Cleveland ISD Board Meeting — September 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Type: Regular Source: Minutes (PDF) Extracted: 2026-03-02 16:16 ============================================================ 000412 CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Regular) September 19, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Independent School District was called to order in regular session 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; opening remarks were given by Willie Carter and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags was led by Kelly Jenkel- Axton. PUBLIC COMMENTS/OPEN FORUM Mr. Billy Helmick addressed the Board on behalf of the Band Boosters’ organization. Mr. Helmick thanked the board members and CISD for their continual support of the band program and booster organization. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Board Outcome Goals: End of Year Update by Cindy Murray. 2. Presentation of Optional Flexible School Day Program by Mr. Fritts. AGENDA ITEM X(G) – CONSIDER APPROVAL OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR THE NEW STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT. Consideration of this agenda item was addressed earlier in the meeting for the convenience of the construction attendees. Following discussion, a motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Robert Howell to approve ICI Construction as the most qualified General Contractor for the New Staff Development/Administration Building project. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The project was bid utilizing the Competitive Sealed Proposal process. The handout presented provides a breakdown of the bids based on price and qualifications with a recommendation for the most qualified General Contractor. Included in the recommendation are the accepted Alternates to make a complete project and provide additional savings. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE CISD Director of Construction, Mr. Eaton, provided an update on the district’s current construction projects as follows: New Northside Elementary Project, Santa Fe Elementary and Middle School Campuses, New Administration Building, Douglass Gym, New 9th Grade Center, 60 Acres Combo Site, and Southside Parking. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Student enrollment was presented to the Board. The current enrollment is 11,418 and the attendance rate is 92.68%. 2. Financial, campus and department reports are provided. 3. Mr. Rhone provided an update on the ongoing issues with e-Finance. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. A summary of the 2021-2022 campus safety drills was provided. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A motion was made by Chris Wood and seconded by Marvin Searles to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the following consent items as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. A. Investment Report B. Bills and payroll C. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 2022 and special meeting of August 29, 2022 D. Investment brokers and investment sources for 2022-2023 school year E. Resolution certifying the Board’s annual review of the district’s Investment Policy and Investment Strategies F. Appointment of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) members for the 2022-2023 school year G. Approve the 2022-2023 Professional Development SBEC Clearinghouse Plan 000413 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ ACTION ITEMS A. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program for the 2022-2023 school year. Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Chris Wood to approve the Optional Flexible School Day Program for the 2022-2023 school year as presented by Mr. John Fritts. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The initial implementation recommendation is as follows:  First year is a pilot year.  Only accept 11th and 12th grade students.  DLA will be the campus of service while the processes are fully developed  DLA already has the rubrics, systems, and structure to service online students.  Initial credit and credit recovery courses will be delivered on Edgenuity. B. Consider approval of Resolution of Board to Convene the District's School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to Recommend Curriculum Materials for Instruction Relating to Human Sexuality and to the Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Sex Trafficking. Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve the Resolution of Board to Convene the District's School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to Recommend Curriculum Materials for Instruction Relating to Human Sexuality and to the Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Sex Trafficking as presented. This is a requirement as per EHAA Local Policy. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. C. Consider approval to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #22-17 for Instructional Support Services. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Chris Wood to award the Request for Proposal (RFP) #22-17 for Instructional Support Services to the following organizations as presented (copy filed separately). The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 1. Azalea Therapy Group, PLLC 2. Bluum Advisory Services 3. Catnip’s Word Walls 4. Dr. Yacovodonato Educational Consulting, LLC 5. Focus Care, Inc., DBA FEV Tutor, Inc. 6. Mertie M. Gomez 7. Seidlitz Education 8. Speechie-Keen Communications, LLC 9. Fagan Speech Services 10. Educational Therapy Services 11. s3strategies D. Consider approval to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #22-19 for Digital Online Science Instruction Resources and Related Items. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 199 – State Compensatory Education Allotment A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Robert Howell to award the Request for Proposal (RFP) #22-19 for Digital Online Science Instruction Resources and Related Items to Discovery Education as presented (copy filed separately). Discovery Education has a robust and extensive digital online software program that includes labs, science activities, virtual field trips, educational videos and reinforces textbook material and lessons. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. E. Consider approval to award Request for Proposal (RFP) #22-20 for General Services. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Marvin Searles to award the Request for Proposal (RFP) #22-20 for General Services as presented (copy filed separately). The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 1. Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC 2. John’s Plumbing 000414 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ F. Consider approval of district requisitions for purchases above $50,000 as per CH (Local) policy 1. Requisition Number R2300180 – Purchase of Tutoring Services from Air Tutor as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 282 – ESSER III A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve Requisition Number R2300180 in the amount of $1,539,000.00 for the purchase of tutoring services from Air Tutor. The Curriculum and Instruction department is looking to purchase tutoring services as per HB 4545 to help students increase proficiency in reading and pass the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The program will target small groups (3-5/students) in grades 3-8 with three, 60-minute sessions per week. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 2. Requisition Number R2300182 – Purchase of Instructional Materials from Cengage Learning as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 199 – State Bilingual Allotment A motion was made by Chris Wood and seconded by Kelly Jenkel-Axton to approve Requisition Number R2300182 in the amount of $50,652.25 for the purchase of Instructional Materials from Cengage Learning. This adopted curriculum is for the Santa Fe Middle School to enhance English proficiency instruction and literacy skills. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 3. Requisition Number R2300076 – Purchase of School Buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund A motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Amanda Brooks to approve Requisition Number R2300076 in the amount of $1,226,151.00 for the purchase of seven new 77-passenger conventional school buses and two new 54-passenger special needs school buses. The buses are needed to service newly added bus routes and growth in our student body. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 4. Requisition Number R2300207 – Purchase of Tutoring Services from iTutor as per Texas Local Government Code 271.102(c); Texas Government Code 791.025(c). FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 282 – ESSER III A motion was made by Chris Wood and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve Requisition Number R2300207 in the amount of $711,562.50 for the purchase of tutoring services from iTutor. The Curriculum and Instruction department is looking to purchase tutoring services as per HB 4545 to help students districtwide increase proficiency in various subject matter in order to pass the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The program has allocated 4,500 hours to be assigned on a per campus basis. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. TASB POLICY UPDATES A. First reading of Proposed Revisions to DCE (LOCAL) Policy. The first reading of Proposed Revisions to the district’s DCE (LOCAL) Policy will be presented. This policy is in regards to EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES-OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS. It was inadvertently revised as part of the recent overall TASB Policy Review Session and we need to revert back to the previously adopted information as approved on April 18, 2011. The second reading and possible final approval will occur in October 2022. B. Second reading and possible final approval of Proposed Revisions to DBA (LOCAL) and DK (LOCAL) Policies. Following the second reading, a motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Chris Wood to approve the Proposed Revisions to the district’s DBA (LOCAL) and DK (LOCAL) Policies as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. These policies are in regards to EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS-CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS, and ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULES, respectively. A brief recess was called at 7:39 PM by Willie Carter, President. 000415 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076 The Board convened in executive session at 8:03 PM pursuant to Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076. A. Texas Government Code 551.074: Discussion regarding the mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent. B. 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. C. Texas Government Code 551.072: Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. D. Texas Government Code 551.076: Discussion and deliberation regarding safety and security mechanisms for the district. 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 10:59 PM to take possible action on items considered in executive session. The mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent was discussed. No action was taken. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Marvin Searles to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the professional and para-professional personnel recommendations and resignations for the 2022-2023 school year as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Genevie Avila Taylor Becker Deborah Burkett Dwayne Burks Patricia Carter Janice Chavis Gabriel Conejo Matthew Davis Paul Dean Jeanette Edmiston Dana Guebara Ashley Lowery Krystle Miller Tira Miller Juan Perez Rebecca Pinkster Patricia Pool Johanna Ramirez Vizcaya Nicole Smith Dan Stinnett Richard Wardlaw 000416 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTERIM ASSIGNMENT TEACHERS (IAT) - SERVING IN A PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY Omar Acosta Vanneza Laguna Alexis Adams Maranda Land Dayana Aguilar Rebecca Leavell-Kizzia Natasha Alexander Justtine Lewis James Anderson Kimberly Lillie Maria Angulo Rincon Carlos Lobo Darleny Arias Morales Derrick Lott Mary Bagley Kyra Mable Ticannia Baker Reyna Macias Tina Barker Maria Marin Gil Zoe Barnett Lorena Martinez Rosario Barrera Maria Martinez Nicholas Bass Sulley Kim McKenney Jones Stephanee Battles Matthew McRobert Deanna Bell Rubi Medina Kamryn Bell Pamela Meekins Kristen Billingsley-Martin Miranda Miller Deborah Bossley Angel Moore Gary Brautigam Sarah Moore Caitlin Brewster Arianna Mottu Ornelios Brown Nerissa Myers Samuel Brown Demetrice Navarro Tawna Camacho Kendalyn Newsome Yolanda Cazares Eryka Ort Madalyn Chambers Rosalba Padron-Lopez Cassandra Chandler Ingrid Perez Bridget Clancy Melanie Perrodin Morgan Clancy Margaret Phillips Eileen Collet Krysstofer Pigott Krystal Collins Allison Preyear Makeedah Collins Liney Ramirez Erin Davis Cearah Reagans Gerry Davis Sidney Robinson Margaret Delaney Rebecca Ruiz De Castilla Benjaleen Dennison Anna Salgado Kamyni Dwellingham Susan Sampson Renee Fellat Kaitlyn Schlueter Hailey Foster Andrew Sebaugh Marcia Franco De Ramos Shannon Stackpole Alexander Frometa Armynda Stanley Amanda Galvez Nicholas Siler Cecilia Galvez Michelle Smith KeOndra Garrett Lovie Sophus Adrian Garza William Tavares Ortiz Natalie Gates Vanessa Taylor Jasmine Green Renee Thomas Nora Gruizenga Symore Thompson Stephanie Hanks Slade Tomic Ashlyn Hardy Thomas Toole Belkis Hernandez Zapata Antonio Trejo Pineda Janeice Hodges-Thomas Christopher Tuggle Kenya Hollins Janika Tyson Landon Horton Amanda Vela Denise Howard Maria Velasco Cohen La De Enrique Jimenez Brittany Venegas Gabriela Johnson-Correia Nydia Walworth Ja’Vionne Jones Anna Wang-Sciortino Jermarcus Jones George Warren Rebecca Keen Angela Wiggins-Johnson Keana Koroma Rosanna Zavala Natasha Krueger Marsha Zittrer 000417 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL TRANSFERS / CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYEE TRANSFER FROM NEW POSITION Lelys Alfaro Miranda Instructional Aide-Inclusion IAT-Art at SFMS Russell Allen Technology Technician System Administrator Christy Atkins-Keeton Teacher-RtI Assistant Principal at CW Benjamin Bigham Teacher-Social Studies Content Specialist at SS Carlos Borjas Teacher Pre-K LPAC Liaison at ES Kimberly Burrell Instruction Aide-ISS IAT-ELAR at CMS Johnnie Busa Technology Technician Project Manager Kimberly Calfee Teacher Instructional Coach at CMS Janice Castillo Teacher-History Instructional Coach at CHS Marisol Contreras Instructional Aide-PE IAT at 9th Grade Center Brittany Driver Teacher Pre-K Literacy Coach at ES Gary Ellington IAT – History Teacher-History at CHS Sylvia Franco-Rodriguez Librarian Bilingual Teacher-5th Grade at SFE John Fritts Executive Principal-Secondary Executive Principal Kelly Futch IAT – Social Studies Teacher-Social Studies at CHS Patricia Guaxcle Valentin Instructional Aide-Life Skills IAT at SS Joshua Leger Teacher-Music LPAC Liaison at ES Jason Magrath Technology Technician Network Engineer Christina Marioneaux Band Director at CMS Asst. Band Director at 9th Grade Ctr Dinayra Martinez Perez Instructional Aide-Inclusion IAT-Inclusion at PB Joseph Pennington Technology Technician Network Field Support Cynthia Resendez Asst. Band Director Band Director at CMS Noelia Rivas Fortunato Instructional Aide IAT-Spanish at 9th Grade Center Rebecca Sanford Executive Principal-Elementary Director-Student Services Lesli Serrano Teacher-Math Instructional Coach-Math at SFMS Maria Serrano IAT-2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher-2nd Grade Bilingual at NS Jamie Silva Instructional Aide IAT-Robotics at CMS Brandi Taff Armstrong LPAC Liaison Campus Testing Coordinator-9th Grade Ctr Marcelina Vazquez Instructional Aide IAT-2nd Grade Bilingual at PB Nicholas Williamson Technology Technician Desktop Support Manager Regina Wilson IAT-Math Teacher-Math at SFMS Sarah Zavala IAT-4th Grade Teacher-4th Grade at SS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARA-PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Monserrat Acosta August 31, 2022 Dulce Aguirre August 8, 2022 Liset Albarran August 5, 2022 Lelys Alfaro Miranda August 9, 2022 Margie Arce August 1, 2022 Lucia Avila Sosa September 1, 2022 Sarah Baoubaou August 26, 2022 Irma Barrios August 1, 2022 Maribel Bautista August 1, 2022 Maria Campos September 6, 2022 Leticia Carillo August 1, 2022 Ivy Carter August 1, 2022 Norma Castaneda August 23, 2022 Yuvaneli Castillejos-Alonso August 1, 2022 Elvia Castro August 24, 2022 Janayra Cavazos-Rodriguez August 1, 2022 Maria Cerda August 1, 2022 Elida Cervantes September 7, 2022 Megean Chavez Guerrero September 8, 2022 Ana Contreras Ramirez September 14, 2022 Terra Doucet September 8, 2022 Steven Evans August 29, 2022 Deneen Fanguy August 18, 2022 Kristy Flores August 18, 2022 Sharon Fulcher September 13, 2022 Charles Gant August 30, 2022 Jacquelin Garcia August 8, 2022 000418 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ Felicia Garza July 27, 2022 Joanna Gil July 27, 2022 Alma Gomez September 7, 2022 Amberly Gonzalez August 31, 2022 Lisa Guerrero July 27, 2022 Monique Guess August 1, 2022 Esmeralda Guzman August 23, 2022 Guadalupe Gonzalez August 18, 2022 Rosario Hernandez July 27, 2022 April Hernandez-Medrano August 1, 2022 Valentina Hernandez Naveda July 29, 2022 Ma Herrera Rodriguez July 27, 2022 Syndarah Hoagland September 8, 2022 Paulina Hurtado Gonzalez September 7, 2022 Meybi Estefani Jacob Santos July 25, 2022 Adriana Jaimes September 8, 2022 Cathy Jimenez September 7, 2022 Cheyenne Kennedy August 1, 2022 Quantae King August 1, 2022 Luz Lira August 31, 2022 Sindy Lopez September 8, 2022 Gloria Lozano August 1, 2022 Charlotte Lusk August 1, 2022 Matilde Martinez July 27, 2022 Victoria McClain August 8, 2022 Paulina Medina de Munoz August 1, 2022 Jannett Molina September 14, 2022 Maricela Morales July 21, 2022 Cindy Morris August 31, 2022 Idali Navarro August 1, 2022 Jennifer Navarro September 7, 2022 Haley O’Brien September 14, 2022 Carrie Opry September 14, 2022 Nicole Orsack September 6, 2022 Naydelin Perez August 31, 2022 Leidy Perez-Hernandez September 8, 2022 Michael Polk August 26, 2022 Patrika Reescano-Ellis August 31, 2022 Brenda Rios August 1, 2022 Amy Riser July 27, 2022 Micaela Rivera Rodriguez September 1, 2022 Brenda Rocha August 31, 2022 Blanca Rodriguez September 7, 2022 Elexus Rodriguez August 1, 2022 Michelle Rodriguez September 8, 2022 Karen Roque-Gonzalez July 27, 2022 Marixa Saenz August 4, 2022 Maria Sanchez September 7, 2022 Shelley Seaton August 4, 2022 Christine Silcox August 29, 2022 Astrid Silva August 25, 2022 Jamie Silva August 1, 2022 Andrea Soto September 8, 2022 April Taylor August 18, 2022 Brittany Taylor September 7, 2022 Luis Torres Ortiz August 29, 2022 Jaqueline Torrez July 27, 2022 Rebecca Tullos September 7, 2022 Erika Valencia August 30, 2022 Angela Walters September 14, 2022 Steve Waters September 12, 2022 Genynieve Watson August 1, 2022 Natalie White August 17, 2022 Alaysia Young September 14, 2022 000419 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, CONT’ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL OR AUXILIARY PERSONNEL TRANSFERS / CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYEE TRANSFER FROM NEW POSITION Crystal Casarez Dean of Instr. Secretary at 9th Grade Ctr Principal’s Secretary at CHS Cindy Culbertson Principal’s Secretary at CHS Finance Secretary at CHS Rosa Martinez Child Nutrition Pre-K Aide at CW Yanira Melendez Inclusion Para at SFE ABU Aide at SFE Merari Miranda Principal’s Secretary at 9th Grade Ctr Truancy Secretary at CISD PD RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS: Tawana Camacho Effective September 6, 2022 Any Diaz Cisneros Effective August 18, 2022 Jennifer Dumas Effective August 26, 2022 Jacqueline Garcia Effective September 15, 2022 Kimberly Gerhard Effective August 3, 2022 Lisa Guerrero Effective August 23, 2022 Victoria McClain Effective August 15, 2022 Brandi Perkins Effective September 16, 2022 Brandon Perkins Effective September 16, 2022 Rita Pizana Effective September 16, 2022 Senola Porter Effective August 1, 2022 Alexsia Smith Effective July 18, 2022 Dania Vargas Effective August 1, 2022 Nydia Walworth Effective September 8, 2022 Angela Wood Effective September 1, 2022 Following discussion, a motion was made by Chris Wood and seconded by Aaron Montesnieto to approve and adopt the resolution authorizing the conveyance of approximately 36.47 acres, more or less, of District-owned land in Reserves K, in Block 15, of Santa Fe Section 10, to Colony Ridge Development for the development of low and/or moderate income housing, in exchange for approximately 60.47 acres, more or less, of land owned by Colony Ridge and located adjacent to other District-owned real property, more particularly described as Reserve 12, Block 164, of Santa Fe Section 9, and to authorize the expenditure of District funds for due diligence, title, and closing costs in connection with the exchange, delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to take any and all action with respect to such exchange, including, but not limited to, approving the final size and configuration of the exchange tracts, contracting for due diligence professional services, paying due diligence, title, and closing costs, and negotiating, executing, amending, and/or terminating an exchange agreement and any other agreements, instruments, and closing documents related to the exchange, and further authorize the President of the Board of Trustees to execute a deed and any other documents as necessary to consummate the exchange and closing of the District Property and Colony Ridge Property. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. A motion was made by Aaron Montesnieto and seconded by Marvin Searles to approve the Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent to Negotiate a Purchase Sale Agreement with Mr. Enloe for Real Property (~100 acres) as discussed in Closed Session. Once negotiated terms and pricing are agreed upon, the information will be presented to the Board for consideration and possible final approval at a future meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 6 to 0, with Amanda Brooks abstaining. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Robert Howell and seconded by Marvin Searles to adjourn the meeting at 11:01 PM. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. _______________________________________ President of Board Attest: ________________________________________ Secretary of