July 16, 2018 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 Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

4.A.1. Campus Improvement Plans (Elementary and Secondary): Each campus has completed the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) formative assessment update to document progress. Principals have created an infographic to summarize their progress. Each infographic will highlight a variety of strategies each campus has worked on during the 2017-2018 school year in reaching goals set with their leadership teams. 

4.A.2. STAAR Preview (State Accountability): This presentation will provide an accountability update from Dr. June Ritchlin, Executive Director of Elementary Education and Ken Casarez, Executive Director of Secondary Education based on summary released by TEA. 

5. CLOSED SESSION

6. DINNER

7. ROUTINE BUSINESS

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

7.B. School Officials Present

8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from June 4, 2018, for a Regular Meeting and June 25, 2018, for a Special Board Meeting.

9.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of June 2018:  The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of June 2018.

9.C. Consider Approval of Special Education Consultants:  Financial Services advertised RFP# 18-005 for special education consultants and received 28 responses. Administration recommends 18 consultants for special education consulting. A list of recommended consultants is attached for your review.

9.D. Consider Approval of Academic/Educational Consultants:  Financial Services advertised RFP# 18-004 for academic/educational consultants and received 13 responses. Administration recommends 13 consultants for academic/educational consulting. A list of recommended consultants is attached for your review. 

9.E. Consider Approval of Contracting with Superior Pediatric Care for Physical and Occupational Therapy for the Special Education Department in the 2018-2019 school year. 

9.F. Consider Approval of Extension for One Additional Twelve Month Period for the purchase of Custodial Supplies from SupplyWorks as allowed in RFP #61317.  We are satisfied with the service, support and pricing from SupplyWorks.

9.G. Consider Approval of Phase 1 the Technology Replacement Plan: The technology department recommends purchasing 55 laptops for a total price of $67,595.00 from Dell. Purchase recommendations are to be made from the Replacement Plan fund set aside during the budget process.

9.H. Consider Approval of JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding: A Memorandum of Understanding with Tarrant County Juvenile Services is attached to provide services for students who are expelled from Castleberry ISD.

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 the A.V. Cato Elementary School Principal Contract Recommendation: The Superintendent of Schools will present recommendation to the Board of Education for approval of Michelle Strambler as A.V. Cato Elementary School Principal.

10.A.2. Consider Approval of the Secondary Math Coordinator Contract Recommendation: The Superintendent of Schools will present a recommendation to the Board of Education for approval of Scott Hutchings as Secondary Math Coordinator.

10.A.3. Consider Approval of the Elementary Science Coordinator Contract Recommendation: The Superintendent of Schools will present a recommendation to the Board of Education for approval of Nicole McDorman as Elementary Science Coordinator.

10.A.4. Consider Approval of Board Policy BED(LOCAL) and DEC(LOCAL):  Presented is the BED(LOCAL) and DEC(LOCAL) policies for approval.

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

10.B.1. Consider Approval of the purchase of 2,040 backpacks with school supplies from MES Promos, LLC for a total of $61,200. The backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to the CISD Elementary Students.

11. DISCUSSION ITEMS

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

11.A.1. End-of-Year District Improvement Plan:  An update will be given by Renee Smith-Faulkner for the 4th Quarter of the District Improvement Plan.

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

11.B.1. A presentation will be given on Conducted Electrical Weapon (Taser) for the Castleberry Independent School District Police Department. The proposal is to outline the policies and procedures associated with the addition of Conducted Electrical Weapons (Tasers).  Discussion Item on 8/6/2018; Action Item on 9/10/18.

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. Review Resignations Received

12.A.2. Superintendent Approved New Professional Hires:  There are thirty-nine superintendent approved new hires for this meeting as of July 9, 2018. 

12.A.3. Review of Board Policy AF(LOCAL), DBA(LOCAL), DC(LOCAL), DK(LOCAL), EB(LOCAL): Presented are the local board policies which are based upon our District of Innovation plan. 

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 (2018-19): The report includes information on the Capital Improvement Projects which includes updates on programming, renovations, and construction projects through the 2018-19 school year.

12.B.2. Energy Performance Updates from Ideal Impact, Inc.:  The report includes energy updates from Ideal Impact, Inc. which includes information gathered from campus walkthroughs (system & thermostat programming, weatherization, etc.) and data collection.

12.B.3. W.O. Barnes Stadium Guidelines – Revisions:  Revisions to the W.O. Barnes Stadium guidelines include the addition of upgraded security checks at all entrances in which all bags, purses, etc. (adults included) need to be clear in nature. 

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

12.C.1. Tarrant Appraisal District’s 2019 Proposed Budget is attached for your information. The estimated allocations in the proposed budget are based on the most recent June value estimates and the 2017 tax rates. The official allocations for 2019 will be based on the certified values from 2018 and the 2018 adopted tax rates for each taxing unit as those are finalized. 

12.D. Strategic Planning Update for 2016-2021

12.E. Curriculum Audit Report

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

12.G. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 6-15-18 and 7-1-18.

12.H. School Board Operating Procedures

12.I. Castleberry ISD Glossary and Abbreviations

12.J. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members

12.K. 2018-2019 Budget Preparation Timeline 

12.L. Review Student Travel Approvals

12.M. School Board 2018-2019 Activity Calendar

12.N. Board Policy

13. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

13.A. Safety and Security for W.O. Barnes and Secondary Campuses.

13.B. TASA/TASB Convention, September 28-30, 2018

13.C. TASB Director 2018 Nomination Information which lists candidates for positions on the TASB Board. These individuals have been nominated by their local boards for TASB Board positions which are vacant or have expiring terms. The deadline to endorse a candidate is Wednesday, August 28, 2018.

13.D. Student Recognition's - Board Discussion

14. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

14.A. Monday, August 6, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting

15. ADJOURN