ALL THE BUZZ

I hope you are having a fantastic summer break and enjoying the time spent with your families. Our 2024-2025 school year is fast approaching, and we are excited to inform you about some of our new updates.

We have received preliminary STAAR results and are very pleased with the outcome. STAAR scores met or exceeded the state average on 18 out of 21 tests which is a significant increase compared to the 2022-2023 scores. Our staff and students definitely worked hard to accomplish these scores.

As you visit our campuses, you will see that maintenance and grounds staff are busy working on projects and getting ready for the upcoming year. From installing new doors and painting projects to working on the grounds, the campuses are getting ready for the new year. We would also like to report that there will be no increase for school meals this year as they will be the same as last year.

The 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook were approved during this month’s meeting. These documents can be found on the CISD website.

In the next few weeks, we will have teachers and students back on campus to begin the new year. I can’t wait to see all of you as you return back to school. Enjoy the remainder of your summer!

Sincerely,

Pam Evans

Secretary, Caldwell ISD Board of Trustees

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM followed by the pledge and prayer, led by Michael Cook.

Public Hearing

ESSA Hearing:

Heather Escalante, Chief Operations Officer, held a public hearing for the ESSA grant program for the 2024-2025 school year. The full presentation can be found HERE.

Public Input

There was no public input this month.

Informational Reports

Summer Project Update:

Brady Beavers, Director of Operations, presented to the Board several projects the Maintenance Department completed or plans to complete over the summer. The full presentation can be found HERE.

Academic Update:

Erin Supak, Chief Academic Officer, provided the Board with an update on student performance data. Results from Spring 2024 state assessments were presented. The full presentation can be found HERE.

Finance Reports:

Heather Escalante, Chief Operating Officer, presented the June Financial Reports. The full report can be viewed HERE.

New Business (Action Items)

Consider and Approve Resolution to Designate the 2024-2025 Tax Rate Calculation Officer Resolution:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved designating Heather Escalante to calculate the 2024 tax rate.

Consider and Approve Purchase Over $50K:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of property and casualty insurance through Texas Political Subdivision.

Consider and Approve Meal Prices:

Heather Escalante presented the Board with the 2024-2025 meal prices, which would remain the same as last school year. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2024-2025 meal prices as presented.

Consider and Approve the Professional Development Schedule:

Susan Groce, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, outlined the required PD for teachers and administrators. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the PD that is required by Clearinghouse.

Consider and Approve T-TESS Appraisers:

Erin Supak provided the Board with an updated list of T-TESS appraisers for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the list as presented.

Consider and Approve the Student Code of Conduct:

Erin Supak presented the revisions to the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct as presented, and you can view the full version HERE.

Review Student Handbook:

Erin Supak also presented minor changes to the 2024-2025 Student Handbook to the Board. The full version of the Student Handbook can be found HERE.

Consider and Approve Extension Office Adjunct Faculty and Extracurricular Status Request:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming the county’s extension office as adjunct faculty and giving area 4-H Clubs extracurricular status.

Consider and Approve TASA/TASB Delegate:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Pam Evans as the official voting delegate and Vicki Ochs as the alternate for the TASA/TASB Conference.

Consent Agenda

Meeting Minutes - The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes.

The Board went into Executive Session at 7:02 PM.

The Board Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Caldwell Independent School District was officially established as a public school district in 1923 and serves the northern and western portions of Burleson County. In 1990, Caldwell ISD became the largest school district in the county that serves just under 2,000 students and is comprised of four campuses: Caldwell Elementary

(PK - 3rd), Caldwell Intermediate (4th - 6th), Caldwell Junior High School (7th - 8th), and Caldwell High School (9th -12th). The district also has a District Alternative Education Program and an Alternative Center of Education.

Caldwell ISD is the home of the Hornets. The official colors are Texas orange and white. Texas UIL classifies Caldwell ISD Hornets as a 4A district.

Email: info@caldwellisd.net
Website: caldwellschools.net
Location: 203 North Gray Street, Caldwell, TX, USA
Phone: 979-567-2400
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