August 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Thursday, August 12, 2021 with any corrections/deletions.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room.  As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.  The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment.  Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board.  The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous.

   The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.

Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities.  A Trustee may debate a motion for three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minute on the second opportunity.
 

VII. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

VII.A. Discussion and action to approve resolution regarding the necessity that the School Board be able to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees.

VII.B. Discussion and action to authorize legal counsel to file lawsuit against Governor Abbott and/or State of Texas and related parties to allow the District to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees. 

VIII. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

VIII.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

VIII.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (8)

VIII.A.2. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Assistant Principal (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VIII.A.3. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Dean of Instruction (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

VIII.A.4. Recommend approval of non-chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Coordinator for 21st Century Community Learning Center (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (6)

VIII.A.5. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Counselor (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (1)

VIII.A.6. Recommend approval of chapter 21 contractual personnel for the 2021-2022 school year(s) – Special Education Counselor (replacing an existing FTE).  Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation. (2)

IX. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

X. Announcement(s):

XI. Adjournment.