July 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM - Regular Meeting - Team of 8 Training

1. Call to Order/Establish Quorum

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge

3. Invocation

4. Open Forum

5. Action Items

5.A. Consent Agenda

5.A.1. Prior Month Meeting Minutes

5.A.2. Consider and take possible action regarding the Italy ISD 2023-2024 TASB Risk Management Fund Workers' Compensation Renewal Proposal.

5.A.3. Consider and take possible action to approve and renew Imagine EdgeEX (formerly
Edgenuity) as the source of coursework for students requiring credit recovery, coursework for transfer students, lesson interventions, and coursework in a variety of languages for English Language Learners in the amount of $54,704.38.

5.A.4. Consider and take possible action to approve HMH Into Science Texas as the science curriculum for grades K-8 in the amount of $66,372.30.

5.A.5. Consider and take possible action to approve changing the new Science Textbook adoption for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and IPC to McGraw Hill.

5.A.6. Consider and take possible action to approve the vendor Gold Key Renovations to replace old windows and entry door at Italy HS in the amount of $120,606.15 as part of the 2024-2025 Safe Schools and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) grant Cycle 2.

5.A.7. Consider and take possible action regarding the approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct.

6. Reports

6.A. Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report

6.A.1. Utility Report

6.A.2. Transportation Report

6.B. Finance Reports

6.B.1. Financial Statement

6.B.2. Tax Collections

6.B.3. Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report

6.B.4. Check Payments

7. Information Items

• July 23: Online Registration for new and returning students begins
• July 29: 9th-12th Schedule Pick-Up @ Italy JH-HS 10:30-3:30
• July 30: 7th-8th Schedule Pick-Up@ Italy JH-HS 10:30-3:30  
• July 30: School Safety & Security Committee meeting @ 3:00 in Board/Conference Room
• July 31: Italy JH-HS Schedule Pick-Up 3:30-7:30
• July 31: New Teacher Orientation
• August 1-6: Professional Development Days-Welcome Back for Staff
• August 2: 7th Grade Meet the Teacher/Walk the Schedule (No schedules picked up) @ 6:00
• August 5: Drug Testing 9:00-11:00
• August 5: Stafford Meet the Teacher  4:30-6:00
• August 5: 8th-12th Grade Meet the Teacher/Walk the Schedule (No schedules picked up) @ 6:00
• August 7: First Day of School
• August 8: Meet the Gladiator Night @ Stadium  6:30
• August 9: Friday when school is in session
• August 12-15: Italy ISD Fall Safety Week
• August 19: Carter Blood Drive #1 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Old Gym

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates

• August 26, 2024
  • 5:30 pm Special Meeting for Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
  • 5:45 pm Regular Meeting
• September 16, 2024
• October 21, 2024
• November 18, 2024
• December 16, 2024
• January 27, 2025 (Regular meeting date Jan. 20th is MLK Holiday)
• February 17, 2025
• March 24, 2025 (Regular meeting date March 17th is first day back after Spring Break) 
• April 21, 2025
• May 19, 2025
• June 16, 2025

8. Adjourn to Closed Session

8.A. If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act

8.B. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 

To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation.

Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and 551.129 For the purpose to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation in the case styled Holley v. Italy Independent School District, Civil Action No. 3:23-CV-01239-D in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.

To participate in the annual Team of 8 training.

9. Reconvene into Open Session

10. Action Items

10.A. Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.

11. Adjourn