October 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Zelda Saenz, Board President
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2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Recognition of Outgoing Trustee Members
Presenter:
Dr. Mike A. Barrera
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5. Consent Agenda
Description:
In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration. Requests must be directed to either the President of the Board of Trustees or the Superintendent. |
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5.A. Minutes of Prior Meetings
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Regular Board Meeting - September 15, 2020
Special Board Meeting - September 22, 2020 |
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5.B. Financial Report
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5.C. Tax Collection Report
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5.D. Annual Review and Approval of District Investment Policy CDA (Local)
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6. Public Comments/Open Forum
Description:
The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous. Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
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7. Activity Reports
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The following items are for informational purposes only. |
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7.A. Student Recognition
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7.A.1. Elementary Campus
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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7.A.2. High School Campus
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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7.B. Principals Report
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7.B.1. Elementary School
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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7.B.2. High School
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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7.C. Director's Reports
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7.C.1. Technology Report
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7.C.2. Band Report
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7.C.3. Athletic Report
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7.D. Activity Reports
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7.D.1. FFA Report
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7.D.2. FCCLA Report
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8. Board Communications
Description:
The following items are related to Board training opportunities, governance, and Board operating procedures. These are informational in nature and require no action on the part of the Board. |
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8.A. Recognition of MR Pizza N More through the Texas Association of School Board's Business Partner Program
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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8.B. Criteria for Returning to 100% On-campus Instruction
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8.C. Update on Policy EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Committee
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9. Board Discussion Items
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9.A. Report Regarding the District's Cash Flow
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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9.B. Discussion Regarding the Process for Becoming an Early College High School (ECHS)
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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9.C. Discussion Regarding the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) Competitive Grant Opportunity
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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10. Public Comment on a Specific Item
Description:
The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous.
Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
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11. Board Action Item
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The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM." The Board may also choose not to take action on any item. a. Consideration and approval of offer to purchase tax sale property |
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11.A. ACTION ITEM - Approval Regarding the School Board Continuing Education Record
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11.B. ACTION ITEM - Approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Update - Localized Policy Manual Update 115 (Second Reading)
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11.C. ACTION ITEM - Approval of the Jim Wells County Security Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement for the 2020-2021 School Year
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11.D. ACTION ITEM - Approval of Offer to Purchase Tax Sale Property
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12. Executive Session
Description:
The Board will meet in closed session. This meeting is authorized under Section 551 of the Texas Government Code. This closed session may concern any or all of the subjects and be conducted for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through and including Section 551.084 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. |
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12.A. Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.
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12.B. Personnel
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13. ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session
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14. Adjournment
Description:
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D. |