April 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.

2. Public Comment as allowed by Board Policy BED Local

3. Consent Items

3.A. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on March 8, 2021.

4. Reports, Discussion and Information

4.A. Superintendent

4.A.1. A+ Employees

4.A.2. Employee Recognition

4.A.3. Annual Announcement of Board Training Credit

4.A.4. COVID-19 Update

4.A.5. Facilities Update/Upgrades

4.B. Assistant Superintendent of Finance

4.B.1. Budget Outlook/Update

5. Action Items

5.A. Consider and Approve  2021-22 School Year Calendar

5.B. Consider and Approve Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K-8th Grade Students Waiver

5.C. Consider and Approve Possible Action Regarding Current Mask Protocols

5.D. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment

5.E. Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of Tatum Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding bonds; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment therefor; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds; and enacting other provisions related thereto

5.F. Consider adoption of an order authorizing and providing for the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding obligations of Tatum Independent School District; authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; and containing other provisions related thereto

6. In executive session, the Board will consider personnel matters as allowed by the Texas Government Code §551.074 involving the resignations and employment of professional personnel, and renewing contracts for term and probationary contract employees.

6.A. The Superintendent will inform Board members of resignations accepted.

6.B. The Superintendent will recommend employment of professional personnel.

6.C. The Superintendent will recommend the Board renew contracts for term and probationary contract employees.

7. Adjourn