August 23, 2016 at 6:15 PM - Regular

Call meeting to order, roll call and establish quorum.

Pledge of allegiance

Public Forum

Discussion and possible action to endorse the nomination of Robert M. Westbrook to fill a position on the TASB Board of Directors.

Human Resources: Mr. Michael Uriegas

Discussion and possible action regarding the Carrizo Springs CISD Teacher Salary Schedule as proposed for the 2016-17 school year. 

Presentation on the results of the State Accountability Ratings for the 2015-2016 school year.  

Finance: Mrs. Anna Rocha-Diaz

Presentation, discussion and action on the certification by the Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office of the anticipated debt collections rate for the tax year 2016, certification of the excess debt collection for tax year 2016, submission of the rollback rate, and the estimated unencumbered fund balances for the maintenance and operating and the interest and sinking funds, debt service and Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.posed Tax Rate.

Discussion and action on adoption of the 2016-17 Carrizo Springs CISD Budget.

Discussion and action on Resolution 16-04 to adopt the proposed 2016 tax rate in two parts:  (A) Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate and (B) Debt Tax Rate which is consistent with the approved 2016-17 budget.

Discussion and possible action to accept bid to purchase District owned land described as Block 139, Lots 9-12 Asherton Original Townsite located in the H & GN RR Co, Survey No. 9 abstract No. 126, in Dimmit County, Texas as previously advertised under Texas Local Government Code Ch. 272, and execution of sales contract and deed. 

Discussion and action to approve budget amendments.

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; 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Discussion regarding the responsibilities and duties of the Superintendent to modify, revise, and change the responsibilities and duties of employees within the District.  

551.071 – Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property: Discussion regarding bid to purchase District owned land described as Block 139, Lots 9-12 Asherton Original Townsite located in the H & GN RR Co, Survey No. 9 abstract No. 126, in Dimmit County, Texas as previously advertised under Texas Local Government Code Ch. 272, and execution of sales contract and deed.  

Possible action in open session for executive session items.

Appropriate action on consent agenda items as attached.

Consideration of Minutes: 
Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of July 19, 2016
Minutes of Special Board Meeting of July 21, 2016
Minutes of Special Board Meeting of August 16, 2016

Accounts payable presentation and action to approve Accounts Payable July 2016 and disclose check register for School FIRST rating.

Review and discussion of Tax Collection Report as of July 2016.

Review of financial statements for the month of July 2016.

Discussion on School Year 2015-2016 Fundraiser Activity Report.

Discussion and possible action to adopt changes to CFA Local Policy:  Petty Cash Fund for the District.

Discussion and possible action requesting to close Asherton Elementary Special Account with Capital Bank of Texas. 

Discussion and possible action requesting to close Carrizo Springs CSCISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds account with Capital Bank of Texas. 

Adjournment.