OFFICIAL MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

June 23, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 5:05 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, Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 the Board convened into executive session at 5:06 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. The Board ended executive session at 6:54 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2014-2015 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDED PROGRAMS: The public hearing to discuss the 2014-2015 application for federal funded programs was opened at 7:05 P.M. Dr. Cindy Brown presented the application. There were no comments from the public. The hearing ended at 7:14 P.M.

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE 2014-2015 BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE: The public meeting to discuss the 2014-2015 budget and proposed tax rate was opened at 7:14 P.M. Jon Graswich presented the budget and proposed tax rate. There were no comments from the public. The hearing ended at 7:16 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting resumed at 7:16 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 Chisholm Trail Middle School.

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

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Wright, Ms. Copp, Ms. Rauch, and Dr. Simpson

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

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

RECOGNITIONS:

The Byron Nelson High School debate team was recognized for being named the 4A state champion.

The finance department was recognized for receiving the ASBO meritorious budget award and the GFOA distinguished budget presentation award.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Heather Nelson of Trophy Club addressed the Board with concerns over the dyslexia program.

REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS:

NO. 7260 APPROVE THE REVISION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT: It was moved by Mr. Schluter and seconded by Ms. Holland to approve the revision to the Superintendent’s contract. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7261 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Holland 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, 2014.

D.  Renewal of student insurance coverage with Bene-Marc.

E.  Approve a one year extension of the landscape services agreement with O’Donnell’s Landscape Services.

F.  Approve the extension of the contract with Durham School Services for contract transportation services.

G.  Approval of the use of the construction manager at risk (CMR) delivery method and selection criteria for the outdoor learning center construction project.

H.  Approval of the selection criteria for a real estate broker RFQ.

I.  Gifts to the district that provide a public purpose and meet the criteria for acceptance in Board policy.

J.  RFP #014-019-04-015 for the NISD catalog discount.

K.  RFP #014-019-04-016 for career and technology programs instructional services, supplies, books, materials, and software.

L.  RFP #011-016-04-016 armored car services extension with Laser Security Response, Inc.

M.  Approve approximately 37,764 square feet of permanent drainage and sidewalk easements to the City of Fort Worth and approximately 88,161 square feet of temporary construction easements to The Ranges East, LP from property owned by Northwest ISD adjacent to the Tidwell Middle School campus.

N.  TEA waiver for foreign exchange students.

O.  TEA waiver for early release.

P.  TEA waiver for the teacher data portal of the Texas Assessment Management System.

Q.  Renewal of agreement for investment advisory services.

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Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7262 APPROVE TASB POLICY UPDATE 99, AFFECTING LOCAL POLICIES (SEE ATTACHED LIST) AND LOCAL DISTRICT UPDATE LDU-2014.02, AFFECTING LOCAL POLICIES (SEE ATTACHED LIST): It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Holland to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the instruction sheet for TASB localized policy manual update 99 and District localized update LDU 2014.02 (see attached list) with the changes as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

NO. 7263 APPROVE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015: It was moved by Mr. Schluter and seconded by Ms. Copp to adopt the budget for the year ending June 30, 2015 as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

Jerhea Nail reviewed the summary of the 2013-2014 District Improvement Plan.

Jon Graswich presented the May financial and investment report.

Dr. Robert Thornell presented the school district evaluation of performance in community and student engagement and compliance as required by HB5.

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

Josh Wright presented the Board President’s report.

Dr. Rue presented the Superintendent’s report.

NO. 7264 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Holland to adjourn at 8:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

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Joshua Wright, President 2579 Devonna Holland, Secretary