August 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1) Call to Order/Establishment of a Quorum    

2) Invocation

3) Pledges

4) Recognition 

4)a) FFA- Lone Star Degrees

4)b) Godley ISD Band Leadership

5) Budget Hearing to Discuss Godley ISD Budgets and Tax Rates for 2023-24
This is an annual budget hearing to adopt the following budget as required by statute:  1. General fund; 2. Food service fund; and 3. Debt service fund. The board must also adopt the 2023 tax rates for Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking Fund. 

6) Public Participation

7) Superintendent's Report 

7)a) Student Enrollment Update 

7)b) Construction Updates 
S & P and Reeder Construction will give updates on current construction. 

7)c)  WILD Branding Update
The WILD (Wildcat Innovative Learning Destination) now has logos and a list of all CTE programs offered to share with the board and community. 

7)d) District Improvement Plan (First Review) 
As we prepare for this year's District Improvement Plan the first step is to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment in which we will review, discuss, and consider:  1. survey data from the parent/ community and teacher surveys we sent out in the spring; 2. preliminary assessment data including STAAR/EOC, TELPAS, and MAP results; 3. where and how federal program funds were spent and the impact of those expenses; 4. the progress we made toward last year's goals and where we need to continue working; and 5. future goals, and the projects or resources the campus principals will need to accomplish those goals.

7)e) 2023-2024 SHAC Member Information
Godley ISD Student Health and Advisory Committee (SHAC) assists the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction. The term of service for an appointment shall be two years, staggering terms beginning with the first meeting of the school year. Nominees for vacant positions on the SHAC shall be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval annually.

7)f) Community Based Accountability System (CBAS); Annual Community Report
This is a presentation of the inaugural community report prior to publication.  The report will be shared digitally this week, with a physical mailer being sent to residents in the next two weeks.  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.   

8) Business (Discussion/Action) 

8)a) Consider Consent Agenda Items

8)a)1) Minutes of Regular Meeting July 24, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2023

8)a)2) District Financial Report
Presentation of the monthly statement of revenue and expenses on July 31, 2023.

8)a)3) District Tax Report
Presentation of year to date tax revenue collected and remaining balances for M & O and I & S. 

8)a)4) District Monthly Investment & Cash Report
Presentation of the monthly investments and cash balances ending on July 31, 2023
 

8)a)5) Budget Amendments 
This is the normal annual budget amendment needed to make sure we do not go over budget by any particular function.  Several items are recorded during the annual close-out and audit process that add to both revenues and expenses equally.  Other expenditures are reclassed by the auditors from one function code to another.  These amounts are not always known before the fiscal year ends on August 31.

8)a)6) Consider approving a contract with Education Service Center 11 for Instructional, Technology, and Administrative Services and Training for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Board approves the annual contracts with Education Service Center Region 11 for Instructional, Technology, and Administrative Services and Training.  These services are bundled to bring the district a substantial cost break. ice center 

8)a)7) Consider Approval of  the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Johnson County Juvenile Board and the Johnson County School Districts for the 2023-2024 school year

This is a MOU between the Johnson County Juvenile Board and Godley ISD required by law to be reviewed annually pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code.  The Juvenile Board has been mandated to develop a JJAEP for mandatory offenses and discretionary placements.  The parties agree that the Johnson County JJAEP is a cooperative effort between the educational community and the juvenile justice system with the primary goals being education and rehabilitation.  The term of this MOU is through July 31, 2024.

8)b) Consider Approval of the 2023-24 Godley ISD Budgets 
The Board must vote to approve the 2023-2024 budgets for the General fund, Food service fund, and Interest & Sinking fund.  Maintenance and operation taxes cover regular expenses such as instructional materials, utilities, and salaries. Interest and sinking taxes go toward new buildings, renovations, and other capital improvement projects.

 

8)c) Consider adoption of the Godley ISD 2023-24 Property Tax Rates 
Maintenance and operation taxes cover regular expenses such as instructional materials, utilities, and salaries. Interest and sinking taxes go toward new buildings, renovations, and other capital improvement projects. This years proposed Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate is $.7892 per $100 property value and the Interest & Sinking Tax Rate is $.50 per $100 property value. This is a $.1854 total tax rate DECREASE. 

8)d) Consider the Proposed Tax rate for Godley ISD - Hill College for 2023 (information only)
The tax rate proposed by Hill College for Godley ISD - Hill College. Hill College is requesting approval of the voter approval tax rate of $.023605/$100 value. 

8)e) Consider the extension of the bank depository contract with Wells Fargo Bank through the 2023-2025 biennium beginning September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025
Texas ISD's are required to enter into a depository contract with a bank for every two years.  This contract covers the district's deposits, check writing, reporting,  and other banking needs.

 

8)f) Consider the extension of the bank depository contract with ACS Bank through the 2023-2025 biennium beginning September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025.
Texas ISD's are required to enter into a depository contract with a bank for every two years.  This contract covers the district's deposits, check writing, reporting,  and other banking needs.

8)g) Approve Resolution Naming 10 Non-Business Days for 2023 calendar year and 2024 calendar year

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.

8)h) Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Innovative Courses
Innovative courses allow districts to offer state-approved innovative courses to enable students to master knowledge, skills, and competencies not included in the essential knowledge and skills of the required curriculum (Texas Administrative Code [TAC] Section 74.27). With the approval of the local board of trustees, school districts and charter schools may offer any state-approved innovative courses.

8)i) Consider the Approval of the Resolution for Good Cause Exception for TEC 37.0814
Newly passed HB3 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.

8)j) Consider and Approve the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force and Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuit Policy Agreement
The Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuit Policy Agreement spells out the procedures for assisting and requesting assistance from participating agencies with respect to pursuits. Signing this agreement essentially allows for participating agencies to offer assistance as well as to request assistance for a pursuit should the need arise. Specific policies are laid forth in order to maintain cohesiveness with participating agencies, such as how to make a notification and the specific information required, who controls the pursuit, responsibilities, jurisdictions, and prohibited practices.

8)k) Consider Approval of SOMA Global Public Safety Platform
Soma Global is an industry leading platform built for public safety. The software includes CAD (computer aided dispatch), RMS (records management system), report writing, property and evidence keeping, and offers solutions for critical incident and operations management. These systems are vital to modern day police operations. With the newly formed GISD PD, integrating an RMS, CAD, and report writing capabilities are a necessity and an absolute requirement for the competent functionality of a police department. Johnson County is currently in the process of implementing this system and as an incentive for all agencies within the county to join in order to all be on the same operating system, they have offered to cover the onboarding cost as well as the first year’s subscription costs. Being on the same operating system as Johnson County as well as the vast majority of local agencies within the county will greatly enhance communications, the sharing of critical time-sensitive information, cooperation of resources, and training.

8)l) Consider Approval of  The Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuit Policy Agreement
The Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuit Policy Agreement spells out the procedures for assisting and requesting assistance from participating agencies with respect to pursuits. Signing this agreement essentially allows for participating agencies to offer assistance as well as to request assistance for a pursuit should the need arise. Specific policies are laid forth in order to maintain cohesiveness with participating agencies such as how to make a notification and the specific information required, who controls the pursuit, responsibilities, jurisdictions, and prohibited practices.

9) Closed Session 

9)a) Consider the Approval of District Guardians

10) Reconvene Open Session 

11) Action on Items Discussed  In Closed Session 

12) Adjournment