October 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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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.
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II. PUBLIC HEARING
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II.A. FIRST Report
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Mrs. Paula McBride
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III. 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, and 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property 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 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.
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IV. PUBLIC SESSION
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Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.
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IV.A. Pledges
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IV.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
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Tinsley Johnson-Deramee
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Tinsley Johnson-Deramee is a fifth-grade scholar at Lake Ridge Elementary. She began her journey at LRE as a kindergarten scholar. Tinsley is a National Elementary Honor Society member and excels in reading. Tinsely’s hobbies include drawing, doing different types of art, editing, and playing video games. Tinsley recently found a new passion for cheerleading and gymnastics. She enjoys being a flyer on her cheerleading squad and dreams about going to the Olympics one day. Tinsley’s favorite things about Lake Ridge Elementary are the teachers, people, and the playground. When she grows up, she wants to become a teacher and teach Reading Language Arts at Lake Ridge Elementary.
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IV.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
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Azaya Harper
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Azaya Harper is a fourth grade scholar at Lake Ridge Elementary. She began her journey at LRE as a kindergarten student in our Montessori School of Choice Program. Currently, Azaya is a scholar in our Upper Montessori classroom and continues to thrive academically and socially. Azaya's academic performance meets and exceeds grade-level standards in all areas. When Azaya is not at school, she likes to watch soccer, cook, and practice archery because it is relaxing.
Azaya Harper is a fourth grade scholar at Lake Ridge Elementary. She began her journey at LRE as a kindergarten student in our Montessori School of Choice Program. Currently, Azaya is a scholar in our Upper Montessori classroom and continues to thrive academically and socially. Azaya's academic performance meets and exceeds grade-level standards in all areas. When Azaya is not at school, she likes to watch soccer, cook, and practice archery because it is relaxing. |
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IV.B. Prayer
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Board Trustee
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V. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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V.A. Introduction of New Hires
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Hallema Jackson
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V.B. Recognition of Principals
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Mrs. Tierney Tinnin
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V.C. Special Education DER
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Derica Turner
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VI. 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.
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VII. PRESENTATIONS
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VII.A. Facilities Committee Report
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Tellauance Graham
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VII.B. Transpar Contract Renewal
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Mr. Tellaunce Graham and Mr. Jonquez Moore
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VIII. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Founded on research, Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams—boards in collaboration with their superintendents—who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance accomplishes this intense focus through tailored coaching aligned to the five pillars of the Texas Framework for School Board Development: Vision, Accountability, Structure, Advocacy, and Unity.
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VIII.A. District and Campus Improvement Plans
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Dr. Shemeka Millner, Heath Koenig, Ty Lowe
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VIII.B. Campus Spotlight
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Mr. John Edmun and Dr. Amanda McCarther
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VIII.B.1. Lake Ridge Elementary
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Dr. Amanda McCarther
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VIII.B.2. Collegiate Academy MS
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Mr. John Edmun
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IX. CONSENT AGENDA
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IX.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
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Courtney Lackey Wilson
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IX.B. Contract Abandonment - Mija Jackson Lee
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IX.C. Contract Abandonment - Nikeya Gaither
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IX.D. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services
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Mrs. Carla Settle
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IX.E. Budget Amendment
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Mrs. Carla Settle
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IX.F. Share Staff Employment
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X. BOARD DISCUSSION
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X.A. Upcoming Events
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X.B. Training and Event Recaps
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TASA/TASB
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XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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These items are presented to the Board for information only. No presentations will be made unless specifically requested by the Board.
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XI.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
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Hallema Jackson
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XI.B. Financial Report
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Carla Settle
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XI.C. Purchases Over $50,000
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XI.D. Transportation DER
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XII. ADJOURN
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