December 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

5. PRESENTATION ITEMS

5.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

5.A.1. Facilities Planning Presentation: Derrick York and Mike Holmberg from WRA and Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner will present a facility planning timeline of events, facility priorities, along with ways to communicate district needs and possible future facility renovations or new construction.

5.B. Consider All Matters Incident and/or related to Public Officers and Employees, including but not limited to, Contracts Resignations, Hiring, Assignments, Allocations, and Salaries.

5.B.1. Presentation on Retention Strategies: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Talent Acquisition, will present an update regarding staff and teacher retention efforts as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

5.C. Consider All Matters related to Technology Operations, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

5.C.1. PEIMS Presentation and Extended Year Submission: Heather Mayfield, Management Information Systems Coordinator, will present the 2022-2023 Extended Year PEIMS submission that was completed in September.

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services, Facilities, and Operations, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

6.A.1. Lenny Lasher, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Facilities, and Operations will discuss the AIA-A133 Contract Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price with Buford-Thompson Construction (BTC) for the Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation. 

6.A.2. Lenny Lasher, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Facilities, and Operations will discuss the AIA-A201 Contract (General Conditions for the Contract for Construction) with Buford-Thompson Construction (BTC) for the Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation.

7. ACTION ITEMS

7.A. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

7.A.1. Consider Approval of AIA-A133 Contract Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price with Buford-Thompson Construction (BTC) for the Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation.

7.A.2. Consider Approval of AIA-A201 (2017) Contract (General Conditions for the Contract for Construction) with Buford-Thompson Construction (BTC) for the Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation.

8. DISCUSSION ITEM

8.A. Consider All Matters related to Technology Operations, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

8.A.1. Kelli Kelsoe, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, will discuss the 2023-2027 Updated Technology Plan to align with the revised and extended Long Range Plan for Technology 2018-2025. The approved plan is required in order to apply for the Technology Lending Grant to receive up to $225,000 for student devices.

9. ACTION ITEM

9.A. Consider All Matters related to Technology Operations, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

9.A.1. Consider Approval of the 2023-2027 Technology Plan that has been updated to align with the revised and extended Long Range Plan for Technology 2018-2025. The approved plan is required in order to apply for the Technology Lending Grant to receive up to $225,000 for student devices.

10. CLOSED SESSION
"The board may retire to closed session at any time between opening and adjourning the meeting for the purpose of deliberating business authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et. Seq. Action, if any, will be taken in open session. Specifically:

10.A. Section 551.071  Consultation with Attorney

10.B. Section 551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value)

10.C. Section 551.074  Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, Complaint)

10.D. Section 551.0821  Personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student
 

11. ROUTINE BUSINESS

11.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags

11.B. School Officials Present

11.C. Campus Recognition: Pascal Licciardi, Principal at REACH High School, will introduce the students who will be recognizing how staff and students are Leading the Way at REACH.

11.D. Fine Arts Recognitions: Steven Moss, Director of Fine Arts, will introduce the students who will be recognizing how staff and students are Leading the Way in CISD.

11.E. Recognition of Athletics and Staff: Didi Pierce, Director of Athletics, will introduce students from Castleberry High School who will recognize students for their accomplishments in Athletics this past Fall.

12. CONSENT AGENDA

12.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from November 13, 2023, for a Regular Meeting.

12.B. Consider Approval of All Matters Incident and/or Related to Ordering a General Election for place 2 (Linda Aguillon) and place 3 (Ariela Martinez) for a three-year term to be held on May 4, 2024. The Castleberry Independent School District Board of Education is ordering a General Election that will be held jointly with Tarrant County, City of River Oaks, and City of Sansom Park.

13. INFORMATION ITEMS

13.A. Consider All Matters related to Financial, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

13.A.1. Monthly Expenditure Report: The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of November 2023.

13.B. Consider All Matters Incident and/or related to Public Officers and Employees, including but not limited to, Contracts Resignations, Hiring, Assignments, Allocations, and Salaries.

13.B.1. Employee Resignation Update: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Director of Talent Acquisition and Policy, reports two professional resignations due to retirement for this meeting as of December 7, 2023.

13.B.2. 2023-2024 Superintendent Approved Teacher, Nurse, and Librarian Employee Agreements: Renee Smith-Faulkner, Superintendent of Schools, reports one Superintendent Approved Teacher, Nurse, and Librarian Employee Agreement for the 2023-2024 School Year for this meeting as of December 7, 2023.

13.C. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

13.C.1. Capital Improvements Projects Update (2023-24): The Projects Report reflects work scheduled to be completed and funds expended through the 2022-23 school year.

13.D. Consider All Matters related to Educational Leadership, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

13.D.1. CISD Academic Planning Guide: A draft of the Academic Planning Guides for the 2024-2025 academic year will be provided with changes indicated to course offerings and new courses.

13.E. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms

13.F. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 11-15-23 and 12-1-23

13.G. School Board 2023-2024 Agenda Calendar

13.H. 2024-2025 Budget Preparation Timeline

13.I. Board Policy

14. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

14.A. Board of Education Key Dates

14.B. Athletic Calendar Key Dates

14.C. Reimbursement Procedures

14.D. Consider Approval of the School Board Operating Procedures.

15. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

15.A. Monday, January 22, 2024, for a Regular Board Meeting
 

16. ADJOURN