October 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM - Regular

Call meeting to order, roll call and establish quorum.

Pledge of allegiance

Public Forum

Discussion and possible action regarding hiring Mr. Jesse Salazar as District Superintendent, approval of Superintendent contract terms, and execution of Superintendent Contract.

Human Resources - Mr. David Rivera

Discussion on safety and security audit for Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District.

Discussion and possible action to apply for a 3 year TEA Waiver Application for the Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System for school years 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 

Discussion and possible action to apply for a TEA Class Size Waiver for Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District 

Discussion and possible action to change from Gradebook to Gradespeed. 

Finance: Mrs. Anna Rocha-Diaz

Discussion regarding the Carrizo Springs CISD Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014.

Discussion and action on School’s FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report for 2013-2014. 

Discussion on delinquent tax report submitted by Mr. James E. Cabello.

Discussion and action to accept or reject any re-sale bid(s) on trustee property, to-wit:  “Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Block 114, of the Original Townsite, to the City of Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas”, tax office account number 11511.  (Tax Suit 96-04-01546-DTX, Carrizo Springs CISD vs. Benito Talamantes.

Discussion and action to accept or reject any re-sale bid(s) on trustee property, to-wit:  “Lot 1, Block 231, of the Original Townsite, to the City of Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas”, tax office account number 11672.  (Tax Suit 03-07-02114-DTX, Carrizo Springs CISD vs. Pedro Rodriguez Jr.

Discussion regarding Carrizo Springs Intermediate campus bathrooms.

Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendments.

Discussion and action to approve the Dimmit Central Appraisal District’s 2015 adopted budget with accompanying budget amendment.

Executive Session: Discussion authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.:

551.074 - Personnel Matters: Discussion and recommendation of personnel vacancies, reassignments, employment, transfer, resignations and terminations.

551.074 - Personnel Matters: Discussion on recommendation to fill teacher position (s)

551.071 – Consultation with Attorney: Discussion regarding the safety and security audit for Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District.

551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney: Discussion regarding hiring Mr. Jesse Salazar as District Superintendent, approval of Superintendent contract terms,  and execution of Superintendent Contract.

551.071 – Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property: Discussion regarding update of the Live Oak Building.  

Possible action in open session for executive session items.

Appropriate action on consent agenda items as attached.

Consideration of Minutes: 
Minutes of Regular Board Mtg of September 16, 2014
Minutes of Special Board Mtg of October 6, 2014
Minutes of Special Board Mtg of October 9, 2014

Accounts payable presentation and action to approve Accounts Payable September 2014 and disclose check register for School FIRST rating.

Review and discussion of Tax Collection Report as of September 2014.

Review of financial statements for the month of September 2014.

Discussion and action on RFP 14-0901: Floral Design Supplies.

Adjournment.