Cleveland ISD Board Meeting — August 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting Type: Special Source: Minutes (PDF) Extracted: 2026-03-02 16:15 ============================================================ 000299 CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Special Meeting) August 30, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Independent School District was called to order for a special meeting with the following members present: Kelly Jenkel-Axton, President Robert Howell Willie Carter, Vice President Aaron Montesnieto Amanda Brooks, Secretary Marvin Searles Chris Wood ROLL CALL, OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Kelly Jenkel-Axton, President; opening remarks were given by Willie Carter and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags was led by Amanda Brooks. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Chris Wood to approve the Final Budget Amendment for the 2020-2021 school year as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The amendment reflects an increase in total revenue of $8,141,762, an increase in total expenditures of $8,317,912, with a net decrease to the fund balance in the amount of $176,150. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL REGARDING THE DISTRICT’S COVID PROTOCOL AND/OR PROCEDURES Amy Miller presented information regarding the district’s current COVID situation, as well as our protocol and procedures. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL LEASE WITH BROOKLINE MANAGEMENT LP FOR THE RENTAL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 406 N. WASHINGTON AVENUE, CLEVELAND, TEXAS, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE RENTAL Following discussion, a motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Chris Wood to approve the Commercial Lease with Brookline Management, LP for the rental of the real property located at 406 N. Washington Avenue, Cleveland, Texas, and further authorize the Superintendent to negotiate, finalize and execute all necessary documents for the rental (copy filed separately). The real property is approximately 7,000 square feet and the rental fees are $4,800 per month for a term of 36 months. Planned usage of the warehouse is for storage of district equipment and supplies. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DISTRICT REQUISITIONS/QUOTES FOR PURCHASES ABOVE $50,000 AS PER CH (LOCAL) POLICY A. Quote #2605648 – Purchase of Accelerated Reader License Subscriptions for the 2021-2022 school year from Renaissance Learning, Inc., for High School, Middle School, Northside, Southside, Eastside, Cottonwood, and Pine Burr. FUNDING SOURCE: Comp Ed A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Chris Wood to approve Quote #2605648 in the amount of $221,164.39 for the purchase of Accelerated Reader License Subscriptions for the 2021-2022 school year from Renaissance Learning, Inc. These subscriptions are needed at High School, Middle School, Northside, Southside, Eastside, Cottonwood, and Pine Burr. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. B. Quote Dated 08/12/21 – Leadership Training and Coaching for the 2021-2022 school year from Driven By Vision, LLC, for High School, Middle School, Northside, Southside, Eastside, Cottonwood, and Pine Burr. FUNDING SOURCE: ESSER III A motion was made by Chris Wood and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve the quote dated 08/12/21 in the amount of $147,000.00 for Leadership Training and Coaching for the 2021-2022 school year from Driven By Vision, LLC. These professional development, and coaching services are needed for teachers at High School, Middle School, Northside, Southside, Eastside, Cottonwood, and Pine Burr. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 000300 BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 30, 2021, CONT’ A brief recess was called at 7:13 PM by Kelly Jenkel-Axton, President. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074 The Board convened in executive session at 7:50 PM pursuant to Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 and 551.074. A. Texas Government Code 551.074: Discussion and deliberation regarding the mid-year evaluation of the 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. Employment recommendations and resignations of professional and non-professional staff. C. Texas Government Code 551.072: Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, or value of real property. RECONVENE AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board reconvened in open session at 9:34 PM to take possible action on items considered in executive session. The mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent was discussed and formal evaluations were completed. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Willie Carter and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. _______________________________________ President of Board Attest: ___________________________________