ALL THE BUZZ
September 2022
Dear CISD Families and Caldwell Community,
It was wonderful to see the hard work and talent of our students on display last week at the Burleson County Fair. In different categories and exhibits, Caldwell ISD was proud to have had over 275 students participate. While we celebrate them, we appreciate the support and generosity of our community.
Thank you for making Burleson County a special place.
Sincerely,
Dr. James Barton
Caldwell ISD Superintendent
September 26, 2022 Board Brief
The September Board Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm followed by the pledge and prayer.
Mr. Gregory Cook was sworn in by Superintendent Administrative Assistant, Angie Zamora, as the new CISD Board Trustee.
Mr. Mark Goodman, who is a former Caldwell ISD Board Member, Leadership TASB member, and lifetime LTASB alumni, recognized Mrs. Pam Evans for successfully completing all the requirements of Leadership TASB and earning the graduation designation of Master Trustee.
Public Input
None
Superintendent’s Report
Enrollment - The total enrollment is 1897.
Donation - Caldwell ISD recognized St. Mary’s donation of $1,600 to be evenly divided between CES, CIS, and CJH to help with school supplies and necessities for students; Cops for Kids donation of $2,750 was recognized and appreciated. This donation was divided evenly per campus for various necessities for families in need.
Construction Update - The tennis court project is complete and the tennis team can start using the tennis complex for practice and matches.
Financial Report - 1% of general fund revenues have been collected through August. Funds collected so far are from delinquent taxes, tax penalty fees, and local sources such as athletic gate. We will begin to see an increase in revenue collected in September, with the majority being collected from local tax revenue in January. The District is continuing to monitor the Child Nutrition Fund to plan for any shortages due to increased food prices and the reversal of universal free meals.
Summer Maintenance Update - The renovations to the auditorium, stage flooring, new band hall, new theater classroom seats, athletics film room, new fencing around the softball field, parking, child nutrition center, and other projects were detailed. To see the full presentation click HERE.
New Business
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between Burleson County and Caldwell ISD - The MOU allows the district to give the support to their effort for implementing high quality programs, practices, and policies that are recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and equity-based as a means of improving behavioral health.
The campus counselors will work with their team to help identify students who may need services. The Board unanimously approved the MOU between Burleson County and Caldwell ISD.
Approve District Improvement Plan - Susan Groce, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, went over the district goals. To access the full DIP click HERE. The Board unanimously approved the District Improvement Plan.
Approve Campus Improvement Plans - Caldwell Elementary Principal, Erin Supak, Caldwell Intermediate Principal, Larea Gamble, Caldwell Junior High Principal, Shaunna Savage, and Caldwell High School Principal, Dr. Justin Turner shared their Campus Improvement Plans which can be found HERE. The Board unanimously approved the Campus Improvement Plans.
Consider and Approve Purchase over 50K - The Board approved the purchase of a Special Education bus, which is wheelchair accessible and has seat belts. The Board unanimously approved the purchase of a new bus.
Consent Agenda - The Board approved the Consent Agenda.
Executive Session - The Board moved into Closed Session at 6:54 p.m.
The Board Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CISD's New Board Member
Welcome Mr. Cook!
Mrs. Pam Evans
TASB
The Texas Association of School Board (TASB) is a voluntary, nonprofit, statewide educational association that serves and represents local Texas school boards.
Mrs. Pam Evans and Mr. Mark Goodman
TASB NEWS - Press Release
Trustee Finalizes Leadership Training
(Fort Worth) - Caldwell trustee Pam Evans has earned the designation of Master Trustee upon completion of Leadership TASB, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). During this fifth and final session, June 30–July 1, school board members in the 2021–22 Leadership TASB class made presentations of their team’s findings following yearlong research. Class participants researched critical issues and their impact on Texas public education. The Leadership TASB class met in conjunction with TASB’s Summer Leadership Institute in Fort Worth. More than 1,000 new and veteran school leaders attended the Institute and received extensive training on every facet of effective board governance, heard keynote addresses from renowned education experts, and picked up valuable ideas from district showcases and networking opportunities.
After the graduation ceremony July 1, Leadership TASB participants joined the ranks of more than 900 school board members statewide who are Leadership TASB alumni. The 2022 Leadership TASB class, composed of 36 school board members, represents Texas school districts of all sizes and property wealth. Participants who completed all required elements of the study program earned Master Trustee status, the highest designation recognized by TASB. Leadership TASB is sponsored, in part, by H-E-B.
TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.4 million public school students.
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