May 15, 2018 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Center Independent School District Administrative Office Building located at 107 Private Road 605 in Center, Texas 75935.
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum - Matthew Mettauer called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. and declared a quorum. Present was John Henry Holloway; Greg Hubbard; Allison Johnson; Daphne LaRock; Casey Lout; Matthew Mettauer; Traci Willoughby; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent. None were absent.
Visitors were Barry Bowman, CISD Athletic Director; Holly Burns, CMS Teacher and Beta Sponsor; CMS Beta Students; Pam Doggett, CMS Instructional Coach and Beta Sponsor; Terrie Elliott, David Golden, McKinley-Golden Architects; Matt Gregory, CHS Principal; Matt Haddox, CES Police; Jake Henson, CMS Principal; Sommer Herndon, CMS Counselor and Beta Sponsor; Chelsea Holloway; Teresa Richard, RTI Director; Stacy Riley; Linda Snell, Director of Special Programs; Alison Scull; and Anna Stuever
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance - Carson Crouch led the invocation and Conner Henson led the Pledges of Allegiance.
3. Public Comments/Audience Participation - None
Greg Hubbard arrived at 12:03 p.m.
4. Recognition of CMS Beta Club National Qualifiers - The Center Middle School Junior Beta Club National Qualifier winners as well as the State winners were recognized by their sponsors. The Board viewed a video of the Through the Looking Glass, which received 2nd place and will advance to Junior Nationals in Savannah, Georgia this summer. Allison Johnson arrived at 12:07 p.m.
5. 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 April 12, 2018; Tax Office Report (April 2018); Financial Reports (April 2018); Investment Report (April 2018); Quarterly Investment Reports (June-August 2017; September-November 2017 and December 2017-February 2018); payment approvals over $50,000, a budget amendment to assist with student and sponsor costs for the CMS National Beta Club Convention and Contest and CHS National Debate Contest; gift for a specific purpose and student transfer agreement (2018-2019). The motion carried 7-0.
6. Consider and Adopt an Order Canvassing Bond Election Returns - Matthew Mettauer read the canvas results from the Bond Election, held on May 5, 2018, and certified the results which are included in the Order canvassing returns as Early Voting: Proposition A – Yes: 323 – No: 105; Proposition B – Yes: 267 – No: 158 and Election Day: Proposition A – Yes: 144 – No: 59; Proposition B – Yes: 129 – No: 74 for a total of 467 Yes and 164 No for Proposition A and 396 Yes and 232 No for Proposition. There 432 ballots cast during the Early Voting period and 203 ballots cast on Election Day for a total of 635. There also were 6,440 registered voters. A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to certify as correct the canvassing report and declare the school bonds passed. The motion carried 7-0.
7. Consider and Approve the Sale of Property Due to the Non-Payment of Taxes
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Casey Lout to approve the sale of property located at 1201 Kindle Street in Center, Texas due to the non-payment of taxes in the amount of $2,000 from LaRonda King. The motion carried 7-0.
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Casey Lout to approve the sale of property located at 1203 Bolton in Center, Texas due to the non-payment of taxes in the amount of $4,000 from LaRonda King. The motion carried 7-0.
8. Review and Discussion of 2018-2019 Goals Draft Document - The Board reviewed and discussed the draft version of the District Goals for 2018-2019 and requested further work with a targeted adoption within the next month.
9. Closed Session - Matthew Mettauer called for a closed session at 12:33 p.m. under Texas Government Code §551.074 for consideration of resignation/retirement of personnel, employment of personnel, extended emergency sick leave and 2017-2018 Superintendent Evaluation instrument.
10. Open Session - The Board returned into open session at 12:54 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.
10.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.074
10.1.1 Resignation/Retirement of Personnel - A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to accept the resignations/retirements as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 7-0.
- Jessica Cordray, CES Teacher – resignation
- Alexandria Bowen, CHS Teacher – resignation
- Ashley Cooper, CHS Teacher – resignation
- Staci Crumbie, CES Teacher – resignation
- Danielle Emmerling, CIS Teacher – resignation
- Stephnie Helton, CMS Teacher – resignation
- Dana Irvin, CHS Teacher/Coach – resignation
- Jimmy Irvin, CHS Teacher/Coach – resignation
- Arianna Randolph, CHS Teacher/Coach – resignation
- Christopher Randolph, CHS Teacher/Coach – resignation
- Keely Ritter, FLM Teacher - resignation
- Laura Tellechea, CES Teacher – resignation
- Tiffany Tilley, CES Teacher – resignation
10.1.2 Employment of Personnel - A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the employment of personnel as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 7-0.
- Heather Brazil, Teacher – Center Elementary School
- Andi Combs, Teacher – Center Elementary
- Karrie Hargrave, Teacher/Coach – Center High School
- Dalton Huffman, Teacher/Coach – Center Middle School
- Myra Lopez, Teacher – Center Elementary School
- Morgan Nix, School Nurse (RN) Coordinator – Center High School
- Douglas Sanchez, Teacher/Coach – Center Middle School
10.1.3 Extended Emergency Sick Leave - A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the extended emergency sick leave for Stephanie Bowman, Athletic Administrative Assistant, Center High School. The motion carried 7-0.
10.1.4 Distribution of the 2017-2018 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument - No action was taken by the Board on the 2017-2018 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument.
11. Adjournment - A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Traci Willoughby to adjourn the meeting at 12:57 p.m. The motion carried 7-0.
