December 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Public Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Maria Saenz Garza, 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. 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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4.A. Minutes of Prior Meeting
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4.B. Financial Report
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4.C. Tax Collection Report
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4.D. Quarterly Investment Report
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5. 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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6. Public Meeting on the State Financial Accountability Rating
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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7. Activity Reports
Description:
The following items are for informational purposes only.
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7.A. Student Recognition
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7.A.1. Elementary School 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. Principal Reports
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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. Band Report
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7.C.2. Technology
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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. Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees Fiscal Calendar
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8.B. Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD School Board Training Sessions & Dates
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8.C. Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustee Local Orientation - Proposed Meeting Dates
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8.D. Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees Self Evaluation Reflection - Proposed Meeting Dates
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9. Board Dicussion Items
a. Report Regarding the District's Cash Flow
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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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 Items
Description:
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.
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11.A. ACTION ITEM - Approval of the 2020-2021 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Improvement Plan, High School Campus Improvement Plan and the Elementary Campus Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Booby Galvan
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11.B. ACTION ITEM - Approval of theTextbook Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Adoption Committee for the 2020-2021 School Year
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11.C. ACTION ITEM - Resolution of the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees Regarding the Extension of Time to Use Emergency Paid Sick leave for the 2020-2021 School Year
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11.D. ACTION ITEM - Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD One-Time COVID 19 Retention Incentive Plan
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11.E. ACTION ITEM - Approval of Amended Policy EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking
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12. RECESS TO EXCEUTIVE SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:
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13. 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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13.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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13.B. Discussion and Possible Action Allowing or Disallowing Flexibility of Worksite Locations for the Duration of the COVID 19 Pandemic for Individuals Without a Medical Diagnosis
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13.C. Personnel
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14. Reconvene In Open Session
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15. ACTION ON ITEM(S) - Discussed in Executive Session
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15.A. ACTION ITEM: 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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15.B. ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Possible Action Allowing or Disallowing Flexibility of Worksite Locations for the Duration of the COVID 19 Pandemic for Individuals Without a Medical Diagnosis
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15.C. ACTION ITEM: Personnel
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16. 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.
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