November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 | 
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                                        2. Welcome                 | 
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                                        3. Pledges of Allegiance                 | 
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                                        4. Spotlight                 | 
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                                        4.A. Elementary Teachers of the Month                 | 
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                                        4.B. Secondary Teacher of the Month                 | 
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                                        4.C. Auxiliary Employee of the Month                 | 
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                                        4.D. Recognition of Bryan ISD and Angela Behrens, Assistant Director of Human Resources, for Receiving the Quest for Quality Exceptional K-12 Partnership Award                 
        Presenter: 
TXATE President, Abbie Strunc     | 
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                                        4.E. Recognition of Tami Glenn, Jones Elementary Region 6 ESC Elementary Teacher of the Year                 
        Presenter: 
Executive Director of School Leadership, Linda Montoya     | 
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                                        4.F. Bryan ISD Student Ambassador Non-Profit Partner of the Year Award                 
        Presenter: 
Amber Robertson, Bazos Valley Blessings     | 
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                                        4.G. Bryan ISD Student Ambassador's Dancing Under the Stars Participation Awards                 
        Presenter: 
Deputy Supt. Dr. Brian Merrell     | 
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                                        5. Superintendent Update                 | 
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                                        5.A. Superintendent Update - Student and Staff Celebrations and Community Update                 | 
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                                        6. Standing Committees                  | 
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                                        6.A. Teaching and Learning Committee - Update on the Transition to Student Skyward, 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Development, and Annual Report                  | 
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                                        6.B. Finance Committee - 2024 Annual Audit Update and Brazos Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Update                 | 
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                                        6.C. City School Committee - City of Bryan Third Fridays and Christmas Holiday Events and Bryan ISD District Update on New Hires, Community Engagement, and Construction Projects                 | 
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                                        7. Information Items                 | 
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                                        7.A. Academic Calendar Development for 2025-2026                 
        Presenter: 
Director of Counseling Services, Donna Willett     
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                                        7.B. Board Policy Review Update                 
        Presenter: 
Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra     
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                                        7.C. Legislative Priorities                 
        Presenter: 
Associate Supt. of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra, Deputy Supt. Dr. Brian Merrell, and Assistant Supt. of Business Services, Kevin Beesaw     | 
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                                        8. Citizens' Comments                 | 
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                                        9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND OR ACTION / CONSENT AGENDA                 | 
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                                        9.A. Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes for October 7 and October 21, 2024                 
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                                        9.B. Discuss and Consider a Resolution to Cast Votes for the Brazos Central Appraisal District Board of Directors                 | 
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                                        9.C. Consider Approval of Financial Statements and Purchasing Report for October 2024                 
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                                        9.E. Consider an Update to the Minimum Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule                 
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                                        10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND OR ACTION / REGULAR AGENDA                 | 
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                                        11. Business Services                 | 
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                                        11.A. Consider Approval of the Annual Financial Report for Bryan Independent School District for the Year June 30, 2024                 
        Presenter: 
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Kevin Beesaw and WeaverFinancial Auditors     
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                                        12. Teaching and Learning                  | 
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                                        12.A. Discuss and Consider Innovative Course Offering for Team Sport Officiating                 
        Presenter: 
Executive Director of Athletics, Dereck Rush and Director of Counseling Services, Donna Willett     
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                                        12.B. Discuss and Consider Innovative Course Offering for Navigating Life for Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing                 
        Presenter: 
Executive Director of Special Programs, Dr. Jennifer Warren and Director of Counseling Services, Donna Willett     | 
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                                        13. Local Governance                 | 
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                                        13.A. Discuss and Consider the Legislative Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session                 
        Presenter: 
Associate Sup. of  Teaching and Learning, Dr. Barbara Ybarra, Deputy Supt. Dr. Brian Merrell, and Assist. Supt. of Finance , Kevin Beesaw     | 
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                                        14. Closed Session                 | 
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                                        14.A. Discuss Issues Pertaining to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee - Texas Government Code Chapter 551.074                 | 
| 14.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.0821, Deliberation Concerning a Public School Student Wherein Personally Identifiable Information will Necessarily be Revealed | 
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                                        14.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, Discuss Status of JETI Tax Incentive Program                 | 
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                                        15. Reconvene in Open Session                 | 
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                                        15.A. Consider Approval of the Recommendation for Principal of Bryan Collegiate High School                 | 
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                                        16. ADJOURN                 | 
 
 