OFFICIAL MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

June 26, 2017

REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by President Mark Schluter in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.

CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074, 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. Executive session ended at 6:50 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing was opened at 7:01 P.M. to discuss the 2017-2018 budget and proposed tax rate. The public hearing ended at 7:03 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting resumed at 7:03 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Dr. Ryder Warren 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

the James M. Steele Accelerated High School.

REGULAR MEETING Mr. Wright, Dr. Simpson, Mr. Schluter,

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Fuller, Mr. Sprowls, Ms. Copp, and Dr. Rauch

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Warren, Dr. Caley, Dr. Thornell, Mr. Graswich, Ms. Conklin, Mr. McClure, Ms. Hobbs, Ms. Scott, and Ms. Carlisle

RECOGNITIONS

The Finance Department was recognized for receiving the ASBO Meritorious Budget Award and the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The second semester GEM award recipients were recognized.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Chase Rowan addressed the Board about using video analytics for safer schools.

REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS

NO. 7585 APPROVE REVISION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT: It was moved by Ms. Copp and seconded by Mr. Wright to approve the revision to the superintendent’s contract. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7586 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Dr. Simpson and seconded by Mr. Sprowls 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.  Final amended budget for the year ending June 30, 2017.

C.  Interlocal cooperation agreement for tax collection between Denton County, Texas and Northwest Independent School District.

D.  RFP #017-022-04-013 copy machines – district-wide.

E.  RFP #017-018-05-025 maintenance equipment, parts, supplies and turnkey services.

F.  Interlocal contract with Region III Education Service Center and the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA).

G.  Award extensions of current bids (contracts).

Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7587 APPROVE NAMING OF HASLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Rauch to approve naming Melissa Webber as the principal of Haslet Elementary School as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7588 APPROVE NAMING OF CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: It was moved by Mel Fuller and seconded by Dr. Simpson to approve naming Matrice Raven as the principal of Chisholm Trail Middle School as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7589 APPROVE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018: It was moved by Ms. Copp and seconded by Dr. Rauch to adopt the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7590 APPROVE THE NORTHWEST EDUCATION FOUNDATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: It was moved by Dr. Simpson and seconded by Ms. Copp to approve the Northwest Education Foundation memorandum of understanding as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

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NO. 7591 APPROVE THE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND CODE OF CONDUCT: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Rauch to approve the student handbook and the 2017-2018 student code of conduct as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

Dr. Warren presented the 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan for discussion.

Christie Hobbs presented the TASB policy update 107 for discussion.

Ms. Hobbs also presented revisions to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) for discussion.

Dr. Warren presented the review summary of the 2016-2017 District Improvement Plan and the school district evaluation of performance in community and student engagement and compliance as required by HB5.

Mr. Graswich presented the May financial and investment report.

Sarah Stewart presented the facilities, planning and construction report.

There were no items removed from the consent agenda for consideration.

Mr. Schluter presented the Board President’s report.

Dr. Warren presented the Superintendent’s report.

NO. 7592 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Sprowls to adjourn at 8:42 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

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Mark Schluter, President 2760 Anne Davis-Simpson, Secretary