OFFICIAL MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 14, 2015

REGULAR MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by President Josh Wright in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.

CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to Texas government Code Section 551.072, 551.074 and 551.071, the Board convened into executive session at 6:10 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Professional Development Center, Room C, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. The Board ended executive session at 6:51 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting resumed at 6:59 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Dr. Karen Rue gave the invocation followed by the pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag. The pledges were led by students from Steele Accelerated High School.

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

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Holland, Mr. Fuller, and Ms. Rauch

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

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

RECOGNITIONS

The Latino Family Literacy Project participants were recognized for their attendance in a reading program for the entire family. Certificates were handed out to participants from Roanoke Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Seven Hills Elementary School.

The Holiday Card contest winners were recognized. Fifth place winner is Averie Zamora from Byron Nelson High School. Fourth place winner is Ethan Le from Eaton High School. Third place winner is Alexa Dendy from Byron Nelson High School. Second place winner is Stephanie Hilgendorf from Byron Nelson High School and first place winner is Makayla Patton from Northwest High School.

Mr. Schluter had to leave at 7:15 P.M.

REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS:

NO. 7399 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Holland to approve the consent agenda as submitted:

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A.  Personnel recommendations, including reorganizing and assigning administrative duties and titles, extensions, hiring, and/or renewal/non-renewal of contracts of individual teachers, administrators, principals, support staff, assistant superintendents, and resignations.

B.  Minutes for the November 16, 2015 school board meeting.

C.  Amendments to the 2015-2016 operating budget.

D.  Northwest ISD student transportation and chartered bus agreement with Durham School Services – addendum number five.

E.  Competitive sealed proposal (CSP) #B015-016-11-027 NISD bus transportation facility additions and renovations.

F.  Change order #1 to decrease the contract for the Medlin Middle School and the Chisholm Trail Middle School HVAC replacement project.

G.  Change order #1 to decrease the contract for the Medlin Middle School and the Chisholm Trail Middle School partial roof replacement.

H.  Competitive sealed proposal (CSP) construction delivery method and selection criteria for the NISD Steele Accelerated High School renovations project.

Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

NO. 7400 APPROVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION: It was moved by Ms. Copp and seconded by Ms. Rauch to name Sarah Stewart as the Executive Director of Construction as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Mr. Schluter absent

NO. 7401 APPROVE THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE (FTZ), LETTER OF NO OBJECTION (LONO) REQUESTS: It was moved by Ms. Holland and seconded by Mr. Fuller to approve the foreign trade zone, letter of no objection requests as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

NO. 7402 APPROVE THE MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR STUDENT GROWTH TO THE 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Copp to approve the mid-year budget amendment for student growth to the 2015-2016 operating budget as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

Tim McClure presented the construction progress report.

Jon Graswich presented the October financial and investment report.

Mr. McClure presented the long-range planning committee overview.

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

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Mr. Wright presented the President’s report. Mr. Wright reported that completing the annual required continuing education is a basic obligation and expectation of any sitting board member under the State Board of Education rule. As of today, not all Northwest ISD board members have met the required hours of continuing education. Ms. Copp, Mr. Schluter and Ms. Rauch have completed all required hours. Mr. Fuller, Ms. Holland, Dr. Simpson, and Mr. Wright all need to complete the Tier 1 required update to the Texas Education Code following a legislative session.

Dr. Rue presented the Superintendent’s report.

NO. 7403 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Ms. Holland to adjourn at 7:48 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Mr. Schluter absent.

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Joshua Wright, President 2655 Devonna Holland, Secretary