June 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledges of Allegiance

IV. Request for Approval of Agenda

V. Recognition of Students who Qualified For State

VI. Recognition of Superintendent Award Recipients

VII. Recognition of Kermit ISD Staff

VII.A. Kermit Elementary School Teacher of the Year - Teresa Porras

VII.B. Kermit Junior High School Teacher of the Year - Alyssa Lizardo

VII.C. Kermit High School Teacher of the Year - BK Williams

VII.D. KISD Auxiliary Employee of the Year - Clay Reynolds, Bus Driver

VII.E. KISD Support Staff Employee of the Year - Roxanne Garcia, Central Office

VII.F. KISD Non-Teaching Professional of the Year - Shawn Johnson, KHS Asst. Principal

VIII. Citizen’s Forum

IX. Closed Session

IX.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, to consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code, including the discussion of the Appointment of new Board Member.

IX.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer, employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including the discussion and consideration of the appointment of new Board Member.

X. Reconvene to Open Session

X.A. Consider approval of appointment to the position of Board of Education Trustee

X.B. Consider and Take Action Regarding Hiring an Independent Consultant to Review Financial Processes and Procedures

XI. Closed Session

XI.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code, including to conduct a Level III Grievance hearing filed by a parent.

XI.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, to deliberate a matter involving discipline of a public-school child, including to conduct a Level III Grievance hearing filed by a parent.

XI.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, to deliberate a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation, including to conduct a Level III Grievance hearing filed by a parent.

XII. Reconvene to Open Session

XII.A. Consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance filed by a parent.

XIII. Closed Session

XIII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code, including to conduct a Level III Grievance hearing filed by a parent.

XIII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, to deliberate a matter involving discipline of a public-school child, including to conduct a Level III Grievance hearing filed by a parent.

XIII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, to deliberate a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be reviewed by the deliberation, including to conduct a Level III Grievance hearing filed by a parent.

XIV. Reconvene to Open Session

XIV.A. Consideration and possible action regarding Level III Grievance filed by a parent.

XV. Consent Agenda

XV.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting, Budget Amendment, Investments and Bank Accounts Report, Approve Monthly Check Payment List Excluding Checks - 56607, 56616 and 56695

XV.B. Approve Lentz-Edwards Conflict of Interest Checks - 56607, 56616 and 56695

XVI. Discussion and Possible Action to Enter Into Contract Negotiations for Professional Architectural Services with Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. for the Design and Construction of the May 2023 Bond Projects and Any Future Projects as Directed by the Kermit Independent School District.

XVII. Update on Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023 Schedule of Events

XVIII. Discussion and Possible Action on a Plan of Finance to Issue One or More Series of Obligations, including Selection of Underwriters, Authorizing District Staff, Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor to Proceed with Such Financing, and Approving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto

XIX. Discuss and Consider Approving The Opening of A Corporate Overnight Plus Fund Investment Account at Lone Star Investment Pool for 2023 Bond Proceeds

XX. Discuss and Consider Approving  Engaging the Services of Arbitrage Compliance Specialists to Provide Arbitrage Compliance Services for the $62,500,000 Unlimited Tax Building Bonds, Series 2023

XXI. Discuss and Consider Approving Student Athletic Insurance Proposal for the 2023-2024 School Year

XXII. Discuss and Consider Approving CDA (Local) Policy

XXIII. Policy Update 121

• (LEGAL) policies
• (LOCAL) policies
  • CCGB(LOCAL):  AD VALOREM TAXES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  • CFB(LOCAL):  ACCOUNTING - INVENTORIES
  • CLB(LOCAL):  BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE
  • CRF(LOCAL):  INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
  • CVA(LOCAL):  FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION -COMPETITIVE BUDDING
  • CVB(LOCAL):  FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION - COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
  • DEA(LOCAL):  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - COMPENSATION PLAN
  • FD(LOCAL):  ADMISSIONS
  • FFI(LOCAL):  STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM BULLYING

XXIV. Discuss and Consider Approving Three Year Lease Agreement with CMC Business Systems for District Copiers

XXV. Discuss and Consider Renewal of Renaissance Products and Services in the Amount of $28,960.11

XXVI. Information Items

XXVI.A. KISD Monthly Enrollment Report for May 2023

XXVI.B. KISD Work Orders for May 2023

XXVI.C. Utility Usage

XXVI.D. Leadership Team Times

XXVI.E. Monthly Tax Collections

XXVI.F. Maintenance of Effort 

XXVI.G. Financial Worksheets

XXVI.H. US Department of Agriculture 2023-2024 Paid Lunch Equity Calculation

XXVI.I. July Board Meeting-July 26, 2023

XXVI.J. Superintendent Discussion

XXVII. Correspondence

XXVIII. Adjournment