TEMPLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2014 Minutes The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, September 8, 2014 in the Joe Everton Conference Room of the TISD Central Administration Offices, 200 North 23rd Street, Temple, Texas in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Government Code. President Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and declared a quorum present. A moment of silence was held. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Wright. Members Present
Mr. Steve Wright, President; Mr. Dan Posey, Vice President; Mrs. Jennifer Davis, Secretary; Mrs. Linell Davis; Mr. Ronnie Gaines; Mrs. Shannon Gowan; and Ms. Virginia Suarez, Members.
Members Absent
None.
Others Present
Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent; Mrs. Marilyn Krumnow, Secretary to the Superintendent; representative of the news media; and various staff members and citizens.
Public Forum
No one requested to speak during the Open Forum section of the meeting.
Board President’s
No future items were discussed.
Superintendent’s Report
2014 Platinum Leadership Circle Award - Temple ISD has earned the highest rating from the Texas Comptroller's office this year. The Texas Comptroller is enhancing the Leadership Circle program by spotlighting entities that meet an even higher standard of financial transparency by adding the Platinum Award level. The Leadership Circle awarded the district with a platinum certificate. Temple has won gold since 2010. Dr. Lisa Diserens, Director of Accountability, Assessment and PEIMS will provided a demonstration of the Student Information Verification System. Parents can make personal information changes on the district website excluding addresses. Change of address must be made at each campus. Dr. Battershell reported the district had an exceptional start this year and probably one of the best she has ever had. She thanked staff for being such a great team.
INSTRUCTION Dr. Battershell attended an exceptional P20 meeting on September 2. They have received a grant extension where we can utilize the funds remaining from the last grant cycle. The new grant cycle begins on October 1, and we will reapply for funds with priorities given to the Central Texas and Abilene area. For the Fall, they will continue to pay the director, fund the CCRS November 7 Conference, and pay for the college mentors. We are very grateful to our higher education partners. Nancy Preston, Director of Counseling, chairs a once-a-month meeting with Temple College, UMHB and TAMU-CT, with TSTC joining the group next month. This has proven to be invaluable in ensuring that programs are sequential and smooth for our students both in academic and career preparation. Dr. Ott is collaborating with our corporate partner PDI pursuing a partnership with Bonham Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year. PDI is heavy into business programming which is precisely what fits the job market in this area and lines up well with Temple College opportunities for THS students. We can’t do it without our corporate partners. The district has received preliminary notification that we were awarded the Technology Lending Grant. We still have to go through TEA's confirmation and negotiation, but if all goes well, 120 - THS 9th grade students will have dedicated MiFi's for their new Chromebooks for 17 months (from November 14-May 16). These are students identified by last year's survey as not having access and qualifying for free/reduced lunch. SHW would like to invite any TISD Administrative Team and School Board Members to join them for dinner during the upcoming TASA/TASB Convention. If you are interested and available please let me know which evening would work best for your schedules and an approximate number of attendees and we will begin planning accordingly. Reminder: Our Board Retreat is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ Texell Credit Union, 17 South First Street, Temple. The agenda is as follows. The schedule is as follows:
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Board Member Orientation – 8:00 a.m. with Ronnie Gaines. Board Member Core Value Analysis–beginning at 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. o 2013-2014 Dashboard Information – Lisa Diserens
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2014-2015 Goals and Updated Long Range Plan, to include Facilities LRP and Future Bond Discussion
Dan Posey has his TASB interview on Saturday, September 13, so we wish him well for the Region 12 Board of Directors position. The Annual Back-to-School Prayer Service is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 3:00 p.m. @ the UMHB Student Chapel. The Coach Lester Moore Gymnasium Dedication is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. @ Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Center. CONSTRUCTION The THS Library will be open for business within the next two weeks. Irrigation projects continue. Human Resource
A motion was made by Mr. Posey to approve the recommended 2014-2015 Personnel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gaines and approved by a 7-0 vote.
Student Services
Ms. Suarez made a motion to approve the TEA Waiver for Maximum Class Size Exceptions for 2014-15. This year we have seven classes impacted compared to last year's thirteen. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jennifer Davis and was unanimously approved by a 7-0 vote.
Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Bobby Ott, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, reviewed each waiver requested for approval. A motion was made by Mrs. Linell Davis and seconded by Mrs. Gowan to approve the Texas education Agency's Application for Expedited and General State Waivers. The motion was approved by a 7-0 vote. The waivers include the following: Early Release: This expedited waiver allows the districts and charter schools to conduct school for less than seven (7) hours for a total of six (6) days of student instruction a year. 20142015 days included are December 18, 19 and June 3 and 4. Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System: This expedited waiver satisfies requirements for districts that are interested in fulfilling the requirement of TEC, §32.258 to provide teacher access to student assessment data through a local student data system (Eduphoria).
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Modified Schedule/State Assessment Days: This waiver allows the district or charter school to modify the schedule of classes for students who are not being tested to report to and attend school after the state assessment testing period has ended; therefore, reducing the interruptions during testing period. This waiver request may be approved for up to three years. Timeline for Accelerated Instruction: This waiver is intended to allow for districts to provide accelerated instructions for those 5th and 8th students who did not pass the 3rd administration of the STAAR test but were promoted to 6th or 9th grade during the first six weeks of the new school year. Staff Development – General: This expedited waiver allows the district and charter schools to train staff on various educational strategies designed to improve student performance in lieu of a maximum of three days of student instruction. Temple ISD designated days are October 13, November 10, January 5, and June 5. Finance and Operations
Mrs. Kallen Vaden, Executive Director of Finance requested approval and adoption of the 2014-15 tax rate. The property tax rate recommended is $1.12 for Maintenance & Operations and $0.24 for Debt Service, for a total tax rate of $1.36 per $100 of valuation. The District received its certified values from the Tax Appraisal District and are up 2%. A motion was made by Mr. Posey and seconded by Mrs. Gowan to approve the 2014-15 tax rate of $1.36 per $100 of valuation. The motion carried. (7-0)
Board Committee Reports
Mr. Steve Wright, Chairman of the Facilities Committee, provided an update on the last committee meeting held on August 28, 2014 - 7:30 a.m. Items discussed at the meeting included the following: Scott Bond Update, Temple High School Library Bond Update, Temple High School Library Sound System/Furniture, Landscaping Update, Administrative Offices Update, and the Long Range Plan. No action was required. The next meeting will be held Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 7:30 a.m.
Facilities Committee Update
Policy Committee Update
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Ms. Virginia Suarez, Chairman of the Policy Committee, stated the last meeting held was Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - 8:00 a.m. and provided an update of the meeting. Items discussed included: Review and discuss Board Policy FB (Local) - Equal Education Opportunity, 2014-2015 Local Policy Review of Temple ISD Board Policy Section A - Basic District Foundations, and Review of Vantage Points: A Board Member's Guide to Update 100. The next meeting will be held
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 8:00 a.m. Mrs. Jennie Mathesen, Director of Student Intervention, will be designated as the 504 contact for Temple ISD. Mrs. Gowan made a motion to approve TISD Board Policy FB (Local) - Equal Educational Opportunity. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Linell Davis and approved by a 7-0 vote. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mrs. Gowan for approval of the consent agenda items VII, Item A, 1-2 through C, 1. The motion was seconded by Mr. Posey and unanimously approved. (7-0) The consent agenda items consisted of bids, Building Materials Supply Bid #03-15, Contract Services Bid - #04-15, Budget Amendment #02 and August11, 2014 board minutes.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Steve Wright, President
Jennifer Davis, Secretary
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