November 10, 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. District Improvement Plan Progress Monitoring for October

4.B. Strategic Plan Update

5. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

5.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Report:

5.B.1. TEA Bilingual Exception Report:  CISD will not have to submit a waiver request for the 2014-2015 school year.

5.B.2. Dyslexia/504 Report:  Report will highlight program improvements and compliance.

5.B.3. Public Reporting of Progress in Meeting Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements: The information documents the district’s progress in meeting the “Highly Qualified” teacher requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act.

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

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

6. BOARD INFORMATION

6.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
Superintendent’s Annual Report to the Board
    •  6 Month Agenda
    •  Superintendent Search
    •  Strategic Plan - Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow.

6.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Board Members' report on TASB convention. Board members are asked to single out one item from the recent state school board convention to present orally to the board during the meeting. This presentation should be no more than three minutes. Other items that are judged to be of interest or benefit to the entire board should be submitted in written form. Forward written items to Angela Branch, who will provide copies for all board members.

7. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

7.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
Dr. Laina McDonald will take the board on a Learning Walk that will highlight two bulletin boards that will be presented by Isabel Juarez from Joy James Elementary and Claudia Hosfelt from REACH High School.

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. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags:  Juan Alvarado at Castleberry High School, will lead the pledges of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

10.B. School Officials Present

10.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Recognition of Guests: Dr. Julie Davis, Principal at Castleberry High School, is recognizing Levi McPherson, Senior; Jacqueline Jimenez, Senior; Katherine Fimbrez, Senior; and other staff; Beatrice Brown, Teacher, and Mary Hogan, Aide / Life Skills. Dr. Davis will also recognize campus volunteer, Dewey Taliaferro.

10.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
Recognition of Guests: Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services and Operations, is recognizing Barber Specialties Inc., Fresh Coat Painting, and Volt Electric Systems.

11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

12. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

12.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the October 30, 2014 Special Board Meeting.

12.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of October 2014: Lists all checks written for the month of October 2014. 

12.C. Consider Approval of Phase 2 of the Technology Replacement Plan:  During Phase two, the Technology Department recommends purchasing 91 Student Desktop Touchscreen Computers for a total price of $73,892.00 from Dell Computers; 54 Teacher Laptops for a total price of $60,966.00 from Dell Computers; and 77 Student iPads for a total price of $28,875.00 from Apple, Inc. Purchases recommended for phase two are to be made from the Replacement Plan fund set aside during the Budget Process.

12.D. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Lake Worth ISD to share cost of School Based Health Center.

12.E. Consider Approval of the purchase of one (1) International Corporation, Type C-77 passenger School Bus from Long Horn Bus Sales in the amount of $94,612.00 funded from the Assigned Fund Balance. 

13. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

13.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Castleberry Elementary (MPB) Flooring Recommendation:  The proposal and price is not to exceed the amount of $85,000.00.  The monies allocated are scheduled on the 2014-15 Designated Projects. Additional information will be presented Monday evening. 

13.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of the Maintenance and Construction Final Projects: The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2014-15 school year.

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

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 Approval of Budget Amendment: By law, the District may not exceed the budget amount within “Function” code without prior approval of the Board. This Proposed Budget Amendment is to fund expenses for participating in the UIL Area band competition from Assigned Fund Balance. The amendment would increase fund 199 function 36 (co-curricular activities) by $10,954 and decrease assigned fund balance by $10,954.

14.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of the resolution to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate purchase of real estate.

14.D. The Castleberry Cares Health and Safety Fair received a $1,000 sponsor donation from the Castleberry Community Drug-Free Awareness Coalition (CCDAC) to help with expenses for the fair.

14.E. The Castleberry High School Cross Country Team received a $250 donation from the Castleberry Athletic Boosters Club to help with travel expenses to the 2014 District Meet.

14.F. The Castleberry High School Choir received a $1,000 donation from the Wal-Mart Community Grant Fund. The money will be used to purchase music, uniforms, and supplies for the CHS choir.

14.G. Castleberry ISD Administration has received three offers to purchase old equipment from the district that is no longer being used.

15. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

15.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.

15.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendation:  There are three contract recommendations for this meeting as of October 31, 2014.

15.C. Review Resignations Received:  No resignations have been received as of October 31, 2014.

16. BOARD INFORMATION

16.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
2014-2015 Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation

16.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
School Board 2014-2015 Activity Calendar.

16.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Board of Trustees Key Dates

16.D. School Board Operating Procedures

16.E. BBB Local, Board of Trustees three-year terms.

16.F. Review October Vendor List

16.G. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 10-15-14 and Update 11-1-14

16.H. DISCUSSION ITEM
Superintendent Evaluation Compilation 2013, Superintendent Appraisal 2013, and 2014 Blank Superintendent Evaluation, due Friday, November 21, 2014.

16.I. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members.

16.J. Review Student Travel Approvals.

16.K. 2015-2016 Budget Preparation Timeline (Draft)

16.L. Board Policy

16.M. Establish Next Meeting.

17. CLOSED SESSION

17.A. Superintendent Search Applicants

17.B. Property

18. ADJOURN