September 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  This is a presentation of the inaugural community report prior to publication.  The report will be shared digitally, with a physical mailer being sent to residents. The community report uses multiple data points to highlight the district’s efforts and effectiveness related to the pillars of our community-based accountability system.  

Description:  Zonda Education will give an update to the demographic study done last year in September 2023. The report will show any changes in local economics, enrollment, and real estate trends for the district to consider in future planning. 

Description:  Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the public comment portion of the meeting designated for that purpose. Per H.B. 2840 all public comments shall be limited only to items on the board agenda for consideration.  At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. BED(LOCAL)    

Description:  Review of the un audited current year-to-date budget to actuals history and check register for the general operating fund, child nutrition fund, debt service fund, and construction projects. 

Description:  This amendment covers adjustments that include an additional electric meter bill for the WILD, Skyward migration, and increase in ADA/Special Education funding. If approved, this would also include the additional FTE expenses. 

Description:   House Bill 3 requires school districts to provide a commissioned peace officer on each campus. Because Godley ISD, like most school districts in the state, will not have the ability to comply with this new unfunded mandate, we are requesting the board approve the Resolution for Good Cause Exemption due to the lack of funding and qualified personnel. Godley ISD will continue to use officers from Godley ISD Police Department and school guardians to provide armed security.

Description:  Complying with the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requires adherence to timelines that reference "business day," but no formal meaning had ever been established before the last legislative session. With the passing of HB3033, there is now a formal definition of the meaning by clarifying business days.  These are days other than weekends, state and national holidays.  HB3033 gives districts the option to designate  up to an additional 10 nonbusiness days per calendar year on which administrative offices are closed or operating with minimum staffing to help meet the deadlines under the PIA. The dates selected reflect times at or near extended closures, which will help us meet our deadlines. These days must be approved by the board of trustees.

Description:  Consider Approval of Additional FTE for Instructional Support due to the increased enrollment of the district that is over initial projections. Specifically, we are asking for 3 new FTEs (ECSE Teacher, ECSE Para, 1-1 Para) and a salary position adjustment (change position from para to teacher) to support Special Education within the district, along with hiring authority for Superintendent. 

Description:  Consider adoption of the Hill College - Godley ISD Property Tax Rate for 2024. The notice was published by Hill College at the Voter Approval Tax Rate of $0.023218/$100, with the No New Revenue Rate of $0.021355/$100. The 2023 rate was $0.023605/$100.

Description: 

Following a comprehensive needs assessment, a review of Board goals, and Title 1 requirements the district administrative team has decided to focus on these three goals for the 2024-2025 school year. Each goal is tied to our CBAS pillars and identified areas of need. These high-level goals will cover a wide range of strategies and activities, and we feel that achieving these goals will positively impact the district. 

Description:  Public schools are called to produce good citizens. Texas law requires school districts to educate students about voting and the electoral process and to make voter registration applications available for eligible students. We believe public schools can play a foundational role in cultivating informed citizens. As a school district, we can promote and protect a culture of voting not only with our students, but with our employees and community as well.

Description:  The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is a group of individuals representing segments of the community, appointed by the school district to serve at the district level, to provide advice to the district on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning. SHACs provide an efficient, effective structure for creating and implementing age-appropriate, sequential health education programs, and early intervention and prevention strategies that can easily be supported by local families and community stakeholders.

Description:  Texas county appraisal districts are governed by a board of directors consisting of nine members. Five nominated and voted by the taxing units, like GISD, three members elected by popular vote, and the elected Tax Assessor / Collector. The voting entitlement of a taxing unit is determined by dividing the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the district by the taxing unit, by the sum of the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the district. Godley ISD's tax levy is $20,868,672.35. The total Johnson County levy is $344,750,645.46. We are only nominating candidates tonight. The deadline to submit nominees by board resolution is October 15, 2024. 

Description:  Texas county appraisal districts are governed by a board of directors consisting of nine members. Five nominated and voted by the taxing units, like GISD, three members are elected by popular vote, and the elected Tax Assessor / Collector. The voting entitlement of a taxing unit is determined by dividing the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the district by the taxing unit, by the sum of the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the district. Godley ISD's tax levy is $1,285,755.00. The total Tarrant County levy is $5,536,562,012.00. We have 1 vote or nomination. We are only nominating candidates tonight. The deadline to submit nominees by board resolution is October 15, 2024. 

Description:  Convene in Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section    551.001 et seq.
1. 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney    
2. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
3. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations    
4. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel    
5. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices    
6. 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
7. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its  representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups
8. 8.551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing