August 18, 2015 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Monday, August 17, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p. m. at Center ISD Administration Board Room located at 107 Private Road 605 Center, Texas 75935.
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum
James Greer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Present: James Greer; John Henry Holloway; Daphne LaRock; Sharon Nelson; Stephen Shires (arrived at 6:50 p.m.); Traci Willoughby; Dan Wilkins; Rayford Copelin, Deputy Superintendent; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance; Tammy Lemoine, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: None
Visitors: Danny Berry, Berry and Clay Construction; Tina Byrnes, Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Steve Snyder, Light and Champion and Mickey Wulf, CISD Special Services Director
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Sharon Nelson gave the invocation and Traci Willoughby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by John Henry Holloway to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the special called meeting on July 13, 2015, minutes from the regular meeting on July 16, 2015 and the special called meeting on August 4, 2015, the Investment Report (2014-2015), the Quarterly Investment Report (third quarter 2015), the Tax Collection Report (July 2015), the Financial Reports (July 2015), no Overnight Student Activity Trips and no budget amendments.The motion carried 7-0.
4. Update on Facilities Projects
The Board received an update on the facilities projects from Danny Berry, Berry and Clay Construction. The demolition phase has been completed at CIS. The construction phase is underway at CIS with significant changes already visible. Demolition is continuing at CMS. The new bleachers have been delivered at CIS and CMS. Installation of the bleachers will begin next week. HVAC’s for both CIS and CMS will be delivered on August 18, 2015.
Dr. Hockenberry encouraged the Board to visit the campuses as they are being renovated, it’s very impressive.
5. Review of 2015-2016 Proposed Budget
The second draft of the 2015-2016 budget was presented.
6. Consider Approval of Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate August 31, 2015
A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Sharon Nelson to approve the notice of public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate on August 31, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
The motion reads as follows:
“I move that the Board of Trustees of Center ISD approve the Notice of Public Meeting to discuss the 2015-2016 budget and proposed tax rate.
The meeting will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Center ISD Administration Office.
The proposed budget is $22,117,132.
The proposed Maintenance & Operation (M&O) tax rate of $1.17, and the proposed Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate of $.1638, for a total tax rate of $1.3338.” The motion carried 7-0.
7. Consideration and Approval of Additional PDAS Appraiser for 2015-2016 School Year
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve an additional PDAS appraiser for 2015-2016 school year.The motion carried 7-0.
8. Consideration and Approval of 2015-2016 Objectives
The objectives for the 2015-2016 school year were presented to the Board.
The goals are:
Goal 1: Sustain relevant, learner-centered instruction.
CISD will establish a learning environment that promotes the physical, mental and emotional well-being of all staff and students.
CISD will emphasize systemic instructional initiatives in math, literacy, and writing instruction
Goal 2: Design, support, and encourage extracurricular programs.
CISD will advance an extracurricular mission that instills competitive values and teamwork. Dr. Hockenberry indicated that our goals will serve as a guide for the District.A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Sharon Nelson to approve the 2015-2016 objectives.The motion carried 7-0.
9. Closed Session
James Greer called for a closed session at 7:10 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.
10. Open Session
The Board returned into open session at 8:20 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.
10.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129
10.1.1 For the employment of personnel, a motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Stephen Shires to delegate contractual authority to Superintendent Hockenberry until September 1, 2015. The motion carried 7-0.
10.1.2 There were no resignations to be considered by the Board.
10.1.3 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Stephen Shires to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m.The motion carried 7-0.
