AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WHITE SETTLEMENT I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
5:30 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL MS. BECKY SIMMONS,
PRESIDENT
A. CLOSED MEETING (551.071/551.072/551.074/551.082)
1. RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/NON-RENEWALS
2. APPOINTMENTS/REASSIGNMENTS
3. REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
4. CONSULTATION WITH
BOARD ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER
5. OTHER ITEMS CONCERNING PERSONNEL
B. RECONVENE FOR OPEN MEETING (7:00 P.M.)
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –
D. PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED
TAX RATE
E. PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS FIRST FINANCIAL
INDICATOR SYSTEM RATING
F. CONSENT ITEMS (All items listed under this
subheading will be adopted with one motion unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda by a Trustee
or the Superintendent for discussion.)
1.
APPROVE MINUTES OF
AUGUST 16, 2005 AND AUGUST 25, 2005
2. APPROVE MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
3. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
4. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2005-06 BUDGET
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING
6. APPROVE 2005-06 DISTRICT AND CAMPUS
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
7. APPROVE RESCHEDULING OF DECEMBER BOARD MEETING
G. SEPARATE ITEMS
1. APPROVE TAX RATE FOR 2005-06
2. APPROVE RESULTS OF THE 2005 SCHOOL FIRST
RATING
H. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
a. Report on the 2005 Promising Practices Award
b. Building Program Report
c. Housing Report
I. CONSIDER ITEMS DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED MEETING
J. ADJOURN
A. CLOSED MEETING (551.071/.072/.074/.082)
1. Resignations/Terminations/Non-Renewals
2. Appointments/Reassignments
3. Requests for Leave of Absence
4. Consultation with Board Attorney Regarding Settlement Offer
5. Other
Items Concerning Personnel
EXPLANATION
Specific information
regarding the above personnel is included in the “Personnel” section of your document. Information on personnel recommended after
the online delivery, but prior to Tuesday night's meeting, will be distributed
to you at the meeting.
If you have any questions
regarding the personnel information, please contact me prior to the board
meeting so that I can discuss it with you.
ACTION
The Board is requested to
approve all personnel items as presented.
Approval of Minutes for August 16, 2005 and
August 25, 2005
EXPLANATION
The Board of Trustees met in regular session on August 16,
2005 and in special session on August 25, 2005.
On the following pages, please find the minutes for your review.
ACTION
The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the minutes of August 16, 2005 and August 25, 2005 as presented.
OFFICIAL
MINUTES
August
16, 2005
The Board of
Trustees of the
Ms. Lori Ball, Ms. Melissa Brown, Mr. Kent Evans, Mr. Mike
Jenkins, Mr. Phil Jennings, Mr.
Dr.
Following roll call,
the Board convened in closed meeting at 5:30 p.m.
The Board convened
its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., following closed session.
Opening prayer was
led by Mr.
Public Meeting to
Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Mr. Robb Welch,
Chief Financial Officer, presented the proposed budget in the amount of
$32,913,973. Based on projected
enrollment figures, total revenue for the budget is $32,951,503, which includes
state and federal funding. Mr. Welch
stated that the budget includes a 3.7 percent average increase to the teacher
pay scale. Also included is a December
salary adjustment of $500.00 for all district employees, a $200 classroom
teacher stipend and the 457 matching funds program. There were no other questions or comments and
the Board President closed the public meeting.
Consent Items
The motion was made
by Ms. Lori Ball and seconded by Mr. Kent Evans to approve the consent items
listed on the agenda. The following
items were approved:
Minutes of July 19, 2005 and July
29, 2005
Monthly Expenditures
Construction Contracts
Amendments to the 2004-05 Budget
Bids/Proposals
Student Code of Conduct
Motion carried with
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Adoption of the
School Budget
The motion was made
by Mr. Phil Jennings and seconded by Ms. Melissa Brown to adopt the 2005-06
school budget in the amount of $32,913,973 as presented during the public
meeting. Motion carried with 7 Ayes, 0
Nays.
Superintendent’s
Report
The superintendent
reported on enrollment statistics for the beginning of the 2005-06 school
year. Dr. Simpson stated that the total
enrollment as of August 16, 2005 is 4,967 and is expected to increase in the
next few weeks.
Ms. Audrey Arnold,
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, presented the Accountability Report
for 2005. She stated that in spite of
the increase in the district’s TAKS scores, the district’s rating dropped from
Recognized to Acceptable. Ms. Arnold and
Dr. Nugget Gold-Cunningham, Executive Director for Academic Achievement, also
reported that the state raised the passing standard resulting in fewer
districts earning the Recognized rating.
Ms. Arnold commended the principals and faculty for their diligence and
reminded the board that our district scores still remain above the state
average as well as showing improvement in all areas.
Mr. Tony Innmon, The
Staubach Company, gave a building program update and reported that West
Elementary was completed before the beginning of school and the dedication
would be held on August 22, 2005. John
Larkin, Lincoln Builders, showed aerial views of the progress of the new
Personnel
The motion was made
by Mr. Kent Evans and seconded by Ms. Lori Ball to approve the appointments of
Monica Albertson, June Brookshire, Cindy Brown, Sharon Fergeson, Nancy Flores,
Adam Powers, and Dana Strittmatter and to grant the request for leave of
absence for Marcy Deaton.
Motion carried with
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Meeting adjourned at
8:20 p.m.
OFFICIAL
MINUTES
August
25, 2005
The Board of
Trustees of the
Ms. Lori Ball, Ms. Melissa Brown, Mr. Kent Evans, Mr. Phil
Jennings, Mr.
Dr.
Personnel
The motion was made
by Mr. Kent Evans and seconded by Mr. Phil Jennings to approve the appointment
of Mr. Kit Mason as Director of Auxiliary Services. Motion carried with 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Resolution
Authorizing
The motion was made
by Ms. Melissa Brown and seconded by Ms. Lori Ball to approve the resolution
authorizing the sale of district Weighted Average Daily Attendance (WADA). Motion carried with 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Construction
Contract for Cabling Services
The motion was made
by Mr. Phil Jennings and seconded by Mr.
The meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
Approval of
EXPLANATION
The monthly listing of school expenditures is presented for
the Board’s review in the “FINANCIAL
REPORTS” section.
ACTION
The
Board is requested to approve monthly expenditures as presented.
Approve Construction Contracts
EXPLANATION
Security Cabling – Tannahill
The district advertised and
received proposals for cabling, electrical, and door hardware to prepare
The district recommends
Walker Engineering’s proposal of $35,289.00 to provide electrical and network
cabling as part of the infrastructure components necessary to install the
access control, security, and digital video monitoring system.
New
The district staff and
Staubach Company recommend approval of a change order to the Lincoln Builders’
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract. The update has a zero dollar ($0) net
change, while contractualizing changes to the
original design that were anticipated and summarized in establishing the
previous GMP at the budgeted amount.
Through a detailed and
lengthy itemized cost evaluation, the district has been able to maximize its
value in the design of the high school project while maintaining the GMP within
the allocated budget. As a result of the team planning process that focused on
“owner’s betterment,” the revisions are as follows:
* Change Roof
Specification to Multi-ply Built-up
* Delete
non-essential stone masonry landscape walls
* Change flooring
field specification to VCT
* Delete metal
sunscreen/light shelves and required structural components
* Add structural
eyebrow screen feature to 3rd level classroom elevations
* Revise electrical
distribution plan
* Identified and
reclassified various items as furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE)
* Add fireproofing
at roof deck
* Delete perimeter
mow strip paving
* Add plaster in
lieu of composite panels
ACTION
The Board is requested to approve the
construction contracts as presented.
F. CONSENT ITEM # 4
Approve Amendments to the 2005-06 Budget
EXPLANATION
Move Xerox Leases from Capital Leases to Operating Leases
The amendment allows for a change in accounting method of leases. The new auditors are agreeable to the change in method.
FROM: 199.E.71.6512.19.870.0.99.750 Principal $66,942
199.E.71.6522.19.870.0.99.750 Interest $19,675
240.E.71.6512.19.937.0.99.750 Principal $2,200
240.E.71.6522.19.937.0.99.750 Interest $1,000
TO: 199.E.11.6264.19.870.0.99.750
Operating Leases $53,534
199.E.21.6264.19.870.0.99.750 Operating Leases $2,350
199.E.23.6264.19.870.0.99.750 Operating Leases $17,703
199.E.41.6264.19.870.0.99.750 Operating Leases $10,335
199.E.52.6264.19.870.0.99.750 Operating Leases $2,695
240.E.71.6264.19.937.0.99.750 Operating Leases $3,200
ACTION
The Board is requested to approve the
amendments to the 2005-06 budget as presented.
Adopt Resolution Approving
EXPLANATION
ACTION
The Board is requested to adopt the
resolution approving
RESOLUTION
regarding
EXTRACURRICULAR
STATUS OF 4-H ORGANIZATION
Be it hereby resolved that upon this date the duly elected Board of Trustees of the
White Settlement ISD
meeting in public with a quorum
present and certified did adopt this resolution that recognizes the Tarrant
County Texas 4-H Organization as approved for recognition and eligible for extracurricular
status consideration under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1, pertaining
to extracurricular activities.
Participation by 4-H members under provisions of this resolution are
subject to all rules and regulations set forth under the 19
Approved this ____ day of ______________________, 20______.
(For Board of Trustees)
(Superintendent)
Approve 2005-06 District and Campus Performance Objectives
EXPLANATION
District Performance Objectives:
The District Performance Objectives have been developed by a committee of parents, teachers, business and community representatives and administrators. An extensive needs assessment was conducted and reviewed in preparation for the objectives. Along with the Long Range Plan, the District Performance Objectives will serve as the focus for the development of the annual District Plan. A copy of the District Performance Objectives and District Plan for 2005-06 will be at your place.
Campus Performance Objectives:
Teachers, parents, and administrators review campus needs as identified by the state accountability system and the campus needs assessment. The campus performance objectives are developed to address the identified campus needs. These performance objectives become the focus for the annual campus improvement plan. A copy of the 2005-06 Campus Performance Objectives for each of the district’s schools will be at your place.
ACTION
The Board is requested to approve the 2005-06 District and Campus Performance Objectives.
Approve Rescheduling of December Board Meeting
EXPLANATION
It is recommended to reschedule the regular December Board meeting due to school holidays occurring during the third week of December. The recommended date for this meeting is December 13, 2005.
ACTION
The Board is requested to approve rescheduling of the December Board meeting as recommended.
Approve
EXPLANATION
Hoodenpyle and Lobert, the district’s tax attorneys, has received and recommends acceptance of proposals on four (4) tax-foreclosed properties. These properties have been in the district’s possession for some time and need to be placed back on the tax rolls.
Property
1:
Property Description:
Small Vacant
Taxes and Fees Owed: $12,354.08
TAD Appraisal Value: $12,500
Proposed Bid/Purchase Amount: $3,000.00
Proposed Purchaser: Sylvia R. Ochoa
Property 2: 8107 Gibbs
Property Description:
Small Vacant
Taxes and Fees Owed: $8,336
TAD Appraisal Value: $10,000
Proposed Bid/Purchase Amount: $4,500.00
Proposed Purchaser: Sylvia R. Ochoa
Property
3:
Property Description:
Vacant
Taxes and Fees Owed: $4,795.65
TAD Appraisal Value: $11,750
Proposed Bid/Purchase Amount: $13,000.00
Proposed Purchaser: Victor R. Burns
Property 4: 225 & 229 Pemberton
Property Description: Two residential lots with a residential structure. The structure is currently uninhabitable with numerous structural and mechanical code violations. This structure has also experienced flood damage.
Taxes and Fees Owed: $42,626
TAD Appraisal Value: $67,900
Proposed Bid/Purchase Amount: $15,000
Proposed Purchaser: Tim Matheus
ACTION
The Board is requested to approve the sale of property as presented.
Adopt Tax Rate Resolution
EXPLANATION
In conjunction with the 2005-06 budget, the district proposes a 2005-06 tax rate of $1.50 per $100 valuation for maintenance and operations (M&O) and $0.29 per $100 valuation for interest and sinking (I&S). The total proposed tax rate would be $1.79 per $100 valuation. A comparison of other district tax rates is provided below.
ACTION
The board is requested to approve the 2005-06 tax rate as presented.
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District |
Rate |
M
& O |
I
& S |
Rate |
M
& O |
I
& S |
Change |
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1 |
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1.74546 |
1.50000
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0.24546
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1.75500 |
1.50000 |
0.25500 |
(0.0095) |
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2 |
Azle |
1.65700 |
1.50000
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0.15700
|
1.60000 |
1.50000 |
0.10000 |
0.0570 |
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3 |
Birdville |
1.61700 |
1.46500
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0.15200
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1.61700 |
1.46500 |
0.15200 |
0.0000 |
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4 |
Carroll (Southlake) |
1.93500 |
1.50000
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0.43500
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1.93500 |
1.50000 |
0.43500 |
0.0000 |
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5 |
Castleberry |
1.65700 |
1.50000
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0.15700
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1.67630 |
1.50000 |
0.17630 |
(0.0193) |
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6 |
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1.78900 |
1.50000
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0.28900
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1.76800 |
1.50000 |
0.26800 |
0.0210 |
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7 |
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw |
1.63450 |
1.29200
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0.34250
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1.65000 |
1.31750 |
0.33250 |
(0.0155) |
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8 |
Everman |
1.59600 |
1.50000
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0.09600
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1.59600 |
1.50000 |
0.09600 |
0.0000 |
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9 |
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1.65400 |
1.50000
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0.15400
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1.65800 |
1.50000 |
0.15800 |
(0.0040) |
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10 |
Grapevine-Colleyville |
1.70000 |
1.47100
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0.22900
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1.70000 |
1.47100 |
0.22900 |
0.0000 |
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11 |
HEB |
1.72300 |
1.47070
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0.25230
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1.71050 |
1.45880 |
0.25170 |
0.0125 |
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12 |
Keller |
1.72060 |
1.43840
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0.28220
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1.69750 |
1.43360 |
0.26390 |
0.0231 |
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13 |
Kennedale |
1.80425 |
1.50000
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0.30425
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1.80425 |
1.50000 |
0.30425 |
(0.0000) |
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14 |
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1.84360 |
1.50000
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0.34360
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1.75180 |
1.50000 |
0.25180 |
0.0918 |
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15 |
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1.77200 |
1.40700
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0.36500
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1.71700 |
1.37700 |
0.34000 |
0.0550 |
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16 |
Northwest |
1.81930 |
1.50000
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0.31930
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1.81930 |
1.50000 |
0.31930 |
0.0000 |
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17 |
White Settlement |
1.79000 |
1.50000
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0.29000
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1.67500 |
1.50000 |
0.17500 |
0.1150 |
Approve results of the 2005 School First Rating
EXPLANATION
As part of the public meeting, Mr. Welch will present the district’s 2005 School FIRST Financial Indicator System Rating. The district scored a Superior Rating with achieving 21 of the 21 indicators. More detailed information will be presented during the presentation.
ACTION
The Board is requested to approve the results of the 2005 School FIRST Rating as presented.