June 17, 2024 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.

I.A. PUBLIC HEARING

I.A.1. 2025 Proposed Budget & Proposed Tax Rate

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, 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.

III. PUBLIC SESSION 

III.A. Pledges

III.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

III.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

III.B. Prayer

IV. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

IV.A. Board 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. PRESENTATIONS

VI.A. School Leadership Department Efficiency Report

VII. 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.

VII.A. LSG Goals 2 & 3

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

VIII.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

VIII.B. Adoption of FY2025 Budget

VIII.C. 2024-2025 Compensation Manual

VIII.D. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services

VIII.E. Vendor List for - RFP# 23-24-02 Catering & Food Related Services

VIII.F. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-05 Maintenance and Facilities 

VIII.G. Budget Amendment -General Fund No. 8

VIII.H. Budget Amendment - Child Nutrition No. 2

VIII.I. Budget Amendment - Debt Service No. 2

VIII.J. Resolution - Purchase Property 

VIII.K. Resolution for Adoption of Committing Fund Balances

VIII.L. Contract Approval for Agreement between Owner and Architect

VIII.M. Authorize Use of Purchasing Cooperatives and Interlocal Agreements

VIII.N. Resolution to Designate Approval of Benefits Programs

IX. BOARD DISCUSSION

IX.A. Upcoming Events

IX.B. Training and Event Recaps

X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

X.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

X.B. Financial Report

X.C. Purchases Over $50,000

XI. ADJOURN