August 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order, Roll Call, Establishment of a Quorum, and recognition of Citizens

2. Invocation

3. Community /Public Forum:

4. Superintendent's Report:  Anita Hebert

4.A. Update on the first days of school.

5. Assistant Superintendent's Report:  Aron Strickland

5.A. Update to the Student Code of Conduct 
Goal 1:  Set up coordinated systems to ensure student safety in all school settings.

• Review and update discipline plans and consistency of expectations/consequences 

5.B. HB 4545
Goal 5: Create a system that ensures students in grades PK-8 meet and exceed defined standards of achievement in core courses each year.

6. Director's Reports:  Greg Couch

6.A. Summer Project update

7. Business Manager's Report:  Marci Ramos
Goal 9: Involve the community in developing a long-range plan for high quality school facilities to continue an outstanding school experience.

7.A. Financial Report

7.B. 2020-21 update

7.C. 2021-22 Budget presentation

8. Consent Agenda Items:

8.A. Approve minutes of July meetings

8.B.  Approve bills

8.C. Approve budget amendments

8.D. Review and take action on transfers for the 2021-22 school year.

8.E. Approve Evaluation Calendar (T-TESS) for the 2021-22 school year as presented.

8.F. Review and take action on the Communities In Schools MOU for the 2021-22 school year as presented.

8.G. Review and take action on the Boys & Girls Club agreement for the 2021-22 school year as presented.

8.H. Review and take action on Property and Casualty Insurance renewal.

8.I. Review and take action on the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) MOU for the 2021-22 school year as presented.

8.J. Review and take action to approve a new Pay Schedule for substitute teachers.

9. Closed Session (A Closed Session may be held under the Provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084 at anytime during the meeting by the board president or vice president)

10. Action Items:

10.A. "Repeal of all previously adopted policies and adoption of (LOCAL) policies as prepared by TASB Policy Service (See attached list)."

10.B. Review and take action to adopt revisions to EIC (LOCAL).

10.C. Review and take action to amend CB(LOCAL) and approve the Resolution of the Board Regarding EESER III and Policy CB(LOCAL), State Federal Revenue Sources as presented. 

10.D. Review and take action to adopt the Student Code of Conduct.

10.E. Personnel

10.E.1. Hire personnel for open positions for the 2021-22 school year as recommended by administration/principals.

10.E.2. Review Superintendent's Formative Evaluation and consider taking action to amend Superintendent's contract.

11. Discussion Items:

11.A. Discuss and review Student Handbook

12. Information Items:

12.A. Review 2020-21 PTO/Booster Club Reports 

12.B. August 26, 2021 public meeting to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Special Board meeting.

12.C. Team of 8 - September 20, 2021 

12.D. 2021 TASA/TASB Convention - September 23-25 in Dallas, Texas

13. Adjournment