January 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 PM

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board will hear as many reports as time allows. All remaining reports will be made after reconvening for the 7:00 p.m. session.

II.A. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board regarding an item on an Agenda for an Open Meeting, or to address the Board on general matters, must submit a completed Public Comment Request Form between 4:00 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Forms are available in the lobby area

II.B. FINANCE REPORT

II.B.1. Audit Update

II.B.2. Evaluation of Fund Balance

II.B.3. Budget Amendment

II.C. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.C.1. Construction Update

II.D. EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT

II.D.1. TASB Update 122

II.D.2. Resolution to Employ or Accept Chaplains as Volunteers

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the event a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney regarding pending litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District or Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating on a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.C.1. Contract Extension for Superintendent's Leadership Team.

III.D. Section 551.076:  For the purpose of deliberations regarding the deployment, or specific occasions of implementation, of security personnel or devices, or security audits.

III.E. Section 551.0821:  To discuss specific personal identifying information about a student.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

IV.C. OPENING CEREMONY - ELIZABETH LOPEZ HATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

V.A.1. School Board Recognition Month

V.A.2. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Rebate Check Presentation

V.A.3. Substitute Teacher of the Month Celebration

V.B. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS

V.B.1. Education Services Department 

V.B.2. Athletic Department

VI. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.A. APPROVE 2023-2024 SUBMISSION OF A CLASS-SIZE WAIVER TO TEA

VII.B. SET BOARD MEETING DATES FOR JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025 

VII.C. ADOPT ORDER TO CALL 2024 SCHOOL TRUSTEE GENERAL ELECTION

VII.D. CONDUCT FEDERAL PROGRAMS PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS ESSER USE OF FUNDS PLAN AND RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PLAN 

VII.E. ACT ON 2023-2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT

VII.F. APPROVE 2022-2023 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT 

VII.G. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT 

VII.H. CONSIDER TEACHER ABANDONMENT OF POSITION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE AND PROPOSED COMPLAINT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION FOR ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT

VII.I. AWARD CONTRACT FOR WAYSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACEMENT

VII.J. ACT ON THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PROMETHEAN DISPLAYS FOR EAGLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL 

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - NOVEMBER 2023

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - NOVEMBER 2023

VIII.C. BIDS AND PROPOSALS

VIII.C.1. Multiple Award Contract RFP's - Awarded Vendors December 2023

VIII.D. REPORT ON PURCHASES MADE THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM 

IX. REVIEW 2024 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVE MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

X.C. APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS FOR DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY SERVICES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY SERVICES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS

X.D. APPROVE EAGLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL STAFFING REPORT 

X.E. APPROVE ALL MATTERS INCIDENT RELATED TO DECLARING EXPECTATION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PERTAINING THERETO

X.F. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LAKE WORTH FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SERVICES

X.G. APPROVE BIDS AND PROPOSALS

X.G.1. Marching Band Uniforms for Eagle Mountain High School

X.G.2. Extension of Proposal for Grease and Grit Trap Pumping Services

X.G.3. Extension of Proposal for Fire and Security Alarm Services and Products

X.G.4. Extension of Proposal for Landscaping Services (Lawn and Grounds Maintenance)

X.H. APPROVE EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $100,000

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT