January 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Roll Call

2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law - this is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.

3. Pledge Allegiance to US and Texas Flags:
Blackshear Magnet Elementary School Students Miguel Rodriguez and Genesis Saenz

4. Invocation: Spanish Pastor Daniel Perez, Odessa Bible Church

5. Special Presentations:
School Board Month Proclamation
Presentation of Aetna Well-Being Award
Announcement of Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund Student Scholarship
Presentation of Crockett MS Student Design for State Capitol Christmas Ornament
Recognition of Permian High School Band State Qualifier
Introduction of Academic All-State Athletes from the Fall Semester 

6. Opening Remarks by Superintendent 

7. Public Comment 

8. Bond 2023

8.A. Bond 2023 Update

9. Action Items

9.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Purchases over $50,000

9.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval of 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #4

9.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval of 2024-2025 Calendar Revision 1

9.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Election Order and Notice for May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election

9.E. Discussion of and Request for Approval of ECISD Board of Trustees Naming Two Members to the Education Foundation Board by Way of Ballot

10. Consent Agenda 

10.A. Request for Approval of Minutes of Meetings

10.B. Request for Approval of Bills for Payment

10.C. Request for Approval of Acceptance of Donations Over $10,000

10.D. Request for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Ector County ISD and Angelo State University - School Counseling Pathway

10.E. Request for Approval to Submit Grant Resolutions to the Office of the Governor

10.F. Request for Approval of Agreed Corrective Action Plan

11. Report/Discussion Items

11.A. Presentation of Career & Technical Education Program

11.B. Discussion of 2025 Legislative Priorities

12. Possible Request for Approval to Move to Closed Meeting  - Personnel Matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees of the District or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.] (The Board of Trustees will deliberate on the hiring of a Principal for Burleson Early Education Center.)
Security Personnel, Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code (Intruder Detection Audit Finding for Discussion).
Consultation with Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, and Certain School Board Deliberations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821 (The Board will meet in consultation with school attorney regarding pending litigation and possible settlement of Student v. Ector County Independent School District, Before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 226-SE-0324, where personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation.)
Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act [The Board will meet in Closed Session in Consultation with the Board's Attorney Regarding all Matters as Authorized by Law.]

12.A. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning Pending Litigation and Possible Settlement of Student v. Ector County Independent School District, Before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 226-SE-0324

13. Information Items

13.A. Financials

13.B. Purchases Over $50,000 Informational Report

13.C. Quarterly Donations Informational Report

13.D. Routine Personnel Report

14. Closing Remarks by Superintendent 

15. Adjournment