October 16, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

4. PRESENTATION ITEMS

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

4.A.1. Campus Improvement Plans (Elementary): Campus Improvement Plans for the 2017-2018 school year have been provided for review. Principals from A.V. Cato Elementary, Castleberry Elementary, and Joy James Elementary will provide the board with an infographic to highlight a variety of strategies each campus will be working on this school year. 

4.A.2. Campus Improvement Plans (Secondary): Campus Improvement Plans for the 2017-2018 school year have been provided for review. Principals from Irma Marsh Middle School, Castleberry High School, and REACH High School will provide the board with an infographic to highlight a variety of strategies each campus will be working on this school year. 

5. CLOSED SESSION

6. DINNER

7. ROUTINE BUSINESS

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

7.B. A Virtual Learning Walk will be presented by REACH High School that will highlight student learning in the classroom.

7.C. School Officials Present

7.D. Recognition of Guests: Wanda Byther, Principal at REACH High School, is recognizing Makayla G., 12th Grade Student, Errick W., 12th Grade Student, Elyssia E., 9th Grade Student, and staff members: Nadine Mihalicz, English Teacher, and Renee Dillon, Campus Secretary.

8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from September 11, 2017, for a Regular Meeting and October 2, 2017, for a Special Board Meeting #1 and Meeting #2.

9.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of September 2017: Lists all checks written for the month of September 2017.

9.C. Consider Approval of the Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen 2017-2018 Retainer Agreement for November 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018 in the amount of $ 31,200.00.

9.D. Consider Approval of an agreement engaging Specialized Public Finance Inc. as the District's financial advisor. 

9.E. Consider Approval of the 2017 District Appraisal Roll: 2017 Supplemental 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. 

9.F. Consider Approval of the Technology Replacement Plan: The technology department recommends purchasing 167 laptops, 77 desktops, 91 monitors, and 6 computer upgrade components for a total price of $284,983.46 from Dell. Purchase recommendations are to be made from the Replacement Plan fund set aside during the budget process. 

9.G. Consider Approval to Purchase E-rate Eligible Products and Services for Irma Marsh Middle School and Castleberry High School: CISD has received 85% in E-Rate discounts which provides the district $177,988.93 in wireless equipment and services with the CISD obligation being $26,698.34.

9.H. Consider Approval of 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan: The 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan was presented at the September board meeting.

10. PRESENTATION ITEM

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

10.A.1. Specialized Pubic Finance will provide a presentation regarding the possible refinancing of the District’s outstanding bonds. 

11. ACTION 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. Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendation:  There is one new contract recommendation for this meeting as of October 9, 2017.

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

11.B.1. Consider Approval of Secondary Campus Renovations.

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

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

12.A.1. The Castleberry ISD Athletic Department received a check for $2,110.00 from the Castleberry Athletic Booster Club. The money is to purchase a 10x10 popup tent for Cross Country Track, wraps for Volleyball Team in the CHS Competition Gym and game meals for IMMS football and volleyball teams.

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

12.B.1. Capital Improvements Projects Update (2017-18): The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2017-18 school year.

12.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.

12.C.1. Review Resignations Received

12.C.2. DEIC/SBDM Election Results:  Results of the DEIC and campus Site-Based Decision Making committees are in this report. Positions are detailed by campus and area represented (staff, parent, community, business).

12.D. Consider All Matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

12.D.1. Extended Year PEIMS Report: The Extended Year PEIMS 2016-2017 submission was completed in September.  Information is listed along with a comparison from prior years.

12.E. School Board Operating Procedures.

12.F. Strategic Planning Update for 2016-2021.

12.G. Curriculum Audit Report

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

12.I. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 9-15-17 and 10-1-17.

12.J. Castleberry ISD Glossary and Abbreviations

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

12.L. The 2018-2019 Budget Preparation Timeline is presented for review. Proposed time line for 2018-2019 has been reviewed by the ALT and DEIC

12.M. Review Student Travel Approvals.

12.N. Board Policy

13. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

13.A. Board of Education Key Dates

13.B. School Board 2017-2018 Activity Calendar

13.C. Castleberry High School Graduation 2017-2018

13.D. 2017 Board of Education Self-Evaluation.

13.E. Board Members' report on TASB convention. Board members are asked to single out one item from the recent state school board convention to present orally to the board during the meeting. This presentation should be no more than three minutes. Other items that are judged to be of interest or benefit to the entire board should be submitted in written form. Forward written items to Angela Branch, who will provide copies for all board members.

14. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

14.A. Monday, November 6, 2017, 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting

15. ADJOURN