August 10, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. 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. 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 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 2015-2016 Budget Planning Dates, Notice of Public Meeting, and Proposed Budget for 2015-2016.

4.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
2015 District Appraisal Roll: 2015 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.

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
STAAR Accountability Preview: 2015 STAAR District and Campus Accountability results, and ratings will be summarized in the report.

5.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Instructional Services Assistant Superintendent Report:

5.C.1. Science Annual Report: The annual report will highlight the science instructional program and initiatives for the upcoming school year.

5.C.2. Social Studies Annual Report: The annual report highlights social studies curriculum, professional development and program initiatives for the coming school year. 

5.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
Board Policy Update 102: Policy items included in the update will be reviewed and discussed at the board's discretion.

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

5.F. DISCUSSION ITEM
Maintenance and Construction Projects: The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2014-15 school year.

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.

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

5.I. Summer PEIMS Submission Report: The Summer PEIMS 2014-2015 submission is complete. Significant information is included along with a comparison of past five years.

6. CLOSED SESSION, If needed
6:30 p.m.

7. DINNER

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

8.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags: Emmanuel Castro will lead the pledges of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

8.B. School Officials Present

8.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Recognition of Guests:  Renee Smith-Faulkner, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services, is recognizing staff members Alex Espinoza, IMMS Campus Computer Technician, Heather Mayfield, Management Information Systems Coordinator, and Brian Huff, Network Support Coordinator, for his outstanding work over the network and infrastructure construction projects. Renee will also be recognizing Jennifer Butler, Accountant, for her outstanding job and extra efforts in the Financial Services Department while the district was seeking an Executive Director of Financial Services.

8.D. DISCUSSION ITEM
Recognition of Guests: Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services & Operations, is recognizing the CISD Maintenance Staff; Dale Brown, Custodial Supervisor; and Ronald Newton, Lead Custodian; for their hard work, commitment, and job performance in the renovation of the CHS Media Center and the CISD Technology Building.

9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

10. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the July 20, 2015, Regular Board Meeting.

10.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of July 2015:  The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of July 2015.

10.C. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Athletic Uniforms: Financial Services advertised RFP#15-003 for athletic uniforms and received 5 responses. Administration recommends Cardinal’s Sport Center as the primary supplier of athletic uniforms.

10.D. Consider Approval of Updated 2015 – 2016  PDAS Appraisers:  The people named on the list have been trained to be appraisers for the Professional Development Appraisal System.

10.E. 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.  

11. FINANCIAL REVIEW

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

11.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Proposing a $ 1.17 per $100 valuation Maintenance & Operating Tax Rate and $.2455 valuation Interest & Sinking Tax Rate: The total Tax Rate for 2015-2016 would be $ 1.4155 valuation.
MOTION

11.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of the 2015-2016 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 Teachers, Librarians, Nurses and Counselors, and 3) Stipend/Supplemental Pay.

11.D. Castleberry Cares Health and Community Resource Fair was the recipient of a $250 cash donation to be used to help cover the expenses for the health fair to be held October 17, 2015.

12. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

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

12.B. Superintendent Approved New Professional Hires:  There are nine superintendent approved new hires for this meeting as of July 31, 2015.  

12.C. Review Resignations Received:  There are no resignations that have been received as of July 31, 2015. 

13. BOARD INFORMATION

13.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
CISD Key Dates for Board Members.

13.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
TASB Board of Directors Nominations: TASB Board Vacancy, Region 11 - Position D.

13.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
2015 Board of Education Self-Evaluation.
Please fill out the following self-evaluation and turn into Angela Branch at the August 10, 2015 school board meeting.

13.D. 2015-2016 School Board Activity Calendar.

13.E. School Board Operating Procedures.

13.F. BBB Local, Board of Trustees three-year terms.

13.G. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 7-15-15 and 8-1-15.

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

13.I. Review Student Travel Approvals.

13.J. Review July Vendor List

13.K. 2015-2016 Budget Preparation Timeline.

13.L. Board Policy

13.M. Establish Next Meeting.

14. ADJOURN