OFFICIAL MINUTES



OFFICIAL MINUTES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

October 10, 2011

REGULAR MEETING

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

CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074, the Board went into executive session at 6:01 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76177. The Board ended executive session at 7:15 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing was opened at 7:17 P.M. regarding the resolution of the Northwest Independent School District to tax tangible personal property in transit which would otherwise be exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253. Mr. Graswich presented the information. There were no public comments or questions. The public hearing ended at 7:19 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting resumed at 7:20 P.M. in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Dr. Rue gave the invocation followed by the pledge to the American Flag and the pledge to the Texas Flag. Students from Cub Scout Pack 931 led the pledges.

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

MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Laney, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Fuller

MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Leong

OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Rue, Mr. McCreary, Mr. Graswich,

Dr. Gindt, Mr. Chevallier, and Ms. Nail

RECOGNITIONS

The Board recognized new Northwest ISD Partners in Education business and community members.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Zachary Moore of Keller, Terry McDonald of Grapevine, Ashley Paramore of Columbus, Ohio, and William McEwen of Carrollton addressed the Board with concerns over an assembly to be held at Byron Nelson High School and asked the Board to cancel the assembly. Jon Bunn of Roanoke, Joseph Franklin of Roanoke, Adam Watkins of Justin, Stacey Bunn of Roanoke, and Sharon Tindell of Justin all addressed the Board in support of the assembly scheduled for Byron Nelson High School.

REPORT AND ACTION ITEMS:

NO. 6956 APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Jones to approve the consent agenda as submitted:

A. Personnel recommendations, including reorganization 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 September 12, 2011 and September 26, 2011 meetings.

C. Amendments to the 2011-2012 operating budget.

D. 0.005 acre of permanent water easement, DOE #6648- Parcel #01, to the City of Fort Worth to provide water at Mascot Blvd. at Willow Springs Road and to authorize Dennis McCreary with signature authority for the easement.

Motion carried unanimously 6 - 0. Ms. Leong absent.

NO. 6957 APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN TRANSIT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253: It was moved by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Fuller to adopt a resolution of the Northwest Independent School District to tax tangible personal property in transit which would otherwise be exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253. Motion carried 6-0. Ms. Leong absent.

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NO. 6958 APPROVE ADOPTING THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2011-2012: It was moved by Dr. Laney and seconded by Ms. Holland to adopt the 2011-2012 District Improvement Plan objectives and measurements as recommended by the administration. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Ms. Leong absent.

Gary Prescott presented the selection of the concussion oversight committee members for discussion.

NO. 6959 APPROVE THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: It was moved by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Fuller to approve the long range planning committee recommendation to increase the optimal building capacity of elementary schools to 850 students, initiate a building addition at Roanoke Elementary School, and re-classify funds identified in the 2008 capital bond program for the use of elementary school additions in lieu of elementary school #18 and elementary school #19. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Ms. Leong absent.

Dennis McCreary presented the monthly construction report.

Scott Blattner presented the Northwest ISD Education Foundation report.

Dr. Gindt presented the No Child Left Behind “highly qualified teacher” report. Northwest ISD is 100% highly qualified in CORE areas.

Mr. Graswich presented the adopted budget document for the 2011-2012 school year.

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

Mr. Schluter presented the Board President’s report.

Dr. Rue presented the Superintendent’s report.

NO. 6960 ADJOURN: It was moved by Mr. Fuller and seconded by Dr. Laney to adjourn at 8:33 P.M. Motion carried unanimously

6-0. Ms. Leong absent.

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Mark Schluter, President 2403 Josh Wright, Secretary

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