OFFICIAL MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

September 23, 2013

REGULAR MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 6:10 P.M. by President Mel Fuller in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 the Board convened into executive session at 6:11 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. The Board ended executive session at 6:57 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting resumed at 7:05 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 Pike and Medlin Middle Schools.

REGULAR MEETING Mr. Fuller, Mr. Wright, Ms. Holland

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Copp, and Dr. Simpson

MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Schluter

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Traci Hooks addressed the Board with concerns about the common core curriculum.

REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS:

NO. 7176 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Ms. Copp to approve the consent agenda as submitted:

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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.  School Health Advisory Committee for 2013-2014.

C.  Renewal of 4-H resolution between Northwest ISD and Wise County.

D.  CSP #013014-08-022 retail electricity provider.

Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

NO. 7177 APPROVE NAMING OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: It was moved by Ms. Holland and seconded by Dr. Simpson to approve naming Kim Caley as the Executive Director of Human Resources as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

NO. 7178 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, ESTABLISHING SALE PARAMETERS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Ms. Holland to approve the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds, establishing sale parameters, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract; approving an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

The Board recessed at 7:18 P.M. to sign documents. The Board reconvened at 7:24 P.M.

Jerhea Nail presented the 2013-2014 District Improvement Plan for discussion.

Ms. Nail also presented the revisions to the Board Standards of Professional Practice and the Standard of Professional Practice quick reference guide for consideration.

NO. 7179 APPROVE SHW ARCHITECTS, LLC TO PROVIDE THE DESIGN AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, AND THE USE OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMR) DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Ms. Copp to approve SHW Architects, LLC to provide the design and project administration services and

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the use of the CMR delivery method for the construction of a

building addition at Peterson Elementary School as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

NO. 7180 APPROVE SHW ARCHITECTS, LLC TO PROVIDE THE DESIGN AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, AND THE USE OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMR)DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO BECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: It was moved by Ms. Holland and seconded by Mr. Wright to approve SHW Architects, LLC to provide the design and project administration services and the use of the CMR delivery method for the construction of a building addition at Beck Elementary School as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

There was no action taken on nominating a candidate for the Denton Central Appraisal District, the Tarrant Appraisal District or the Wise County Appraisal District.

Bob Templeton of Templeton Demographics presented the demographics report.

Brinkley-Sargent Architects presented their options for a swim practice facility.

Jon Graswich presented the August financial and investment report.

Gina Lee presented the summer school district effectiveness report.

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

Mr. Fuller presented the Board President’s report.

Dr. Rue presented the Superintendent’s report.

NO. 7181 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Ms. Holland to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

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Mel Fuller, President 2533 Devonna Holland, Secretary