August 6, 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. Special Presentation by Tomlinson Center for Leadership as it relates to a pilot program at TRUCE Learning Center.

4.B. Swearing in CISD Police Officer Frank Valdez: Officer Valdez will be working with Chief Provencio and Officer Alfaro.

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

4.C.1. 2018 District Appraisal Roll: 2018 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 online in the Finance Office.

4.D. 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.D.1. Review of Board Policy AF(LOCAL), DBA(LOCAL), DC(LOCAL), DK(LOCAL), EB(LOCAL): Presented for discussion are AF(LOCAL, DBA(LOCAL), DC(LOCAL), DK(LOCAL) and EB(LOCAL) board policies which are based upon our District of Innovation plan.

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

4.E.1. Discussion on purchasing 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).  The monies would be allocated from the 2018-19 safety budget. Action Item on 9/10/18.

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 July 16, 2018, for a Regular Meeting.

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

9.C. Consider Approval of T-TESS: This item includes all administrators who have completed the Teacher Evaluation and Support System training.

9.D. Consider Approval of Teacher Appraisal Calendar: This item details dates for teacher appraisals. Limitations on dates for appraisals are affected by such things as school holidays and state assessment days.

9.E. Consider Approval of Grading Guidelines: Review CISD Grading Guidelines for the 2018-2019 school year. Guidelines were adjusted based on input from teacher teams and campus principals.

10. ACTION ITEMS

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

10.A.1. Consider Adoption of the 2018 Tax Rate: Attached is the “Resolution Adopting Ordinance 28 of Castleberry ISD” for adopting the tax rate of $1.17 for M&O and $0.2222 for Debt Service for a total Tax Rate of $1.3922 This Ordinance accepts and approves the tax rolls and levies the Ad Valorem Taxes for Castleberry ISD.

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. Superintendent Approved New Professional Hires:  There are twenty superintendent approved new hires for this meeting as of July 30, 2018 

11.A.2. Review Resignations Received

11.A.3. Policy Update 111: Presented is the TASB Board Policy Update 111 which includes four proposed local policy updates.

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

11.B.1. Elementary Science Annual Report: The annual report will highlight the elementary science instructional program and initiatives for the upcoming school year. 

11.B.2. Secondary Science Annual Report: The annual report will highlight the secondary science instructional program and initiatives for the upcoming school year. 

11.B.3. Social Studies Annual Report: The annual report highlights social studies curriculum, professional development and program initiatives for the coming school year. 

11.B.4. Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Report: This report will provide an update and status of advanced academic courses offered by Castleberry High School along with Dual Credit partnerships and enrollment. 

11.B.5. Summer PEIMS Submission Report: The Summer PEIMS 2017-2018 submission is complete. Significant information is included along with a comparison of past five years.

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

11.C.1. Financial Services Executive Director Report:

11.C.1.a. Follow Up Financial Services Evaluation: This report includes information on the Central Supply Warehouse Procedures, Professional Learning for District Secretaries, and Campus/Student Activity Funds.

11.C.1.b. Investment Report for the month of June 2018: This report shows District investment by fund for the month ending June 30, 2018.

11.C.1.c. Board Budget Report as of June 30, 2018: This report shows Revenue and Expenditures by Fund and Function.

11.C.1.d. Tarrant County Tax Collection Reports for the month of June 2018 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. 

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

11.D.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.

11.E. Strategic Planning Update for 2016-2021

11.F. Curriculum Audit Report

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

11.H. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 7-15-18 and 8-1-18.

11.I. School Board Operating Procedures

11.J. Castleberry ISD Glossary and Abbreviations

11.K. School Board Agenda Request by Board Members

11.L. 2018-2019 Budget Preparation Timeline

11.M. Review Student Travel Approvals

11.N. School Board 2018-2019 Activity Calendar

11.O. Board Policy

12. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

12.B. Board of Education Key Dates

12.C. Nominate a Delegate for the TASA/TASB School Board Convention, September 28-30, 2018.

12.D. 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. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

13.A. Monday, September 10, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting

14. ADJOURN