December 12, 2016 at 5:35 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

3. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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

3.A.1. The technology department recommends the purchase of network servers from Dell computers, an EMC data storage solution from CDWG, and misc. cabling items for a total price of $253,916.30. Dell and CDWG quotes meet competitive bidding requirements.

3.A.2. Quarterly Update on District Improvement Plan:  An update will be given by Renee Smith-Faulkner for the 1st Quarter of the District Improvement Plan.

3.A.3. Career and Technical Education Improvement Plan: A report will be given by Renee Smith-Faulkner on the new CTE Improvement Plan and proposed Programs of Study. 

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

3.B.1. CISD Academic Planning Guide:  Review changes to the Academic Planning Guide, formerly known as the High School Educational Planning Guide. A draft of the Academic Planning Guide for 2017-2018 will be presented which will outline changes to GPA calculations, CTE courses, new fine arts offerings, and other new courses which will be offered in the next academic year. 

3.B.2. CBA Report 2nd Six Weeks: A presentation will be given that will provide an analysis of the 2nd Six Weeks CBAs which students took in November. The presentation will highlight campus action plans and levels of support the Curriculum and Instruction department provided to address campus action plans.

3.B.3. CISD Fine Arts proposal for the 2016-2017 Mariachi Program.

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

3.C.1. Capital Improvements Projects Update:  The report includes information on the Capital Improvement Projects which includes updates on programming, renovations, and construction.

4. CLOSED SESSION

5. DINNER

6. ROUTINE BUSINESS

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

6.B. School Officials Present

6.C. Recognition of Guests: Abigail Crawford, Fine Arts Coordinator, is recognizing Stephanie Ballaro, CHS Band Director, Mario Morales, CHS Assistant Band Director; Matt Daily, Band Director; Jennifer Haden, Band Teacher, and Wes Griffin, Part-time Band Teacher.

7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from the November 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting.

8.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of November 2016: This report lists all checks written for the month of November 2016. 

8.C. Consider Approval of the CHS Library Coffee Shop Serving Counter: The child nutrition department recommends purchasing the custom model MOD-U-SERVE custom serving counter for a total price of $58,542.74 from Mission Restaurant Supply. Purchase recommendations are to be made from the child nutrition fund.

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.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. 

9.A.1. There are no contract recommendations for this meeting as of December 5, 2016.

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

9.B.1. Consider Approval of the recommendations in the 2016-2017 High School Planning Guide on GPA calculations for students who entered high school in 2015-2016. 

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

9.C.1. Consider Approval of the purchase of network servers from Dell computers, an EMC data storage solution from CDWG, and misc. cabling items for a total price of $253,916.30. Dell and CDWG quotes meet competitive bidding requirements.

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

9.D.1. Consider Approval of a Budget Amendment: This report 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 without the prior approval of the Board of Education.  The proposed budget amendment is to fund the Server Project. This amendment would increase Data Processing Services; Function 53 by $255,000 and decrease Capital Outlay; Function 81 by $255,000. 

10. INFORMATION 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. Review Resignations Received:  No resignations have been received as of December 5, 2016. 

10.A.2. Districts of Innovation: This item highlights the benefits of CISD becoming a District of Innovation.

10.A.3. TCU Fellows: Information reflects the opportunities for our staff to gain additional degrees. 

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

10.B.1. Follow-Up Science Report: Report will provide a quarterly program update from Denise Fisher, Coordinator of Science, which was presented to the Board of Education at the August 8, 2016 meeting 

10.B.2. Follow-Up Social Studies Report: Report will provide a quarterly program update from Kelly James, district Social Studies coach, which was presented to the Board of Education at the August 8, 2016 meeting.

10.C. Strategic Plan 2016-2021

10.D. Curriculum Audit Report

10.E. School Board Operating Procedures.

10.F. Student Travel

10.G. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms.

10.H. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 11-15-16 and 12-1-16.

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

10.J. Review Updated Vendor List.

10.K. 2017-2018 Budget Preparation Timeline

10.L. Board Policy

11. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

11.A. Announcement of Continuing Education Credits

11.B.  Strategic Plan 2016-2021 Score Card December Update

11.C. Campus Professional Learning Community (PLC) Update

11.D. CISD Board of Education (BOE) appreciating River Oaks City Council (ROCC).

11.E. Superintendent Evaluation Compilation 2016

11.F. Mentor Program

11.G. School Board 2016-2017 Activity Calendar

11.H. Board of Education Key Dates.

12. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

12.A. Monday, January 9, 2017, 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting

13. ADJOURN