Diana Espinoza

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address the upcoming 2015 Trustee election. The Board adopted the formal order calling for the election to be held for Places 1 and 2. Additionally, the Board authorized the President and the Superintendent to enter into a joint election contract with Tarrant County for the polling locations.

The Board received reports on demographic and housing trends, pupil transportation services, and a budget status overview for the upcoming school year. Action items included the adoption of the 2013-2014 budget following a public hearing, the extension of a financial exigency declaration, and the approval of an election services contract with Tarrant County for an upcoming special election. The Board also set a date for a team-building session, approved a budget amendment, awarded a bid for franchise smoothie products, and renewed the pupil transportation services agreement. Additional discussions covered accountability ratings, advanced placement results, proposed board policy updates, construction progress, and various routine financial reports.

The board meeting covered several critical items, including a 2012-2013 budget workshop and subsequent adoption of the budget and tax rate. Key discussions included a demographic and housing analysis, a proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for student initiative officers, and an action regarding a request for foreign trade zone designation. The board also addressed construction projects, including final change orders and status updates on new facilities. Policy revisions regarding employment practices and termination were approved, as well as an increase in student lunch prices to comply with USDA requirements. Furthermore, the board reviewed AP exam results, adequate yearly progress reports, and various financial and tax collection reports, and approved appointments for PDAS appraisers.

The Board of Education conducted an on-site tour to inspect completed and ongoing construction projects at Boswell High School.

The board reviewed reports regarding demographic and housing analysis, Gold Performance Acknowledgments, professional staffing projections, and the status of several construction projects, including Boswell High School renovations and Chisholm Trail High School construction. The meeting included special recognitions for donors, the Boswell High School band, and campuses that achieved Gold Performance Acknowledgments. Board actions included awarding bids for audio-visual and athletic equipment for Chisholm Trail High School, adopting the 2012-2013 school calendar and board meeting dates, approving construction change orders, and passing resolutions concerning academic promotion policies and state waivers. Additionally, the board recognized School Board Appreciation Month.