November 26, 2018 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Center High School Library located at 648 Roughrider Drive 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: Greg Hubbard; John Henry Holloway; Daphne LaRock; Casey Lout; Matthew Mettauer; Brett Scarber; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: Allison Johnson
Visitors: Mike Brister; Mike Cochran, E3; Mike Elswick, Light and Champion; Matthew Gregory, CHS Principal; CHS Students; Heath Hagler, CIS Principal; Jake Henson, CMS Principal; Inez Hughes, FLM Principal; Shelly Norvell, CES Principal; Teresa Richard, Director of Instruction and Response to Intervention; Linda Snell, Special Programs Director; Bryan Wages and Dee Wages
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance: Mike Brister led the invocation, Jacob Liker led the Pledge of Allegiance and JaKayla Weathered led the Texas Pledge.
3. CHS Student Recognitions: Matthew Gregory presented the design by the Graphics Class A2 Accountability – be proud of your product and Attitude – your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude - this is the focus at Center High School as well as what is your plan, which will be put in front of the students. The teachers of Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Building Trades and FFA introduced their students and highlighted their accomplishments.
Matthew Gregory introduced the CHS students that have demonstrated progress on two (2) EOC tests (Algebra 1 and English 2).
4. Public Comments/Audience Participation: None
5. Consent Agenda: A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Brett Scarber to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the regular meeting on September 20, 2018, Tax Office Report (September 2018); Financial Reports (September 2018); Investment Report (September 2018) and Quarterly Investment Report (June 2018 – August 2018).
The motion carried 6-0.
6. Consideration and Approval of Criminal Justice Department Resolution: A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the Criminal Justice Department resolution as presented.
The motion carried 6-0.
7. 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.
8. Presentation of Additional Dual Credit Opportunities for CHS Students: Matthew Gregory provided details to the Board of each of the additional dual credit opportunities for CHS students (Advertising Graphic Design Technology and Culinary Arts (Culinary Arts certificate and Culinary Management certificate) and CISD could partner with Kilgore College. CHS is also finalizing the possibility of Health/Medical Field Associates Program with Panola College. An EMT certification will be available in the spring.
9. Consideration to Approve Proposal for Qualifications for CHS HVAC Improvements: Administration received one bid for Qualifications for CHS HVAC Improvements from E3. A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Casey Lout to approve the proposal for qualifications for Center High School HVAC Improvement to E3.
The motion carried 6-0.
10. Consideration to Authorize Administration to Solicit Requests for Qualifications for District Energy Optimization Services: A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Brett Scarber to authorize Administration to solicit requests for qualifications for District energy optimization services.
The motion carried 6-0.
11. Discussion of Seat Belt Regulations for School Buses: The Board discussed the law from the Transportation Code, Chapter 547 pertaining to seat belt regulations for school buses. A list of schools that have purchased buses without seat belts was shared with the Board. The pros and cons were discussed.
12. Discussion of “Grow Your Own” Teacher Program Concept and Framework: The Board received information regarding a Grow Your Own Teacher Program at CISD. Dr. Hockenberry indicated there is a shortage of teachers and most young teachers are starting their career in locations with higher salaries and other interests. CISD was fortunate to hire several teachers this year that were completing their student teaching. SFA personnel and Dr. Hockenberry have discussed the Grow Your Own Program.
13. Discussion of Compensation Practices for Shortage and High Need Teacher Positions: The Board and Dr. Hockenberry discussed the need to think outside the box to help/promote and retain teachers for specific areas. Dr. Hockenberry indicated there is data demonstrating shortages and how districts are losing teachers from testing areas to non-testing areas. The Board requested this item be discussed at a later date.
14. Consideration to Approve Site Location of the Multi-Purpose Event Center as Part of the 2018 Bond Program: The Board discussed three location options for the Multi-Purpose Event Center as well as receiving input from Matthew Gregory. The Board requested Dr. Hockenberry reach out to the architects and request drawings of how the Event Center would look at the three location options
15. Annual Report of Trustees Continuing Education Hours: Matthew Mettauer announced the name of each member of the Board who as of their anniversary of election or appointment to the board has completed the required continuing education, has exceeded the required continuing education; and/or is deficient in meeting the required continuing education.
Greg Hubbard and Brett Scarber have completed the Tier 1 Local District Orientation session and the Tier 1 basic orientation training regarding the Texas Education Code and relevant legal obligations for first year Board members.
John Henry Holloway, Allison Johnson, Daphne LaRock, Casey Lout and Matthew Mettauer have completed the Tier 1 legal update to the Texas Education Code and relevant legal developments after the most receive legislative sessions.
John Henry Holloway, Greg Hubbard, Allison Johnson, Daphne LaRock, Casey Lout and Matthew Mettauer have completed the required Tier 2 team building training.
Brett Scarber was not a member of the Board at the time of the required Tier 2 annual team building training and therefore did not attend the training for the year.
15. Annual Report of Trustees Continuing Education Hours (continued): Greg Hubbard, Daphne LaRock, Casey Lout, Allison Johnson and Matthew Mettauer have completed the Tier 3 annual continuing education requirements.
John Henry Holloway is deficient in meeting the Tier 3 annual continuing education requirements and has scheduled training to timely complete the required Tier 3 annual continuing education requirements.
John Henry Holloway, Greg Hubbard, Allison Johnson, Daphne LaRock, Casey Lout, Matthew Mettauer and Brett Scarber have completed the required training for Tier 4 training on evaluating student academic performance.
Greg Hubbard exceeded the required amount of required continuing education by .25 hours; Allison Johnson exceeded the required amount of required continuing education training by 22 additional hours, Casey Lout exceeded the required amount of required continuing education training by 1.75 additional hours and Matthew Mettauer exceeded the required amount of required continuing education training six (6) additional hours.
16. Consideration to Approve Campus Location for November 2018 Regular Meeting at 12:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on November 15, 2018 at 12:00 noon at F.L. Moffett Primary School.
17. Closed Session: The Board did not enter into Closed Session.
18. Open Session
18.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129 for consideration of employment of contracted personnel, resignation/retirement and extended emergency sick leave.
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: There were no extended emergency sick leave to be considered by the Board.
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 John Henry Holloway, seconded by Brett Scarber to adjourn the meeting at 1:43 p.m.
The motion carried 6-0.
