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Katy ISD · Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Katy ISD Regular Board Meeting, April 27, 2015
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- 0:00 to 0:53 Items 1 & 2 1. Call to Order – Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, the meeting will be called to order. 2. Closed Meeting – Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. 2.1 Consultation with the Board's attorney to receive legal advice, opinions, and recommendations regarding contract issues. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.) 2.2 Discuss and consider land and property matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.) 2.3 Update on Superintendent's reassignment for the principal of Rylander Elementary School. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.) 2.4 Discuss and consider Board approval of accepting professional staff resignations and hiring of professional contractual personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.) 2.5 Discuss Board duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.)
- 0:53 to 1:42 Item 3 Reconvene from Closed Meeting – The Board will reconvene from Closed Meeting. The presiding officer will verify that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law. 3.1 Update on Superintendent's reassignment for the principal of Rylander Elementary School. 3.2 Consider Board approval of accepting professional staff resignations and hiring of professional contractual personnel.
- 1:42 to 5:46 Item 4 Pledge of Allegiance 4.1 Addie Fowler, 4th Grade, Hayes Elementary
- 5:46 to 7:39 Item 5.1 2015 School Bell Lifetime Achievement Award
- 7:39 to 9:17 Item 5.2 2015 Best Communities for Music Education
- 9:17 to 11:20 Item 5.3 Top 10 Digital District Award
- 11:20 to 13:38 Item 5.4 Region 4 Principal Recognition
- 13:38 to 14:28 Item 5.5 Constitutional Speech Oratorical Scholarship Winner
- 14:28 to 15:28 Item 5.6 Continental Math League National Champions
- 15:28 to 17:01 Item 5.7 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition Winners
- 17:01 to 20:08 Item 5.8 Katy ISD High School Dance National Champions
- 20:08 to 22:11 Item 5.9 SkillsUSA Automotive Technology State Champions
- 22:11 to 29:05 Item 5.10 National Thespian Qualifiers
- 29:05 to 36:55 Item 6 SPARK Program Update – Diane Winborn Elementary School Pa
- 36:55 to 1:00:51 Item 7 Open Forum
- 1:00:51 to 1:01:33 Consent Agenda 8.1 Consider Board approval of the Job Order Contracting method and the award of the contract to Sterling Structures, Inc. through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for the renovations of the natatoriums. 8.2 Consider Board approval of the proposal for the waterproofing and skylight package. 8.3 Consider Board approval of the Job Order Contracting method and the use of KBR through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) to complete the minor construction associated with installation of the walkways, canopies, and electrical services at the sites of portable buildings to be relocated to various campuses during the summer of 2015. 8.4 Consider Board approval of the Job Order Contracting method and the use of KBR through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) to complete the minor construction associated with the installation of the walkways, canopies, and electrical services at the various sites of the new portable buildings being installed during the summer of 2015. 8.5 Consider Board approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District 3, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142, and Katy Independent School District. 8.6 Consider Board approval of the disposal of out-of-adoption instructional materials. 8.7 Consider Board approval of a lunch meal price increase for elementary students and junior high students for the school year 2015 - 2016. 8.8 Consider Board approval of the 2015 - 2016 Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) and Katy Development and Appraisal System (KDAS) Calendar. 8.9 Consider Board approval of the 2015 - 2016 PDAS (Professional Development Appraisal System) Second Appraisers. 8.10 Consider Board approval of the Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) Update and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification. 8.11 Consider Board approval of the minutes for the Board meetings held in March 2015. 8.12 Consider Board approval of grant ratifications. 8.13 Consider Board approval of the April 2015 budget amendments. 8.14 Consider Board approval of the March 2015 financial statements. 8.15 Consider Board approval of the March 2015 check registers. 8.16 Consider Board approval of the March 2015 tax report.
- 1:01:33 to 1:05:01 Item 9.1 Discuss and consider Board approval of a Proclamation for School Nutrition Employee Week.
- 1:05:01 to 1:08:30 Item 9.2 Discuss and consider Board approval of a Proclamation for Celebrate our Teachers Day
- 1:08:30 to 1:11:47 Item 9.3 Discuss and consider Board approval of a Proclamation for School Nurse Day.
- 1:11:47 to 1:16:51 Item 9.4 Discuss and consider Board approval of a Proclamation for Police Officer Appreciation Day
- 1:16:51 to 1:18:12 Items 10 - 12 10. Information Items 10.1 Quarterly Investment Report 10.2 Donated Items to Katy Independent School District 11. Future Meetings 11.1 Board Work Study Meeting – Monday, May 11, 2015 11.2 Regular Board Meeting – Monday, May 18, 2015 12. Adjournment
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Items 1 & 2
Today is Monday, April 27, 2015, and the time is 7.02 p.m.
The board met earlier this evening in closed meeting.
Any action arising from discussions in a closed meeting must be taken in a subsequent open meeting.
This is a meeting open to the public, not a meeting of the public.
There are students and other guests present.
To maintain decorum, respectful behavior is expected.
Disruptive behavior and or comments will not be allowed.
The KDSD Board of Trustees meets monthly in a regular meeting,
Generally to receive reports from the staff and to take actions on recommendations from the superintendent
Whereas there may not be lengthy discussions or litany of questions tonight
Please know that we've had the agenda for over a week as a board
We have reviewed each agenda item in a public works study session with the administrative team
Where we were able to ask and receive answers to our questions
Thus as a board we should have appropriate knowledge and should be prepared for our responses regarding the content up for this meeting tonight
Item 3
Mr. Fraley, will you verify that we are in compliance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Law in regard to the notice for this meeting?
Mr. President, we are in compliance.
First thing, I want to announce the reassignment of Ms. Gwendolyn Coffey, the new principal of Rylan Elementary.
She's currently at AP at Cimarron.
She'll be the new principal of Rylan Elementary.
We're very happy about that.
Ms. Gwendolyn Coffey.
All right.
Thank you very much.
And next is the personnel report.
Mr. Griffin.
I move that the Board of Trustees approve the personnel report as recommended by the superintendent.
A motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Fox, that the Board of Trustees approves the personnel report as recommended by the Superintendent.
Is there any discussion?
Hearing none, we will proceed to vote.
All those in favor, please raise your right hand and say aye.
Aye.
Motion passes 7-0.
President, please welcome to listen to the pledges tonight, fourth grader from Hayes Elementary, Ms. Addie Fowler.
Item 4
Addie, come to the podium there and run in your direction.
Will everyone please stand?
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to the Texas red state, under God, one, indivisible.
Thank you, Ms. Fowler. This is Eddie Fowler
again from Hazel Elementary where Ms. Heather McKay, he is the principal.
She's sitting on the front row smiling proudly there. Parents are
Ken and Amy Fowler on the front row smiling as well.
And brothers Nicholas and Brian Fowler.
Now, who's who?
Oh, Nick and Brian. Good to see you guys.
Eddie likes reading and math. And what teachers
say about Eddie is Mrs. Hernandez says, Eddie is focused and determined
and class to make good grades she is a friend to all and what miss Bayless says
is and he's a very hard-working the word of causes motivated and friendly
miscongeniality and he probably better have you tonight huh
I'm a fourth grade miss Bayless's class and I go to gym at hazel midtree a few
things I like about Hayes is that all the staff and all the teachers always
say hi or other nice things even though they might be having a bad day. I also love that every teacher
makes learning so fun so I always want to learn more. But the thing I'm really obsessed about is
that all is about the activities. The booster time is awesome and I really enjoyed Jump Boat for Heart.
Another thing that I've always loved every year from kindergarten to fourth grade is field day.
It is so athletic. Another thing I love is that we always have great field trips.
And the last thing that is really enjoyable is specials. We have music, P.E., art, and library.
In music, we always sing fun songs. In P.E., we have terrific games. In art, we have really cool projects.
And in library, we have awesome books and creative workstations.
Thank you for listening to me share a few of the reasons I'm crazy about hazel mint tree.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I'm going to get some pictures if that's okay.
Okay.
Addie, we're so proud of you for being here tonight.
This probably should be a certificate of bravery for speaking in front of all these people,
but I don't think you need that.
I see a future of public speaking maybe in your future with your confidence.
Thank you for sharing why you're crazy about Hayes Elementary.
when my family moved here many years ago our children started at Hayes Elementary
so it's like home to me and I'm crazy about it too this is a bag for you a
lunch bike and it's so very special because only the people who come only
the children who come here and do the pledges get one of these that's only
about nine or ten a year it's very special and just as you are thank you
for being here with us
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thanks.
I'd like to recognize any scouts that we have in the audience tonight.
If there are any scouts here, would you please stand up and tell us your name,
your troop number, and what badge you may be working on.
Do we have any scouts in attendance this evening?
Item 5.1
Okay.
I guess we will move on to our recognitions portion of our agenda.
President, I'd like to call up Ms. Lindsay Tigers-Sanders, Communications Specialist, for her recommendations this evening.
Sanders?
Good evening, Mr. President, Board Members, and Superintendent Fraley.
This past February, Bob Bryant, KDIC Executive Director for Fine Arts,
was selected as the recipient of the 2015 School Bell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music Education.
This award recognizes educators who have committed more than 25 years
to building the state of music education throughout their local community and who
have had an impact across the state in the nation mr. Bryant was selected for
his work in the Houston community and beyond he was recommended for this award
by his colleagues and representatives of the state and national organizations who
are aware of his work in music education please join me in congratulating mr. Bob
Bryant on this outstanding achievement
President?
While they're taking this picture, I can attest I've chomped with Mr. Bryant.
Yes, I've chomped with Mr. Bryant several times.
The State National Conference is, and he is extremely well-respected, well-known,
and we're very fortunate to have someone of his caliber here.
He's one of the hardest working guys. He's a James Brown who's good at
speaking KDIC right? That's a working man. But we really appreciate Bob all that you do
for our boys and girls and and the passion you bring and expertise you
bring and the programs you've helped build. So we appreciate you sir. You're well deserved.
Item 5.2
KDIC was recently named among the best communities for music education in
the nation for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Music Merchants
Foundation.
The district received this recognition for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to
providing comprehensive music education for all students.
Just a few of the music programs offered in the district are string orchestra, full orchestra,
choir vocal ensemble, marching band, concert band, and jazz band.
At this time, I would like to call Mr. Bob Bryant back up to the front to accept this
award on behalf of KDIC.
Mr. President, may I say something else? Yes sir. Well along with the work of Mr. Bryan and his whole
team, you have to celebrate the work of the Board of Trustees for their support.
Across this nation, when budgets get tight, one of the first things boards
tend to cut are the fine arts. In this community we have continued to invest in
the fine arts and that's a legacy that goes beyond my time here and I think
will go long beyond my time here because this community cares about music
education as a whole child and the words to be commended for continued investment.
Thank you all so much.
KDIC was recently ranked by the Learning Council as one of the top 10 digital districts nationwide
Item 5.3
for transitioning to digital curriculum and content in an effective manner, leading to
greater student success.
Specifically, KDIC ranks second place among suburban school districts nationwide.
The following technology and teaching and learning administrators are being recognized
tonight for playing an integral role in achieving this great recognition.
Please come forward as I call your name.
Fran McTigert, Technology Director of Customer Support.
Darlene Rankin, Director of Instructional Technology.
Joe Christopherson, Director of Technology Operations.
operations.
Jamie Hines, Director of Business Intelligence.
Carrie Rampelli, Director of Enterprise Systems.
Brenda White, Director of Project Management.
Rhonda Ward, Executive Director for Secondary Curriculum and Instruction.
instruction, Dr. Kim Lawson, Executive Director for Elementary Curriculum and Instruction,
Aline Lindley, Director for Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Gifted and Talented in Advanced
Academic Studies, and Karen Mueller, Director for Elementary Curriculum and Instruction.
Congratulations to the district and everyone who played a role in achieving this award.
award.
for our next recognition I would like to introduce dr. Steve Robertson assistant
Item 5.4
superintendent for instructional and administrative support for area 3 good
evening president Mohulski board members and superintendent Fraley Katie ISD
recently announced that Cimarron elementary principal dr. Sine bell and
Morton Ranch high school principal Lee Cruz were selected for the region for
for principal recognition.
These two outstanding principals were selected by their peers
for their ability and willingness to make meaningful contributions
to education, their desire for continuous personal and professional growth,
and their ability to inspire KDISD students and staff.
Dr. Sneh-Bell has been principal at Cimarron Elementary since 2011
and is described by her peers as an active learner who encourages others
others to continue their learning by reading, participating in conferences, and developing
their professional learning networks.
works. Come on up Dr. Bell. There she is.
Lee Cruz has been principal at Morton Ranch High School since 2012 and is
described by his peers as a principal who is respected by his staff and
students and looks to build school pride and success daily. Lee Cruz.
Bell and Cruz will be recognized along with campus administrators from
districts in the surrounding area at the Region 4 Principal Recognition Ceremony
on June 8th please join me in congratulating these outstanding
principals
next we will recognize our constitutional speech oratorical
Item 5.5
scholarship winner Cinco Ranch High School senior Lindsay Lee Lee
Lee participated in the American Legion's Speech Oratorical Competition beginning at
the Post-164 level and went on to place first at the district and division levels.
Lee recently took second place in the department or state level of the competition and won
$2,250 in scholarship funds.
Please join me in congratulating Lindsay Lee.
At this time, I would like to recognize students who are the national winners in the Continental
Item 5.6
Math League Contest, math problem solving contest involving more than 300 schools from
across the United States.
To become a national winner, these students had to achieve a perfect score at each of
the monthly meetings.
This year we have two national winners from Paterson Elementary, Nicholas Schmidt and Jason Lee.
Nicholas Schmidt is a national student winner for the 5th grade Euclidean Division.
Jason Lee is a national student winner for the 5th grade Euclidean Division as well as the 5th grade Computer Science Division.
It is also the third year that Jason has earned national recognition.
Please come join me in congratulating the students.
Each year, KDIC students participate in the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School
Item 5.7
Art Competition.
We are proud to say that our students have historically competed very well in the competition,
edition, including this year's student artwork that
auctioned for a grand total of $265,000.
Tonight, we are recognizing student artists
who did exceptionally well this year.
Students, when I call your name, please come forward.
Hannah Phan, elementary reserve champion,
Patterson Elementary.
Michelle DuPont, junior high reserve champion,
Wood Creek Junior High.
Sierra Shriver, Reserve Class Champion, 3D Art, Katy High School.
Applause
And Diane Zhu, Class Champion, Quick Draw, Seven Lakes High School.
Applause
Congratulations to these students.
Next, we will recognize our high school dance national champions.
Item 5.8
This year, KDIC has two high school dance teams with national championship titles, the
Morton Ranch High School Maverick Bells and the Taylor High School Pacesetters.
The Maverick Bells recently won first place in the Team Modern, Team Hip Hop, and Large
Ensemble Elite Team categories at the American Dance and Drill Team National Championships,
making this the most successful competition season in the school's history.
At this time, I would like to recognize the Maverick Bell officers.
Please come forward as I call your name.
Carmen Alvarado, Miata Givens, Cheryl Lyons, Yamilet Molina, Bianca Perez,
Carissa Rogers and Rocio Ventura I would also like to invite the bells director miss April
hunt up to the front to be recognized with her officers please join me in congratulating the
bells on the second
the Taylor high school pacesetters recently competed in the MA national
dance competition the largest dance competition in the US not only did the
pacesetters come in first place in their size division they also received the
highest scores out of more than 50 teams from across the nation at this time I
would like to call the pace that our officers to the front to be recognized
Jordan King Caitlin King Alan mega sue Elise Nick Nish
Isabelle Reese sage Schoenfeld Kirsten songster Anna Suarez and Abby Tilford I would also like
to call forward the pace setters director miss Darby Boyd to be recognized with her team
Congratulations to both of these teams.
Item 5.9
Seven automotive technology students from the Miller Career and Technology Center recently
took first place and earned state superior ribbons in the Student Job Skills Exhibit
as part of the SkillsUSA Texas State Competition.
The Student Job Skills Exhibit showcases students' abilities to rebuild or remanufacture components
from automobiles and are judged against industry standards for workmanship.
Students are also expected to document their work including pictures, procedures, specifications
and test results.
Students, when I call your name, please come forward.
Richard Alexander, home campus, Morton Ranch High School.
Heriberto Jimenez, home campus, Taylor High School.
Miles Cole, home campus, Seven Lakes High School.
Christopher Longoria home campus made Creek High School Sebastian Moreno home
campus Taylor High School Christian Penzo home campus Seven Lakes High School
and Joshua Watson home campus Cinco Ranch High School congratulations to
these students
Thank you.
Katie I see has a very robust and active theater program for our final
Item 5.10
recognition this evening I would like to introduce the 2015 national thespian
qualifiers from each of our seven qualifying high schools students when i call your name please come
forward haley abbott taylor high school isabel buchman seven lakes high school
jessica casanova seven lakes high school
jc sanis katie high school
Kaitlyn Cornelius Morton Ranch High School Shelby Currie Taylor High School
Adrian Duran Seven Lakes High School Grant Gammon Seven Lakes High School
Leo Garcia Tompkins High School Sydney George Tompkins High School
Krystalyn Gere Katy High School Dylan Gonzalez Katy High School
Yadis Gonzalez Maid Creek High School Jillian Grisco Seven Lakes High School
Martin Gunazu Ramos, Morton Ranch High School.
Damon Halstead, Cinco Ranch High School.
Skylar Hemingway, Maid Creek High School.
Annie Hillstrom, Seven Lakes High School.
Claire Hubbell, Taylor High School.
Sabrina Husidi, Seven Lakes High School.
Spencer Knudson Cinco Ranch High School
Melody La Plue Katie High School Cameron Lettet Cinco Ranch High School
Alyssa Merrick Taylor High School
Eleanor Marlow Cinco Ranch High School
Kaitlyn Miller Tompkins High School
Sarah Nielsen May Creek High School
Allie Pierce Tompkins High School
Rachel Rios Cinco Ranch High School
Bella Rivera Ode Seven Lakes High School
Olivia Rhone Katy High School
Sam Robertson Taylor High School Alex roll Seven Lakes High School
Hannah Smith Seven Lakes High School Allison Smith Cinco Ranch High School
Allie Stanley, Seven Lakes High School
Sophie Stennett, Seven Lakes High School
Ben Sundwall, Seven Lakes High School
Kendall Swenson, Seven Lakes High School
Casey Swirk, Seven Lakes High School
Natasha Tamula Cinco Ranch High School Kathleen Terry Cinco Ranch High School
and Lauren Trevino Tompkins High School
congratulations to all of these students
Okay.
Okay.
Good idea.
I think we'll just do it like this.
Yeah, we'll keep doing it.
I messed up so much.
Okay.
I'm so young right now, I can't help it.
I can't.
I'm gonna wait until I go down to the camera and it's time.
I'm gonna slide down just like this.
and that concludes our recognitions this evening
Thank you for helping me with all of this. You know I'm a detail girl so I will...
It's going to be really cool.
Yeah, it's the beginning of something great.
That was a bonus handshake.
Okay.
Item 6
Trustees next up on our direct your attention to the report section of our agenda tonight
We have one report tonight the spark program update Diane one board elementary school park
And it will be presented by dr. Chris Mitzner the principal of Diane one board elementary school welcome dr. Mitzner
Thank you. Good evening president Mahalski
Superintendent fraley and members of the board
I'm excited to be here tonight to present a unique partnership opportunity between wind born elementary and the spark park
organization Kathleen own be the executive director for the spark Park
organization has joined me this evening as well as mark T who's director of
ancillary services and special projects in the maintenance and operations in
Katy I see whether we have provided you with a spark Park calendar so that you
can see some of the previous parks that have been created in partnership
with other school districts spark is a 501 base in the greater houston area to date this
organization has helped to turn underutilized school playgrounds into neighborhood parks at
more than 200 locations windborne elementary is a proposed site location for a spark park in 2015
The SPARK Park program develops neighborhood parks on public school grounds.
Each park is designed based on ideas and needs of the school and the surrounding neighborhood.
While all parks are different, a typical park consists of modular playground equipment,
a walking trail, benches, picnic tables, trees, an outdoor classroom, and a public art component.
component. Spark Parks are available for public use during non-school hours and on weekends.
As you can see, these are some pictures of Spark Parks and this is from this past year's
calendar, so it shows you some of the projects that have been done in the past year. You
can see that each one of them have the art component on it and that's where the schools
design what works for their school community. By aligning with the Spark
Park organization, we have the opportunity to make major renovations to
our school playground and neighborhood. Green spaces are gathering places where
neighbors form social ties that produce a stronger community. Additions of new
fitness areas for kids and adults will encourage healthy lifestyles and outdoor
activities outdoor learning spaces can promote learning opportunities for our
students at Windbourne Elementary or to be used by Girl Scouts Boy Scout troops
working on their outdoor badges we realize that this is a new partnership
with Katy ISD which is why those of us at Windbourne Elementary are committed
to making this not only a great thing from art for our school but for the Katy
community in the audience tonight you can see that we have community members
they're excited about this possible venture we hope to be the trailblazer by
being the first of these partnerships for the KD community but it is our hope
that we start a trend that will enable other schools to build our community
even stronger by creating spark parks at our schools from a project management
perspective these are the anticipated steps a landscape architect is retained
to develop the park plan and the project scope our spark committee is made up of
members our school community homeowners Association business represents any
community members that would like to be part of the planning the maintenance and
operation group will assist in the design bidding and construction phases a
district building my fiction process we used following the district standards
and specifications analyzing the district vendors the maintenance
operation group will provide rain routine maintenance and the upkeep
windborne elementary would like your support on becoming the first spark park
in Katy ISD we believe that this joint venture will be a great addition to our
community for more information or to see videos and other examples you can visit
www.sparkpark.org thank you for your time and at this time we would be happy
to answer any questions that you may have about this partnership mr. Adams
thank you for the presentation one slide back you had an architectural landscaper
I believe there and it says has retained who would be paying for this be paying
for the architect hi I'm Kathleen own being I'm the director of the spark
program and we the spark program will find an architect if the I think I
mentioned to you if there is a spouse or someone in the neighborhood who would
like to do that as an in-kind service we would certainly love that and if the
school district has an architect firm that might be building schools for y'all
We've worked with a number of PBK a number of the architects that have been building schools across
The city and if one of those people would like to do it as an in-kind service
If not, then we will find a person that has helped us in other
schools
And have them do that and we will pay for that. It's usually under
$5,000. All right. Thank you
Any other questions?
Mr. President?
Mr. Griffin?
How much does this upgrade to the playground cost the district?
We ask that every school district put in $5,000, a commitment of $5,000.
And we also will be relying on your team to monitor construction, to put the project out for bids,
and then to maintain the park because it's your property.
Thank you.
Any other questions?
I think the superintendent probably is familiar with spark parks that we've done in Spring Branch ISD.
We've done probably 15 or so.
President, yes, without a doubt.
This has been an outstanding partnership across the city of Houston.
Started many, many years ago and I'm very familiar with the work that's taking place.
I'm very proud to have Windborn selected to be a part of this and I look forward to the work ahead.
This coming year we are selecting I think it's eight to ten schools.
Our first one in Katy, our first one in Crosby ISD, we have one in A-Leaf, we have one in
Spring Branch, and we have several in HISD that we'll be working on at the same time.
Just a clarification, I do know that for our particular fundraising for that $5,000 that's
something that we have we have worked with our community as far as our PTA and
everything for the initial 5,000 contribution so thank you for thank you
for the very important report and we look forward to seeing this materialize
thank you y'all all be invited to the dedication
Thank you.
Item 7
This time the Board will hear from patrons who wish to speak. By Board policy, a maximum
of 30 minutes have been allotted for this forum. Time allowed will be divided equally
among those requesting to speak. The maximum amount of time allowed for any one speaker
is five minutes individuals who have written comments to present to the board
are encouraged to provide the statements to the assistant superintendent for
school and community engagement dr. Andrea grooms who is to your right these
written statements will be shared with the board do the posting requirements of
the open meetings act the board is only able to respond to a presentation that
is directly related to a posted agenda item for clarification purposes the
inform is not as dispute resolution forum the board is not trying to prevent
any patron from speaking intent is to redirect patrons to the proper grievance
process so that action can be taken as appropriate employees or members of the
public who wish to express complaints about a student matter or district
personnel reminded that they must follow and exhaust all administrative remedies
prior to presenting complaints to the board we have five speakers tonight so
each speaker will be allotted five minutes when there is one minute
remaining in your allotted time our sergeant-at-arms miss Courtney Doyle
will give you a verbal indication of such.
As I announce your name, please come to the mic and state your name.
Tell the board whether or not you reside in KDISD
and whether or not you have children presently enrolled in KDISD.
Our first speaker tonight is Lisa Selden.
Lisa Selden.
Hello, KISD Board and Superintendent Fraley.
Thank you for the time.
My name is Lisa Selden.
I am just a mom.
I do have two children.
I have two children that have graduated and two more coming through.
and I've had the pleasure of watching Katie Independent School District grow
over the last 28 years and I just want to say I'm very proud to be a part of it
and I didn't know this but I'm just before the meeting started this is
Valeria and she is in the Bekendorf choir I'm the Bekendorf choir president
and we are here not to complain but just to ask you to please keep our choir
our assistant choir director Mrs. Lowe on staff at our school. We need her because Beckendorf
is a flagship choir among KISD choirs. I have a bunch of information that talks about that
and talks about why we need Mrs. Lowe. That's the first reason I'm here. The second reason
I'm here is I was so glad to see that seven years of music excellence in our community
community in music education. That is wonderful. But the second reason I'm here is that there is a need to keep choirs stronger in KISD. We've lost some numbers and therefore we're losing teachers according to the HR ratios. And it's not just about the numbers, guys. It's definitely about our teachers. And Valeria is here to attest to that. She, I didn't know she was coming, but her sweet mom brought her. She's a sixth grader. She moved here in January from Venezuela. And
She was talking with the counselor about, I don't know, I'd really like to take choir,
but I don't speak very good English, and I don't really know.
So she asked me to speak for her, but she wanted to let you know that Mrs. Lowe came down to her
and talked to her and assured her, we got you, girl.
We can do choir, no problem.
And she has made amazing friends.
Her mother just definitely wanted her to be here to just say, please keep Mrs. Lowe,
and please help us to keep our choirs very strong in Katy.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Our next speaker this evening is Janet Manning Shaw.
Hi. Good evening. My name is Janet Manning Shaw.
I have a seventh grade son at Beckendorf,
and I'm also here to speak about the Becken-Dorf Choir. So thank you very much
for the opportunity. It feels particularly opportune just having
witnessed that I'm part of a school district that values education and has a
superintendent that is committed to fine arts and not cutting budgets when things
get tough. So, I'm not going to presume to teach you all to suck eggs.
You're education experts, I'm merely mother of a seventh grade child. I'm sure
you're all fully aware of the research studies that have shown how much music
education benefits students in their whole education and their learning
ability and I think we can all agree on the value of a dedicated and an
extremely exceptional teacher that we have at Beckendorf, Mrs Lowe. What I
would like to do is to read a letter that my seventh grade son wrote and
many of the varsity boys choir signed. I think it's a wonderful testament to the
the school and the district, this letter.
It, to me, it embodied KISD's mission of unparalleled learning and
unparalleled learning experience to inspire students to create the future.
I think this letter symbolizes that.
It's like your mission in action.
These are a group of students who value their teacher and want to learn.
so let me just read it out for you it's written by a seventh grader so I hope
you appreciate that we need mrs. love at Becken Dolf we think mrs. low should be
a choir teacher at Becken Dolf next year she is absolutely not a teacher who
should leave to if you have to make cuts our choir would not be nearly as
successful if she is not here to teach us she has so much knowledge and
experience we are lucky to have her as our teacher. Plus Mrs Lowe is so fun and enthusiastic
she makes us want to learn and sing. Mrs Menzies, that's the choir director, is a fantastic teacher
but there's no way she can teach all of us. We have very high standards and we want to maintain
that standard and get better. We want Beckerdorf to go to TMEA next year to show we are one of the
best school choirs in Texas. If Mrs Lowe goes, we will fall behind other schools.
Look at our UIL record and comments from the judges. Come to our classes and hear
us sing. You will be impressed. Look at the pictures of us impressing audiences
at the Rockets and Dynamos games. Ask people who came to our fall, winter and
and pop show concerts what they thought of our performances.
If you need to know more to help you make decisions, please ask us.
We just want you to know how much we need to keep Mrs Lowe.
Our school is all about trying to be the best we can be.
We can only do that if we keep the best teachers.
So we need Mrs Lowe and Mrs Benzie at Becandorf.
your sincerely Beckendorf choir students I was impressed that he took the time to
write the letter I was impressed that he's part of a school district and a
school that encouraged him and his friends to make him think that he could
make a difference and that he had to learn to respect and value an excellent
teacher thank you very much
this policy trusted you just heard from two folks who are very much involved in
a very positive productive way in our district and without a doubt what they
say about Becken Dorf acquiring the fine arts which I performed with Oxford
before on stage with the violin that I don't know how to play outstanding
programs but it out and I was made aware of this challenge this morning and what
What I've learned, and I don't have all the details yet, so I'll keep looking into it,
is for the past two years, we've yet to meet the threshold of enrollment at the school.
The challenge is they have so many quality programs, kids are just picking lots of different things,
and we've lost some in the choir to other programs.
We don't try to take the unit from the school.
It's just that we don't necessarily allocate it from here for that purpose,
but we'll look into it a little bit more and see what it is.
I came out with no promises, but we'll look into it.
I just thought about this this morning look into it
Thank you all
Our third speaker this evening is Judy Martin
Good evening Gordon
Mr. Fraley, my name is Judy Martin. I live in the district. I have a
Granddaughter still in the Katie Independent School District
I just wanted to say that this year was my first year to experience firsthand
The FFA program and it is absolutely
Phenomenal my granddaughter learned so much and had so much fun and made so many good friends
That I just I think it's a phenomenal program
My only concern is that these kids bless their hearts
They got up for four months
had to be at the school at 515 to catch the bus to go feed their animal had to
go back in the evening to feed their animal had to go on Saturday and Sunday
twice a day to feed their animals they were out there when it was cold putting
up tarps because the barns aren't enclosed so they were doing all they
could to keep their animals warm my big concern is that these kids have worked
so hard they were there sweating out if their animals were going to get sold if
they were going to be an auction or what it was and the animals sold and the
school district raised I think six hundred and fifty thousand dollars or so
my big problem is the livestock show was in February it is now the end of April
these students still do not have their money any normal business would have
have had these kids paid in 30 days I am on top of that the school district is
getting if I understand correctly and I may be wrong 8% of anything over barn
sale so my thing is that the district is making interest on the six hundred plus
thousand dollars plus they're getting 8% of what the kids sold their animals for
and the kids have done all this hard work and I really think we need to work
on getting these kids their money and I have heard it could be May or June I
think that is totally unacceptable because these kids earn this much they
earned and they worked hard for this money let's give it to them so they can
appreciate it and know that they did a good job thank you I think miss Martin I
was out there this year with the Rotary Club and I looked over saw you working
pretty hard prior to the sale and that's where a lot of the hard work really goes in.
I don't know all the details. I know that at the auction a lot of folks make
pledges of certain purchases. Have we gotten that money in yet or not? I don't know. A lot of
times it's us still trying to collect the money from everyone that's bought the
animals. It's part of what I understand now. That may not be the way it is, that's
what I understand, but we're looking at that some. Thank you, ma'am. And thanks for
working so hard that day. Our next speaker tonight is Terry Majors.
good evening my name is terry majors and i do live in the district i do not have children
attending school tonight i am speaking on behalf of the 1760 teachers who are members of the
association of texas professional educators or atpe i'm on the local board of atpe serving as
one of the vice presidents. ATPE advocates for teachers and our
philosophy is simple. We believe it takes everyone working together to improve
Texas public schools. We represent the priorities that are defined by our
members. One of the things that ATPE understands is the necessity of freedom
of speech and agrees with the Supreme Court statement this freedom is the
matrix the indispensable condition of nearly every other form of freedom
without it other fundamental rights like the right to vote would cease ATPE has
compelling documentation from KTISD teachers that tell us that bullying of
teachers is occurring in our schools and this is not the first time that I've
spoken to the board about this meaning of filed grievances after attempting to
work with administrators informally but the percentage of grievances resolved in
their favor is minuscule the district lists safety as the first priority for
our schools. Yet safety must involve feelings of well-being and security. If teachers feel
insecure, so do their students. As Les Parsons writes in his book, Bullied Teacher, Bullied
Student, in a bullying school, morale is eroded, initiatives squelched, and risk-taking discouraged.
When an administrator threatens or humiliates a teacher in front of students, it affects
much more than just the teacher.
The entire learning environment and general atmosphere of that school is ruined.
On some KDISD campuses, teachers work under constant duress, fear, untenable requirements,
unethical treatment, and demeaning conditions.
Test scores aren't and should not be viewed as the end-all and be-all, but how are scores
on abusive campuses?
Is a D plus acceptable?
In a recent ATPE survey, teacher comments included, the principal berates teachers in
the presence of others.
one team's lunch period is scheduled from 210 to 240 at that time the cafeteria is closed planning
time is taken up with mandated meetings teachers have been forced to stand up throughout a 45-minute
planning meeting to teach them a lesson about cooperation a parent was told by the principal
that if she wants her child buckled into a seatbelt during dismissal, she must pull over
to the side because there is no time to wait for every child.
The principal makes it very difficult for teachers to transfer to other schools because
she refuses to give leavers accurate references.
A statement such as, yes, she worked here, is not a reasonable reference.
we are made to feel we do not know how to do our jobs and are spoken down to and criticized for our
every move children and parents barely know the principal her presence around school is minimal
the principal has been very careful about not leaving tracks of her wrongdoing she makes it
clear that she does not want anything in writing one minute there is never a clear path to follow
regarding what is expected I no longer trust myself as a teacher and I cannot
work with the students in a way that is most beneficial to them I am not allowed
to meet my students where they are and work with them appropriately it's the
hope of Katie ATP officers that public attention will prompt proactive changes
in the schools where bullying of teachers is still rampant this is not a
new problem but it is a problem worthy of scrutiny no one should have to work
under a bullying system it is demeaning and demoralizing and it certainly does
not bode well for our young people who are the innocent victims thank you very
much
it's president with Mrs. Mages concerns and advocacy on behalf of
teachers and I really appreciate that. And for years we had a great relationship with
ATPE and just some internal issues the officers we were working with all
quit en masse. We have not had a relationship with the new officers and
I'd like to try to fix that if that's at all possible. One of the schools in
question was already being addressed. Actually had a B-plus rating at school
and that matter has been taken care of. So we have internal procedures that when
when used, work. When they're interfered with, then it doesn't work. So I'm very pleased
with the HR. We have the Employee Relations Division that works with staff who has any
concerns. We have Assistant Intendants who work with staff as well. So it's a matter
of allowing the process to work before you call it a failure. And I have many, much evidence
of when procedures have been followed, proper action has been taken.
it
I have one actual question from that was majors to think you you stated that ATPS
700 and 1760 feature members is that correct or that is that all Katie ISD or
okay thank you
our final speaker tonight is Lisa Babbitt
I put Dr. Lisa Babin. I'm quite sure I've earned it. Mr. Moholsky.
I would ask Ms. Fox that you refrain from screaming at me the last time I was here.
You were screaming epithets at me from the pulpit, and I would ask that you just wait to do that in private if you don't mind.
I'm here tonight to give a compliment, actually.
I really appreciate the fact that Katy ISD has promoted a gentleman up from
security guard to full police officer with Katy ISD everyone knows officer Middleton
We claim him as our own at maid Creek High School, although he is very well known in the district
I honestly don't know what has taken you all so long to recognize his talent skills and abilities and what he brings to the table
So good job
on chief good job and promoting him I think you really need to take a look at
um continuing to look at your security guards and investing more training in
them and seeing what we have available to move up the second thing I would like
to discuss is we need a traffic study at maid Creek complex it's time to revisit
that we are having some issues there I've spoken with the principals we need
this comprehensive study done from Greenhouse to Ashley from Ashley to do
Laney from do Laney to Psalms and from Psalms back to Greenhouse we have
teachers and principals who are out there with stop signs stopping the
traffic when police officers are not available we actually need two police
officers there during dismissal the Greenhouse Road is exceptionally busy
and it's only going to get busier as there's more businesses that are being
built around there um we also need you to name a road we all know it as bus
barn way it's the road that goes between Maid Creek junior high and goes all the
way through to the bus barn which goes out the side to do Laney we have all
called it ever since that's been built as bus barn way but if there was ever an
accident back there it'd be very difficult to describe that too because
everybody calls it different things we have another road that road needs a stop
sign at the end of it because it really is technically a four-way stop and
there's a lot of accidents that are near misses there a lot of children that walk
there children are going to walk in the streets I've spoken to y'all before
about putting a sidewalk back there it's not when a child gets hit I mean if a
child gets hit it's when it's going to happen we also need the road that goes
around the complex it goes from bus barn way where the track is all the way
around to the back and pass behind maid creek junior high and maid creek elementary we call
that maid creek circle or maid creek loop we'd love for y'all to name it so that when we send
people to our track it's on maid creek loop off of bus barn way and then you have no name on the
street coming off dulaney that comes past the child care center and we all know that as maid
creek way it goes from dulaney all the way through into the school all the way out the parking lot
to Ashley. So if you guys could put some signs there maybe so people can you know
talk about when the kids get hit they're on this one this one or this one. I don't
know if you're legally can do that but it'd be nice if you looked into it. It'd
be nice if we had two more stop signs there. One of the improvements that have
been made is is that the gates to Bus Barnway are closed after four buses, five
buses go up and park for May Creek Junior High. That has been an extreme
help in stopping the confusing traffic. There's a lot of kids on bicycles and
rollerblades and you name it the kids are there and they're not always paying
attention. So that has really really improved the situation but what would
help too is if Dr. Paz had the ability to be able to shut down his campus in
case of an emergency. There are no gates at the end of Bus Barn Way where it
leads right there to Greenhouse and there are portables right here and it
it would be very easy for somebody to come in and take a child. So in an effort to kind
of improve the security of that area, we would love to see another gate put there. Maybe
something that our technology department could work with and maybe he could press a little
button and the gates could close and secure the campus down. I don't know, that might
be too high tech. But that's pretty much it. I mean, we need
a comprehensive study done redone we need some more officers there one
compliment is is that we do have an officer that sits on Delaney by the high
school and he gets out of his car he puts on his lights it has helped
tremendously he's very proactive he puts on his raincoat in the rain he's got a
little umbrella when it's sunny so that's really helped the situation as
well so that's my concern I would like to see that it fixed we'd also like to
see some paint up there and then we'd also like to see a timeline of what our
construction is we know we're getting a new roof but if you want to really get us excited give us
a piece of paper that tells us when we're getting what done put it on an easel in our lobby so that
we can see what's happening at maid creek thank you okay that concludes our open forum this
evening uh trustees i will direct your attention to the consent agenda chair will entertain a
Consent Agenda
motion mr. president mr. Dubrow move that the Board of Trustees approves
consent agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16 second motion by mr.
Dubrow seconded by mrs. van that the Board of Trustees approves consent
agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16 all those in favor please
raise your right hand and say aye motion passes 7 to 0 moving to our discussion
Item 9.1
action portion of our agenda tonight we have or proclamations to discuss and
potentially take action on the first of which is a to discuss and consider
Board approval proclamation for school nutrition employee week these are all
four proclamations that are for the month of May school nutrition employee
week is May 4th through the 8th 2015 so it will occur before we meet again
between preparing healthy meals for KDSD students adhering to strict nutrition
standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a
smile. School nutrition professionals make a difference for every child who
comes through the cafeteria. And I will read you the proclamation and then...
Mr. President, can we make a motion before you read that?
I think we can do it either direction, but if you would like to make the motion, I will
certainly take it now and then we can read the proclamation i would mr president i move that
the board of trustees approves the proclamation for school nutrition employee week thank you
of a motion by mr griffin seconded by mrs doyle that the board of trustees approves the
proclamation for school nutrition employee week in which i will now read such proclamation
Proclamation of Acadie Independent School District Board of Trustees School Nutrition
Employee Week.
Whereas nutritious meals at school are an essential part of the school day, and whereas
the staff of the district school's meals and nutrition department are committed to providing
helpful nutritious meals to the district's children, and whereas the men and women who
prepare and serve school meals help nurture our children through their daily interaction
and support and whereas KDISD expresses deep appreciation to these valuable
employees and commends their good work on behalf of children therefore the
KDISD Board of Trustees does hereby proclaim the week of May 4th through 8th
2015 as school nutrition employee week in Katy Independent School District
signed this 27th day of April 2015 Brian Mahalski president KDISD Board of
trustees is there any discussion mr. president mr. Griffin for those of you
don't know my wife was a cafeteria lunchroom mom for a number of years she
got to work at Katy Elementary and then she worked at Griffin our teachers don't
really have a much choice on the food that they serve but they do have a huge
impact on the children that they're serving it to and that is without a
doubt one of the toughest jobs in the whole wide world if if anybody has any
question on our children on how they eat food or all the energy that they have I
suggest you volunteer to work in the lunch rooms it is a awesome thankless
awesome job any other discussion hearing none we will proceed to vote all those
in favor please raise your right hand and say aye motion passes 7 to 0 the
Item 9.2
The next proclamation that we have before you is to celebrate our Teacher's Day proclamation.
Next.
And that is on May 5, 2015.
KDSD will join districts and communities nationwide in honoring the crucial role our teachers play
in making sure every student receives a quality education.
This day highlights the importance of our teachers and the work they do
to support and inspire our next generation of leaders.
Mr. President.
Mrs. Fox.
I move that the Board of Trustees approves the proclamation for Celebrate Our Teachers Day.
Motion by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mr. Adams, that the Board of Trustees approves the proclamation for Celebrate Our Teachers Day, which I will now read.
Proclamation of the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees, Celebrate Our Teachers Day.
Whereas teachers are the heart of Katy ISD, making our district great.
and whereas teachers work to open students minds to ideas knowledge and
dreams and whereas teachers fill many roles as listeners explorers role models
motivators and mentors and whereas teachers continue to influence us long
after our school days are only memories therefore the KTISD Board of Trustees in
observance of the National Teacher Day 2015 does hereby proclaim Tuesday May
May 5th as Celebrate Our Teachers Day in Katy Independent School District.
Signed this 27th day of April 2015, Brian Mahalsky, President, Katy SD Board of Trustees.
Any discussion?
Mr. President.
Mrs. Fox.
It's just kind of a little story to kind of go directly with how they influence our
memories long after the students are gone.
I was at a wedding of a friend of our child's about two weeks ago.
and in the small wedding was the high school math teacher and the junior high math teacher of this young man.
One of them he hadn't seen in eight years and one of them he hadn't seen in 11 years.
And that young, those two math teachers were in attendance at his wedding.
When we say they make an impact outside of a classroom, that's it.
We love our teacher.
Okay, any other discussion?
I have to make one comment here.
I love the first sentence of this resolution,
whereas teachers are the heart of KDISD.
And I think that is the thing I'm most thankful for,
to live in a community that values education the way it does.
And we had our Teacher of the Year reception last week,
and you can walk in that room and you can just feel the love
that the staff has for for the students and the children in this district that
that says it all I think that is you know it says whereas teachers are the
heart of KDSD making our district great and that is one key ingredient right
there that I appreciate in our staff so and the 1500 applicants that were at our
teacher fair on Saturday show how much they want to come and be a part of these
Right.
Okay.
Hearing no other discussion, we will proceed to vote.
All those in favor, please raise your right hand and say aye.
Motion passes 7-0.
Our next proclamation is School Nurse Day on May 6, 2015.
Item 9.3
May is a busy month.
KDSD is blessed with 71 school nurses who work to support education and advance student
Health school nurse day recognizes the contribution school nurses make every day to improve the safety health and academic
success of all students
Mr. 13 emotion its president is going. I'm sorry. I'm moved that the board trustees approves the proclamation for school nurse day
Okay, the motion by mrs. Dorrell seconded by mr. DeBrell that the Board of Trustees approves the proclamation for school nurse day
Proclamation of the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees School Nurse Day 2015.
Whereas children are the future and by investing in them today we are ensuring our world for tomorrow.
And whereas students have the right to have their health needs safely met while in a school setting.
setting, and whereas KDISD school nurses have served a critical role in improving public
health and ensuring students' academic success for more than 100 years, and whereas school
nurses are professional nurses that advance the well-being, academic success, and lifelong
achievements of all students by serving on the front lines and providing a critical safety
net for our nation's most fragile children, and whereas school nurses understand the link
between health and learning and are in a position to make a positive difference
for children every day therefore the KDN ISD Board of Trustees and observance of
the National School Nurse Day does hereby proclaim Wednesday May 6 2015 as
school nurse day in the KD Independent School District signed this 27th day of
April 2015 Brian Mahalsky president KDISD Board of
trustees any discussion I'll make it brief mr. president when we moved here
six and a half years ago it was actually the school nurse at Griffin my fourth
grader at the time was really struggling with moving and and knew everything
being so new and it was the school nurse that called me in and and she recognized
it she said I you know he's having a hard time and she then went to the
principal on his behalf and shared that he was having some anxiety and and she
was a game changer for him she really was and she made it easy for him to go
to school every day she made agreements because he made a connection with her
and he knew she cared and so when he walked in every morning she would walk
him to class and if he got anxious or upset he then was given privileges to go
see the school nurse and chat with her and she ended up becoming a lifelong
friend of my family's as well it just so I don't think they get the recognition
sometimes that they deserve so I like that we're doing this for them okay any
other discussion hearing none we've proceeded to vote all those in favor
please raise your right hand and say aye motion passes seven to zero our final
Item 9.4
certainly not our least proclamation of the evening is
Police Officer Appreciation Day on May 15th
2015 the KDISD Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency comprised of 50 officers
Police Officer Appreciation Day highlights the invaluable service our police officers provide the district and shows
appreciation for those that serve and protect the KDISD community
community.
Ms. President?
Ms. Vann?
I move that the Board of Trustees approves the proclamation for Police Officer Appreciation
Day.
Second.
Motion by Mrs. Vann, seconded by Mr. Adams that the Board of Trustees approves the proclamation
for Police Officer Appreciation Day, which I will read to you right now.
Proclamation of the Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Police Officer
Appreciation Day.
Whereas students, staff and parents have a right to a safe and secure learning environment
free of crime and the fear of crime and whereas KTISD police officers are a
creative forward-thinking effective and efficient workforce dedicated to raising
their level of excellence to meet the challenges of tomorrow and whereas KTISD
police officers are recognized as leaders in campus public safety
practices committed to integrity service and excellence while supporting the
diverse and dynamic campus communities pursuit of academic goals and whereas
Whereas KDISD police officers effectively and efficiently provide for the protection
of lives and property, preserve the public peace, and with the highest level of professionalism
and ethical standards, provide the Central and Campus Administration specialized services,
strengthening their ability to prepare students for the changes and challenges of the future.
And whereas police officers pledge to protect and serve even at the cost of their life.
Therefore, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees does hereby proclaim Friday, May 15, 2015,
as Police Officer Appreciation Day in Katy Independent School District.
Signed this 27th day of April, 2015, Brian Moholsky, President, Katy ISD Board of Trustees.
Any discussion?
Mr. President?
Mr. DeBrell?
I've always respected our police force greatly.
I would say over the past year I've been following them on Facebook and the amount of training
that these men and women go through
On a consistent basis is astonishing. I had no idea of the amount of training they go through
They are so prepared for anything that this community may face
I'm just so proud of them
Thank you gentlemen and ladies for all of your hard work chief
It's amazing, and if you need anyone to drive that chase car
I'm out there. You can chase me all you want and be fun. So
I'll find a volunteer
So but they do a tremendous job. I'm just so impressed with the level of training that they go through
Very well said mr. Brill I echo those sentiments
Mr. President this box. Well each one of these proclamations
we could just go on and on about each group of people and how much we appreciate them for what they do and
Many times throughout the school year we hear discussions and we answer questions about a perceived
incongruity with our administrative staff ratio to students we talk about teacher-student ratio
and then we talk about administrative support staff ratio to students and I'm just I look at
these or we have tonight school nutrition nurses police I can think of paraprofessionals and so
many other categories of people without whom our teachers would have to do it all they'd have to
to go pick up our children, they'd have to feed them breakfast and lunch, they'd have
to take care of any concerns we have, security concerns, and they'd have to administer medications.
They wouldn't be able to teach.
It takes the entire group to really make us as successful as we are and we're indebted
to these support people far beyond any proclamation can say, but to give us great support for
our classrooms and allow our teachers to be able to teach and they're doing an
excellent job at that and I just wanted to appreciate that any other discussion
very well so this okay we know we'll proceed to vote all those in favor
please raise your right hand and say aye motion passes 7 to 0 trustees I'll
Items 10 - 12
point your attention to the information items portion of our agenda where we
We have the quarterly investment report and donated items to Katy independent school district
Our future meetings we will have a board work-study meeting on Monday, May 11
2015 and our regular board meeting on Monday, May 18
2015 spreads if I could before you sir. Yes, I was
Disturbed by the news I heard about regarding the FFA program. So I followed with dr. Cassie. I said wait, what's going on?
But it just sounds bad
What I've learned is we typically have a May 1st payout date, but we wait until we get
at least 99% of the money from the donors and we've not reached that threshold yet.
When the money comes in from the donors, it goes out to the students.
We don't just sit on it and hoard it.
And I don't know if we can write checks from the district budget to students.
We can discuss that later, because if we start writing checks before we get the money in,
and then the money doesn't come in, is that a legal issue?
It probably is.
Our donors, they're not letting us down.
We appreciate all they do and we're very thankful for their work
But we do not just sit on the money willy-nilly we wait till it comes in then we distribute it
Thank you for that clarification
There being no further business we are adjourned at 8 20 p.m.
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- MIN 03 16 2015 Work Study pending approval 101 KB
- MIN 03 30 2015 Regular Meeting pending approval 130 KB
- School Nutrition Employee Week Proclamation_April 27 233 KB
- 1 Financial Statements - Mar 2015 15 KB
- 2 Analysis Function Object - Mar 2015 17 KB
- 3 Check Registers - Mar 2015 7 KB
- Tax Report March 2015 8 KB
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Motions and votes
Recorded actions
MOTION 001 · AGENDA 3.2
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the personnel report as recommended by the Superintendent.
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 002 · AGENDA 8.1
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 003 · AGENDA 8.1
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 004 · AGENDA 8.2
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 005 · AGENDA 8.2
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 006 · AGENDA 8.3
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 007 · AGENDA 8.3
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 008 · AGENDA 8.4
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 009 · AGENDA 8.4
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 010 · AGENDA 8.5
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 011 · AGENDA 8.5
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 012 · AGENDA 8.6
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 013 · AGENDA 8.6
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 014 · AGENDA 8.7
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 015 · AGENDA 8.7
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 016 · AGENDA 8.8
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 017 · AGENDA 8.8
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 018 · AGENDA 8.9
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 019 · AGENDA 8.9
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 020 · AGENDA 8.10
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 021 · AGENDA 8.10
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 022 · AGENDA 8.11
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 023 · AGENDA 8.11
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 024 · AGENDA 8.12
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 025 · AGENDA 8.12
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 026 · AGENDA 8.13
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 027 · AGENDA 8.13
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 028 · AGENDA 8.14
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 029 · AGENDA 8.14
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 030 · AGENDA 8.15
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 031 · AGENDA 8.15
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 032 · AGENDA 8.16
UnknownIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the use of the Job Order Contracting method through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) and awards the contract for the renovations of the natatoriums at Cinco Ranch High School, Morton Ranch High School, and Seven Lakes High School for the Not to Exceed pricing of $1,499,188.00.
MOTION 033 · AGENDA 8.16
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.16
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 034 · AGENDA 9.1
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Proclamation for School Nutrition Employee Week.
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 035 · AGENDA 9.2
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Proclamation for Celebrate our Teachers Day.
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 036 · AGENDA 9.3
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Proclamation for School Nurse Day.
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |
MOTION 037 · AGENDA 9.4
PassedIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Proclamation for Police Officer Appreciation Day.
7 Yes · 0 No
| Trustee | Vote |
|---|---|
| ashley-vann | Yes |
| bryan-michalsky | Yes |
| charles-griffin | Yes |
| courtney-doyle | Yes |
| henry-dibrell | Yes |
| joe-adams | Yes |
| rebecca-fox | Yes |