September 24, 2018 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Center Middle School Library located at 302 Kennedy Street in Center, Texas 75935.
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum - Matthew Mettauer called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Present: Greg Hubbard; Allison Johnson; Daphne LaRock; Casey Lout; Matthew Mettauer; Brett Scarber; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: John Henry Holloway
Visitors: Rick Baker, Director of Maintenance and Transportation; Lori Brister, CES Instructional Coach; Mike Brister; Mike Cassell, E3; Paul Cocklin, Digital Learning Coordinator; CMS Students; Matt Gregory, CHS Principal; Heath Hagler, CIS Principal; Gregg Hwath, TASB; Jake Henson, CMS Principal; Inez Hughes, FLM Principal; Shelly Norvell, CES Principal; Stacy Spruell; Adam Quinn, TASB and Konner Windham, TWU Student
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance - Casey Lout led the invocation and John Ford led the Pledges of Allegiance.
3. CMS Student Recognitions - CMS promotes the District’s Give Me 5 campaign. It includes, but not limited to, a focus on literacy, character, purpose, growth and community. Principal Jake Henson recognized many students who are demonstrating the characteristics of the Give Me 5 campaign. Each was presented with a Certificate of Achievement.
4. Public Hearing on “FIRST” Participation - A public hearing was held on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. Center ISD received a perfect score, an “A” or “Superior” rating for the 2017-2018 school year.
Brett Scarber arrived at 12:19 p.m.
5. Public Comments/Audience Participation - None
6. Consent Agenda - A motion was made by Allison Johnson, seconded by Casey Lout to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the regular meeting on August 8, 2018, special called meeting on August 21, 2018 and a special called meeting on August 31, 2018, Tax Office Report (August 2018); Financial Reports (August 2018); Investment Report (July 2018); Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M and Shelby County AgriLife Extension Service and Resolution for the Shelby County 4-H Organization to be Sanctioned as an Extracurricular Activity. The motion carried 6-0.
7. Presentation on CHS HVAC Improvements Using the Design-Build Method - Representatives from E3 and TASB were on hand and provided the Board with information on using a design-build method for the upcoming CHS HVAC improvements.
8. Consideration to Authorize Administration to Solicit Requests for Qualifications for Center High School HVAC Improvements Using a Design-Build Method - A motion was made by Allison Johnson, seconded by Brett Scarber to authorize Administration to solicit requests of qualifications for Center High School HVAC Improvements using a design-build method. The motion carried 6-0.
9. Distribution and Discussion of the Center ISD Preventative Maintenance Plan - The Board received and discussed the Preventative Maintenance Plan, which has been developed for Center ISD.
10. Distribution of K-12 Writing Protocols - A summary of the writing protocols for K-12 were distributed and discussed.
11. Distribution of the Literacy-Focused Staff Development Plan - The Center ISD Staff Development Plan, which is literacy focused, was presented to the Board by Dr. Hockenberry.
12. Review Bond Project and Budget - Dr. Hockenberry provided the Board with a summary of the bond project, which included an update on the bond budget.
13. Consideration and Approval of Election Judges - A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Brett Scarber to approve the Election Judges for the upcoming election on November 6, 2018. The motion carried 6-0.
14. Consideration to Approve an Early Release Day for October 12 - A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve an early release day for October 12, 2018. The motion carried 6-0.
15. Consideration and Approval of TASB Localized Policy Update 111 - A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Brett Scarber to approve the TASB Localized Policy Update 111 as presented. The motion carried 6-0.
16. Consideration to Approve Campus Location for Regular Meeting on October 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. - The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Center High School.
17. Closed Session - Matthew Mettauer called for a closed session at 1:05 p.m. under Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.072, §551.074 and §551.29 for consideration of resignation/retirement of personnel, employment of personnel, extended emergency sick leave and real property.
18. Open Session - The Board returned into open session at 1:25 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.
18.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129
18.1.1 Resignation/Retirement of Personnel - There were no resignations/retirements of personnel to be considered by the Board.
18.1.2 Employment of Personnel - There were no employment of personnel to be considered by the Board.
18.1.3 Extended Emergency Sick Leave - A motion was made by Allison Johnson, seconded by Brett Scarber to approve the extended emergency sick leave for Robin Bristow, Teacher, Center High School. The motion carried 6-0.
18.2 Real Property: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.072 and §551.129 - There was no action taken regarding the real property.
19. Adjournment - A motion was made by Daphne LaRock, seconded by Brett Scarber to adjourn the meeting at 1:28 p.m. The motion carried 6-0.
