August 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Pledge to the American and Texas Flag

I.B. Certification of Public Notice

II. Recognition of Visitors - Public Forum

III. Superintendent Report

III.A. Start of School Update

III.B. Facilities Update

III.C. Review of House Bill 3 Reading and Math Goals

III.D. Montessori Update

IV. Reports from Staff: Principals and Directors may make Reports of a General Nature on the Operation of their Area of Responsibility. Items of particular Public Interest will be Posted Individually.

IV.A. Enrollment /Attendance Update

IV.B. Athletic Director's Update

V. Discussion and Action on Consent Agenda: The items on the consent agenda require routine board action. All items on this portion of the agenda can be adopted with one motion/second and majority of a quorum of trustees. Any trustee can move on items from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote.

V.A. Approval and/or Correction of the Minutes

V.A.1. Regular Meeting on July 16, 2021

V.B. Check Payments

V.C. Gifts and Solicitations

V.D. Budget Amendments

V.E. Financial Report

VI. New Business

VI.A. Discussion and Consideration of Adopting the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct

VI.B. Consider and take Action on an Order Authorizing Redemption of a Portion of Marfa Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2013

VI.C. Review of Employee Handbook and Student Handbook

VI.D. Discussion and Consideration to Approve a Resolution to Extend COVID Leave for the 2021/2022 School Year

VI.E. Discussion and Consideration to Accept Board Members Resignation and Determine the Process to Replace the Position

VI.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve CTE (Career Technology Education) Innovative Courses in the High School Course Catalog.

VI.F.1. 1) Engineering Application of Computer Science Principles-This is a design-based high school course for students who want to expand and deepen their engineering design skills and habits of mind through the purposeful integration and application of computer science (CS) principles and practices. Developed by the University of Texas, this hands-on course engages students in authentic, integrated engineering and CS practice in a project-based environment. 

VI.F.2. 2) Intro to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight - The Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Flight course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or continuing degrees in piloting UAV operations. This course is designed to instruct students in UAV flight navigation, industry laws and regulations, and safety regulations.

VII. Executive Session

VII.A. Pursuant to Tex Govt Code 551.074, Consider and Discuss Personnel Employment, Assignments, Terminations and Resignations

VIII. Consideration of and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session

IX. Discussion of Future Items to be Included on Next Agenda

X. Adjourn
In Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may enter into a closed meeting to deliberate any item that is listed above that fits within an exception listed in Subchapter D. Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.