September 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM - TEST Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

4. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONSENT AGENDA

5. CLOSED SESSION

5.A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints against a public officer.

5.B. 551.072  For the purpose of discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

6. DINNER

7. ROUTINE BUSINESS

7.A. Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags

7.B. School Officials Present

7.C. A Virtual Learning Walk will be presented from Irma Marsh Middle School that will highlight student learning in the classroom.

7.D. Recognition of Guests: Mareka Austin, Principal at Irma Marsh Middle School, is recognizing Jordyn H., 8th grader; Demetrius V., 7th grader; Evelyn G., 8th Grader; and staff members: Robert Geibler, Social Studies Teacher and Coach; Diego Varela, STAT Paraeducator; and Stephanie Vining, Parent Volunteer.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Consider Approval of Board Minutes from _____, for a Regular Meeting.

8.B. Consider Approval of Expenditure Report for the month of _____: The attached schedule lists all checks written for the month of _____.

8.C. Consider Approval of the Broker Dealer List: In accordance with the 1997 Public Funds Investment Act, Texas Government Code 2256.025, the Board of Education must review, revise, and adopt a list of qualified brokers and dealers on an annual basis.

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Consider All Matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

9.A.1. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 District Improvement Plan: Renee Smith-Faulkner, Associate Superintendent, has provided a link to the 2020-2021 District Improvement Plan. The district plan was created with input from the Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Team and the Superintendent's Cabinet.

9.A.2. Consider Approval of replacement tower equipment from M&A Technology, not to exceed $325,861.60 for the Wi-Fi towers.

9.B. Consider All Matters related to Financial, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

9.B.1. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment: Displays any necessary budget amendments that should be made due to spending patterns. By law, the District may not exceed the budget amount within "Function" code without prior approval of the Board. Fund 199 Function 81 would be increased by $465,000 and Assigned Fund Balance would be decreased by $465,000 to fund the anticipated expenses for a Tower Project for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

9.C. Consider All Matters Incident and/or related to Public Officers and Employees, including but not limited to, Contracts Resignations, Hiring, Assignments, Allocations, and Salaries.

9.C.1. Consider Approval of New Hire Contract Recommendations: There are twenty-two contract recommendations for this meeting as of May 22, 2020. An Addendum is anticipated.

10. INFORMATION ITEMS

10.A. Review Student Travel Approvals

10.B. Consider All Matters related to Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including, but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

10.C. Consider All Matters related to Financial, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

10.D. Consider All Matters Incident and/or related to Public Officers and Employees, including but not limited to, Contracts Resignations, Hiring, Assignments, Allocations, and Salaries.

10.E. Consider All Matters related to Student Services/Capital Improvements Projects, including but not limited to reports, finances, and/or proposals.

10.F. BBB Local, Board of Education three-year terms

10.G. Eichelbaum Wardell, P.C. Update 5-15-20 and 6-1-20

10.H. School Board 2020-2021 Activity Calendar

10.I. Budget Preparation Timeline 2020-2021

10.J. Review Student Travel Approvals

10.K. Board Policy

11. DISCUSSION ITEMS - BOARD OF EDUCATION

11.A. Board of Education Key Dates

11.B. Pandemic Plan/Action

12. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING

12.A. Monday, July 20, 2020 for a Regular Board Meeting

13. ADJOURN