May 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledge of Allegience

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:

V. COMMUNICATIONS:  Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)

VI.A. Approval of the December  09, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and December 16, 2019 Board Facilities Workshop Minutes.

VII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:

VII.A. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:

VIII.A. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.

VIII.B. Discussion regarding the Assessment and Assessment Instrument of the Superintendent.

IX. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.

IX.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.

X. ADJOURNMENT:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

XII. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.

XII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Assessment Instrument of the Superintendent.

XII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.

XIII. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:

XIII.A. Discussion regarding the Assessment and Assessment Instrument of the Superintendent.

XIII.B. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.

XIV. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:

ADDENDUM TO THE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:  AN ADDENDUM IS BEING MADE TO THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021, BEGINNING AT 6:30P.M. AT THE SOMERSET JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 4730 W. LOOP 1604, VON ORMY, TEXAS 78073.  ADDED BOARD AGENDA ITEM VIII.H.
 

XIV.A. Consider and possible action to approve a Board Resolution providing additional leave days during the spring of 2021 for COVID-19 related absences.

XIV.B. Presentation of the Somerset ISD Finance Update.

XIV.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Budget Amendment #1 and #2 for 2020-2021 General Operating Budget.

XIV.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the changes to the 2020-2021 District Calendar and Somerset ISD's submisson of the TEA Waiver request.

XIV.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the acceptance of work and final payment FA Nunnelly  on Secured Vestibules at Seven Campuses.

XIV.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the proposal to install new light poles at the HS Football Filed Home side parking lot and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract.

XIV.G. Presentation regarding updates on  2019 bond projects.

XIV.H. Presentation of the 2019-202- Somerset ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).

XV. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)

XV.A. Approval of the COVID-19 Related Expenditures.

XV.B. Approval of the December  14, 2020 Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

XVI. COMMUNICATIONS:  Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.

XVII. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:

XVIII. Pledge of Allegience

XIX. Invocation

XX. Call Meeting to Order

XXI. Call Meeting to Order

XXII. Invocation

XXIII. Pledge of Allegience

XXIV. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:

XXV. COMMUNICATIONS:  Student Recognitions, Employee Recognitions and Superintendent's District-wide Updates and Announcements.

XXVI. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)

XXVI.A. Approval of the March 18, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes and March 23, 2024, Special Board Meeting & Team of Eight Workshop.

XXVII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:

XXVII.A. Presentation of the Somerset ISD Education Foundation Quarterly Report.

XXVII.B. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the review and approval of the rental agreement with Freeman Coliseum for the 2024 Somerset High School Graduation.

XXVII.C. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the review and approval of the 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding between Somerset ISD and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching for all TAP Services.

XXVII.D. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the review and approval of the Tytocare Memorandum of Understanding between University Health and Somerset ISD.

XXVII.E. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the review and approval of the Budget Amendment #3 to the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget.

XXVII.F. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.

XXVIII. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene in Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551, et. Seq. (TGC 551.071, TGC 551.072, TGC 551.073, TGC 551.074, TGC 551.076, TGC 551.082, TGC 551.083, and TGC 551.084) to consider the following:

XXVIII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

XXVIII.B. Discussion regarding approval of renewal of Somerset ISD teacher, counselor, librarian, and nurse contracts for 2024-2025.

XXVIII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to pending litigation in the matter styled:  Somerset Independent School District v. American Interiors, Inc., Gramma Construction Company, Cause No. 2019-CI-18249:  in the 225th Judicial District Court; Bexar County, Texas.

XXIX. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.

XXIX.A. Consider and take possible action on the appointment employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.