January 14, 2017 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. 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 6:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Present: James Greer; John Henry Holloway; Allison Johnson; Daphne LaRock; Casey Lout; Matthew Mettauer; Traci Willoughby; Rayford Copelin, Deputy Superintendent; Tammy Lemoine, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: None
Visitors: Barry Bowman, CISD Athletic Director; Lori Brister, CES Instructional Coach; Mike Brister; Tina Byrnes, Southwest Foodservices Excellence; Pam Doggett, CMS Instructional Coach; Elizabeth Fawcett, Wilf & Henderson, P.C.; Jennifer Ferguson, CMS Teacher; Jim Gibson, City of Center Assistant Manager; Matt Gregory, CHS Administrator; Heath Hagler, CIS Administrator; Jake Henson, CMS Administrator; Inez Hughes, Bilingual/ESL Coordinator; Jimmy Johnston, Southwest Foodservices Excellence; Shelly Norvell, CES Administrator; Kurt Radnitzer, FLM Administrator; Lindsey Tipton, Southwest Foodservices Excellence; Shelby Skeen, Digital Learning Coordinator; Mickey Wulf, Special Services Director; CISD students and their parents
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance
Mike Brister gave the invocation and Colby Lout led the Pledges of Allegiance.
3. Public Comments/Audience Participation
None
4. Recognition of School Board
The faculty, staff and students thanked the Board of Trustees for the time and resources they dedicate to enhance the learning experiences for all.
5. Presentation of Annual Audit Report
Elizabeth Fawcett of Wilf & Henderson, P.C. presented the 2015-2016 Annual Audit Report. There were no significant deficiencies or material findings relating to the audit and Center Independent School District was determined to be a low-risk auditee.
A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Allison Johnson to approve the Annual Audit Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016 as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
6. Chapter 313 Agreement Presentation
Jim Gibson, Assistant City Manager, provided the Board with information related to Chapter 313 agreements. It was discussed that Center ISD would review potential Chapter 313 agreements on a case by case basis.
7. Athletics Facilities Presentation
Coach Bowman presented the Board with information regarding the Athletic Department and highlighted the increasing number of students now participating in athletics. As a result, the need for adequate space is an urgent matter needing attention. The Board was presented with information on various options that could potentially meet the needs of our students and District. More information will be gathered and discussed at a future date.
8. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Casey Lout to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the regular meeting on December 15, 2016, special meeting on January 5, 2017, Investment Report (December 2016); Tax Collection Report (December 2016); Financial Reports (December 2016); payment approvals over $50,000 and Overnight Student Activity Trips.
The motion carried 7-0.
9. Consideration to Approve Resolution Concerning the A-F Accountability Rating System
The Board received a resolution concerning the A-F Accountability Rating System for consideration. A special meeting will be called on January 25, 2017 at noon to further discuss a resolution.
10. Consider and Approve of Investment Policy – CDA (LOCAL)
A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Allison Johnson, seconded by to approve the Investment Policy – CDA (LOCAL) as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
11. Consideration and Approval to Authorize Administration to Solicit Bids for E-Rate Related Telecommunication Services
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Casey Lout to authorize Administration to solicit bids for telecommunication and internet access services in part with the E-Rate process.
The motion carried 7-0.
12. Closed Session
The Board did not enter into closed session.
13. Open Session
13.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129
13.1.1 A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the employment of contracted personnel as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.
Lesley Cockrell, Pre-K Teacher – F.L. Moffett Primary School
The motion carried 7-0.
13.1.2 A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to accept the resignation as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.
Jennifer DuVon, FLM, Teacher, resignation
The motion carried 7-0.f
13.1.3 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board.
14. Adjournment
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Daphne LaRock to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
The motion carried 7-0.
