January 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.  

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize American Legion Texas Boys State Program Acceptees - Jason Wheeler

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Dana Terry - Sherese Nix-Lightfoot

IV.C. Introduction of District Administrators - Dr. Gradyne Brown

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

V.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Superintendent's Report

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Trustee Election Order - Mechelle Hogan 

VII.B. Consider Approval of a Resolution to Increase Substitute Pay Rates during Shortages Caused by the Pandemic - Dr. Gradyne Brown 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Board Resolution for a 4-Day Summer Work Schedule and Holiday Shutdown for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown 

VII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Renew District of Innovation Plan and Designate Local Innovation Committee - District Affairs Committee 

VII.E. Consider Approval of ICON Instruction and Attendance Plan - District Affairs Committee 

VII.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Finance Committee

VII.G. New Bids

VII.G.1. Contract #23-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Fuel Servicing - Finance Committee

VII.G.2. Contract #69-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Truancy and Dropout Prevention – Finance Committee

VII.G.3. Contract #186-21 – Consider Purchase of Full Service Custodial and Related Services – Facilities/Finance Committee

VII.G.4. Contract #134-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Wireless/LAN Equipment and Services – Finance Committee

VII.G.5. Contract #337-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Chromebooks Equipment and Services – Finance Committee

VII.G.6. Contract #397-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Intervention Reading Programs – Finance Committee

VII.H. Increase to Awarded Bid

VII.H.1. Contract #211-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Temporary Staffing-Human Resources – Finance Committee

VIII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VIII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

VIII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

VIII.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Director - Elementary Integrated Math/Science Studies.

IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Director - Elementary Integrated Math/Science Studies.

X. Adjournment