Braves Board Notes
Regular Meeting - September 19, 2022
1. Call to Order
2. Closed/Executive Session - 6:00 PM
3. Open Session - 7:00 PM
3.A. Invocation
CISD Board Vice President Sean Walker led the invocation.
3.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
CHS students Sophia Cruz and Arianna Maldonado led the pledges to the US and Texas flags.
3.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag
CHS students Sophia Cruz and Arianna Maldonado led the pledges to the US and Texas flags.
4. Recognitions
4.A. Recognition of Roddy Seepaul and Drew Morgan
Roddy Seepaul, site superintendent, and Drew Morgan, project manager, were honored by the CISD Board of Trustees for their diligent work on behalf of Brave Nation.
4.B. Education Foundation Presentation
Mikala Welch, the Executive Director of the CISD Education Foundation, was joined by Education Foundation president Jose Robles and Treasurer Courtney McCuistion as they presented a ceremonial check to the CISD Board of Trustees representing the record-breaking $34,000 in grants the Foundation awarded to CISD staff for the 2022-23 school year.
4.C. Recognition of CISD Campus with Best Attendance in August
Melanie Cottongame, the Director of Student Accounting and Compliance, presented the "Best Attendance in Brave Nation" flag to the administrators of Edge Middle School for their campus having the highest amount of students attending campus each day in the month of August. This flag will be presented each month to the campus with the best attendance.
5. Information Reports
5.A. Discussion of Bond Projects
WRA Architect's Jeff Miller presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the state of Phase 1 of the 2022 Bond Projects.
5.B. Discussion of Accountability Ratings
Bryan Ladd, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, presented to the Board of Trustees on the District's Accountability Ratings, which are publicly listed on communityisd.org.
5.C. Discussion of Campus Reports
CISD campus administrators presented their monthly report to the CISD Board of Trustees.
5.D. Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit
CISD Police Chief Scotty Morrison presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the Intruder Detection Audits that began statewide on September 12. NeSmith Elementary was one of the first campuses in the state audited, and fully passed the inspection.
6. Public Comments
No public comments were made.
7. Future Action
7.A. Discussion of Elementary School #5 Early Release GMP Package
Pogue Construction's Lanny Jones presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the GMP package for Elementary School #5.
7.B. Discussion of Forced Main Repairs
The CISD Board of Trustees received a report on the proposed forced main sewage line repairs.
7.C. Discussion of Civil Engineering Services for Elementary School #5
Alicia Coonrod, Chief Financial Officer, presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the proposed contract for Civil Engineering Services for Elementary School #5.
7.D. Discussion of Skyward Business Contract
Alicia Coonrod, Chief Financial Officer, presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the proposed contract for Skyward Qumulativ Business Services.
7.E. Discussion of Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Renewals
Alicia Coonrod, Chief Financial Officer, presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the proposed purchasing cooperative agreements with SETX Region 5, EPIC Region 6, HGACBuy-Houston-Galveston Area Council, CTPA, NCPA, and Equalis.
7.F. Discussion of Design SD's for NeSmith and McClendon Elementary Schools
WRA Architects' Jeff Miller presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the proposed designs for McClendon and NeSmith renovations.
7.G. Discussion of The Amendment to the Water/Sewer Agreement with the City of Josephine
Marcia Coker, Director of Maintenance and Facilities, presented to the CISD Board of Trustees on the proposed amendment to the agreement with the City of Josephine for water and sewage.
8. Action
8.A. Consent Agenda
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the minutes, financial reports, and quarterly investment reports.
8.B. Action Items
8.B.1. Discussion and Possible Approval of GMP #5 for Offsite Civil Package for Elementary #4
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the contract for GMP #5 for Elementary #4.
8.B.2. Consider Approval of a Resolution Regarding the Proposed Funding of Road Improvements to Greenville Street in Josephine to support future school facilities on the District’s adjacent real property
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the resolution to partner with the City of Josephine to improve Greenville Street in order to better support future school facilities on the District's adjacent real property.
8.B.3. Discussion and Possible Approval of Remote Homebound Instruction Waiver
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the remote homebound waivers for specific qualifying students.
8.B.4. Discussion and Possible Approval of 2 Special Education Bus Purchases
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the purchase of two special education buses.
8.B.5. Discussion and Possible Approval of NIET Principal Appraisers
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the NIET Principal Appraisal method and the appraisers of campus administrators.
8.B.6. Discussion and Possible Approval of Director of Technology
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the hiring of Russ Fenton, a current CISD employee, as the Director of Technology for Community ISD. Mr. Fenton was joined at the meeting by his family, pictured below.
Read more about Mr. Fenton here: https://www.communityisd.org/departments/technology/director-of-technology
8.B.7. Discussion and Possible Approval of Director of Transporation
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the hiring of Keith Medlin as the Director of Transportation for Community ISD. Read more about Mr. Medlin, who could not attend tonight's meeting, here: https://www.communityisd.org/departments/transportation/director-of-transportation-services
8.B.8. Discussion and Possible Approval of Civil Engineering Services for Middle School #2
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the contract with TNP for Civil Engineering Services for Middle School #2.
8.B.9. Discussion and Possible Approval of Civil Engineering Services for McClendon Parent Loop
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the contract with TNP for Civil Engineering Services for the new parent loop for McClendon Elementary.
8.B.10. Discussion and Possible Approval of Zoning and Platting Services for Elementary School #5 and Middle School #3
The CISD Board, by unanimous vote, approved the contract with TNP for Zoning and Platting Services for Elementary School #5 and Middle School #3.
