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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/04/25-Minutes-Joint Meeting CC w/ Fort Worth ISD CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS JOINT CITY COUNCIL—EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING APRIL 25, 2016 Present: Mayor Betsy Price Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2 Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3 Council Member Cary Moon, District 4 Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7 Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9 Absent: Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5 Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6 Board of Trustees of Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD: Dick Elkins, Board President Paige Ring, Board Vice President Rob Franklin, Board Secretary Elizabeth Hatley, Board Member Tony Owens, Board Member Steven G. Newcom, Board Member Donna Webb, Board Member Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Superintendent Jim Chadwell Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary I. A Open Session - Call to Order With a quorum present, Board President, Elkins and Mayor Price called the joint meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD and the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 and 7:05 p.m. respectively, on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Hollenstein Career Tech Center, Conference Center Room C101-C102, 5501 Marine Creek Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76179. I. B&C Welcome President Elkins and Mayor Price welcomed the members and audience to the meeting. I. D Opening Ceremony The Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag were recited. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS JOINT CITY COUNCIL—EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING APRIL 25,2016 II. Communications A. Special Recognitions III. Reports of the Superintendent A. INTRODUCTIONS,WELCOME,AND OVERVIEW Board President Dick Elkins; Mayor Betsy Price; Superintendent Jim Chadwell welcomed all guests and introduced their respective boards and staff members. B. EMS ISD DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT Chief Operations Officer Clete Welch presented information on new home starts and activity. He discussed the active developments in the district and the future impact those developments will have on the district's enrollment and future school needs. C. HCTC VIDEO AND PRESENTATION A student created video of the district was shown. Students discussed what they wanted to see in the area such as recreation opportunities and restaurants. They also discussed the need for infrastructure such as sidewalks and traffic signalization. D. EMS ISD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Jack Thompson, the District's Economic Development consultant provided an overview of the current Economic Development initiative in the District. E. STATE OF THE DISTRICT Dr. Linda Parker discussed the activities in Educational Services including Aspire 2022 with its student centered strategic objectives. She also discussed students participating in Advanced Placement, Dual Credits and Career Readiness. She touched on the quality work environment and community partnerships that promote excellence in the District. Clete Welch presented an overview of operations which included an update on Dozier Elementary Schools construction. He also provided an update on infrastructure including sidewalks installed and planned. He touched on the impact of zoning in the surrounding areas on the school district. He reviewed the number of potential lots for development and touched on industrial growth in the area. He reviewed future school sites and discussed the future feeder plan for four high schools. James Schele reviewed the District's financial outlook. The combined budget (operations, capital projects and debt service) is $213 million. He discussed how there must be a balance between residential and commercial in order to meet the needs of the students who are coming to the District. F. REPORT ON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES Dana Eldridge provided a report on the Career and Technology initiatives. There are numerous career clusters, from Agricultural to Manufacturing and everything in between. The Hollenstein Career and Technology Center provides learning opportunities that incorporate rigorous academic study with an emphasis on college and career preparation through applied learning. The center offers students the opportunity to achieve certifications and licenses in numerous fields. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS JOINT CITY COUNCIL—EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING APRIL 25, 2016 IV. REPORTS OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH A. Mayor's Report On Education Mayor Price complimented the Eagle Mountain Saginaw School District on their programs. She reiterated that a quality workforce is the back bone of economic development and that requires great education. We need great economic development as we continue to grow. Fort Worth wants to improve education for all children so no child's zip code defines their ability to succeed. There will be an announcement shortly of a Mayors Task Force on Education that will involve the City, the schools and business. They will focus on early childhood education and third grade literacy. Superintendent Chadwell discussed their Pre K initiatives. HE also noted that they are working with Community Link to provide literacy packs for families. They want to reach all parents early so they can enhance their children's early literacy activates. B. City of Fort Worth Master Thoroughfare Plan Katherine Beck provided an overview and update on the City of Fort Worth's Master Thoroughfare Plan. V. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS President Elkins congratulated the District gymnasts that would be competing in the State Gymnastics Tournament at Chisholm Trail High School at the end of the week. He also thanked the Fort Worth City Council and staff for coming to the meeting. He thanked the Saginaw City Council representatives that were there for attending. He also recognized the parents and students that were there. VI. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Price thanked the District for hosting the meeting and for the great discussion. She also thanked the students and parents in attendance for their interest in the City and the District. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Price and President Elkins adjourned the joint meeting at 9:07 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 10th day of May, 2016. Attest: Ap ved- s Mary J. Kayvos Betsy r City Secreta M