  It is ________p.m."

10.A. School Officials Present

11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

12. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

12.A. Consider Approval of Updated 2014 – 2015  PDAS Appraisers:  The people named on the list have been trained to be appraisers for the Professional Development Appraisal System.

12.B. Consider Approval of Teacher Appraisal Calendar: This item details dates for teacher appraisals. Limitations on dates for appraisals are affected by such things as school holidays and state assessment days.

12.C. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of July 2014:  The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of July 2014.

12.D. Consider Approval of CSP# 14-013 for CHS Library Furniture by Cultural Surroundings not to exceed $180,000.00. We advertised CSP# 14-013 for Library Furniture and received one complete bid and one partial bid.

13. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

13.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.

13.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendation:  There are two contract recommendations for this meeting as of July 31, 2014. An addendum is anticipated.

13.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of 2014-2015 Compensation Plan: This compensation plan reflects pay raises for staff based on employee type. Information included is: 1) the Implementation Plan, 2) pay grades for Auxiliary, Paraprofessional, Professional, Teachers, Librarians, Nurse and Counselors, and 3) Stipend/Supplemental Pay.

13.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
Board Policy Update 100:  This item includes information and a timeline for the Board’s consideration of TASB Policy Update 100. 

13.E. Review Resignations Received:  There are three resignations that have been received as of July 31, 2014. 

14. FINANCIAL REVIEW

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

14.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Accepting the 2014 District Appraisal Roll: 2014 Certified Appraisal Roll Valuation Summary is attached and the values have been certified by the Chief Appraiser.  A complete list of all property is available for review in the Finance Office.

14.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Proposing a $ 1.17 per $100 valuation Maintenance & Operating Tax Rate and $.2297 per $100 valuation Interest & Sinking Tax Rate: The total Tax Rate for 2014-2015 would be $1.3997 per $100 valuation.   MOTION

15. BOARD INFORMATION

15.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
Strategic Plan Update:  Strategic Plan Vision / Goals / Leadership

15.B. BBB Local, Board of Trustees three-year terms.

15.C. School Board Operating Procedures.

15.D. Review July Vendor List

15.E. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 7-15-14 and 8-1-14.

15.F. Superintendent Evaluation Compilation 2013 and Superintendent Appraisal 2013

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

15.H. Review Student Travel Approvals.

15.I. 2014-2015 Budget Preparation Timeline

15.J. Board Policy

15.K. Establish Next Meeting.

16. ADJOURN