Castleberry Independent School District public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry Independent School District Board of Education will meet to discuss budget amendments and policy updates. The board is also considering actions regarding a general election and the establishment of a GPA scale for REACH High School.
- Consider approval of ordering a general election
- Consider approval of a budget amendment
- Consider approval of establishing a GPA scale for REACH High School
- Construction update on the 2024 Castleberry High School Bond Program
- Discussion of proposed update to Policy EIE Local
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will review the 2023-2024 fiscal year end financial audit and discuss revisions to the 2024-2025 compensation plan. The meeting also includes discussions on a GPA scale for REACH High School and the district's 2025 legislative priorities.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Fiscal Year End Financial Audit
- Revisions to the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Teacher Incentive Allotment designation fee of $500 per designated teacher
- Establishing a GPA scale at REACH High School
- TEA Intruder Detection Audit findings presentation
Special Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a construction contract for a new school facility. The board will consider a guaranteed maximum price of $78,881,640.00 with Buford-Thompson Construction.
- Consider Approval of A133 Contract with Buford-Thompson Construction
- Consider Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price not to exceed $78,881,640.00
- Next regular meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024
Special Meeting
The Castleberry Independent School District Board will meet to consider a resolution regarding bank account signatures. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal consultation and board training.
- Resolution #25-001 to update Designated Signatures on District Bank Accounts
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The board is scheduled to vote on approving the Strategic Compensation Grant and a 2024-2025 retainer agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell and Munoz. The meeting also includes routine approvals, closed-session personnel discussions, and informational updates on literacy, budget, and donations.
- Approve Strategic Compensation Grant
- Approve 2024-2025 retainer agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell and Munoz
- Approve staff computer replacement plan bids
- Consider resolution to nominate candidate for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Approve 2024 Final District Appraisal Roll
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024. Key decisions include votes on resolutions opposing the Tarrant Appraisal District’s 2024 reappraisal plan and 2025 budget, approval of the District Improvement Plan, and a five-year legal services contract. Presentations will cover campus improvement plans, budget impacts, and employee survey results.
- Consider Approval of the Resolution Disapproving the Tarrant Appraisal District Reappraisal Plan
- Consider Approval of the Resolution Opposing the Tarrant Appraisal District 2025 Budget
- Consider Approval of a Five Year Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP
- Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- Elementary and Secondary Campus Improvement Plan Presentations
Special Meeting
The Castleberry Independent School District board holds a special meeting to review the 2023-2024 Preliminary School FIRST Rating and Management Report. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is procedural with a single presentation item.
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2024. The board is scheduled to discuss and vote on key financial items, including the adoption of the tax rate and the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds. Additionally, the board will review updates on campus improvement plans, district appraisal roll data, and policy changes.
- Consider approval of the issuance, sale, and delivery of unlimited tax school building bonds
- Consider approval of adopting the tax rate
- Consider approval of Board Policy Update 123
- Consider approval of the amendment to the 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Swearing in new Castleberry ISD part-time police officer
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will hold its regular July 15 meeting to discuss and vote on several key policies and financial items. The board will review summative reports on district performance, discuss grading guidelines and student conduct rules, and consider approval of new professional contracts and bond issuance.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Grading Guidelines
- Consider approval of Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of Workers Compensation Insurance Plan for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Proposed Budget 2025
Special Meeting to Discuss 2024-2025 Proposed Fiscal Budget
The Castleberry Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate and fiscal year budget. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, invocation, pledges, and public comments, followed by the two budget discussion items. No votes are listed on the agenda; the items are marked for discussion only.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 proposed tax rate
- Discussion of 2024-2025 proposed fiscal year budget
- Public communications from citizens
Special Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and approving several consent agenda items, including revisions to the compensation plan and the final budget amendment for 2023-2024. The board will also consider approving the principal for Joy James Academy of Leadership and new professional contracts. A discussion item includes swearing in a police officer for the Alternative Learning Center, and the board will enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
- Approval of revisions to 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Approval of final 2023-2024 budget amendment
- Approval of Joy James Academy of Leadership principal
- Swearing in of Police Officer Yesenia Serrano for Alternative Learning Center
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the budget, STAAR results, and curriculum plans. Action items include approving a $1,478,359 guaranteed maximum price for the high school early bid package, a $58,044 HVAC replacement contract, and the 2024-2025 compensation plan. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Consider Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal from Buford-Thompson Construction (BTC) for the Castleberry High School New Build and Renovation Early Bid Package not to exceed $1,478,359 (2024 Bond)
- Consider Approval of contracting services with TRANE for installation of two HVAC units at Joy James Academy of Leadership not to exceed $58,044
- Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Consider Approval of the Capital Improvements Projects for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Consider Approval of the Annual Investment Policy
Special Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to certify the results of the May 4 bond election and the school board election for Places 3 and 4. The board will also vote on terminating its contract with Tijerina Galvan Lawrence LLC and hiring Galvan Strategy Group as the district's financial advisor. Newly elected board members will be sworn in, and the board will reorganize its officers.
- Canvass bond election returns
- Canvass May 4 school board election for Places 3 and 4
- Terminate contract with Tijerina Galvan Lawrence LLC and contract with Galvan Strategy Group as financial advisor
- Swear in elected board members Ariela Martinez (Place 3) and Linda Aguillon (Place 4)
- Elect board president, vice president, and secretary
Special Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving professional contract renewals and non-renewals or terminations, and to receive an update on employee resignations. The board may also enter closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, security, and other matters permitted by Texas law. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.
- Consider approval of professional contract renewals
- Consider approval of professional contract non-renewals or terminations
- Employee resignation update
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act (personnel, real property, security, etc.)
- Next regular board meeting set for May 14, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes presentations on the 2024-2025 compensation plan and budget workshop session four, as well as discussion items on the replacement plan and capital improvements. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for special education consultants, office supply vendors, food service with Sodexo, and a canine team with Interquest Detection Canines. Action items include approval of professional contract renewals and new hire contracts.
- 2024-2025 Compensation Plan presentation
- Budget Workshop Session Four
- 2024-2025 Replacement Plan and Capital Improvements Projects discussion
- Food Service Contract with Sodexo
- Canine Team Contract with Interquest Detection Canines for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a third budget workshop and a presentation on the CISD Math Framework. Action items include approving a joint election agreement with Tarrant County Elections and the 2024-2025 certification of instructional materials. The board will also consider professional contract renewals and several consent agenda items, including auditor and tower maintenance renewals. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Tarrant County Elections
- 2024-2025 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
- Budget Workshop Session Three
- District Auditor Renewal
- Tower Maintenance Renewal Contract
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on campus improvement, budget, summer school, and early childhood progress. The board will consider approving over $404,900 in safety-related purchases funded by a state grant, plus the purchase of student devices, and will take action on professional contract renewals and a resolution on accountability.
- Purchase of digital police radios from Motorola Solutions for $67,085.84
- Purchase of digital staff radios from Mobile Communications America for $44,544
- Purchase and installation of resistance window film for all campuses from DH Pace for $172,796
- Purchase and installation of exterior fencing at Castleberry High School from Black Tie Construction for $120,075
- Consider approval of Instructional Materials Proclamation 2024
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will discuss and potentially act on calling a bond election, with a financial advisor discussing bond capacity and WRA Architects presenting on the high school remodel and new construction. The board will also consider approving the superintendent's evaluation and contract, a resolution regarding chaplains, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and several routine items. Closed sessions are scheduled for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Order calling a bond election for Castleberry ISD
- Financial advisor discussion on school district bond capacity
- Presentation from WRA Architects on Castleberry High School remodel and new construction
- Consider approval of 2023 Superintendent's evaluation and contract
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
Special Meeting
The Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The main item is a presentation of the 2022-2023 District Annual Report by the District Assessment Coordinator. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, invocation, and citizen communications.
- 2022-2023 District Annual Report presentation by Denise Chedville, District Assessment Coordinator
- Consider matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including reports, finances, and proposals
- Communications from citizens
Regular Meeting
The Castleberry ISD board will hear an update on the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, discuss the 2024-2025 Academic Planning Guide, and consider policy updates including a resolution not to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real property, personnel, and student information matters, and will evaluate the superintendent.
- 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan update presented by Dr. Lacey Padgett
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Academic Planning Guide drafts
- Policy Update 122 with recommended changes to multiple local policies (CQB, CSA, DC, EHB, EHBCA, FFAC, FFB, FL)
- Resolution regarding use of chaplains as volunteers per Senate Bill 763
- Closed session includes superintendent evaluation