ALL THE BUZZ

This month the Board of Trustees approved a new science curriculum for teachers to utilize with grades 3-12. This is the first update of resources for our science teachers in years, and we’re thankful to all of our teacher teams who worked together to make a recommendation that will impact generations of students in Caldwell ISD.

The end of the year will be here before we know it. I hope you can all join us to celebrate the Class of 2024 at graduation on May 24th.

Sincerely,

Dr. James Barton

Caldwell ISD Superintendent

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

Recognize Students and Staff

Dr. James Barton, Caldwell ISD Superintendent, recognized Lydia Hicks and Ivy wilder, who were selected as Caldwell ISD’s “May Students of the Month.” Additionally, he recognized Kelsey Ferguson as the “May Employee of the Month.”

Dr. Jason Levin, CISD Fine Arts Director, in addition to Elaine Unger, recognized the following band students for their accomplishments at the Solo & Ensemble Contest:

First Division Solos:

Eunice Hernandez → Flute

Catalina Bautista → Clarinet

Maria Medina → Clarinet

Anthony Ramirez-Arroyo → Clarinet

Troy Thomas → Bass Clarinet

Xeo Jimenez → Saxophone

Julia Acebo → Saxophone

Brody Bellg → Trombone

Grant Leubner → Euphonium*

Hayden Mitchell → Tuba

First Division Ensembles:

Saxophone Quartet*

Julia Acebo, Sarah Boniol, Xeo Jimenez, Troy Thomas

Percussion Ensemble*

Sofia Alcocer, D'Ahnna Burns, Cheyenne Deere, Angelikah Hill, Kayelynn Humphrey, Keelie Humphrey, DeJuan Mathis, Bryan Mikulin, Nathaniel Reyes, Andrea Rinard

*State Qualifier

Public Input

There was no public input this month.

Superintendent’s Report

Enrollment: The enrollment of Caldwell ISD is currently 1,930 students.

Introductions: Dr. Barton congratulated Caldwell Intermediate School's Principal, Larea Gamble, on her well-deserved retirement at the end of this school year! He then introduced Nicki Drgac, who was selected by the interview committee as the Principal at Caldwell Intermediate for the 2024-25 school year. Mrs. Drgac has 22 years with Caldwell ISD in various roles, bringing a well-rounded understanding of the role and the skills required to effectively lead the campus.

Informational Reports

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

Budget Update: Mrs. Escalante provided the Board with information including revenue updates, budget priorities, and upcoming action items. The full presentation can be viewed HERE.

Handle With Care: Erin Supak, Chief Academic Officer, and Ashley Zboril, CHS Counselor, gave a presentation on the Handle With Care program that will allow the school to provide increased support when a student experiences a traumatic incident outside of school hours. You can find the full presentation located HERE.

New Business (Action Items)

Consider and Approve Proclamation 2024:Susan Groce, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented the 2024 Proclamation, which calls for the adoption of instructional materials to be used beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Instructional materials were reviewed and recommended for Science, Health Science, Social Studies, and Law/Public Service. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2024 Proclamation as presented.

Consider and Approve TEKS Certification 2024-2025: Mrs. Supak presented the 2024-2025 TEKS Certification for ratification, which was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees.

Purchase Over $50K: The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a curriculum purchase to McGraw Hill not to exceed $250,000.00.

Consent Agenda

Meeting Minutes: The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes.

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
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