September 16, 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.

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
551.076 To conduct deliberations regarding security devices or security audits.

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. Pledge to Flags

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. 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.

VI.A. LSG Goal 1

VII. PRESENTATIONS

VII.A. Academics Department Efficiency Report

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Dallas Central Appraisal District Board Nomination

VIII.B. Director of Emergent Bilingual Services

IX. CONSENT AGENDA

IX.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

IX.B. Vendor List for - RFP # 24-25-02 Project Management Services

IX.C. Budget Amendment

IX.D. Resolution - Designation of Investment Officers

IX.E. Resolution - Designation of Treasury Management Administrator 
 

IX.F.  T-TESS Appraiser and T-TESS Calendar

IX.G. Contract Approval - ProCare Therapy

IX.H. Contract Approval- Delta T

X. BOARD DISCUSSION

X.A. Upcoming Events

X.B. Training and Event Recaps

XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

XI.A. August/September 168 Reports

XI.B. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

XI.C. July 2024 Financial Report 

XI.D. Purchases Over $50K

XII. ADJOURN