December 15, 2014 at 5:40 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. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

3. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

3.A. District Improvement Plan Summary December: The monthly summary for the DIP is included with progress measures indicated. 

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
2013-2014 Fiscal Year End Financial Audit and Management Letter: Snow Garrett Williams has given the District an unqualified opinion. This is the highest level given for financial reporting. Bound copies of the audit will be presented at the Board Meeting.

4.C. Investment Report for the quarter ending November 30, 2014: This report shows District investment by fund for the quarter ending November 30, 2014.

4.D. Board Budget Report as of November 30, 2014: This report shows Revenue and Expenditures by Fund and Function.

4.E. Tarrant County Tax Collection Reports for November 2014: reflects the amount of current and delinquent taxes, penalties and interest collected for the month and year to date. 

4.F. Castleberry ISD received a donation of 350 teaching and professional development resource books from Gary and Kaye Jones.

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
High School Educational Planning Guide will discuss recommended changes for the 2015-2016 CISD High School Educational Planning Guide.

5.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Local Policy Recommendations:  Discuss the recommendation to approve updates to Local Policies FDA, FM, DEC.

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

5.E. DISCUSSION ITEM
Technology Services Assistant Superintendent Report:  Includes program positives, improvements, and solutions in the 2014-2017 Technology Plan.

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

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

6. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

6.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 Judy Pastusek from Irma Marsh Middle School and Hope Mendoza from A. V. Cato Elementary.

7. CLOSED SESSION

8. DINNER

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

9.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags:  Marina Neal a senior at Castleberry High School, will lead the pledges of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

9.B. School Officials Present

9.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Recognition of Guests: Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services and Operations, is recognizing the CHS Varsity Volleyball Team and the CHS Cross Country Team.

9.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
Recognition of Guests: Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services and Operations, is recognizing Hardisty Sports Field.

10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

11. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

11.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the October 6, 2014 Special Board Meeting, October 6, 2014 Regular Board Meeting, and the November 10, 2014 Regular Board Meeting.

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

11.C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Designating Investments Officers for the District: The Resolution authorizes duties and responsibilities of the Investment Officers. The Investment Officers are required to receive 10 hours of Investment Officer training from a Board approved provider every 2 years.

11.D. Consider Approval of Resolution 14-005 changing the designated signatures on District bank account for Joy James Elementary: The resolution is required by the District’s depository bank.

11.E. Consider Approval of the Updated 2014-2017 Long Range Technology Plan: The 2014-2017 Technology Plan was updated and aligned with NCLB, E-rate, and the Texas Long Range Technology Plan and will be submitted electronically in ePlan before the end of March 2015.

12. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

12.B. 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. 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 no contract recommendations for this meeting as of December 5, 2014. 

13.C. Review Resignations Received: No resignations have been received as of December 5, 2014. 

14. BOARD INFORMATION

14.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
Master Strategic Plan Update: Bound copies will be provided on Monday evening.

14.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Announcement of Continuing Education Credits:  As required on an annual basis and must be made public at the Board’s regular meeting in December. Policy states that the School Board President shall make this Announcement.

14.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
School Board 2014-2015 Activity Calendar.

14.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
Board of Trustees Key Dates.

14.E. DISCUSSION ITEM
School Board Operating Procedures: Review the School Board Framework.

14.F. School Board Recognition Campus Adoptions.

14.G. BBB Local, Board of Trustees three-year terms.

14.H. Review November Vendor List.

14.I. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 11-15-14 and Update 12-1-14.

14.J. DISCUSSION ITEM
Superintendent Evaluation Compilation 2014.

14.K. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members.

14.L. Review Student Travel Approvals.

14.M. Review Budget Preparation Timeline 2015-2016: Time line for the 2015-2016 budget preparation has been reviewed by the principals, ALT and DEIC.

14.N. Board Policy

14.O. Establish Next Meeting.

15. ADJOURN