July 18, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. ACTION ITEM

3.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.

3.B. Level III Grievance of Ray Herrera 

4. CLOSED SESSION

5. DINNER

6. ROUTINE BUSINESS

6.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags

6.B. School Officials Present

7. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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

8.A.1. Budget Workshop Session 3: Conducted for preliminary budget development. This is the third of four Budget Work Sessions to be held this summer.

8.A.2. Financial Services Executive Director Report:

8.A.2.a. Investment Report for the month of May 2016: This report shows District investment by fund for the month ending May 31, 2016.

8.A.2.b. Board Budget Report as of May 31, 2016: This report shows Revenue and Expenditures by Fund and Function.

8.A.2.c. Tarrant County Tax Collection Reports for the month of May reflects the amount of taxes, penalty, interest & delinquent taxes collected for the month and year to date and the percent of the total levy collected.

8.A.2.d. Financial Services Evaluation: The report includes Financial Services performance highlights, staffing, benefits, and the 2016-2017 District Budget.

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

8.B.1. Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services and Operations, will give an Athletic Department Presentation – “Building a Successful Athletic Program.”

8.B.2. Designated Projects Update:  The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2015-16 school year.

8.B.3. Capital Improvements Projects Update:  The report includes information on the Capital Improvement Projects which includes updates on programming, renovations, and construction.

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

8.C.1. Renee Smith-Faulkner, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services will give a presentation and update on the Professional Learning Plan for 2016-2017.

8.C.2. Renee Smith-Faulkner, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services will give a presentation of the new Computer Science Programs being implemented in K-8 during the 2016-2017 school year. 

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

8.D.1. Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Report: The report will provide background and status of current advanced academic courses offered by Castleberry High School along with Dual Credit partnership with Tarrant County College.

8.D.2. STAAR / EOC accountability results will be presented at the board meeting Monday evening.

9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the June 6, 2016 Regular Board Meeting.

10.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of June 2016:  The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of June 2016.

10.C. Consider Approval of Renewal of TASB to Provide Workers Compensation Insurance: CISD has maintained a good working relationship with TASB, and they have provided valuable service to the District. The 2016-2017 estimated contribution will be $64,867.00 and the aggregate deductible will be $199,021.00. The rates are based on estimated wages for 2016-2017.

10.D. Consider Approval of Bank Texas Unincorporated Association Resolution to update Designated Signatures on Castleberry ISD Bank of Texas Accounts for Castleberry High School.

10.E. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Custodial Supplies:  Financial Services advertised RFP# 16-003 for custodial supplies and received 8 responses. Administration recommends Supply Works as the primary supplier of custodial supplies.

10.F. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Band Instruments:  Financial Services advertised CSP# 16-001 for band instruments and received 5 responses. Administration recommends Rivard Brothers as the supplier for Saxophones and Music and Arts Music as the supplier for the Timpani.  

10.G. Consider Approval of Contracting with Superior Pediatric Care for Physical and Occupational Therapy for the Special Education Department in the 2016-2017 school year. 

10.H. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Weight Equipment from Buy Board Vendor All American Fitness for the amount of $62,914.00. The quote for the weight equipment is attached.

10.I. Consider Approval of the High School Educational Planning Guide: Changes were made to the Educational Planning Guide for the 2016-2017 school year to reflect the move from a seven (7) period day to an eight (8) period day. Changes also include the addition of a Personal Financial Literacy course as a general elective. 

10.J. Consider Approval of Ideal Impact as the Total Campus Energy Optimization Program Administrator for Castleberry ISD:  Financial Services advertised RFQ# 16-001 for a Total Campus Energy Optimization Program and received 4 responses. Administration recommends contracting with Ideal Impact for the Total Campus Energy Optimization Program.

10.K. Consider Approval of Grading Guidelines: Review CISD Grading Guidelines for the 2016-2017 school year.

11. ACTION ITEM

11.A. Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendation.

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

12.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.

12.A.1. Superintendent Approved New Professional Hires.

12.A.2. Review Resignations Received:  There are nineteen resignations have been received as of July 12, 2016. 

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

12.B.1. The Castleberry High School Culinary Arts Class received a $50.00 lunch donation from the Castleberry School Retirees Association. The donation is to be used for the Culinary Department.

12.C. Board Members' report on the Summer Leadership Institute Convention.

12.D. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms.

12.E. School Board 2016-2017 Activity Calendar

12.F. 2016-2017 Master Meeting Calendar

12.G. School Board Operating Procedures.

12.H. Review June Vendor List.

12.I. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 6-15-16 and Update 7-1-16.

12.J. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members.

12.K. Budget Preparation Timeline 2016-2017.

12.L. Board Policy

13. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

13.A. Board of Education Key Dates.

13.B. Irma Marsh Middle School Cafeteria Addition - Update

13.C. Castleberry High School Track & Field Complex Operating Hours:  (Sunday-Saturday) 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

13.D. Secondary enrollment numbers.

13.E. TASB Endorsement Form:  TASB Board of Directors.

13.F. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Conference Update.

13.G. Strategic Plan 2016-2021.

14. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

14.A. Monday, August 8, 2016, 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting

15. ADJOURN