June 22, 2023 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. Roll Call

1.B. Establishment of a Quorum

1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto

2. Minutes

2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, May 26, 2023.

3. Administrative Reports

3.A. Chief Financial Officer & Operations Report - Michele Leach

3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder

3.A.2. Technology Report - Brent Baker

3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor

3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Jana Andrews

3.B.2. Strategic Initiatives & Campus Leadership Support Report - Denise Davis   

3.B.3. Special Services Report - Stacie Whitaker

3.B.4. State and Federal Programs Report - Leonard Beles

3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin

3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts

4. Public Forum

5. Matters Requiring Board Approval

5.A. Consider re-organization of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors for 2023-2024.

5.B. Consider the Financial Reports for May 2023

5.C. Consider the Budget Amendments for May 2023.

5.D. Consider the Quarterly Investment Report for the third Quarter of 2022-2023.

5.E. Consider the approval for the annuity payment for all employees.

5.F. Consider to approve and direct Executive Director to sign Self Certification of Increased Micro Purchase Threshold for submission to TEA for auditing purposes.

5.G. Consider Update to CIPA/Internet Safety Policy.

5.H. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority.  The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.

5.I. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority.  The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are  ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts. 

Upon recommendation from TIPS Administration, the Board votes to approve the Termination of TIPS Contracts 21070201 Playground Equipment and Installation Services and 21070202 Playground Equipment and Installation Services (JOC) held by PTI Sports and Recreation Construction, effective June 19, 2023.
 

6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:          (Time___________________)
1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation,  reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property
3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters 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 the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.
a. Any item listed on the agenda
b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation   

7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION 
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________)

8. Personnel

8.A. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:
Employment –
Resignation – 
Retirement - 

9. Adjourn