Cleveland ISD Board Meeting — September 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Type: Regular Source: Minutes (PDF) Extracted: 2026-03-02 16:16 ============================================================ 000523 CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Regular) September 18, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Independent School District was called to order in regular session with the following members present: Chris Wood, President, presiding Willie Carter Kelly Jenkel-Axton, Vice President Robert Howell Amanda Brooks, Secretary Wendy McNair Marvin Searles ROLL CALL, OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chris Wood, 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS/OPEN FORUM There were no comments from the public during Open Forum. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Cleveland Middle School 2023-2024 School Year by CMS National Honor Society, Ms. Hurst, and CMS Principal, Mrs. Castillo. 2. Presentation of Resilient School Support Program by Brittany Ricci, Pete Armstrong, and Christine Castillo. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE CISD Director of Construction, Mr. Eaton, provided an update on the district’s current construction projects as follows: New Administration Building, South Services Center Annex, Demo Grayson & Campbell Buildings, Santa Fe Elementary 10 Classroom Portable, C9 CTE Out Building. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. Student enrollment and attendance rate data were presented to the Board. The current enrollment is 11,830 and the attendance rate is 93.77%. 2. CMS Student, Brenden Bass, was presented with a recognition for assisting and comforting another student who was having a seizure. 3. CISD Open House Schedule was presented. 4. Financial, campus and department reports are provided. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A motion was made by Willie Carter and seconded by Wendy McNair to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the following consent items as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 6 to 0, with Amanda Brooks abstaining. A. Investment Report B. Bills and payroll C. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, 2023 and public hearing and special meeting of August 28, 2023 D. Investment brokers and investment sources for 2023-2043 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 2023-2024 school year G. 2023-2024 Adjunct Faculty Request Between CISD and the Liberty County Extension Agents, Amanda Brooks, William R. Flora, and La’Toya Scott H. Resolution by the Texas AgriLife Extension requesting that the Liberty County 4-H Organization be Sanctioned as an Extracurricular Activity I. Approve the 2023-2024 Professional Development SBEC Clearinghouse Plan ACTION ITEMS A. Consider approval of district budgeted purchases above $50,000 as per CH (Local) policy. 1. Quote Number 580PDSL3PT (Traditional Cart no. 2) - 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 Willie Carter to approve Quote Number 580PDSL3PT (Traditional Cart no. 2) in the amount of $739,935.00 for the purchase of 000524 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, CONT’ five (5) new eighty (80) passenger conventional school buses. The buses are needed to service new bus routes for students and also replace older buses that are being retired from the fleet. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 2. Quote Number 1218502 (Traditional Cart no. 3) – Purchase of Annual Cloud Service Support from Secured Mobility, LLC 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 Wendy McNair to approve Quote Number 1218502 (Traditional Cart no. 3) in the amount of $63,856.20 for the purchase of Annual Cloud Service Support from Secured Mobility, LLC. The Transportation Department is looking to purchase the cloud service support for Smart Tag. Smart Tag is used by the Transportation Department to ensure authorized ridership. It also provides for live monitoring of students loading and unloading off their school buses to keep parents, transportation, and administrators informed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. 3. Quote Number CISD09072023 (Traditional Cart no. 8) – Purchase of Virtual Online Tutoring Services from Air Tutors as per Education Code 44.031(a). FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 279 – TCLAS A motion was made by Wendy McNair and seconded by Marvin Searles to approve Quote Number CISD09072023 (Traditional Cart no. 8) in the amount of $300,240.00 for the purchase of virtual online tutoring services from Air Tutors. Curriculum and Instruction Department is requesting to purchase virtual online tutoring services for all elementary students districtwide. The program will target small groups of up to five (5) students and help them reinforce various current classroom topics with three (3) sixty (60) minute sessions per week. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. B. Consider nomination and resolution for candidate to serve on the Liberty County Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors. Following discussion, a motion was made by Kelly Jenkel-Axton and seconded by Amanda Brooks to nominate Jimmy Rollins to serve on the Liberty County Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. C. Discussion and possible approval to select a Program Manager for our November 2023 Bond Election projects. Mr. Eaton (CISD Director of Construction, and Mr. Scotty Lewis (LAN) presented information to the Board regarding their specific proposals. Mr. McCanless suggested that further discussion be postponed to follow executive session. Mr. Carter subsequently suggested that a board workshop be scheduled at a later date to further discuss the topic and made a motion, in which Robert Howell seconded and the Board approved by a vote of 7 to 0. TASB POLICY UPDATES A. First reading of Proposed Revisions to EI and FMH (Local) Policies. The first readings of Proposed Revisions to the district’s EI (LOCAL) Policy and FMH (LOCAL) Policy were presented to the Board. These policies are in regards to ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (EI LOCAL) and STUDENT ACTIVITIES-COMMENCEMENT (FMH LOCAL). These proposed policy updates would (1) issue a certificate of coursework completion to a student who has successfully completed state and local credit requirements for graduation but has failed to meet all applicable state testing requirements, and (2) allow students who have satisfactorily completed all coursework requirements for graduation but has failed to meet applicable state testing requirements to participate in commencement activities and ceremonies. The Board unanimously stated that no second reading is necessary because they do not wish to change these local policies. EI (LOCAL) will remain as previously approved with the Update 115, Date Issued of 7/9/2020. FMH (LOCAL) will remain as previously approved with the LDU 2022.03, Date Issued of 7/20/2022. B. Second reading and possible final approval of Proposed Revisions to DH (LOCAL) Policy. Following the second reading, a motion was made by Willie Carter and seconded by Robert Howell to approve the Proposed Revisions to the district’s DH (LOCAL) Policy as presented. This policy is in regards to EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. A brief recess was called at 7:27 PM by Chris Wood, President. 000525 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, 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 7:42 PM pursuant to Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076. A. Consultation with Board Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law. B. 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. Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. D. Deliberation regarding safety and security mechanisms for the district. E. Consider other matters as presented by the Superintendent. RECONVENE AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board reconvened in open session at 8:44 PM to take possible action on items considered in executive session. A motion was made by Amanda Brooks and seconded by Wendy McNair to support the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve the professional and para-professional personnel recommendations and resignations for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Chandler Carnes RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTERIM ASSIGNMENT TEACHERS (IAT) - SERVING IN A PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY Sandra Ardon Jody Bennett Brandon Daniels Destiny Holmes Tiffany Isbell Maritza Soto Makayla Thompson Margaret Wilkerson Jasmine Williams RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL TRANSFERS / CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYEE TRANSFER FROM NEW POSITION Haylee Cranston IAT – Social Studies TCH – Social Studies Lance Hardman IAT – PE/Health TCH – PE/Health Irma Rubio Instructional Aide at SFMS IAT – Inclusion at NSE Anna Wang IAT – English TCH - English RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARA-PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL Ary Avila August 31, 2023 Michelle Caballero August 23, 2023 Catherine Cook September 1, 2023 Brandi Cooper August 31, 2023 Claudia De La Cruz September 1, 2023 Amalio Dino September 11, 2023 James Dunaway August 22, 2023 Susan Fultz August 29, 2023 Nathalie Garza September 1, 2023 Gilbenis Gil Heredia September 1, 2023 Eila Guifarro September 1, 2023 Alyssa Harbour August 8, 2023 000526 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, CONT’ Lena Howser August 28, 2023 Emmanuel Lule September 6, 2023 Maria Medina August 16, 2023 Flor Nerio August 14, 2023 Alma Olmos Avila September 1, 2023 Schnelle O’Pry September 1, 2023 Juan Ornelas September 1, 2023 Enrique Orellana August 15, 2023 Katheryne Pineda September 11, 2023 Dorothy Price August 22, 2023 Julio Ramos August 7, 2023 Maria Ramos Corona September 1, 2023 Candida Reyes August 1, 2023 Kimberly Ritch August 31, 2023 Theresa Robbins August 3, 2023 Melissa Shults-Herron August 15, 2023 Jessica Thompson August 22, 2023 Melinda Tillman September 1, 2023 Zaira Valenzuela August 23, 2023 Billy Wolf August 1, 2023 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL OR AUXILIARY PERSONNEL TRANSFERS / CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYEE TRANSFER FROM NEW POSITION Marissa Narvaez Dean of Oper Secretary at CMS Gear Up Advisor at CHS RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS: Catherine Barr Effective July 26, 2023 Pamela Baxley Effective July 27, 2023 Lisa Boyer Effective September 15, 2023 Ellen Coaton Effective August 25, 2023 Alejandra Cuevas Effective January 27, 2023 Anahi Dominguez Effective September 1, 2023 Guadalupe Gallegos Effective September 8, 2023 Karla Garcia Silva Effective August 21, 2023 Laura Godines Effective August 25, 2023 Silvia Gomez Ordonez Effective September 14, 2023 Jennifer Groce Effective September 7, 2023 Ledarran Hines Effective August 7, 2023 Krystal Holmes Effective August 8, 2023 Brennan Jones Effective October 6, 2023 Rebecca Kerl Effective August 25, 2023 Brian Kresge Effective August 1, 2023 Alexis Lange Effective September 8, 2023 Thomas Langley Effective August 21, 2023 Noemi Martinez Effective October 6, 2023 Diana Martinez Resendez Effective September 8, 2023 Connie May Effective August 1, 2023 Sonia Mejia Effective July 11, 2023 Daisy Morales Effective September 1, 2023 Nicole Dickerson Effective April 28, 2023 Patricia Pool Effective August 10, 2023 Gabriela Rendon Effective September 29, 2023 Johnathan Roberts Effective July 17, 2023 Jennifer Smith Effective July 7, 2023 Rodney Steward Effective August 4, 2023 Michele Streitman Effective August 28, 2023 Bobby Tending Effective July 25, 2023 Cristina Villa Effective June 29, 2023 Billy Wolf Effective August 2, 2023 Darryl Wright Effective September 1, 2023 000527 BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, CONT’ Item C - Discussion and possible approval to select a Program Manager for our November 2023 Bond Election projects. A motion was made by Willie Carter and seconded by Wendy McNair to rescind the previous motion to hold a workshop to further discuss this topic. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. A subsequent motion was made by Marvin Searles and seconded by Wendy McNair to approve Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) as the most qualified Program Manager for the November 2023 Bond Election projects. The motion passed by a vote of 6 to 0, with Amanda Brooks abstaining. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Willie Carter and seconded by Robert Howell to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 PM. The motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0.