Board Briefs

Regular Meeting - Nov. 28, 2022

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Reports and Discussions

  •  Annual Report of Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) View agenda item 6A│View video item 6A  
    • Lewis Gissel and Kathy Goss, BOC Co-Chairs, presented to trustees: 
      • Summary of 2017 Bond Program projects
      • Overview of the BOC's duties and qualifications
      • Planning and construction updates 
      • Summary of 2022 Bond Program Projects 
      • BOC member assignments associated with 2022 Bond Program 
      • BOC changes in 2022 

Second Reading of Policy 

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  • Second Reading of Policy CPC(Local): Office Management - Records Management 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption. 
  • Second Reading of Policy DMA(Local): Professional Development - Required Staff Development 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.
  • Second Reading of Policy EHAA(Local): Basic Instructional Program - Required Instruction (All Levels) 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to make an amendment to the policy. Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption. 
  • Second Reading of Policy EHB(Local): Curriculum Design - Special Programs
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.
  • Second Reading of Policy EHBAA(Local): Special Education - Identification, Evaluation and Eligibility 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.
  • Second Reading of Policy EHBB(Local): Special Programs - Gifted and Talented Students 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.
  • Second Reading of Policy EIF(Local): Academic Achievement - Graduation 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.
  • Second Reading of Policy FFBA(Local): Crisis Intervention - Trauma-Informed Care 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.
  • Second Reading of Policy FFH(Local): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation 
    • Policy moved on to third reading for possible adoption.

Consent Agenda Action Items

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Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve all Consent Agenda items. 

  • Request for Approval of Budget Status Summary Report with Budget Amendment as of October 31, 2022
  • Request for Approval of Facility Improvement Program Monthly Status Report with Project Budget Changes as of October 31, 2022
  • Request for Approval of Contract Awards
  • Request to Apply for Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Day Waiver
  • Request for Approval of Teacher Appraisers for the 2022-2023 School Year
  • Request for Approval of the 2023 Texas Association of School Boards Annual Membership Fee
  • Request for Approval of the 2023 Texas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund Participation Fee
  • Request for Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
  • Request for Approval of Acceptance of Grant Awards and Other Services
  • Request for Approval of Payroll and Operating Expenses - October 2022
  • Request for Approval of Tax Overpayment Refunds (Sec. 31.11)
  • Request for Approval of Minutes for School Board Meetings
    • October 03, 2022 - Workshop Meeting
    • October 17, 2022 - Regular Meeting
    • October 19, 2022 - Special Meeting
    • October 26, 2022 - Special Meeting

Action as Needed from Executive Session

 View agenda item 10 │View video item 10

  • Request for the approval of routine personnel items, including: 
    • New Administrators Employed/Vacancies 
    • New Teachers and Professional Support Staff Employed 
    • Resignations 
    • Retirements 
      • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve routine personnel items. 

Recognitions and Celebrations

  • SBISD News View agenda item 4A │View video item 4A
    • The Spring Branch ISD Communications Department shared a video spotlighting SBISD being awarded the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction Award for its leadership in promoting visual arts within the district and the community.

A District of Distinction: Spring Branch ISD Visual Arts from SBISD on Vimeo.

  • Recognition of Sally Doyle as 2022 TAEA Outstanding Art Educator in Administration View agenda item 4B │View video item 4B

    • Sally Doyle, SBISD Visual Arts coordinator, was recognized by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) as the 2022 Outstanding Art Educator in Supervision/Administration. The award recognizes educators who significantly contribute to TAEA and to art education on the state, local and/or national level. 

 

  • Recognition of SBISD as TAEA District of Distinction Award Winner View agenda item 4C │View video item 4C 

    • For the second consecutive year, Spring Branch ISD has been awarded the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction Award for its leadership in promoting visual arts within the district and the community. Out of 1,200 school districts throughout Texas, only 59 received the honor, putting the SBISD Visual Arts program in the top 5% in Texas. The Visual Arts department, including Houston Hayes, SBISD director of Performing and Fine Arts, and Sally Doyle, Visual Arts coordinator, were recognized for their outstanding efforts.