-June 17, 2015 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Tuesday, June 16, 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 6:01 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Present: James Greer; Daphne LaRock; Sharon Nelson; Stephen Shires; Traci Willoughby; Dan Wilkins; Rayford Copelin, Deputy Superintendent; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent
Absent: John Henry Holloway and Tammy Lemoine, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Visitors: Heather Brink, Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Barry Bowman, CISD Athletic Director; Tracy Broadway, Center Broadcasting; Tina Byrnes, Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Tiffany Crouch, CES Teacher; Colleen Doggett, Our Town Times News; Matt Gregory, CHS Principal; Patricia Helms, CES Teacher; Angela Lawson, CISD Director of Federal and Compensatory Education Programs; LeAnn Masterson, CES Teacher; Shelly Norvell; Christy Sullivan, CES Teacher and Mickey, CISD Special Services Director
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
James Greer gave the invocation and Dr. Hockenberry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Public Comment/Audience Participation
None
4.Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Sharon Nelson to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the May 14, 2015 regular meeting and the May 28, 2015 special meeting, Investment Report (2014-2015), Tax Collection Report (May 2015), Financial Reports (May 2015), no budget amendments and Overnight Student Activity Trips The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting until a ruling has been received from the Texas Attorney General pertaining to his appointment has Shelby County Assistant District Attorney.
5. Distribution of TASB Policy Update 102
Each member of the Board received a copy of the TASB Policy Update 102.
6.Consideration and Approval to Authorize Administration to Solicit Proposals for Transportation Fuel for the 2015-2016 School Year
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Traci Willoughby to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for transportation fuel for 2015-2016 school year. The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
7.Consideration and Approval of the 2015-2016 Concussion Management Team and Protocols
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the 2015-2016 Concussion Management Team and protocols. The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
8.Update on Facilities Projects
The Board was brought up to speed on the on the potential timelines for the facilities projects at the intermediate and middle school gyms, the stadium field house and the installation of the scoreboards at the intermediate and middle schools and high school. The proposed date for the Board to consider contract proposals could be at the next regular Board meeting in July 2015.
9.Distribution and Discussion of HB 5 Community Engagement Results
The results of the HB 5 Community Engagement were presented. Nine factors were evaluated by a diverse group of parents and faculty on each campus with some great ideas embedded within the comments of the results. There is a growing desire for dual-language program at Center ISD.
10. Consideration and Approval of the 2015-2016 Broadcast Agreement
A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the 2015-2016 Broadcast Agreement. The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
11. 2014-2015 School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Report
The 2014-2015 SHAC report was presented.
12. Consideration and Approval to Revise EIC (Local) - Academic Achievement Policy – Class Ranking
A motion was made by Daphne LaRock, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the revisions to the EIC (Local) - Academic Achievement Policy – Class Ranking. The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
13. Consideration and Approval to Revise FFA (Local) – Wellness Policy
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the revisions to the FFA (Local) – Wellness Policy. The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
14. Closed Session
Mr. Greer called for a closed session at 6:42 p.m. under Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129 for consideration of employment of contracted personnel, resignation/retirement and extended emergency sick leave.
15.Open Session
The Board returned into open session at 7:03 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.
15.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129
15.1.1 A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the employment of contracted personnel as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.
Tracy Bolton, Teacher/Coach – CMS, Robin Bristow, Secondary English – CHS, Kerry Bryan, Teacher/Coach – CMS, Laurie Bryan, Teacher – CES, Kellan Carrell, Teacher/Coach – CMS, Brandon Ganske, PE Teacher/Coach – CMS, Michael Garcia, Teacher/Coach – CHS , Courtney Mayfield, Hospitality and Tourism Teacher – CHS , Lyndy McDonald, 5th Grade ELAR/Social Students – CIS, Shelly Norvell, Principal – CES, SeKourtney Ratcliff, Sp Ed ELAR Resource/Inclusion Teacher (4th/5th) – CIS, Joella Summerlot, Art Teacher – CHS, Kendal Thompson, Teacher/Coach – CHS
The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
15.1.2 A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by Sharon Nelson to accept the resignations/retirements as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.
Tinesha Mix, CHS Teacher, resignation, Joush Morris, CMS Teacher/Coach, resignation, Oliver Pevetro, CMS Teacher/Coach, resignation, Angelet Powell, CHS Teacher, resignation, Ashley Richardson, CMS Teacher, resignation
The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
15.1.3 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board.
16. Adjournment
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Traci Willoughby to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.The motion carried 5-0. Stephen Shires abstained from voting.
