School Board Meeting Notes from May 2014
Superintendent’s Office
RECOGNITION: The following groups and/or individuals were recognized:
June board meeting. Following are the proposed 2014-2015 Superintendent Performance Goals:
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Hal Peterson Middle School Spike Band – Division One Rating in the UIL Concert Contest Hal Peterson Middle School – UIL Academic Champions Hal Peterson Middle School – 7th Grade Girls Track Team District Champions Hal Peterson Middle School – 7th Grade Boys Track Team District Champions Hal Peterson Middle School – 8th Grade Girls Track Team District Champions Hal Peterson Middle School – 8th Grade Boys Track Team District Champions Hal Peterson Middle School – 7th Grade Boys Tennis District Champions Hal Peterson Middle School – 8th Grade Tennis District Champions Tivy High School – UIL Regional Academic Champion Tivy High School Art Students – State Level Visual Arts Scholastic Event Tivy High School Varsity Treble and Mixed Choirs – Sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest Tivy High School Symphonic Band – Sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest Tivy High School Band – TMEA Texas Music Scholars Tivy High School Track and Field – Placed at UIL Regional Championships Tivy High School Boys Soccer – Bi-District Champions and Area Finalists Tivy High School – Girls and Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls and Boys Track, Softball, and Baseball Academic All-State 2014 Media Honor Roll – Bonnie Arnold and Marivel Resendiz
INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. Evaluation of Community and Student Engagement Report House Bill 5 includes a local evaluation requirement that is called the Evaluation of Community and Student Engagement. This evaluation gives districts an opportunity to showcase areas of excellence and success as well as recognize areas in need of improvement and set future goals valued in the community. Ms. Deb Wells presented the Evaluation of Community and Student Engagement Report. 2.
Overview of Proposed 2014-2015 Superintendent Performance Goals Report Dr. Troxell gave an overview of the proposed 2014-2015 Superintendent Performance Goals to the Board for further discussion and for consideration as an action item during the
Superintendent Performance Goal #1 Work through the assistant superintendents and the campus principals to direct the implementation of district and campus plans so that we maximize individual student growth and achievement for college and career readiness. The superintendent will ensure that reports showing the linkage between campus plans and the district goals are presented to the board during the September 2014 – January 2015 timeframe. Superintendent Performance Goal #2 Work with the assistant superintendent for administration and human resources to ensure full implementation of the “KISD Recruitment, Development, and Retention Plan.” The Recruitment, Development, and Retention Plan will be updated, as necessary, and presented to the board for information not later than July 2014. Superintendent Performance Goal #3 Work with appropriate staff to monitor existing plans and provide the ninth annual “School Safety Progress Report” to the board in August 2014. Superintendent Performance Goal #4 Work with the assistant superintendent for business to: a) maximize revenues, b) focusing expenditures towards student achievement, and c) advocating for an adequate and equitable Texas public school finance system. The superintendent will inform the board regarding groups provided budget information and methods to advocate for an improved Texas school finance system. Superintendent Performance Goal #5 Direct the planning and implementation of the Academic Excellence Committee Plan for curriculum expansion and present the ninth annual “AEC Progress Report” to the board in September 2014. Superintendent Performance Goal #6 Work with the Public Relations Specialist to update the communications plan to be presented to the Board of Trustees in August 2014. 3. Team of Eight Training Report Dr. Troxell presented the Team of Eight Training Report. The training will include a discussion on Leadership Kerrville ISD. 4. Overview of District Goals #2 and #3 An overview of District Goals #2 and #3 was presented by Mr. Wade Ivy, Assistant Superintendent, and Dan Troxell,
Superintendent of Schools. The presentation included major initiatives for Goals #2 and #3 that the District is currently undertaking, the Board of Trustees recommendations for Goal #3, and a timeframe of implementation. 5.
TASB Policy Update Report and Local Policy Report and Amendments to EIC (Local) and EIF (Local) The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) issued Update 99 of the Localized Policy Manual which includes revisions to Legal and Local policies designed to incorporate recent changes to Administrative and Education Codes. Legal policies are not adopted by the Board of Trustees. They reflect the ever-changing legal context for governance and management of the district, and should inform local decision making. Local policies included in Update 99 require board action to adopt, revise, or repeal. Listed below are the affected local policies: BDD (Local) BP (Local) CFEA (Local) CK (Local) DAC (Local) EHDC (Local)
FFH (Local)
Board Internal Organization: Attorney Administrative Regulations Payroll Procedures: Salary Deductions And Reductions Safety Program/Risk Management Employment Objectives: Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions Alternative Methods for Earning Credit: Credit by Examination Without Prior Instruction Student Welfare: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Amendments to EIC (Local) and EIF (Local) were also included to comply with elements of House Bill 5 regarding high school credits and the calculation of GPA. 6. 2014-2015 Budget Draft No. 1 Report The administration presented Budget Draft No. 1 for the 20142015 school year. 7.
Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy Report
The Board reviewed the district’s investment policy and investment strategy. The legal requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act are detailed in Policy CDA (Legal) and our local investment policy and investment strategies in Policy CDA (Local). A resolution stating that the Board has reviewed these policies and strategies will be submitted in June. 8. Financial Reports The Board reviewed the following monthly financial reports: General Operating Expenditure Report Property Tax Collection Report Food Service Report
Capital Projects Report
ACTION ITEMS: 1. Consider Appointment of Investment Officers The Board approved Brenda Taylor and Teresa Blair as investment officers for the District. 2. Consider Purchases of $10,000 or More The Board approved a purchase of $10,000 or more. 4. Review Personnel, including but not limited to Employee Performance, Resignations, Retirements, Professional Appointments, Requests for Leave of Absence, and Substitute Teacher List [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Eleven resignation, four retirements, thirteen professional appointments, and the addendum to the KISD Substitute Teacher List were reviewed: Resignations: Gregory Ahrendt (6-3-14); Kali Brandt (6-3-14); Terri Cody (6-3-14); Ashley Crowder (6-10-14); Laurie Gagne (6-12-14); Stacey Glosson (6-12-14); Cammy Greenman (6-3-14); Elise Kinler (6-3-14); Monica Leiker (6-3-14); Christa Montague (6-3-14); and Adrienne Willcox (6-3-14). Retirements: Gwynee Fikes (531-14); Anne Goette (5-31-14); Teresa Gonzales (8-31-14); and Bonnie Ward (5-31-14). Professional Appointments: Lindsay Conklin – Half-time Teacher of the Auditory Impaired for Special Education; Paula Gerbig – English Language Arts Teacher at THS; Janice Hierro – Unassigned Elementary Teaching Position; Tim Horton – Special Education Inclusion Teacher for HPMS; Michelle Howard – English Language Arts Teacher for THS; Brittany Jones – Unassigned Elementary Teaching Position; Cairnie Lalla – Unassigned Elementary Teaching Position; Bryan New – Social Studies Teacher for HPMS; Charles Orr – Special Education FLU Teacher for NES; Sara Ranzau – English Language Arts Teacher for THS; Patricia Rodelo – Unassigned Elementary Teaching Position; Megan Rodgers – Math Teacher for HPMS; and Shawn Spaeth – Unassigned Elementary Teaching Position. The Board approved Stan Whittle as the Senior Director of Special Education for the 2014-2015 school year. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014.