August 30, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Special Budget/Tax Rate Meeting

1. Call to Order—Hank Dietert

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Roll Call

1.C. Announcement that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.

2. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023-2024 BUDGET AND THE 2023 TAX RATE

2.A. 2023/2024 Proposed Budget

2.B. 2023/2024 Fund Balance

2.C. The Board invites public comment on the proposed 2023-2024 school district budget and the 2023 tax rate. A total rate of $1.1401 per $100 of valuation has been proposed: $0.7251 for the Maintenance and Operations rate and $.4150 for the Interest and Sinking rate.

The proposed budget for 2023-2024 may be reviewed during normal business hours at the Navarro ISD Central Office, located at 6450 N. State Highway 123 in Geronimo, Texas. The proposed budget may also be viewed on the District website and the Board meeting agenda packet at www.nisd.us.  Summary budget documents may be found in the Board Meeting agenda.

3. Public Participation:
Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.[Ref. Board Policy BED(LOCAL)]

3.A. Public Comments on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting

3.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Athletic Trainer Policy Update

4.B. Panther Posse Donation for Pro Acoustics Stadium Sound System

4.C. Panther Posse Donation for Athletic Programs

4.D. Final Budget Amendment for Prior Year

5. Action Items

5.A. Adopt budget for 2023/2024 School Year

5.B. Tax Rate Adoption

5.C. IPad Purchases

5.D. Chromebook Purchases

5.E. Growth Position Requests

6. Closed Session:  The Board may go into closed session

6.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the duties of the Superintendent

6.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the Employment and Resignations of Professional Personnel to include Teachers and other Professionals.

6.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
 

6.D. Consider and possible action to approve vendor(s) for home relocation services, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute contract. 

6.E. Special Education Mediation 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.0821, consultation with School’s attorney regarding threatened litigation and possible settlement of Texas Education Agency Mediation Docket Number 107-DM-0723, a matter concerning a student with a disability.

Any related action will be taken in open session.

7. Reconvene in Open Session to consider possible action related to closed session discussion.

8. Adjourn