OFFICIAL MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

August 24, 2015

REGULAR MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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 6:01 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. The Board ended executive session at 7:08 P.M.

PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate was opened at 7:10 P.M. There were no questions or comments from the audience. The public meeting closed at 7:12 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting resumed at 7:12 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 students from Granger Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.

REGULAR MEETING Mr. Wright, Ms. Holland, Ms. Copp, Dr. Simpson,

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Rauch, Mr. Schluter, and Mr. Fuller

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Gindt, Mr. Feind, Dr. Thornell, Mr. Graswich, and Ms. Nail

RECOGNITIONS

The Partners in Education program recognized new business members.

REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS:

NO. 7372 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mr. Schluter and seconded by Mr. Fuller 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.

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B.  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) exemption election.

C.  Resolution declaring hazardous transportation conditions for the 2015-2016 school year.

D.  Concussion oversight team.

E.  Selection of Fidelity Security Life Insurance (Arbor Benefit Group) as the provider of stop loss insurance for the District.

F.  Interlocal agreement with the Town of Trophy Club for school resource officer services.

G.  Interlocal agreement with the Town of Trophy Club for school resource officer/absent student assistance program services.

H.  Interlocal agreement between the City of Justin, Texas and Northwest ISD for school resource officer services.

I.  RFP #012-0174-01-001 for renewal of after school on-site child care program services.

Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

No action was taken on a possible endorsement for a nominated individual for the TASB Board of Directors from TASB Region 11.

NO. 7373 APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST ISD LEVYING THE TAX RATE FOR THE NORTHWEST ISD FOR THE TAX YEAR 2015 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Holland to adopt the resolution of the Northwest Independent School District to levy and adopt a tax on $100 valuation for property located within the Northwest Independent School District for the tax year 2015 as follows: $1.04000 for the purpose of maintenance and operation, as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7374 APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST ISD LEVYING THE TAX RATE FOR THE NORTHWEST ISD FOR THE TAX YEAR 2015 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: It was moved by Mr Schluter and seconded by Ms. Rauch to adopt the resolution of the Northwest Independent School District to levy and adopt a tax rate on $100 valuation for property located within the Norhtwest Independent School District for the tax year 2015 as follows: $0.41250 for the payment of principal and interest on debt of the District, as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

Mr. Graswich presented post pricing information on the unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2015 for discussion.

NO. 7375 APPROVE TASB POLICY UPDATE 102, AFFECTING LOCAL POLICIES (SEE ATTACHED LIST): It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Dr. Simpson to approve TASB Policy Update 102, affecting local policies (see attached) as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7376 APPROVE THE 2015-2016 DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN: It was moved by Ms. Holland and seconded by Ms. Copp to approve the 2015-2016 district improvement plan as presented by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

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Dr. Michael Griffin and Dr. Logan Faris presented the 2015-2016 campus improvement goals and objectives.

Dr. Rob Thornell and CyLynn Braswell presented an addendum to the 2015-2016 high school course guide.

Bob Templeton of Templeton Demographics presented the quarterly demographic report.

Sarah Stewart presented the construction report.

Mr. Graswich presented the July investment report.

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. 7377 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Schluter and seconded by Mr. Fuller to adjourn at 8:37 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

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Joshua Wright, President 2640 Devonna Holland, Secretary