June 6, 2017 - A special called meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 beginning at 12pm at Center Independent School District Administration Board Room located at located at 107 Private Road 605 in Center, Texas 75935.
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum
James Greer called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Present: James Greer; John Henry Holloway; Allison Johnson; Daphne LaRock; Casey Lout; Matthew Mettauer; Traci Willoughby (arrived at 12:06 p.m.) and Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: None
Visitors: Matthew Gregory, CHS Administrator; Heath Hagler, CIS Administrator; Jake Henson, CMS Administrator; Inez Hughes, FLM Administrator; Cancee Lester, CMS LSSP; Holly Mikesh, Human Resource Officer; Mandy Perry; Shauna Sanford and Mickey Wulf, Special Services Director
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
John Henry Holloway gave the invocation and Jake Henson led the Pledges of Allegiance.
3. Discussion of Student Transfer Agreement
The Board revisited the student transfer agreement including but not limited to the increase in tuition and the deadlines.
John Henry Holloway made the motion, seconded by Matthew Mettauer to extend the payment of the transfer fee to August 11, 2017 and the paperwork for transfer for consideration for the 2017-2018 school year is June 29, 2017
The motion carried 5-2.
4. Presentation and Discussion of the Preliminary Academic Results for CHS
Matthew Gregory presented the preliminary academic results for Center High School for 2016-2017. Based on the data, Center High School should be deemed “Met Standard” when the results are published.
5. Presentation and Discussion to Establish the “Little Roughrider Academy” Day Care and After School Care Program
Information was presented to the Board on the Little Roughrider Academy Day Care and After School Care Program, which included the process for obtaining a license. Holly Mikesh indicated this would be a benefit for employees as there is a great need for childcare.
John Henry Holloway made the motion, seconded by Traci Willoughby to start the application process for Little Roughrider Academy Day Care and After School Care Program.
The motion carried 7-0.
6. Consideration to Award Proposal for Construction Manager at Risk on Urgent Needs Projects
Administration received one (1) bid for Construction Manager from Berry and Clay.
A motion was made by Allison Johnson, seconded by Traci Willoughby to employ Berry and Clay as the Construction Manager at Risk on Urgent Needs Projects.
The motion carried 7-0.
7. Consideration to Appoint a Sub-Committee to Develop a Future Facility Master Plan
Traci Willoughby made a motion, seconded by Daphne LaRock to appoint a Sub-Committee at a future date to develop a future facility master plan.
The motion carried 7-0.
8. Consideration and Approval to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent until September 1, 2017
A motion was made by Matthew Mettauer, seconded by John Henry Holloway to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent until September 1, 2017.
The motion carried 7-0.
9. Consideration and Approval to Certify the Superintendent, James Hockenberry, to the Region 7 Regional Advisory Committee 2017-2018
A motion was made by Matthew Mettauer, seconded by Daphne LaRock to certify the Superintendent, James Hockenberry, to the Region 7 Regional Advisory Committee 2017-2018.
The motion carried 7-0.
10. Consideration and Approval to Authorize Administration to Solicit Proposals for Transportation Fuel for the 2017-2018 School Year
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Matthew Mettauer to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for transportation fuel for 2017-2018 school year.
The motion carried 7-0.
11. Distribution of TASB Policy Update 108
Each member of the Board received a copy of the TASB Policy Update 108 (affecting Local policies).
12. Consideration to Approve Revision to EIA (Local), EIC (Local) and EIF (Local) – Academic Achievement
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the revisions to EIA (Local), EIC (Local) and EIF (Local) – Academic Achievement as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
13. Consideration and Approval of TASB Localized Policy Update 107
A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the TASB Localizes Policy Update 107, with the exception of DC (Local).
The motion carried 7-0.
14. Consideration and Approval of Job Descriptions
A motion was made by Daphne LaRock, seconded by Matthew Mettauer to approve the job description, Student Needs Liaison and Intervention Coordinator, as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
15. Closed Session
James Greer called for a closed session at 1:36 p.m. under Texas Government Code §551.074 and §551.072 for consideration of employment of contracted personnel, resignation/retirement and extended emergency sick leave.
16. Open Session
The Board returned into open session at 2:00 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.
16.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.074
16.1.1 A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Casey Lout to accept the resignations/retirements as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.
Kerry Bryan, CMS Teacher/Coach – resignation
Laurie Bryan, CES Teacher – resignation
Courtney Cox, CES Teacher – resignation
Brandon Ganske, CMS Teacher/Coach – resignation
Cancee Lester, CMS LSSP – resignation
Justin Manton, CMS Teacher/Coach – resignation
Eren McMichael, CHS Teacher/Coach – resignation
Mickey Wulf, Special Services Director – retirement (effective December 31, 2017)
The motion carried 7-0.
16.1.2 A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the employment of personnel as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.
Cayle Bickman, Teacher/Coach, CMS
Margaret Bowden, ESL Lead Teacher, CHS
Gail Bownds, Reading Specialist – CIS
Kristina Conley, Primary Teacher – FLM
Tristyn Crelia, Spanish Teacher – CHS
Montana Duncan, Teacher/Coach – CHS
Brenda Johnson, Diagnostician – To Be Determined
Meagan Keggler, Special Education Inclusion Teacher, CES
Sarah Martin, ELAR Teacher – CMS
Lee Masterson, Assistant Principal – CIS
Michael Moore, Middle School ELAR – CMS
Angelica Morales, 4th Grade Teacher – CIS
Katherine (Sunni) Morris, Fine Arts Teacher (4th and 5th Grade) – CIS
Laura Oates, Special Education Life Skills Teacher – CIS
Shelby Parker, Teacher/Coach – CHS
Britney Pridgen, 5th Grade Teacher – CIS
Justin Richter, Teacher/Coach – CMS
Anneth Garcia-Rodriguez, Teacher – CIS
Jennifer Smith, High School English Teacher – CHS
Kyle Stewart, Teacher/Coach – CHS
Kevin Swor, Welding/Agriculture Science Teacher – CHS
Candace Thomas, Primary Teacher – FLM
The motion carried 7-0.
16.1.3 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board.
17. Adjournment
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Daphne LaRock to adjourn the meeting at 2:04 p.m.
The motion carried 7-0.
