February 18, 2025 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. PUBLIC HEARING

II.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

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

551.071)  Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, to consult with attorney regarding pending litigation or other legal matters.
551.072) Deliberation regarding real property
551.074)  Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (Personnel Matters), 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

Superintendent Evaluation and Contract

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.

IV. PUBLIC SESSION 

IV.A. Prayer

IV.B. Pledges

IV.B.1. Pledge to the American Flag

IV.B.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

V. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

V.A. New Hire Introduction

V.B. Board Recognitions

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. 

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. Goals 2 & 3

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Proposed Termination 
Consider and Take Action Regarding the Independent Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation Regarding the Proposed Termination of the Term Contract of Nicole A. Rose.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA

IX.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

IX.B. Adoption of Board Goals

IX.C. 2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans

IX.D. Budget Amendment No. 4- General Fund 

IX.E. Consideration of Audit Firm for Financial Services FY 2025- Whitley Penn

IX.F. Adoption of 2025-2026 District Calendar

IX.G. Non-Business Public Information Days (HB3033)

X. BOARD DISCUSSION

X.A. Upcoming Events

X.B. Training and Event Recaps

XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

XI.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

XI.B. Financial Report

XI.C. Purchases Over $50,000

XI.D. Safety & Security Efficiency Report

XI.E. Investment Report- Fiscal Year 25 Quarter 2

XI.F. Bond Budget Update

XII. ADJOURN