April 30, 2015 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Center High School Library located at 658 Roughrider Drive 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; Daphne LaRock; Sharon Nelson; Stephen Shires; Traci Willoughby; Dan Wilkins; Tammy Lemoine, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: John Henry Holloway
Visitors: Numerous Center ISD students, staff and parents
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Dan Wilkins gave the invocation and Daphne LaRock led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Public Comment/Audience Participation - None
4. Recognition of Center High School Extra-Curricular Accomplishments - Center High School students representing Academic UIL, Athletics, Art, Band, BETA, FFA, Floral Design, One Act Play and Twirlers were introduced by their sponsor(s) along with their accomplishments during the year.
5. Recognition of CMS Beta Club - The Center Middle School Beta Club State competition winners and National competition qualifiers were recognized by their sponsors.
6. Presentation and Request by CMS Beta Club - A motion was made by Stephen Shires, seconded by Sharon Nelson to amend the budget in the amount of $700 per student to support each middle school BETA Club student who will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the National Beta Convention. The motion carried 6-0.
7. Consent Agenda - A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the March 19, 2015 regular meeting and the March 24, 2015 special meeting, Investment Report (2014-2015), Tax Collection Report (March 2015), Financial Reports (March 2015) and Overnight Student Activity Trip (Center High School Cheerleaders – Cheer Camp – Margo Williams, sponsor - as approved by Campus Administrators). The motion carried 6-0.
8. Consideration and Approval of the 2015-2016 School Calendar - Traci Willoughby made the motion, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the 2015-2016 CISD school calendar. The motion carried 6-0.
9. Authorize Administration to Solicit Request for Proposals for Bank Depository 2016- 2017 - Sharon Nelson made the motion, seconded by Dan Wilkins to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for bank depository 2016-2017. The motion carried 6-0.
10. Authorize Administration to Conduct Surplus Sale - Stephen Shires made the motion, seconded by Sharon Nelson to authorize Administration to conduct a surplus sale. The motion carried 6-0.
11. Presentation and Discussion of Athletic Facilities Committee Findings and Recommendations - The Board received the Athletic Facilities Committee findings and recommendations. Stephen Shires provided an overview of the process.
The members of the Board acknowledged that the Committee did a great job and the report was thorough. The Board will evaluate the findings and recommendations at a future date.
12. Consideration and Possible Action of Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal - A motion was made by Daphne LaRock, seconded by Traci Willoughby to renew the contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence for one year. The motion carried 6-0.
13. Consideration and Approval of 2015-2016 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification - Dr. Lemoine presented information regarding CISD’s 2015-2016 Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) and the TEKS Certification. CISD’s Textbook Committees have met and have chosen and recommend the following for purchase: Center Middle School: Math 6th – 8th grades McGraw Hill Publishers and Social Studies 5th – 8th grades McGraw Hill Publishers. Center High School: Algebra I and II Sapling Learning, McGraw Hill Publishers for Pre-Cal, Geometry, U.S. History, World Geography, World History, U.S. Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Music – 1st – 5th grades Pearson Interactive Music.
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for the 2015-2016 school year. The motion carried 6-0.
14. Consideration and Approval of Organizational Chart Modifications - Sharon Nelson made a motion, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the organizational chart modifications as presented by Superintendent Hockenberry. The organizational chart changes include eliminating the Instructional Technology Specialist positions (Professional) and replacing them with Media Technical Support Positions (Auxiliary). This change will meet the needs of the district and realize a savings between $25, 542 and $37,004 annually. Motion carried 6-0.
The Board adjourned at 7:26 p.m. and reconvened at 7:38 p.m.
15. Closed Session - Mr. Greer called for a closed session at 7:38 p.m. under Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129 for consideration of employment of contracted personnel, terminate probationary contracts, contract renewals for Administrators, Teachers and certified support staff, resignation/retirement and extended emergency sick leave.
16. Open Session - The Board returned into open session at 8:37 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.
16.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129
16.1.1 A motion was made by Stephen Shires, seconded by Dan Wilkins to approve the employment of contracted personnel as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 6-0.
Emily Bradshaw, PPCD Teacher – FL Moffett Primary School
Cheryl Flournoy, Teacher – Center High School
Fleashia Ford, PE/Girls Athletics Teacher/Coach – Center Middle School
Justin Horton, PE Teacher/Coach – Center High School
Deanna Owen, Teacher – Center Intermediate School
Marcus Peters, Teacher/Coach – Center High School
Matthew Woodward, Social Studies Teacher/Coach – Center High School
16.1.2 A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Daphne LaRock to terminate the probationary contract as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 6-0.
Ella Freeman-Fathi, Teacher – FL Moffett Primary School
16.1.3 A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Stephen Shires to approve the contract renewals for Administrators, Techers and Certified Support Staff as submitted by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 6-0.
16.1.3.1 A motion was made by Stephen Shires, seconded by Sharon Nelson to approve the fourth year probationary contract as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 6-0.
Kristen Emerson, Teacher – Center High School
16.1.4 A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Daphne LaRock to accept the resignations/retirements as presented by Superintendent Hockenberry. The motion carried 6-0.
16.1.5 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board.
17. Adjournment - A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Daphne LaRock to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion carried 6-0.
