June 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Program Highlight - Living Science
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The Living Science Department provides school districts, that have joined the Living Science Program, access to both living and non-living science-related materials for classroom use. We have a variety of items that teachers can combine with their lesson plans, creating a hands-on learning experience for their students. The primary goal of the Living Science Department is to positively impact student learning by providing high quality science-related materials for the classroom. The Living Science Program has been in existence for over 40 years and serves students not only in Region 20, but also participating schools within Region 2, 3, and 13.
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2. Reorganization of the Board of Directors for 2021-2022
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The bylaws of the Board of Directors provide for the election of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and a Secretary, and each officer shall be elected to serve a term of one year.
The bylaws note the following duties for each position: “The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at meetings, appoint committees which are not selected by majority vote, and perform other duties as necessary. The Chairman shall have the right, as other members of the Board, to offer resolutions, to discuss questions, and to vote thereon.” “The Vice-Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman in case of the Chairman's resignation, absence, or disability.” “The Secretary shall perform the duties as required by law and such other duties as the Board may designate.” “Each officer shall be elected to serve a term of one year or until the officer's successor is elected and qualified.” |
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3. Minutes of the May 5, 2021 Meeting
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4. Board of Directors' Meeting Dates for 2021-2022
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Meetings of the Board of Directors usually occur at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the even months. The August meeting will include an optional Budget Work Session at 1:00 p.m. and a Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m.
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5. Amendments to the 2020-2021 Official Budget
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Listed on the attachment to this agenda item are amendments to the 2020 - 2021 ESC-20 budget. Approval of the Board of Directors is requested.
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6. Addition to the Special Revenue Fund
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7. Contracts Over $25,000
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8. Interlocal Agreement
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9. Proposals
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10. Personnel - New Employees (Professional Staff)
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11. Salary Increase for 2021-2022
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The Center’s salary structure consists of pay grades with placement of positions based on a combination of market (benchmark) data, wage inflation adjustment, Center experience in recruitment and retention, and an individual wage model based on multiple job-related factors (e.g., scaled related experience, education, competency and division director discretion).
The Board will be provided a copy of the proposed salary schedule at the August 25, 2021 Board Meeting which will include an approximate increase of 5%. Annual increases are limited to 15%, regardless of market changes. Of the 5% increase, approximately $454,200.00 is being used for benchmarking adjustments due to market conditions and approximately $418,700.00 is being used for annual individual target pay factors. The remaining, approximately $954,581.00, is being allocated to general salary increases for staff. An annual minimum increase of $1,000 will be provided to full-time Center staff (pro-rated for part-time staff), except for positions which are frozen. Approximately $11,802.00 will be drawn from Center fund balance for this purpose. The estimated cost of the 2021-2022 salary increase is $1,827,481.00 |
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12. Supplemental Compensation for Professionals 2021-2022
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2002-2003
Article 3.50-8, Texas Insurance Code, as a result of HB 3343, established that active, contributing Teacher Retirement System (TRS) members receive an annual state supplemental compensation amount of $1,000. 2003-2004 Article 3.50-8, Texas Insurance Code, amended by HB 3459 Passed by the 78th Legislative Session, Regular Session Signed by the Governor on June 10, 2003 Established that, effective September 1, 2003, active, contributing TRS, nonprofessional members receive an annual state supplemental amount of $250 (18.75 - 29 hours work week) and $500 (30 hours or more work week). Nonprofessionals are defined by TRS Rule 41.42, Payment of Supplemental Compensation. 2006-2007 Amends Subchapter D, Health Care Supplementation, Education Code Chapter 22, and adds 42.2513 to Subchapter E, Financing the Program. Passed by the 79th Legislative Session, 3rd C.S. Effective May 26, 2006. Re-named the Compensation Supplementation program to Health Care Supplementation. Existing statutory language on the amount of the compensation supplementation, as well as the state funding and distribution, is replaced with provisions for a wage increase that provides similar levels of compensation. 2021-2022 It is recommended that the Center continue to provide a select group (based on TRS definition) of professional, active, contributing TRS members the same supplemental compensation amount that will be granted to nonprofessionals by TEA. The estimated cost of the Center’s supplemental compensation to professional TRS members is expected to cost the Center approximately $30,000. |
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13. Center Contribution to TRS-ActiveCare Health Care for 2020-2021
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House Bill 3343, passed by the 77th Legislature, requires education service centers to offer eligible staff TRS-ActiveCare Health Care, effective September 1, 2002. Eligible staff members include:
For 2021-2022, it is recommended that the Center contribution be $417.00 for Primary Plan participants, $429.00 for HD participants, and remain unchanged for Primary+ and Plan 2 participants.
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14. For Information Only
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14.A. Head Start Policy Council Report
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Ms. Carol Morgan, ESC-20 Head Start Services Component Director, will provide reports on the most recent Head Start Policy Council meetings.
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14.B. Personnel – Separations (Professional Staff)
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Attached is a list of professional staff who have separated from ESC-20 since the May meeting of the Board of Directors.
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14.C. Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
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14.D. Investment Report
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14.E. Accounts Receivable
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14.F. 2021-2022 Budget Development
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Discussion of the preliminary budget information for the 2021 – 2022 ESC-20 budget.
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14.G. 2021-2022 Center Products & Services Fees
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Board policy authorizes the Executive Director to establish fees charged for Center products and services.
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14.H. Executive Director's Report
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15. Adjournment
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