December 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER 
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

II. CLOSED SESSION
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

551.071)  Private consultation with the board's attorney,
551.074)  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
551.082)  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.

1. Superintendent Evaluation

If, during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section listed above.

The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable. 

III. PUBLIC SESSION 
Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.

III.A. Pledge to Flags

III.B. Prayer

IV. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

V. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

VI. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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VI.A. Campus Spotlight

VII. FIRST Report

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

VIII.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

VIII.B. Employment, Retirements, Resignations and Terminations of Professional Staff

VIII.C. Attestation for Remote Learners

VIII.D. RFP 20-21-01  Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services

VIII.E. RFP 20-21-02  Catering and Food Related Services

VIII.F. Budget Amendment

IX. Board Discussion

IX.A. Upcoming Events

IX.B. Training and Event Recaps

X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

X.A. Superintendent Evaluation

X.B. Financial Report

X.C. Investment Report

XI. ADJOURN