Castleberry Independent School District. Board of Education Meetings Notes June 9, 2014

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1 76114 Board of Education Meetings Notes June 9, 2014 The Castleberry I.S.D. s Board of Education met in regular session on June 9, 2014 at the Gary S. Jones Administration Building. The invocation was given by Mary Lou Martinez. Joshua Wirtz, a 2007 graduate of Castleberry High School, and the current Campus Computer Technologist for Castleberry High School led the United States and Texas Pledges of Allegiance. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS Renee Smith-Faulkner, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services, recognized several special employees. Jacob Bowser, Technical Support Coordinator, was honored for his outstanding job in the area of technical support. Jacob assists on the management of 11 Physical VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) servers. Mr. Bowser researched and implemented our new Mobile Device Management solution (MDM) and provides backup support on district wide network and systems issues. Front Row: Tracy Gallman, Board Vice President; Yvonne Thompson; and Jacob Bowser. Back Row: Doug Lee, Board Member; and Renee Smith-Faulkner. Yvonne Thompson, Information Technologist, was honored for her outstanding contribution in the area of electronic communications. Yvonne oversees electronic communication including our Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube sites. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Board Policy Update 99. Administrative staff and the Board have reviewed TASB s Policy Update 99 which is recommended for approval. CONSENT AGENDA The Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consists of items that the board considers routine and approves under one motion. The items approved were: 1. Expenditure Report for the month of May School Meal Price increase for lunch prices for the school year were included in the report. This increase is required to comply with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of Breakfast: $1.00 each FREE Elementary Lunch: $2.00 each $2.05 each Secondary Lunch: $2.25 each $2.30 each 3. Agreement for Collection of Taxes and Surety Bond for Tarrant County. CISD has maintained a good working relationship with Tarrant County for the collection of taxes. The cost per account remains the same as last year s cost of $1.10. Currently, Castleberry ISD has an estimated 15,033 accounts.

2 Castleberry Independent School District Gary S. Jones Administration Building 315 Churchill Rd., Fort Worth, Texas Board of Education Meetings Notes CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED 4. Master Interlocal Agreement with Region XI Educational Service Center. The Master Interlocal Agreement allows districts to participate in purchasing services through ESC Region XI bidding processes, such as Bus Driver Drug Testing and MrLIBS (Follett for CISD libraries). 5. ESC XI Support Services Contracts for These contracts include Administrative Services, Comprehensive Services, Instructional Services, Library Services, Internet Access, and Technology Services. 6. Skyward Annual License Fee for in the amount of $53,629. The Skyward license fee covers the software used by the District for Student Records, Child Nutrition, Finance and Human Resources. 7. Purchase of office/teacher supplies for one additional 12 month period with Matthews Office City as the primary vendor, Office Max and Martin s Office Supply as secondary vendors for office supplies. 8. Extension for one additional twelve month period the purchase of custodial supplies from JanPak as allowed in RFP # We are satisfied with the service, support and pricing from JanPak. 9. Grading Guidelines: CISD principals have recommended updates to the CISD Grading Guidelines. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE The Capital Improvements Program Projects update report was presented to board members. You can find up-to-date photographs of construction throughout the district, visit us online at: The construction photo gallery can be found on the Capital Improvements link: Renderings of the Media Center Gary S. Jones Administration Building: Electricity, interior drywall has been installed. Painting and floor installation to be complete by the end of the month. Administration staff is expected to begin moving in by July 8, Irma Marsh Middle School Parking: Concrete is about 95% completed. Lighting will be installed by the end of the month. Painting of the parking slots will occur this summer. Castleberry High School Media Center: Demolition of the Library begins next week.

3 Board of Education Meetings Notes DONATIONS The Irma Marsh Middle School Athletic Boosters donated food and volunteers for the IMMS annual field day. With their help, the field day was a success. The Castleberry Afterschool Enrichment Program (ASE) received a donation of a sewing machine from Tony and Mary Lou Martinez. The sewing machine will be used by the after school enrichment students as they learn valuable skills. FINANCIAL SERVICES The Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the Budget Amendment. Budget Workshop Session 1: Conducted for preliminary budget development. This is the first of three budget work sessions to be held this summer. Financial Services Executive Director Report: 1. Financial Services Evaluation: The report included information on longevity pay checks, PEIMS submission, and the district budget. 2. Child Nutrition Evaluation: The report included information on meals served, summer food service program, nutritional education and program reviews. Tarrant County Tax Collection Reports for April 2014 reflected the amount of taxes, penalty, interest & delinquent taxes collected for the month and year to date and the percent of the total levy collected. Investment Report for the month of May 2014 showed district investment by fund for the month ending May Board Budget Report as of May 31, 2014 showed revenue and expenditures by fund and function. Castleberry ISD has received the TASB Risk Management Fund Loss Prevention Grant for $2, This is the 7th year CISD has received this award. The money will be used to purchase the Positive Proof -Visitor Management Program for the new Gary S. Jones Administration Building and step ladders for every department at the administration building. Tax Attorney Report included information on the delinquent property tax collections. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES End of Year Review of the District Improvement Plan was presented to the Board of Education. End of Year Review of Campus Improvement Plans were presented to the Board. Each campus principal documented the end of the year review in their Campus Improvement Plan. The Board of Education took the CISD District Community Engagement Survey. Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Report: 1. The Academic UIL Report showed all CISD campuses participated in UIL activities. CISD students showed great success and competitiveness in many areas. 2. Career and Technology Report highlighted student certifications and internships throughout all programs. 3. Counselors Report highlighted the many wonderful programs and support services provided to students, parents, and staff from the CISD counseling staff.

4 Board of Education, Meetings Notes INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES CONTINUED 4. English Language Arts Report indicated efforts towards the CISD writing focus as well as a integrate literacy plan. 5. Mathematics Report highlighted academic growth success in secondary mathematics as well as mastery of math concepts in lower grade levels. 6. Professional Development Report provided data on professional development provided in CISD as well as summer training options. 7. Special Education Report highlighted the effective pre-intervention programs for speech and the Medicaid SHARS reimbursement program. 8. School Health Advisory Council Report highlighted collaborations with the community and health focus for CISD. 9. Volunteer Report discussed the addition of new software that streamlined accessing volunteers more quickly and an increase in volunteer hours over last school year. NEW HIRES The board approved the hiring of: Castleberry High School Spanish Teacher / Coach, Carlos Balderas Band Director, Robert Edwards Science Teacher, Loren Freeman CTE Teacher, Meron Richardson Special Education Teacher, Helen Szabo Math Teacher, Stacy Zachary Irma Marsh Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Rebecca George Math Teacher, Amy Jenkins Art Teacher, Megan McBurnett Social Studies Teacher, David Yates Math Teacher, Deborah Yates Castleberry Elementary 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher, Janie Adame Librarian, Sallee Clark Kindergarten Teacher, Emily Gadberry Music Teacher, Rebecca Hunt 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher, Cindy Serna 2nd Grade Teacher, Erin Templer

5 Board of Education, Meetings Notes NEW HIRES CONTINUED The board approved the hiring of: A.V. Cato Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher, Melissa Albrecht 5th Grade Teacher, Kathleen Duncan Librarian, Allison Fitzgerald 3rd Grade Teacher, Deborah Hayes 2nd Grade Teacher, Janie Hessing 4th Grade Teacher, Melissa Kubisch Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher, Melissa Lara 4th Grade Teacher, Jennifer Levitt 3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher, Dora Lopez 2nd Grade Teacher, Shauna Newsom Kindergarten Teacher, Jessica Stone 4th Grade Bilingual Teacher, Alonso Zamago Joy James Elementary 1st Grade Teacher, April Courtney Resource Teacher, Sarah Foley 2nd Grade Teacher, Lisa Gore Kindergarten Teacher, Chelsea Saylors 4th Grade Teacher, Jill Stephens STUDENT SERVICES The Designated Projects Report reflected work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the school year. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Gary S. Jones, Superintendent of Schools, presented the 2014 Superintendent s Mid-Year Report and CISD Report Card that reviewed highlights from this past school year. FUTURE MEETINGS Regular Board Meeting, Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.

6 Board of Education, Meetings Notes Board Notes is produced by CISD Public Information Office and contains information concerning decisions on issues and activities pertinent to the School District s operations. This report serves as a brief summary of the School Board meeting and is not intended to replace the official meeting minutes. The official minutes of each public meeting are maintained by the Superintendent s Office. CISD regular School Board meetings are held at 5:30 p.m., the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise announced) in the Gary S. Jones Administration Building - Boardroom, 315 Churchill Rd., Fort Worth, Texas The public is invited. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT David Holder, President Tracy Gallman, Vice President Kenneth Romo, Secretary Doug Lee Mary Lou Martinez W.E. Bill Seybold Cathy Gatica ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT Gary S. Jones, Superintendent of Schools Renee Smith-Faulkner, Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services Dr. Laina McDonald, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Gene Lamb, Executive Director of Administrative Services Alice Hamrick, Executive Director for Financial Services Lenny Lasher, Executive Director for Student Services Genaro Martinez, Director of Accountability Dr. Julie Davis, Castleberry High School Principal Leigh Ann Turner, A.V. Cato Elementary Principal Hollie Lancarte, Castleberry Elementary Principal Amy Shields, Mathematics Curriculum Director