March 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order 

I.A. Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.

II. Invocation: Pastor, Cecilia Granadosin, Kavanaugh Methodist Church 

III. Presentation of Colors - GHS NJROTC 

IV. Presentation of Vision Statement 

V. Recognition 

V.A. Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Retired Teachers Association (Board Goal 7: Community Engagement)

V.B. Recognition of GISD Impactful Partner (Board Goals 6 & 7: Communication & Community Engagement)

V.C. Recognition of Hero of Hope (Board Goals 6 & 7: Communication & Community Engagement)

VI. Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items (Board Goals 6 & 7: Communication & Community Engagement)

VII. Comments from Individual Board Members (Board Goal 6: Communication)

VIII. Reports/Discussion Items

VIII.A. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A.I. District News Update

VIII.B. Strategic Plan (Vision 2028) -(Board Goal 1: Teaching & Learning)

VIII.B.I. Consider Approval of Strategic Plan 

VIII.C. Finance 

VIII.C.I. Financial Summary on Funding Facility Expansion  (Board Goal 4: Finance)

VIII.C.II. 1st reading of the 2023-2024 Budget  (Board Goal 4: Finance)

VIII.D. School Leadership and Student Support 

VIII.D.I. Bowie Intruder Action Plan - (Board Goal 5: Facilities)

VIII.E. Governance 

VIII.E.I. Specified Donation 

VIII.E.I.a. Class of 1972 donation $1500 for 3 $500 scholarships (Board Goal 4: Finance)

VIII.E.II. Resolution to nominate 2023 Superintendent of the Year (SOTY)

IX. Action and Discussion Items

IX.A. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment to transfer funds for purchase of AED supplies and other safety related equipment  ($16,587.57) - (Board Goal 4: Finance)

IX.B. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment to transfer funds to pay for contracted services for Special Education ($398,000) - (Board Goal 4: Finance)

IX.C. Consider Approval to add Brenda Russell and Sharon Boothe to Texas Class Transaction Portal and Financial Accounts (Board Goal 4: Finance)

IX.D. Consider Approval to remove Sherry Dodson and Jessica Herrera from the Texas Class Transaction Portal and Financial Accounts (Board Goal 4: Finance)

IX.E. Consider Approval of Head Start COVID Mitigation Plan (Board Goal 1: Teaching & Learning)

X. Consent Agenda

X.A. Monthly Financial Report (Board Goal 4: Finance)

X.B. Consider Approval of Vendor List (Board Goal 4: Finance)

X.C. Consider Approval of Board Minutes 

X.C.I. February 21, 2023- Regular Board Meeting 

X.C.II. March 7, 2023- Called Board Meeting 

XI. Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items (Board Goals 6 & 7: Communication & Community Engagement)

XII. Closed Session 

XII.A. Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas open meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

XII.A.I. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with the board’s attorney on all subjects or matter authorized by law.

XII.A.I.a. Consider legal advice regarding personnel issues.

XII.A.I.b. Consider legal advice regarding any agenda action item.

XII.A.II. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to include extending term contracts, probationary contracts to administrators.

XII.A.II.a. Closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to include extending term contracts, probationary contracts to administrators. 

XII.A.II.b. Texas Government Code Section 551.072 discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 

XIII. Action on Closed Session Items

XIII.A. Consider Approval of Professional New Hires and Ratification of Employment Contracts as Recommended (Board Goal 3: Human Resources)

XIII.B. Consider and take possible action regarding approval of administrative and other employee contracts as presented by the Superintendent (Board Goal 3: Human Resources)

XIV. Future Agenda / Information Items

XIV.A. Board Secretary Report

XV. Future Meetings/Workshops

XV.A. April 11th at 11 a.m. - Golden Lions Luncheon 

XV.B. April 11th at 5:30 p.m. - Called Board Meeting (Budget Workshop)

XV.C. April 18th at 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting 

XVI. Adjournment