August 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

I. Special Called Board Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

IV.A. Recommend approving  the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of Monday, August 21, 2023, with any corrections/deletions.

IV.B. Recommend approving  the minutes with any corrections:

IV.B.1. Regular Board Meeting held Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IV.B.2. Special Called Board Meeting held Thursday, March 23, 2023

V. 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 minutes on the second opportunity.
 

VI. Superintendent's Report:  *SB1566

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

VI.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve Amendment #2 of Resolution #019/23-24 for a Retention Stipend to be paid on or after August 10, 2023 to all full-time and permanent part-time employees who were employed as of July 1, 2023 and who remain employed on August 1, 2023 and permanent substitutes who worked 180 days or more during the period of August 16, 2022 through June 1, 2023 in the amount of $1,000.00.

VI.A.2. Recommend approval to adopt the Student Code of Conduct for the 2023-2024 school year. *

VI.A.3. Discussion, consideration and possible action adopting Resolution #020/2023-2024 of Defeasance for the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015.

VI.A.4. Recommend approval of Resolution #021/23-24 for the adoption of the 2023-2024 Proposed Tax Rate. Recommend to adopt a tax rate of no more than $1.030964 per $100.00 valuation with a Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.78920 and a Debt Service tax rate of $0.241764.  The 2022-2023 total tax rate was $1.20869.

VI.A.5. Recommend approval to appoint Dr. René Gutierrez, Superintendent as agent to perform the duties provided by Texas Election Law, Sec. 31.123 for VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election), effective immediately.

VI.A.6. Discussion, consideration and possible action to adopt an election Order for a (VATRE) Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on November 7, 2023.

VI.B. Recommend approval of the following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

VI.B.1. Recommend approval to contract with Cameron County Elections Office and to pay 60% deposit for estimated costs of election services for a joint Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and to authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract.  Estimated at $207,460.00.

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

VII.A. Personnel Matter(s):

VII.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (2)

VII.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (3)

VII.A.3. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2023-2024 school year(s) – Counselor. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(2)

VII.A.4. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2023-2024 school year(s) – JROTC Senior Instructor-Army. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VII.A.5. Recommend approval of personnel for the 2023-2024 school year(s) – Speech Language Pathologist. Subject to receipt of all outstanding documentation.(1)

VII.A.6. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (Y.P.) for change in contract and days for the 2023-2024 Fiscal School Year.

VII.A.7. Recommend approval of Campus Professional Employee (M.P.) for change in contract and days for the 2023-2024 Fiscal School Year.

VII.B. Attorney Consultation:

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

IX. Announcement(s):

X. Adjournment.