Cleveland ISD Board Meeting — December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Type: Regular Source: Minutes (PDF) Extracted: 2026-03-02 16:15 ============================================================ 000319 CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Public Hearing and Regular Meeting) December 13, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Independent School District was called to order for a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting with the following members present: Willie Carter, President Robert Howell Kelly Jenkel-Axton, 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 Willie Carter, President; the invocation was given by Chris Wood and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags was led by Kelly Jenkel- Axton and Amanda Brooks. PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THE DISTRICT’S SCHOOL FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (“FIRST”) REPORT Karen Billingsley presented the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. The district received a rating of “Above Standard Achievement”. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE “FIRST” REPORT There were no comments regarding the “FIRST” report. PUBLIC COMMENTS/OPEN FORUM Patrons Rhonda Honshell, Julia Lawless and Bill Slataper, addressed the Board regarding drainage/flooding and traffic concerns in the Tanglewood subdivision. This subdivision is located in close proximity to the new Northside Elementary campus that is currently under construction. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by Huckabee Architects for Multi-Campus Graphics Branding Design. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE #1 – PROJECTS WITH HUCKABEE ARCHITECTS 1. Huckabee Architects and Pogue Construction provided updates on their current CISD construction projects. REPORTS 1. Superintendent’s Report  Student enrollment and attendance rate data was provided. The current enrollment is 11,072 and the attendance rate is 91.43%.  Christmas holidays are December 20, 2021 through January 3, 2022 for students and staff.  Staff development days on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 4-5, 2022. Students are off these two days.  Martin Luther King holiday is Monday, January 17, 2022. The district is closed for this holiday.  The January regular board meeting is Tuesday, January 18, 2022. 2. Financial, campus and department reports were provided. 3. Mr. Lewis, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) provided a construction report for the Boardbook. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. A. Bills and payroll B. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 2021, and the board workshop and special meeting of December 7, 2021 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE #2 – PROJECTS WITH VLK ARCHITECTS 1. VLK Architects and Crain Construction provided updates on their current CISD construction projects: 000320 BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021, CONT’ ACTION ITEMS A. Consider approval of Budget Amendment #1 for the 2021-2022 school year. A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Chris Wood to approve Budget Amendment #1 in the amount of $1,344,000 for the 2021-2022 school year. The amendment reflects an increase in total expenditures of $1,344,000, with a net decrease to fund balance in the amount of $1,344,000. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. B. Consider approval of 2022-2023 Cleveland High School and Cleveland Middle Course Selection Guides. A motion was made by Chris Wood and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve the 2022-2023 Cleveland High School and Cleveland Middle School Course Selection Guides as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. C. Consider approval of district requisitions for purchases above $50,000 as per CH (Local) policy 1. Purchase of mobile charging carts from RTI which encompasses Requisitions R2201958 and R2201956 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: 2020 B Bond Funds – Fund 694 A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the purchase of mobile charging carts from RTI in the total amount of $61,335.50. This purchase encompasses Requisitions R2201958 and R2201956 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). These charging carts are needed for Chromebooks, laptops and/or tablet devices at the new Northside Elementary School and Santa Fe Elementary School. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 2. Purchase of notebook computers from Riverside Technologies which encompasses Requisitions R2201962, R2201959 and R2201967 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: 2020 B Bond Funds – Fund 694 A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the purchase of notebook computers from Riverside Technologies in the total amount of $304,150.90. This purchase encompasses Requisitions R2201962, R2201959 and R2201967 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). These notebooks computers are needed for staff members at the new Northside Elementary School, Santa Fe Elementary School and Santa Fe Middle School. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 3. Purchase of Chromebooks and mobile charging carts from CDW-G, LLC which encompasses Requisitions R2201971, R2201975 and R2201976 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: 2020 B Bond Funds – Fund 694 A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the purchase of Chromebooks and mobile charging carts from CDW-G, LLC in the total amount of $1,511,609.99. This purchase encompasses Requisitions R2201971, R2201975 and R2201976 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). These items are needed for the student body at the new Northside Elementary School, Santa Fe Elementary School and Santa Fe Middle School. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 4. Purchase of audio/visual equipment and related items from CDW Government LLC which encompasses Requisitions R2201977, R2201979 and R2201981 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: 2020 B Bond Funds – Fund 694 A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Chris Wood to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the purchase of audio/visual equipment and related items from CDW Government LLC in the total amount of $52,759.34. This purchase encompasses Requisitions R2201977, R2201979 and R2201981 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). This equipment is needed for the new Northside Elementary School, Santa Fe Elementary School and Santa Fe Middle School. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 000321 BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021, CONT’ 5. Requisition Number R2202081 – Purchase of ten (10) 78 passenger school buses from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: General Funds A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve requisition number R2202081 in the amount of $1,205,800.00 for the purchase of ten (10) 78 passenger school buses as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). These buses are needed to accommodate the added bus routes due to enrollment growth and increased ridership. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 6. Requisition Number R2202180 – Purchase of document cameras from Visual Techniques for the new Northside Elementary School, Santa Fe Elementary School and Santa Fe Middle School as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: 2020 B Bond Funds – Fund 694 A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve requisition number R2202180 in the amount of $88,064.00 for the purchase of document cameras from Visual Techniques for the new Northside Elementary School, Santa Fe Elementary School and Santa Fe Middle School as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). These cameras are a teaching tool that enables teachers to teach students more effectively. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 7. Purchase of library books from Follett School Solutions which encompasses Requisitions R2202146, R2202154 and R2202159 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: 2020 B Bond Funds – Fund 694 A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the purchase of library books from Follett School Solutions in the total amount of $1,185,663.98. This purchase encompasses Requisitions R2202146, R2202154 and R2202159 as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). These books are needed for the new Northside Elementary School, Santa Fe Elementary School and Santa Fe Middle School. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. D/E. Consider approval of Resolution to Appoint CISD Investment Officers, and Authorized Representative Add Form for Lone Star Investment Pool (Agenda Items D and E) A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve the Resolution to Appoint CISD Investment Officers (Agenda Item D) as follows: Interim Superintendent, Mr. Stephen McCanless and Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Karen Billingsley; and to approve the Authorized Representative Add Form for the Lone Star Investment Pool (Agenda Item E) to reflect Mr. Stephen McCanless as an authorized representative for the investment pool. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The necessary paperwork will also be completed to remove Mr. Trotter as an authorized representative. F. Consider approval of Annual Report on Cooperative Fees Paid by Cleveland ISD for the 2020-2021 school year. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Kelly Jenkel-Axton to approve the Annual Report on Cooperative Fees Paid by Cleveland ISD for the 2020-2021 school year as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. G. Consider approval of Multi-Campus Graphics Branding Design with Huckabee Architects. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Robert Howell to approve the Multi- Campus Graphics Branding Design with Huckabee as previously presented (copy filed separately). The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. H. Consider approval of Conceptual Design for New Administration Building by Huckabee Architects. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Chris Wood to approve the Conceptual Design for the New Administration Building by Huckabee Architects. The design was previously presented at the December 7, 2021 Board Workshop and Special Meeting. Option J is the choice of the Board and cabinet (copy filed separately). The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 000322 BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021, CONT’ I. Consider approval of plans to repurpose the current Northside Elementary School as a new 9 th grade center. A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve the plans to repurpose the current Northside Elementary School as a new 9th grade center beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. The initial plans were presented by Mr. Perry at the December 7, 2021 Board Workshop and Special Meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. TASB POLICY UPDATE Following the second reading, a motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve TASB Policy Update 118 regarding local policies: CFD(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING – ACTIVITY FUNDS MANAGEMENT; CFD(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING – ACTIVITY FUNDS MANAGEMENT; CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY; DFE(LOCAL): TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – RESIGNATION; DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS; EHAA(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (ALL LEVELS); EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY/ACCELERATED SERVICES; EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION; FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS; FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE; FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT; FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; and FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. This is the final approval. A brief recess was called at 8:19 PM by Willie Carter, 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 8:56 PM pursuant to Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074. A. Texas Government Code 551.074: Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of professional and non-professional personnel. 1. Employment recommendations and resignations of professional and non-professional staff. B. Consider proposal for additional positions and adjustments to previously approved position allocations. C. Deliberation regarding the contract of the Interim Superintendent. D. Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. E. Consultation with Board Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law. RECONVENE AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board reconvened in open session at 10:32 PM to take possible action on items considered in executive session. A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the professional and para-professional personnel recommendations and resignations for the 2021-2022 school year as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 2021-2022 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Sabrina Alas Probationary Brooke Enloe Probationary Cindy Estrada Probationary Beatriz Jaimes Probationary Melissa Kirchner Probationary Patrick McGowen Probationary Maryland Nguyen Probationary Adriana Schotborgh Probationary Barbara Solberg Probationary Katirina Valdez Probationary 000323 BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021, CONT’ 2021-2022 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL TRANSFERS / CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYEE NEW POSITION Karis Watson Coordinator of CTE 2021-2022 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARA-PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Kimberly Adair Effective November 29, 2021 Pamela Bowman Effective December 13, 2021 Vallye Chandler Effective December 8, 2021 Diana Hanley Effective January 10, 2022 Gypsy Kruljac Effective December 13, 2021 Angela McDaniel Effective December 6, 2021 Celia Motilla Effective November 30, 2021 Lisbed Palma Effective November 29, 2021 Constance Pope Effective December 13, 2021 Belem Rangel Effective November 29, 2021 Charlotte Reescano Effective January 3, 2022 Maria Reyna Effective December 6, 2021 Amber Smith Effective November 15, 2021 Sonya Smith Effective November 29, 2021 Taila Suarez Effective December 13, 2021 Miesha Thorns Effective December 2, 2021 Leticia Torres Effective November 29, 2021 Brenda Vasquez Effective December 13, 2021 2021-2022 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL OR AUXILIARY PERSONNEL TRANSFERS / CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYEE NEW POSITION TRANSFER FROM Jasmin Benitez Instructional Aide/Flex Para at Pine Burr Instructional Aide Patricia Brodt Bus Driver Driver in Training Roby Campbell Bus Driver Driver in Training Alene Cruse Receptionist - Admin Receptionist at Eastside Amanda Daniels Bus Driver Driver in Training Cameron Johnson Bus Driver Driver in Training Julia Perez Bus Monitor Custodian Bethany Phillips Librarian Aide at CMS Instructional Aide Jaqueline Ponce Bus Driver Driver in Training Jonathan Roberts Bus Driver Driver in Training Grace Slataper Bus Driver Driver in Training Irma Vega Bus Monitor Child Nutrition Worker Beverly Washington Human Resources Assistant Instructional Aide Jennifer Wilson Bus Driver Driver in Training RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS: Lisa Brown Effective December 3, 2021 Victoria Butler Effective December 1, 2021 Ruth Carmona Effective October 8, 2021 (Terminated) Shatina Chambers Effective December 3, 2021 Anthea Driver Effective December 3, 2021 Diana Guerrero Effective December 3, 2021 Marcela Gutierrez Effective November 15, 2021 Reba Guy Effective November 18, 2021 Trina Henderson Effective November 16, 2021 (Terminated) Yolaida Hidalgo Effective November 12, 2021 Erica Hodge Effective November 11, 2021 (Terminated) Duke Ladner Effective November 2, 2021 Elvia Limon Effective December 17, 2021 Keyla Merlos Effective November 1, 2021 Catalino Quintero Effective December 31, 2021 Carli Richard Effective November 10, 2021 Elizabeth Rodriguez Effective November 29, 2021 Jeffrey Thorp Effective November 19, 2021 Melody Valadez Effective December 17, 2021 Ashly Washington Effective November 17, 2021 000324 BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021, CONT’ Following discussion, a motion was made by Amanda Brooks and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to table approval and execution of the contract of the Interim Superintendent (Stephen McCanless) to the January 2022 regular meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Robert Howell to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 PM. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0.