August 27, 2015 at 5:35 PM - Special 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. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

3. BOARD INFORMATION

3.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
Nominate a Delegate for the TASA/TASB School Board Convention, October 2-4, 2015.

3.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
CISD Homecoming Parade Involvement, September 10, 2015.

3.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
CISD Key Dates for Board Members.

4. CLOSED SESSION, if needed.
6:00 p.m.

5. ACTION ITEM
CONSENT AGENDA

5.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the August 10, 2015, Regular Board Meeting.

5.B. Consider Adoption of the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget. The development, review, and consideration of the 2015-2016 Governmental Fund Budgets (the General Fund, the Child Nutrition, the Debt Service Fund), were completed with a detailed review of  revenue and expenditure items within the context of the District’s Mission Statement, Strategic Goals, Operational Goals, Performance Objectives, and Board Policy.

5.C. Consider Approval to endorse Dr. Ann Calahan as the TASB Board of Directors - Region 11, Position D nominee.

5.D. Consider Approval of School Meal Prices: The attached memo details the proposed breakfast and lunch price for CISD Employees / Guests for the 2015-2016 school year. The 5¢ breakfast increase and the 30¢ lunch increase is required to comply with Federal guidelines.

5.E. Consider Approval of Board Policy Update 102:  Update 102 items have been reviewed and discussed by the board. Recommendation to approve TASB Policy Update 102 as presented.

5.F. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Band Instruments: Financial Services advertised CSP#15-003 for band instruments. The bid is scheduled to be opened on August 19th at 2:00PM.

6. FINANCIAL REVIEW

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

6.B. ACTION ITEM
Consider Adoption of the 2015 Tax Rate: Attached is the “Resolution Adopting Ordinance 25 of Castleberry ISD” for adopting the tax rate of $1.17 for M&O and $0.2455 for Debt Service for a total Tax Rate of  $1.4155. This Ordinance accepts and approves the tax rolls and levies the Ad Valorem Taxes for Castleberry ISD.
 MOTION

6.C. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Resolution #14-011 for Fund Balances. Fund balance categories will be established in accordance with GASB 54.
MOTION

6.D. ACTION ITEM
Consider Approval of Budget Amendment: Displays any necessary budget amendments that should be made due to spending patterns. By law, the District may not exceed the budget amount within Function code.  The proposed budget amendment is to fund the purchase of new football helmets needed because of the increased participation in football this year. This purchase will be funded through a transfer from General Operating Fund 199 Function 36 that would be increased by $20,000.00 and General Operating Fund 199 Function 11 would be decreased by $20,000.00.

7. MONITORING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

7.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.

7.B. Superintendent Approved New Professional Hires:  There are three superintendent approved new hires for this meeting as of August 17, 2015.

7.C. Review Resignations Received:  There are no resignations that have been received as of August 17, 2015. 

8. DINNER

9. BOARD INFORMATION

9.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
Review and refine CISD reports submitted.

9.B. DISCUSSION ITEM
Strategic Plan Update.

9.C. DISCUSSION ITEM
Superintendent Entry Plan Timeline

9.D. DISCUSSION
Superintendent Evaluation Tool

9.E. DISCUSSION ITEM
School Board Operating Procedures.

9.F. School Board 2015-2016 Activity Calendar

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

9.H. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Board Minutes 8-15-15.

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

9.J. Review Student Travel Approvals.

9.K. Budget Preparation Timeline 2015-2016

9.L. Board Policy

9.M. Establish Next Meeting.

10. ADJOURN