Public Meeting Agenda: December 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Invocation

1.C. Pledge to American Flag

1.D. Recognize Visitors and School Officials

2. PUBLIC FORUM

2.A. Recognize Participants and Present Guidelines for Public Forum

3. RECOGNITIONS

3.A. 2024 CHRISTMAS CARD WINNERS

3.A.1. Haylee Spears - 11th Grade - District Overall Winner

3.A.2. Madeline Breaux - 8th Grade - Junior High Winner

3.A.3. Scarlett Root - 5th Grade - Elementary Winner

3.B. RETIREES

3.B.1. Ella Bland

3.B.2. Wayne LaVergne

3.C. BRAVO AWARDS

3.C.1. THSCA Academic All State Recipients

3.C.1.a. Sawyer Alfaro - Honorable Mention

3.C.1.b. Ethan Brown - Honorable Mention

3.C.1.c. Ty Butler - Honorable Mention

3.C.1.d. Caden Knott - Honorable Mention

3.C.1.e. Zachary Morrow - Honorable Mention

3.C.1.f. Fernando Sandoval-Rodriguez - Honorable Mention

3.C.1.g. Steyle Spurlock - Honorable Mention

3.C.2. TGCA Academic All State Recipients

3.C.2.a. Hannah Block - 2nd Team

3.C.2.b. Addisyn Moore - Honorable Mention

3.C.3. Denise Batchelor - Highest STAAR/EOC Passing Rate

3.D. BOARD RECOGNITION

3.D.1. Football Team - District Champions

3.E. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
For being extremely diligent, demonstrating citizenship, and having a passion for learning.

3.E.1. Elementary

3.E.1.a. Ayden Broussard - 2nd Grade

3.E.1.b. Margeaux Bonnin - 5th Grade

3.E.2. Junior High

3.E.2.a. Audrey Greenfield - 6th Grade

3.E.3. High School

3.E.3.a. Sarah Beasley - 9th Grade

3.F. TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

3.F.1. Carey West

4. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

4.A. November 18, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

5.A. Attendance Report

5.B. Enrollment Comparison

5.C. Truancy

5.D. Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

5.E. Superintendent's Evaluation

5.F. Corporate Membership - Sunset Country Club

5.G. Bluebonnet Learning

5.H. Annual District Christmas Luncheon - December 18th

5.I. TASB Mid-Winter and January Board Meeting Change to Tuesday 1-21-25

5.J. Bond Update - Elementary Gym Renovation

5.K. TASA/TASB Governance Camp

5.L. 2025-2026 School Calendar

5.M. Prevailing Wage Rates

5.N. Miscellaneous

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

6.A.1. Financial Recap Reports

6.A.2. Check Payments List

6.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

6.A.3.a. Orange County Monthly Tax Collections Summary

6.A.3.b. Orange County Tax Year-to-Date Recap

6.A.3.c. OISD Monthly Tax Report Summary

6.A.4. Cash Position Report

6.A.5. Utilities Report

6.A.5.a. Electricity

6.A.5.b. Natural Gas

6.A.5.c. Water

6.B. Curriculum and Instruction

Presenter: Zach Quinn & Corey Sheppard, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

6.B.1. Administrative Accountability Review

6.B.2. New Teacher Training

6.B.3. Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Nominations

6.B.4. Bluebonnet Learning

6.B.5. School Health Advisory (SHAC) Committee Meeting

6.B.6. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and Federal Report Card

6.B.7. OHS End of Course Assessments - Retests

6.C. Safety

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services & Corey Sheppard, Director of Primary Curriculum & Instruction

6.C.1. Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) Pilot Program

6.C.2. Fire Drill

6.C.3. Upcoming Dates

6.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

6.D.1. November Claim Report

6.D.2. Tray of the Week

6.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

6.E.1. Special Education

6.E.2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

6.E.3. Homeless/McKinney -Vento

6.E.4. Pregnancy Related Services

6.E.5. Foster Care

6.E.6. Migrant

6.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

6.F.1. STAAR EOC

6.F.2. Cybersecurity Training

6.F.3. ERate

6.F.4. Technology Department Vacancy

6.F.5. Orangefield ISD Social Media

6.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

6.G.1. News and Updates

6.G.2. Athletic Competitions

6.G.3. Student Participation

6.G.4. Awards (Students and Coaches)

6.G.5. Special Events and Programs

6.G.6. Upcoming Events

6.H. Support Services

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

6.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

6.H.2. Transportation

6.H.3. Residency Report

6.H.4. General Information

6.I. Principals

Presenter: Julie Fuller, Elementary; Brian Richardson, Junior High; Rea Wrinkle, High School

6.I.1. Attendance

6.I.2. Faculty Information

6.I.3. Student Information

6.I.4. UIL/Academics

6.I.5. Upcoming Events

6.J. Career & Technology

Presenter: Tim Tremont, CTE Coordinator

6.J.1. Health Science

6.J.2. Technology and Professional Communications

6.J.3. Family Health and Consumer Science

6.J.4. FFA

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.A. Building and Grounds

7.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

7.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member

7.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

7.B. Policy

7.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

7.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

7.C. Salary

7.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

7.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

7.D. Technology

7.D.1. Marcus Wernig - Chair

7.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

7.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on the 2023-2024 Financial Audit

8.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Centennial Land Marker

8.C. Consideration of and Possible Action on the Purchase of a New High Jump Pit

8.D. Consideration of and Possible Action on a Budget Amendment

9. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

Description: If needed, the Board will conduct a closed meeting for purposes permitted by:
Texas Government Code §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.
Texas Government Code §551.082, discussion of a disciplinary matter or complaint, or discipline involving a public school student.
Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. If necessary, the Board will convene in closed session for discussion of any item on the agenda.

All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ITEMS

12. Consideration of and Possible Action on New Technology Position

13. ADJOURN

December 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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