Central Heights Independent School District public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hear reports from campuses, technology, compliance, and finance, and receive the 2022-23 audit from Axley and Rode. They will consider approving the audit and the superintendent evaluation instrument for 2023-24, then enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- 2022-23 audit report by Axley and Rode
- Possible approval of 2022-23 audit
- Possible approval of Superintendent Evaluation instrument for 2023-2024
- Approval of minutes from Nov 13 and Nov 30 meetings
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
Special Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider approving a joint resolution regarding public school finances and educational savings accounts. The board will also enter closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security matters, then reconvene to take any action on those discussions.
- Deliberation and possible action on a Joint Resolution regarding Public School Finances and Educational Savings Accounts
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, and 551.076
- Open Forum for public comment
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the FIRST Report and on becoming a District of Innovation. The board will consider approving a cybersecurity policy, strategic plan statements, a resolution regarding Senate Bill 763, and a guaranteed maximum price from Cox-Jones Construction for adding classrooms at the high school. It will also consider appointing a committee to develop a District of Innovation Plan and will enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Public hearing on FIRST Report
- Deliberation and possible action on cybersecurity policy
- Consideration of resolution for Senate Bill 763
- Public hearing and possible action on District of Innovation designation
- Approval of GMP from Cox-Jones Construction for high school classroom addition
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, with reports from the band program and campus administrators. Action items include approving a TASB policy (DEC Local), adopting a Narcon policy, purchasing a new marquee sign for the elementary school, and approving teacher certification waivers. The board will also vote on a resolution for the Nacogdoches County Central Appraisal District and enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Approve TASB DEC Local policy
- Adopt Narcon policy
- Purchase new marquee sign for elementary school
- Approve teacher certification waivers
- Resolution for Nacogdoches County Central Appraisal District board votes
6:00 Community Meeting with Moak Casey - Strategic Planning / Community Meeting
This is a community meeting for strategic planning with Moak Casey, not a regular board meeting. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledges, open forum, campus reports, and approval of minutes, followed by a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Community meeting with Moak Casey for strategic planning
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.076
- Open Forum for public comments
- Campus reports: Athletic, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Technology, Financial, Superintendent
/ Strategic PlanningTeam of 8 Training
This is a routine meeting of the Central Heights Independent School District board, focused on strategic planning team training. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, pledges, campus and financial reports, and a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
- Campus reports from athletic, elementary, middle school, high school, technology, and financial departments
- Approval of minutes from a previous regular meeting (date left blank)
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports on STAAR/EOC scores, campus activities, and finances. Action items include approving the previous meeting's minutes, continuing a medical consultation and billing contract with MSB School Services, accepting changes to the employee handbook, and approving Annex V participants for 2023-2024. A closed session is scheduled for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security matters.
- Vote on continuing MSB School Services for medical consultation and billing
- Vote on accepting changes to the CHISD Employee Handbook
- Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023 regular meeting
- Consideration of Annex V participants for 2023-2024 school year
- Report on district STAAR and EOC scores from 2022-2023
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2023-2024 district budget and Nacogdoches County Schools SSA budget, plus an ordinance setting the tax rate at .9692. They will also vote on budget amendments, the Student Code of Conduct, and several school safety and curriculum items. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Adoption of CHISD district budget and Nacogdoches County Schools SSA budget
- Ordinance to set 2023 ad valorem tax rate at .9692 (.6692 M&O, .30 debt)
- Approval of Student Code of Conduct and Handbook revisions
- Purchase of new bus or school vehicle(s) after September 1, 2023
Budget Workshop
The Central Heights ISD board is holding a budget workshop to discuss and potentially approve the 2023-2024 proposed budget, salary and stipend schedule, and meal prices. They will also consider proposing a maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate of .6692 and an interest and sinking (I&S) tax rate of .30, and set a date for the budget and tax hearing. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Proposed M&O tax rate of .6692 for 2023-2024
- Proposed I&S tax rate of .30 for 2023-2024
- Changes in school meal prices for 2023-2024
- CHISD salary and stipend schedule for 2023-2024
- Presentation and discussion of 2023-2024 proposed budget
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will consider several financial and policy items, including approving an elementary ELAR textbook purchase over $40,000, a continuity of services stipend for all 2023/2024 employees funded by ESSER II, and offering free healthcare coverage to employees enrolling in the Primary Plan. The board will also vote on a resolution to convene the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for curriculum recommendations on human sexuality and abuse prevention, and on adopting policy revisions. A closed session is scheduled for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security matters.
- Elementary ELAR textbook purchase over $40,000
- Continuity of services stipend for all 2023/2024 employees using ESSER II funding
- Free healthcare coverage for employees enrolling under the Primary Plan
- Resolution to convene School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for curriculum on human sexuality and abuse prevention
- Adoption of policy revisions: DCE Local, DEC Local, DH Local, CKE Local
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and financial reports. Key actions include a proposal to increase the superintendent's purchasing authority from $25,000 to $40,000, deciding on the number of additional classrooms based on cost estimates, and approving a policy manual update. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Proposal to raise superintendent purchasing authority from $25,000 to $40,000
- Decision on number of additional classrooms based on Cox/Jones construction cost estimates
- Approval of Localized Policy Manual Update 121
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from campuses and departments, then consider several action items. These include hiring Moak-Casey for strategic planning, selecting a bank depository for 2023-2025, purchasing a safety vehicle over $25,000, and approving policies. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Hiring Moak-Casey as district representative for strategic plan development
- Choosing a bank depository for 9/1/23 thru 8/31/25
- Purchasing a vehicle for safety and security over $25,000.00
- Approving 2023-2024 Professional Development Plan
- Approving Parent/Family Engagement Policy and District Translation Policy
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold its regular April 2023 meeting, covering routine reports, recognitions, and several action items. Key decisions include a possible teacher pay scale expansion, approval of a $76,000 intercom and clock repair contract, and selection of a construction manager for classroom additions.
- Possible teacher pay scale increase from 28 to 30 steps
- Consider proposals and name Construction Manager at Risk for classroom additions
- Approve Firetrol Protection Systems repair for intercom and clocks at $76,000
- Approve additions to High School Course Catalog for 2023-24
- Approve 2023/2024 IMA and TEKS certification
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will consider approving the 2023/2024 school calendar, a new superintendent appraisal instrument, and certification of the superintendent to the Region 7 committee. They will also deliberate on hiring GLS as district architect and issuing an RFQ for a Construction Manager at Risk. The meeting includes routine reports, open forum, and a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Approval of 2023/2024 School Calendar
- Approve new Superintendent appraisal instrument effective July 1, 2023
- Certify CHISD Superintendent to Region 7 Regional Advisory Committee
- Secure services of GLS as district architect
- Issue RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a public hearing on the FIRST rating, receive financial and superintendent reports, and consider approving a $38,200 bid for intercom head-in equipment repairs. They will also deliberate on the superintendent's contract extension and may take action on items from closed session.
- Public hearing on FIRST Report and public comments on FIRST Rating
- Financial report including cash balances, budget summary, check register, quarterly investment report, and annual investment policy review
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022 regular meeting
- Deliberation and possible approval of $38,200 bid for Intercom Head-In equipment repairs and replacement
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security; possible action on superintendent's contract extension