Castleberry Independent School District public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will consider approving two construction contracts with Buford-Thompson Construction for the Castleberry High School new build and renovation, and will also vote on an updated technology plan needed to apply for a grant of up to $225,000 for student devices. The agenda includes presentations on facility planning, staff retention, and a PEIMS submission, as well as routine items like consent agenda approval and a closed session for legal, real property, personnel, and student information matters.
- Approval of AIA-A133 contract with Buford-Thompson Construction for Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation
- Approval of AIA-A201 contract with Buford-Thompson Construction for Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation
- Approval of 2023-2027 Technology Plan to apply for Technology Lending Grant up to $225,000
- Ordering a general election for May 4, 2024, for board places 2 and 3
- Monthly expenditure report for November 2023
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, with action items including approval of the 2022-2023 fiscal year end financial audit and consent agenda items such as board minutes and policy revisions. The board will also hear presentations on early literacy progress, secondary campus improvement plans, and receive various financial and program reports. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real property, personnel, and student information matters.
- Approval of 2022-2023 fiscal year end financial audit (unmodified opinion from Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn & Seay)
- Consent agenda: approval of October 16, 2023 board minutes and policy revisions (CKE, CKEA, DEC local policies)
- Early Literacy beginning of year progress monitoring presentation by Rebecca Putney
- Secondary Campus Improvement Plans presentations from Irma Marsh Middle, Castleberry High, and REACH High
- Closed session for attorney consultation, real property, personnel, and student information
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will consider approving Buford-Thompson Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for the Castleberry High School New Build & Expansion project, along with several other action items. The agenda also includes presentations on campus improvement plans, a Proclamation 2024 instructional materials overview, and policy discussions. A closed session is scheduled for attorney consultation, real property, personnel, and student information matters.
- Approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Buford-Thompson Construction for Castleberry High School New Build & Expansion
- Approval of Frontline Analytics (Forecast5) renewal for $58,905.00
- Approval of Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz 2023-2024 retainer agreement at $5,400.00 monthly
- Approval of 2023 District Appraisal Roll and budget amendment due to Senate Bill 2
- Approval of petition to sanction teaching certificate of Angela Holt
Special Meeting for Board Training
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for board training. The agenda includes a closed session to consult with the attorney and discuss personnel matters, specifically governance team training and development. The board will also set the date for the next regular meeting.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Closed session under 551.074 (personnel matters)
- Governance team (board and superintendent) training and development
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for October 16, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will discuss and potentially approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method for the Castleberry High School New Build and Expansion Project, along with a good cause exception for the HB3 armed security officer requirement at the Alternative Learning Center. The board will also hear presentations on the District Improvement Plan, MTSS procedures, and the new ParentSquare communication tool, and will consider consent agenda items including a technology replacement purchase and policy revisions.
- Consider approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Castleberry High School New Build and Expansion Project
- Consider approval of Good Cause Exception for HB3 Armed Security Officer Requirement for the Alternative Learning Center
- Consider approval of Technology Replacement Plan: 108 staff laptops, 7 police laptops, 30 computer lab AIO units from Dell (DIR contract DIR-TSO-3763)
- Consider approval of Resolution regarding designation of Non-Business Days for Public Information Requests
- Consider approval of petition to sanction teaching certificate of Ms. Lisa Byrd
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of a $65,275 police unit purchase, a revised 2023-2024 compensation plan, a 2023-2026 strategic plan, and Ordinance No. 33 to levy ad valorem taxes. The board will also discuss the 2023 district appraisal roll and grading guidelines for the upcoming school year, and may enter closed session for legal, real property, personnel, and student privacy matters.
- Purchase of one police unit from Holiday Autogroup.com not to exceed $65,275 (Tarrant County Cooperative Contract #2023-016)
- Adopt Ordinance No. 33 accepting tax rolls and levying ad valorem taxes
- Approve 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
- Approve revised 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Approve CISD Grading Guidelines for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, with several action items including a $3.4 million budget amendment to fund architectural services for the Castleberry High School construction project. The board will also consider approving a $112,000 grant vendor contract, the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, and a resolution to join a purchasing cooperative. Presentations will cover delinquent tax collection, a safety audit, and the District Improvement Plan review.
- Budget amendment increasing Fund 199 Function 81 by $3,400,000 for WRA's Architectural Services Proposal
- Approval of WRA Architects proposal for Castleberry High School construction project (schematic design through construction administration)
- Approval of AIA-B101 contract with WRA Architects for Castleberry High School project
- Approval of $112,000 contract with The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk for Math Framework Strong Foundations Grant
- Approval of purchase of one 53' Clubhouse Trailer from Clubhouse Trailer Company not to exceed $150,000
Special Meeting to Discuss 2023-2024 Proposed Fiscal Budget
The Castleberry Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 proposed fiscal budget and tax rate. Community members may express concerns about the proposed tax rate, and the budget will be recommended at a following special meeting. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
- Discussion of 2023-2024 proposed fiscal year budget
- Public comments on proposed tax rate
- Budget recommendation to follow at next special meeting
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on a five-year curriculum audit, bond defeasance options, and the final budget workshop. Action items include approving a $25,000 WRA Architects proposal for the high school project, purchasing two buses and a police unit, and adopting the 2023-2024 compensation plan. The consent agenda includes insurance, software fees, and policy items.
- WRA Architects proposal for Castleberry High School project, not to exceed $25,000 (General Fund)
- Purchase of one Type C-77 school bus from Long Horn Bus Sales, not to exceed $130,930 (Replacement Plan)
- Purchase of one Ultra Coachliner DXL 56-passenger charter bus from National Bus Sales, not to exceed $389,712 (Replacement Plan)
- Purchase of one police unit from Holiday Autogroup.com, not to exceed $61,985 (Tarrant County Cooperative Contract)
- TASB Risk Management Fund property/casualty insurance for 2023-2024, total premium $351,030.00
Special Board Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board is meeting to canvass the May 6, 2023 school board election results for Places 1 and 2, then swear in the elected members. They will also consider approving the hiring of a new Castleberry High School principal, contracting with NAE Contracting for child nutrition renovations, and reorganizing board officers.
- Canvass of May 6, 2023 election results for Place 1 and Place 2
- Swearing in of elected board members Dewey Taliaferro (Place 1) and Tracy Gallman (Place 2)
- Approval of Castleberry High School principal recommendation from Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner
- Contract with NAE Contracting for Child Nutrition renovations at Castleberry High School and Gary S. Jones Administration Building
- Election of board President, Vice President, and Secretary
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will hold its third budget workshop, discuss adding a UIL soccer program for grades 7-8 at Irma Marsh Middle School, and consider several consent and action items including a $659,000 child nutrition renovation, a food trailer purchase, contract renewals, and a resolution against school vouchers. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and student matters.
- Budget workshop session three: preliminary revenue, expenditures, and compensation plan
- Child Nutrition renovations and equipment not to exceed $659,000 for Castleberry High School and Gary S. Jones Administration Building
- Food trailer from Chef Units not to exceed $64,299.37
- Add UIL soccer program (grades 7-8) to Irma Marsh Middle School
- Resolution against vouchers, educational savings accounts, and taxpayer savings grants
Board Workshop
This is a procedural board workshop with no substantive decisions on the agenda. The board will hear citizen communications, may enter closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters, and will set the next regular meeting for April 10, 2023.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Closed session under 551.074 (personnel matters)
- Governance team training and development for board and superintendent
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for April 10, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on campus improvement plans, budget workshops, and a teacher pipeline. Action items include approving the purchase of 1,050 student devices for $309,197, contract renewals for principals and district staff, a school day waiver for missed days, and a budget amendment. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 budget parameters and a possible food trailer purchase.
- Purchase of 1,050 student 1-to-1 devices and cases for $309,197
- Approval of 2023-2024 contract renewals for campus principals, district directors, and instructional coordinators
- 2023 School Day Waiver for February 1-3 missed days
- Budget amendment to balance functions within funds
- Discussion of adding UIL soccer (grades 7-8) at Irma Marsh Middle School
Special Board Meeting - School Board Workshop
This is a special board workshop meeting with routine opening items (call to order, invocation, pledges, citizen communications) followed by a closed session. The board may discuss legal matters and personnel issues, including governance team training and development. No votes or action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Closed session under 551.074 (personnel matters)
- Governance team (board and superintendent) training and development
- Next regular board meeting set for March 6, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will hold its regular meeting with presentations on campus improvement plans, literacy framework, STAAR question types, and budget workshop. Action items include approving a $215,000 furniture purchase for the Gary S. Jones Administration Building, a resolution on wage payments during emergency school closings, the Early Notice Incentive Program, contract renewals, and the 2023-2024 school calendar.
- Approve furniture purchase (Phase II) from MooreCo., Inc. not to exceed $215,000 for Gary S. Jones Administration Building
- Approve resolution on wage payments during emergency school closings (no premium payment) for Jan 30-Feb 3
- Approve Early Notice Incentive Program for employee retirement/resignation notices
- Approve contract renewals for Superintendent's Cabinet members
- Approve proposed 2023-2024 school calendar
Special Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. The main item is a presentation of the 2021-2022 District Annual Report by the District Assessment Coordinator. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, invocation, and public comments.
- Presentation of the 2021-2022 District Annual Report by Denise Chedville, District Assessment Coordinator
- Public communications from citizens
- Consideration of matters related to teaching, learning, and innovation
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will consider ordering a general election for two board places to be held May 6, 2023, jointly with Tarrant County and local cities. They will also vote on approving academic planning guides for three schools and hear updates on the district improvement plan and finances.
- Order general election for Place 1 (Kenneth Romo) and Place 2 (Tracy Gallman), three-year terms, May 6, 2023
- Approve 2023-2024 Academic Planning Guides for Irma Marsh Middle School, Castleberry High School, and REACH
- Update on 2022-2023 District Improvement Plan
- Monthly expenditure report for December 2022
- Recognitions: board members, CISD police officers, DeAnne Page