November 14, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

4. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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

4.A.1. Child Nutrition Report:  Kim Stafford will present information on student program participation, programs implemented, and future plans for continued improvement.

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

4.B.1. Abigail Crawford, Fine Arts Coordinator, will give a presentation on the CISD Fine Arts proposal for a Mariachi Program.

4.B.2. GPA Summary Report: Report provides information on current GPA calculations for CHS students and compares this to neighboring school districts and the impact it has for Pre-AP and AP/Dual Credit students. 

4.B.3. CBA Report 1st Six Weeks: Report and presentation will provide analysis of the 1st Six Weeks CBA’s which students took in October. The report will highlight campus action plans and levels of support the Curriculum and Instruction department provided to address campus action plans. 

4.B.4. Dyslexia /504 Report:  The report will highlight program improvements and compliance.

4.C. Consider All Matters Incident and/or related to Public Officers and Employees, including, but not limited to, Contracts Resignations, Hiring, Assignments, Allocations, and Salaries. 

4.C.1. TEA Bilingual Exception Report:  CISD will not have to submit a waiver request for the 2016-2017 school year. 

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

4.D.1. Designated Projects Update:  The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2016-17 school year.

4.D.2. Capital Improvements Projects Update: The report includes information on the Capital Improvement Projects which includes updates on programming, renovations, and construction.

4.D.3. Possible renovations at Irma Marsh Middle School and Castleberry High School.

5. CLOSED SESSION

6. DINNER

7. ROUTINE BUSINESS

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

7.B. School Officials Present

7.C. A Virtual Learning Walk will be presented from Castleberry High School that will highlight student learning in the classroom.

7.D. Recognition of Guests: Dr. Amy Ellis, Principal at Castleberry High School, is recognizing Andrew Perez, 10th Grade; Renee E. Garcia, 11th Grade; Luz Bacerra, 12th Grade; and other staff; Stacy Zachary, Math Teacher, and Florence Small, Life Skills Instructional Aide. Dr. Ellis will also recognize campus volunteer, Shelley Caballero.

8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting.

9.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of October 2016: Lists all checks written for the month of October 2016. 

9.C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Designating an Investment Officer for the District: The Resolution authorizes duties and responsibilities of the Investment Officer. In compliance with the District Investment Policy the Board of Education shall designate, by resolution, one or more officers or employees of the District to be responsible for the investment of its funds. The Investment Officer is required to receive 10 hours of Investment Officer training from a Board approved provider every 2 years. 

9.D. Consider Approval of the Minimum Bid for the Public Resale of Real Estate that has been struck off to Castleberry ISD as the Trustee of such properties per section 34.05 (a), Texas Property Tax Code. 

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.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. 

10.A.1. Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendation.

11. INFORMATION ITEMS

11.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. 

11.A.1. Review Resignations Received:  No resignations have been received as of November 7, 2016.

11.A.2. New Secondary English Language Arts and Reading Coordinator: The information presented is for the board to review. 

11.A.3. Public Reporting of Progress in Meeting State Certified Teacher Requirements: The information documents the district’s progress in meeting Texas Education Agency’s teacher requirements of the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act).

11.B. Castleberry Elementary received a donation of 450 books for Literacy Night from Score a Goal in the Classroom.

11.C. Castleberry ISD received a $20.00 cash donation from Gypsy Scoops Ice-cream. The money can be used to support the teachers and students of CISD.

11.D. Castleberry High School cheerleaders received a donation of $262.50 to purchase pink pompoms for Breast Cancer Awareness month from the Castleberry Athletic Booster Club (CABC).

11.E. Castleberry ISD received a $200 donation from Village Homes to be used for student needs.

11.F. Strategic Plan 2016-2021

11.G. School Board Operating Procedures.

11.H. Student Travel

11.I. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms.

11.J. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 11-1-16.

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

11.L. Review Updated Vendor List.

11.M. 2017-2018 Budget Preparation Timeline

11.N. Board Policy

12. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

12.A. 2016 Superintendent Appraisal, and 2016 Blank Superintendent Evaluation, due Friday, November 18, 2016. 

12.B. Curriculum Audit Report

12.C. Board of Education Key Dates.

12.D. Joint Meetings with the Board of Education and the surrounding cities.

13. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

13.A. Monday, December 5, 2016, 6:30 p.m. - School Board Christmas Dinner
Monday, December 12, 2016, 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting

14. ADJOURN