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Meeting Agenda
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. Special Education Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Christi Patton, Director of Special Programs, will highlight the special education correction of noncompliance found in the TEA audit last spring.
5.A.2. Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Report: Christi Patton, Director of Special Programs will give an overview of the MTSS framework and initiatives for the upcoming school year.
6. ACTION ITEM
6.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.
6.A.1. Level III Grievance of Lilia Juarez Roman
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. Level III Grievance of Lilia Juarez Roman
7.B. Section 551.071  Consultation with Attorney
7.C. Section 551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value)
7.D. Section 551.074  Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, Complaint)
7.E. Section 551.0821  Personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student
8. DINNER
9. ROUTINE BUSINESS
9.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags
9.B. School Officials Present
9.C. Recognition: Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services, will introduce the students and staff who will be conducting the Castleberry Athletic recognitions.
9.D. Recognition: Abby Crawford, Director of Fine Arts, will recognize the students from the Castleberry High School Band Program.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from November 8, 2021, for a Regular Meeting and November 9, 2021, for a Special Board Meeting.
11. DISCUSSION ITEM
11.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
11.A.1. Consider Approval of purchase of Vape & THC sensors at Castleberry High School, TRUCE, and Irma Marsh Middle School from Vape Sensors. (TIPPS Purchasing Cooperative: #200306) in the amount of $71,009.40.  Funding source: ESSER II funds.
12. ACTION 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. Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendations: There are no new Contract Recommendations for this meeting as of December 6, 2021.
12.B. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
12.B.1. Consider Approval of RFP# 22-003 for Demolition located at the Fireside Lodge Property: Financial Services advertised RFP# 22-003 for demolition services and received five responses. Administration would like to recommend PRISM Response, Inc. to conduct the demolition services in the amount of $345,361.00.  Funding Source: General Fund.
12.B.2. Consider Approval of RFP# 22-004 for Asbestos Abatement located at the Fireside Lodge Property: Financial Services advertised RFP# 22-004 for asbestos abatement services and received seven responses. Administration would like to recommend Allen & Company to conduct the asbestos abatement in the amount of $219,555.00.  Funding Source: General Fund.
12.B.3. Consider Approval of purchase of Vape & THC sensors at Castleberry High School, TRUCE, and Irma Marsh Middle School from Vape Sensors. (TIPPS Purchasing Cooperative: #200306) in the amount of $71,009.40.  Funding source: ESSER II funds.
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
13.A. Consider All Matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
13.A.1. CISD Academic Planning Guide: A draft of the Academic Planning Guides for the 2022-2023 academic year have been provided which outlines changes to course offerings at the secondary level along with new courses which will be offered during the next academic year.
13.B. Consider All Matters related to Financial, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
13.B.1. Monthly Expenditure Report. The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of November 2021.
13.B.2. A.V. Cato received a donation of $200.00 from Cindy Neathery. An appreciation letter is attached.
13.B.3.  A.V. Cato Elementary received donations of Trunk or Treat goodies from Millwood Hospital. An appreciation letter is attached.
13.B.4. A.V. Cato Elementary received a donation from American Income Life Company. An appreciation letter is attached.
13.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.
13.C.1. Employee Resignation Update: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Human Resources reports there is one resignation as of December 6, 2021.
13.C.2. Update 118: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Human Resources presents the legal and local policy updates as an information item from the TASB Board Policy Update 118.
13.C.3. Employee Agreements: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Human Resources reports professional employees hired under Employee Agreements as of December 6, 2021.
13.D. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
13.D.1. Capital Improvements Projects Update (2021-22): The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2021-22 school year.
13.E. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms
13.F. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 11-15-21 and 12-1-21
13.G. School Board 2021-2022 Activity Calendar
13.H. 2022-2023 Budget Preparation Timeline
13.I. Board Policy
14. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION
14.A. Board of Education Key Dates
14.B. School Board Self-Evaluation
14.C. Pandemic Plan/Action
15. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING
15.A. Monday, January 10, 2022, for a Regular Board Meeting
16. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Subject:
2. INVOCATION
Subject:
3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Subject:
4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
5. PRESENTATION ITEMS
Subject:
5.A. Consider All Matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
Subject:
5.A.1. Special Education Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Christi Patton, Director of Special Programs, will highlight the special education correction of noncompliance found in the TEA audit last spring.
Subject:
5.A.2. Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Report: Christi Patton, Director of Special Programs will give an overview of the MTSS framework and initiatives for the upcoming school year.
Subject:
6. ACTION ITEM
Subject:
6.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.
Subject:
6.A.1. Level III Grievance of Lilia Juarez Roman
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
I move we (Uphold / Overturn) the decision of the Acting Superintendent as presented. This motion, made by David Holder and seconded by Mary Lou Martinez, Passed.
Subject:
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:
Subject:
7.A. Level III Grievance of Lilia Juarez Roman
Subject:
7.B. Section 551.071  Consultation with Attorney
Subject:
7.C. Section 551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value)
Subject:
7.D. Section 551.074  Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, Complaint)
Subject:
7.E. Section 551.0821  Personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student
Subject:
8. DINNER
Subject:
9. ROUTINE BUSINESS
Subject:
9.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags
Subject:
9.B. School Officials Present
Subject:
9.C. Recognition: Lenny Lasher, Executive Director of Student Services, will introduce the students and staff who will be conducting the Castleberry Athletic recognitions.
Subject:
9.D. Recognition: Abby Crawford, Director of Fine Arts, will recognize the students from the Castleberry High School Band Program.
Subject:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
I approve the consent agenda as presented. This motion, made by Mary Lou Martinez and seconded by David Holder, Passed.
Subject:
10.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from November 8, 2021, for a Regular Meeting and November 9, 2021, for a Special Board Meeting.
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION ITEM
Subject:
11.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
Subject:
11.A.1. Consider Approval of purchase of Vape & THC sensors at Castleberry High School, TRUCE, and Irma Marsh Middle School from Vape Sensors. (TIPPS Purchasing Cooperative: #200306) in the amount of $71,009.40.  Funding source: ESSER II funds.
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
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.
Subject:
12.A.1. Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendations: There are no new Contract Recommendations for this meeting as of December 6, 2021.
Subject:
12.B. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
Subject:
12.B.1. Consider Approval of RFP# 22-003 for Demolition located at the Fireside Lodge Property: Financial Services advertised RFP# 22-003 for demolition services and received five responses. Administration would like to recommend PRISM Response, Inc. to conduct the demolition services in the amount of $345,361.00.  Funding Source: General Fund.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
I approve RFP# 22-003 for Demolition located at the Fireside Lodge Property as presented. This motion, made by David Holder and seconded by Mary Lou Martinez, Passed.
Subject:
12.B.2. Consider Approval of RFP# 22-004 for Asbestos Abatement located at the Fireside Lodge Property: Financial Services advertised RFP# 22-004 for asbestos abatement services and received seven responses. Administration would like to recommend Allen & Company to conduct the asbestos abatement in the amount of $219,555.00.  Funding Source: General Fund.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
I approve RFP# 22-004 for Asbestos Abatement located at the Fireside Lodge Property as presented. This motion, made by Mary Lou Martinez and seconded by Cathy Gatica, Passed.
Subject:
12.B.3. Consider Approval of purchase of Vape & THC sensors at Castleberry High School, TRUCE, and Irma Marsh Middle School from Vape Sensors. (TIPPS Purchasing Cooperative: #200306) in the amount of $71,009.40.  Funding source: ESSER II funds.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
I approve the purchase of Vape & THC sensors at Castleberry High School, TRUCE, and Irma Marsh Middle School from Vape Sensors as presented. This motion, made by Mary Lou Martinez and seconded by David Holder, Passed.
Subject:
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. Consider All Matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
Subject:
13.A.1. CISD Academic Planning Guide: A draft of the Academic Planning Guides for the 2022-2023 academic year have been provided which outlines changes to course offerings at the secondary level along with new courses which will be offered during the next academic year.
Subject:
13.B. Consider All Matters related to Financial, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
Subject:
13.B.1. Monthly Expenditure Report. The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of November 2021.
Subject:
13.B.2. A.V. Cato received a donation of $200.00 from Cindy Neathery. An appreciation letter is attached.
Subject:
13.B.3.  A.V. Cato Elementary received donations of Trunk or Treat goodies from Millwood Hospital. An appreciation letter is attached.
Subject:
13.B.4. A.V. Cato Elementary received a donation from American Income Life Company. An appreciation letter is attached.
Subject:
13.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.
Subject:
13.C.1. Employee Resignation Update: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Human Resources reports there is one resignation as of December 6, 2021.
Subject:
13.C.2. Update 118: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Human Resources presents the legal and local policy updates as an information item from the TASB Board Policy Update 118.
Subject:
13.C.3. Employee Agreements: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Human Resources reports professional employees hired under Employee Agreements as of December 6, 2021.
Subject:
13.D. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.
Subject:
13.D.1. Capital Improvements Projects Update (2021-22): The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2021-22 school year.
Subject:
13.E. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms
Subject:
13.F. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 11-15-21 and 12-1-21
Subject:
13.G. School Board 2021-2022 Activity Calendar
Subject:
13.H. 2022-2023 Budget Preparation Timeline
Subject:
13.I. Board Policy
Subject:
14. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
14.A. Board of Education Key Dates
Subject:
14.B. School Board Self-Evaluation
Subject:
14.C. Pandemic Plan/Action
Subject:
15. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING
Subject:
15.A. Monday, January 10, 2022, for a Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
16. ADJOURN

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