OFFICIAL MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
June 22, 2015
REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 P.M. by President Josh Wright in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Texas government Code Section 551.072, 551.074 and 551.071, the Board convened into executive session at 5:45 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. The Board ended executive session at 6:55 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was opened at 7:07 to discuss the 2015-2016 application for federal funded programs. The hearing ended at 7:15 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting was opened at 7:16 P.M. to discuss the 2015-2016 budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting ended at 7:18 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
The regular meeting resumed at 7:18 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Dr. Karen Rue gave the invocation followed by the pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag. The pledges were led by Boy Scout Troup #928.
REGULAR MEETING Mr. Wright, Ms. Holland, Ms. Copp, Dr. Simpson,
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Schluter, Ms. Rauch and Mr. Fuller
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Gindt, Mr. Feind, Dr. Thornell, Mr. Graswich, and Ms. Nail
RECOGNITIONS
The finance department was recognized for receiving the ASBO meritorious budget award and the GFOA distinguished budget presentation award.
Richard Greene of the Wise County Messenger was recognized for being named to the 2015 media honor roll, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards.
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REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS:
NO. 7364 APPROVE REVISION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Holland to approve the revision to the Superintendent’s contract. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
NO. 7365 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mr. Schluter and seconded by Dr. Simpson to approve the consent agenda as submitted:
A. Personnel recommendations, including reorganizing and assigning administrative duties and titles, extensions, hiring, and/or renewal/non-renewal of contracts of individual teachers, administrators, principals, support staff, assistant superintendents, and resignations.
B. Employee benefit consultant extension.
C. Final amended budget for the year ending June 30, 2015.
D. Renewal of student insurance coverage with Bene-Marc.
E. Extension of the landscape services agreement with O’Donnell’s Landscape Services.
F. Gifts to the District that provide a public purpose and meet the criteria for acceptance in Board policy.
G. RFP #015-016-05-015 for technology related equipment, services, software, and supplies.
H. RFP #015-016-04-010 for JOC for minor facility repair.
I. RFP #015-018-03-006 for pest management services.
J. RFP #014-019-04-016 for CATE programs instructional services, supplies, books, materials, and software.
K. RFP #0113-016-03-008 for maintenance equipment, parts, and supplies.
L. RFP #014-019-04-015 for NISD catalog discount.
M. RFP #014-018-03-005 for athletic/PE supplies, uniforms, equipment, and repairs for all sports.
N. RFP #015-020-03-004-A for fine arts-miscellaneous services.
O. RFP #015-016-05-025 for NISD – area land sale.
Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
NO. 7366 APPROVE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Copp to approve adopting the budget for the year ending June 30, 2016. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
Jon Graswich presented the May financial and investment report.
Joel Johnson presented the School Health Advisory Council annual report.
Dr. Rob Thornell presented the school district evaluation of performance in community and student engagement and compliance as required by HB5.
Jon Graswich presented the monthly construction report.
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There were no items removed from the consent agenda for consideration.
Mr. Wright presented the President’s report.
Dr. Rue presented the Superintendent’s report.
NO. 7367 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Schluter and seconded by Mr. Fuller to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
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Joshua Wright, President 2634 Devonna Holland, Secretary