Crowley Independent School District Board Meeting Briefs for October 26, 2006 The Board of Trustees of the Crowley Independent School District met in regular session on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 6:15 p.m. A. B. C. The regular board meeting was called to order by President Sherri Whiting. Roll call was taken. All members of the board were present. Public Meeting to Discuss the FIRST Report (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Crowley ISD CFO Kay Kizziar presented the district FIRST report and discussed the indicators provided within the report. The district earned a superior achievement rating overall on the report. One indicator related to the district fund balance did not meet standard and Ms. Kizziar discussed plans to improve the indicator score. The Board adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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The Board of Trustees of the Crowley Independent School District met in regular session on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. A. B. C. The regular board meeting was called to order by President Sherri Whiting. Roll call was taken. All members of the board were present. Report Items 1. Great Expectations – Great Rewards • Red Ribbon activities were highlighted that occurred during the week of Oct. 23-27. Each of the 18 campuses organized special activities to emphasize the drug-free message • Character Connections recognized Sycamore Elementary School students Briana Daniels, Stephanie Elbana, and Karaline Figard, and North Crowley High School Students Deah Holly, Taylor Maness, and Monty Heatley. This month’s Character Connections All-Star athletes were Jeriat Gillum and Ayshin Basser, both from North Crowley High School. • The Crowley High School Technology Student Association earned a first place finish in the Cowtown B.E.S.T. Robotics Competition at Birdville High School on October 14th. Mr. Weaver presented his students and their robot for an action demonstration at the board meeting. The group next competes on December 1st in Lubbock in the Texas B.E.S.T. competition.
2. Melissa Block, Principal of Bess Race and 2006 summer school principal, presented the annual Triple R Fun Camp report. 3. Mrs. Wynne presented the new state requirements for four years of math and science beginning with the 2006 8th graders. 4. Mrs. Wynne presented a report on the district dyslexia program. 5. Mrs. Wynne presented TAKS results between Spring 2005 and Spring 2006 school years. 6. Mrs. Wynne presented special recognition for Dallas Park Elementary School for narrowing the achievement gap in student performance for the 2005-06 school year that was awarded by the Standard and Poor’s organization. 7. Sarabeth Ghozali, Director of Food Services, presented a report on the effects of price increases in breakfast/lunch participation by students in the district. Participation is up greatly as compared to figures from this time last year. 8. Dr. Jones presented a status report on JROTC programs for Crowley ISD at both Crowley High School and North Crowley High School. D. Mrs. Whiting reviewed open-forum regulations/open forum Those who spoke during open forum time included Julie Youngblood. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved as presented including board minutes for 9.23.06 and 9.28.06, financial statements, resignations and retirements, and budget amendment(s). Discussion Items: The following items were discussed: 1. The board discussed the board operating guidelines. 2. The board discussed the annual 4-H resolution proposed by the county extension agent for student attendance coordination as presented by Mrs. Wynne. 3. Mrs. Wynne presented the textbook adoption process which was discussed by the board. Samples of textbooks will be provided for parent access at campuses. 4. Dr. Jones presented the interlocal agreement for 2006-07 with discussion from the board regarding budget expenditures by the licensed childcare provider. 4. Mr. Johnson presented an update on emergency operations procedures and coordination with local law enforcement. 5. Mrs. Wynne presented the district SAT/ACT plan of action and goals with discussion from the board. The following items were considered for action: 1. The Board tabled the spring sports athletic equipment/supply bid for more discussion with possible action at the November board meeting. 2. The Board approved Board Policy DEE (Local) on compensation and benefits: expense Reimbursements, which now requires that all out-of-state travel by employees must be approved by the board. 3. The Board approved the strategic plan extension to 2008 as presented. Value will be added to the activities contained in the plan. A letter to members of the original strategic plan committee will be sent out to show appreciation for the work done and to update members regarding the update to the plan. 4. The board discussed and approved the annual improvement chart for TAKS scores. The chart
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contains the required gains in incremental growth to reach recognized status as a district by 2010. This is the chart Mr. Gibson is using in his campus presentations across the district. 5. The board approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for after school programs at Sycamore, Meadowcreek, and Parkway Elementary Schools for 2006-07. 6. The board president appointed three committees for board operation comprised of board members, including: (1) Committee on Planning (Mrs. Whiting, Mr. Kahan, and Ms. Davis), Committee on Performance Monitoring (Mr. Kauffman, Mr. Grosgebauer, and Dr. Chowdhuryalternate), and Committee on External Affairs (Ms. Bazan, Ms. Davis, and Mr. Kahanalternate). H. The Board went into executive session at 10:40 p.m. The board returned from executive session at 11:37 p.m. No action was taken after executive session. I. The Board adjourned at 11:38 p.m.