July Board Brief 2014
July Board Brief 2014
Roll Call
Celebrations: (This agenda item is highlighting some of the wonderful “happenings” going on around the district.)
Dr. Johnson first introduced our new Ag. Teacher Ms. Genevieve Ubnoskye who was in attendance. Ms. Stacey Gatlin then presented this month’s Celebrations ROTC is getting underway with lots of their equipment and uniforms. Students are helping out already with unpacking and organizing the ROTC rooms. Transportation Excitement! Three of our five new buses have been delivered! DHS Summer Project Update: Pictures of the new driveway expansion so buses can drop off/pick up students easier were shown. WWJH hallways are being updated, patched, repaired, painted! SFA’s parking lot is almost finished! Colbert’s sidewalks are being widened and ADA compliant to help with Safe and Secure Schools. Maintenance is very proud of their new trucks and new uniforms. DHS Girls’ Softball Teams have very talented young ladies and have been racking up the awards and honors. Specifically recognizing Presley Bell (incoming Sr.) with her All-State honors in softball. Volleyball Camp is going on this week with 87 campers and young athletes. A “shout out” was done for Coach Michael Asbill and his Cross-Country runners who have been working hard all summer and took their 4th of July holiday to run a 5 mile event in Baytown. A “shout out” went to Coach Davis and Coach Hadnot for their athletes who are playing in summer leagues. Another “shout out” went out to Ravin Wilson (incoming Sr.) who just returned from playing in big softball tournament in Colorado with 200 teams participating. Her team were the champions of the tournament. Reminder of our CAC’s (Community Advisory Committee) random phone survey that will be conducted on July 14-16 concerning Safe and Secure Schools, facilities, etc.
Communication from the Public: There were no communications from the public. Board Action: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Approved the Consent Agenda (previous Board Minutes, Disbursements, and Budget Amendments). Approved the change of the August Board Meeting from August 19, 2014 to August 12, 2014. Approved the list of $10,000+ budgeted purchases. No action was needed for first reading of FO Local Policy. However, after a discussion concerning the option of changing the district’s stance on corporal punishment, the Board indicated they wanted to keep the option of corporal punishment as a last resort. 5. Approved the Resolution to suspend portions of the EIE Local for the 2014-2015 School Year. This resolution was recommended by TASB that deals with the 5th and 8th grade Math SSI for next year. Due to new Math TEKS being tested for the first time on STAAR, next year only the 5th and 8th graders will only have one attempt to pass. The following school year, the SSI requirements resume.
Board Information: A. Superintendent Johnson’s Report a. Community Advisory Committee Update- The CAC covered the “Did You Know” questions which included: DHS FFA Chaper is the 7th largest chapter in the State, there are around 742 students signed up for an CTE/AG class this fall, there are approximately 151 students interested in joining the ROTC, DISD has not raised taxes in six years (going on 7) and over 6,000 folks attended DHS graduation at Bronco Stadium with an addition 80 more watching live as we streamed the ceremony for the first time (and have over 371 views since graduation). We went over the agenda that was covered and the particularly looked at the concerns identified by the CAC and possible solutions. These areas that were addressed were (a) Configuration Changes and the large number of transitions that students make from Prek-12, (b) DHS additional needs to better service students academically (HB5 requirements) along with better supporting our athletic, fine arts, AG/CTE, and ROTC programs, (c) Support Services and the need to be more efficient with personnel and resources by housing them all in one location and the need for
updated maintenance and transportation facilities along with more storage for food service, (d) Centralized Student Services (all programs such as SpEd, Bilingual/ESL, C&I, Technology, G/T) to better serve our students, parents and staff, (e) Safe and Secure Schools to ensure and address all areas recommended by the Sub-Committee of the CAC and (f) the need of a place to house our Alternative Education Programs including an Elementary DAEP, a Secondary DAEP and our high school’s AAEP (formerly the Night School). b. Athletic Director Jerry Stewart gave the Board an update over the upcoming school year’s UIL realignment and the fact that we would be now considered a 5A School District. He went over the changes of our opponents along with summer camps, summer programs and the importance of keeping our kiddos busy and in shape over the summer break. He commended the coaching staff and the dedicated athletes. c. Steve Bell gave an update on the summer projects. d. The Student Handbook was reviewed with the changes. The campus administrative teams all participated in this year’s update and were present to answer any questions that the Board had. There have been some student dress code changes and we will be posting the new Student Handbook sometime next week. e. The Employee Handbook was reviewed with the changes. (Thank you DISD staff for your participation for helping me update the Employee Dress Code section! I appreciate you guys and ladies!) f. Stacey Gatlin filled in for Mary Ellen Conner and gave an update on our hiring for the upcoming school year. g. Dr. Johnson asked for the Board’s wishes concerning making name changes in our policies. TASB said we could do one of two options (1) agree that the Superintendent could continually update (as needed) only name changes in Board Policy or (2) continue to bring each name change to the Board via first reading and second reading. The Board expressed they would like to have it officially on record (and put on next Board Meeting as an Action Item) to allow the Superintendent to automatically update as needed. B. Assistant Superintendent Pierce’s Report a. Financial/Budget Statements b. Check Register from the Activity Funds c. Tax Collector’s Report Executive Session: The Board went into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss the following items: 551.072 – Property 551.074 – Personnel
Items for Board Action after Executive Session @ 9:30 p.m.: A. Board accepted and approved all Personnel recommendations as presented. B. Board accepted all resignations as presented. Official Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Roll Call
Celebrations: (This agenda item is highlighting some of the wonderful “happenings” going on around the district.)
Dr. Johnson first introduced our new Ag. Teacher Ms. Genevieve Ubnoskye who was in attendance. Ms. Stacey Gatlin then presented this month’s Celebrations ROTC is getting underway with lots of their equipment and uniforms. Students are helping out already with unpacking and organizing the ROTC rooms. Transportation Excitement! Three of our five new buses have been delivered! DHS Summer Project Update: Pictures of the new driveway expansion so buses can drop off/pick up students easier were shown. WWJH hallways are being updated, patched, repaired, painted! SFA’s parking lot is almost finished! Colbert’s sidewalks are being widened and ADA compliant to help with Safe and Secure Schools. Maintenance is very proud of their new trucks and new uniforms. DHS Girls’ Softball Teams have very talented young ladies and have been racking up the awards and honors. Specifically recognizing Presley Bell (incoming Sr.) with her All-State honors in softball. Volleyball Camp is going on this week with 87 campers and young athletes. A “shout out” was done for Coach Michael Asbill and his Cross-Country runners who have been working hard all summer and took their 4th of July holiday to run a 5 mile event in Baytown. A “shout out” went to Coach Davis and Coach Hadnot for their athletes who are playing in summer leagues. Another “shout out” went out to Ravin Wilson (incoming Sr.) who just returned from playing in big softball tournament in Colorado with 200 teams participating. Her team were the champions of the tournament. Reminder of our CAC’s (Community Advisory Committee) random phone survey that will be conducted on July 14-16 concerning Safe and Secure Schools, facilities, etc.
Communication from the Public: There were no communications from the public. Board Action: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Approved the Consent Agenda (previous Board Minutes, Disbursements, and Budget Amendments). Approved the change of the August Board Meeting from August 19, 2014 to August 12, 2014. Approved the list of $10,000+ budgeted purchases. No action was needed for first reading of FO Local Policy. However, after a discussion concerning the option of changing the district’s stance on corporal punishment, the Board indicated they wanted to keep the option of corporal punishment as a last resort. 5. Approved the Resolution to suspend portions of the EIE Local for the 2014-2015 School Year. This resolution was recommended by TASB that deals with the 5th and 8th grade Math SSI for next year. Due to new Math TEKS being tested for the first time on STAAR, next year only the 5th and 8th graders will only have one attempt to pass. The following school year, the SSI requirements resume.
Board Information: A. Superintendent Johnson’s Report a. Community Advisory Committee Update- The CAC covered the “Did You Know” questions which included: DHS FFA Chaper is the 7th largest chapter in the State, there are around 742 students signed up for an CTE/AG class this fall, there are approximately 151 students interested in joining the ROTC, DISD has not raised taxes in six years (going on 7) and over 6,000 folks attended DHS graduation at Bronco Stadium with an addition 80 more watching live as we streamed the ceremony for the first time (and have over 371 views since graduation). We went over the agenda that was covered and the particularly looked at the concerns identified by the CAC and possible solutions. These areas that were addressed were (a) Configuration Changes and the large number of transitions that students make from Prek-12, (b) DHS additional needs to better service students academically (HB5 requirements) along with better supporting our athletic, fine arts, AG/CTE, and ROTC programs, (c) Support Services and the need to be more efficient with personnel and resources by housing them all in one location and the need for
updated maintenance and transportation facilities along with more storage for food service, (d) Centralized Student Services (all programs such as SpEd, Bilingual/ESL, C&I, Technology, G/T) to better serve our students, parents and staff, (e) Safe and Secure Schools to ensure and address all areas recommended by the Sub-Committee of the CAC and (f) the need of a place to house our Alternative Education Programs including an Elementary DAEP, a Secondary DAEP and our high school’s AAEP (formerly the Night School). b. Athletic Director Jerry Stewart gave the Board an update over the upcoming school year’s UIL realignment and the fact that we would be now considered a 5A School District. He went over the changes of our opponents along with summer camps, summer programs and the importance of keeping our kiddos busy and in shape over the summer break. He commended the coaching staff and the dedicated athletes. c. Steve Bell gave an update on the summer projects. d. The Student Handbook was reviewed with the changes. The campus administrative teams all participated in this year’s update and were present to answer any questions that the Board had. There have been some student dress code changes and we will be posting the new Student Handbook sometime next week. e. The Employee Handbook was reviewed with the changes. (Thank you DISD staff for your participation for helping me update the Employee Dress Code section! I appreciate you guys and ladies!) f. Stacey Gatlin filled in for Mary Ellen Conner and gave an update on our hiring for the upcoming school year. g. Dr. Johnson asked for the Board’s wishes concerning making name changes in our policies. TASB said we could do one of two options (1) agree that the Superintendent could continually update (as needed) only name changes in Board Policy or (2) continue to bring each name change to the Board via first reading and second reading. The Board expressed they would like to have it officially on record (and put on next Board Meeting as an Action Item) to allow the Superintendent to automatically update as needed. B. Assistant Superintendent Pierce’s Report a. Financial/Budget Statements b. Check Register from the Activity Funds c. Tax Collector’s Report Executive Session: The Board went into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss the following items: 551.072 – Property 551.074 – Personnel
Items for Board Action after Executive Session @ 9:30 p.m.: A. Board accepted and approved all Personnel recommendations as presented. B. Board accepted all resignations as presented. Official Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
