Cleveland ISD Board Meeting — April 25, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting Type: Special Source: Minutes (PDF) Extracted: 2026-03-02 16:14 ============================================================ 000059 CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Special) April 25, 2019 The Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Independent School District was called to order in special session with the following members present: Chris Wood, President Ronnie Lewis Christina Purkerson, Vice President Sharica Lewis Kelly Jenkel-Axton, Secretary Aaron Montesnieto and Kellie Whitmire were absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chris Wood, President; the invocation was given by Christina Purkerson and Chris Wood and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags was led by Kelly Jenkel-Axton. Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Ronnie Lewis and seconded by Christina Purkerson to approve the proposed Option 3 on the handout (copy filed separately), representing five 8 classroom units from Ramtech in the amount of $2,043,615. These portable units will be placed at Eastside, Middle School and High School. The additional portable buildings are necessary to accommodate our increased enrollment numbers. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0. The Board convened in executive session at 6:06 PM pursuant to Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 and 551.074. A. Texas Government Code 551.074: Consider employment and contract of the Superintendent. 1. Discussion regarding employment and contract of new Superintendent. B. Texas Government Code 551.074: Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional personnel. 1. Propose termination of probationary contracts. 2. Consideration and action of accepting employment recommendations and resignations of professional and non-professional personnel. The Board reconvened in open session at 6:11 PM to take possible action on items considered in executive session. A motion was made by Ronnie Lewis and seconded by Sharica Lewis to employ Mr. Chris Trotter as the Superintendent of Schools for Cleveland ISD beginning May 2, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2024 at a base salary of $225,000 for the first 2 years, and the following additional benefits. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0.  Family health insurance fully paid by the district  Travel allowance of $500 per month plus mileage outside CISD’s UIL district  One-time stipend of $1,500 for in-home technology  Moving expenses in the amount of $7,500 A motion was made by Christina Purkerson and seconded by Ronnie Lewis to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate the probationary contract of Michele Devost Animus at the end of the current contract term. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0. (Motion attached to minutes.) (Copy filed separately.) A motion was made by Ronnie Lewis and seconded by Christina Purkerson to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the professional and para-professional personnel recommendations and resignations for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0. 000060 BOARD MEETING, APRIL 25, 2019, CONT’ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL: 2019-2020 School Year Kayie Brown 10 month, Multi-Probationary Maria Hidalgo Martinez 10 month, Probationary Debra Hubbard 10 month, Probationary Clyde Jones 10 month, Probationary Teri Maready 10 month, Probationary Karli Mears 10 month, Probationary Dandison Okeke 10 month, Term Belinda Saenz Agreement Rebekah J. Smith 10 month, Probationary Valerie Svoboda 10 month, Probationary Christina Trevino 10 month, Probationary Transfer: Ashley Beeman 11 month, Term RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARA-PROFESSIONAL/AUXILIARY PERSONNEL: 2018-2019 School Year Robert Alex RESIGNATIONS: Sophia Carter Effective April 16, 2019 Casey Fleming Effective May 31, 2019 Lorna Harrison Retiring Effective May 31, 2019 Keith Hendrix Effective June 27, 2019 Jacquelyn Lacefield Effective May 31, 2019 Sara Miniutti Effective May 31, 2019 Alyssa Parker Effective May 31, 2019 Michelle Shepherd Effective May 31, 2019 Justin Taylor Effective April 25, 2019 A motion was made by Christina Purkerson and seconded by Sharica Lewis to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 PM. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 0. ________________________________________________ President of Board Attest: ________________________________________ Se