September 11, 2023 at 6:05 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

5. PRESENTATION ITEMS

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

5.A.1. 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan Presentation: Dr. Lacey Padgett, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, will present a brief overview of the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan.

5.B. Consider All Matters related to Special Programs, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

5.B.1. District Improvement Plan MTSS Review: The Special Programs Department will present an overview of the MTSS procedures in the areas of Academics, Behavior, and Social Emotional Learning. MTSS support staff will also be introduced.

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

5.C.1. Abigail Offenbaker, Communication Coordinator, will present a demonstration of the new ParentSquare communication tool.

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services, Facilities, and Operations, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

6.A.1. Discussion of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Castleberry High School New Build and Expansion Project.  The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) is a delivery method which entails a commitment by the Construction Manager (CM) to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) which is based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the GMP plus any reasonably inferred items or tasks.

6.A.2. Good Cause Exception for HB3 Armed Security Officer Requirement for the Alternative Learning Center.

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

6.B.1. Board Policy Update: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Talent Acquisition and Policy has provided links to recommended changes for: EF(LOCAL)- Instructional Resources; EFA(LOCAL)- Instructional Resources, Instructional Materials; EFB(LOCAL)- Instructional Resources, Library Materials; CO(LOCAL)- Meal Charges; and COB(LOCAL)- Community Eligibility Provision.

7. CLOSED SESSION
"The board may retire to closed session at any time between opening and adjourning the meeting for the purpose of deliberating business authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et. Seq. Action, if any, will be taken in open session. Specifically:

7.A. Section 551.071  Consultation with Attorney

7.B. Section 551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value)

7.C. Section 551.074  Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, Complaint)

7.D. Section 551.0821  Personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student
 

8. ROUTINE BUSINESS

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

8.B. School Officials Present

8.C. Campus Recognition: Michelle Strambler, principal of A.V. Cato Elementary, will introduce the students and staff who will be recognizing how A.V. Cato is Leading the Way.

8.D. Stephanie Balster and Caitlin Conders will present an award for the implementation of the computer science TEKS.

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from August 14, 2023, for a Regular Meeting.

9.B. Consider Approval of the Technology Replacement Plan: The Technology Operations department recommends purchasing 108 staff laptops, 7 IP65-rated Police Laptops, 30 Elementary computer lab AIO units from Dell. Purchase recommendations are to be made from the Replacement Plan fund set aside during the budget process. Purchasing from Dell will meet competitive bidding requirements under DIR contract DIR-TSO-3763.

9.C. Consider Board Approval of the Parameters for the 2024-2025 CISD School District Calendar.

9.D. Consider Approval of Board Policy Revisions to EF(LOCAL)- Instructional Resources.

9.E. Consider Approval of Board Policy Revisions to EFA(LOCAL) - Instructional Resources.

9.F. Consider Approval of Board Policy Revisions to EFB(LOCAL)- Instructional Resources, Library Materials.

9.G. Consider Approval of Board Policy Revisions to CO(LOCAL) - Meal Charges; and COB(LOCAL) - Community Eligibility Provision.

9.H. Consider Board Approval of Appraisers for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) in Castleberry ISD. The list includes all administrators who have completed the Teacher Evaluation and Support System training.

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 Resolution Regarding the Designation of Non-Business Days for Public Information Requests.

10.A.2. Consider Approval of Petition to Sanction Teaching Certificate: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Talent Acquisition and Policy, asks the Board to consider approval of a petition to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification to sanction the Teaching Certificate of Ms. Lisa Byrd, in accordance with CISD Board Policy.

10.B. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

10.B.1. Consider Approval of Good Cause Exception for HB3 Armed Security Officer Requirement for the Alternative Learning Center.

10.B.2. Consider Approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Castleberry High School New Build and Expansion Project.  The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) is a delivery method which entails a commitment by the Construction Manager (CM) to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) which is based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the GMP plus any reasonably inferred items or tasks.

11. INFORMATION ITEMS

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

11.A.1. Monthly Expenditure Report: The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of August 2023.

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

11.B.1. Capital Improvements Projects Update (2023-24): The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2023-24 school year.

11.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.

11.C.1. Employee Resignation Update: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Talent Acquisition and Policy, reports three professional resignations for this meeting as of September 7, 2023.

11.C.2. 2023-2024 Superintendent Approved Employee Agreements: Renee Smith-Faulkner, Superintendent of Schools, reports two Superintendent Approved Employee Agreements for the 2023-2024 School Year for this meeting as of September 7, 2023.

11.C.3. 2023-2024 Superintendent Approved Teacher, Nurse, and Librarian Contracts: Renee Smith-Faulkner, Superintendent of Schools, reports three Superintendent Approved Teacher, Nurse, and Librarian Contracts for the 2023-2024 School Year for this meeting as of September 7, 2023.

11.C.4. Talent Acquisition Report: Includes the Exit Interview Summary and the Public Information Request Summary.

11.C.4.a. Exit Interview Summary: Includes a summary of the exit survey responses for the 2022-2023 school year. 

11.C.4.b. Public Information Request Summary: Includes information on Public Information requests for the 2022-2023 school year.

11.D. Consider All Matters related to Technology Operations, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

11.D.1. Summer PEIMS Report: The Summer PEIMS 2022-2023 submission was completed in July. PEIMS information is listed along with a comparison from prior years.

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

11.F. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 8-15-23 and 9-1-23

11.G. School Board 2023-2024 Agenda Calendar

11.H. Review Student Travel Approvals

11.I. Board Policy

11.J. CISD Strategic Plan 2023-2024 Monitoring

12. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

12.A. Board of Education Key Dates

12.B. Athletic Calendar Key Dates

12.C. Professional Learning Requests and School Board Presentations from Conferences

12.D. 2023 Board of Education Self-Assessment

12.E. School Board Operating Procedures Review

13. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

13.A. Monday, October 16, 2023, for a Regular Board Meeting
 

14. ADJOURN