August 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

1.A. Welcome Invocation-Mr. Tobin Brown, Director of Technology

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance-Mrs. Lynda Page, Board Vice President

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

2.A. The Public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, board members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy BED(LOCAL), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording secretary.

3. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

3.A. Superintendent's Report-Dr. James Young

3.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report-Mrs. Sandra Burch

3.C. Directors' Report

3.C.1. Monthly Financial Board Reports-Sherry Crawford, Director of Business

3.C.1.a. July Board Report

3.C.1.b. July Graphs

3.C.2. July Check Payments (Information item only)

3.C.3. Curriculum and Instruction Report-Kim McDowell, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

3.C.3.a. Accountability Rating Report

3.C.4. Human Resources Report-Tiffany Cox, Director of Human Resources

3.C.5. Athletics Report-Athletic Director Justin Stephens

3.C.6. Maintenance Report-Scott Stewart, Director of Maintenance

3.C.7. Transportation Report-Danny Neel, Director of Transportation

3.D. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

3.D.1. Minutes-July 19, 2021 Regular School Board Meeting

4. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

4.A. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving the Resolution to set the Tax Rate for the 2021-2022 School Year

4.B. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, accepting Resignation Letter from Board Member Charissa Roberts

4.C. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving Appointment of New Board Member for Place 1

4.D. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving Renewal of Membership in Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program

4.E. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving the Resolution Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization for Kaufman County and Adjunct Faculty Agreement for the 2021-2022 School Year

4.F. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving Proposed Revisions to DEC(LOCAL)

4.G. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving Payment Authorization Requests

4.H. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving Resolution of the Board Regarding Extended Sick Leave during Epidemic

4.I. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving 2021-2022 Appraisal Calendar and Alternate Appraisal List

4.J. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, approving Pre-K Tuition Rate

4.K. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, endorsing the Candidacy of TASB Region 10 Candidates for a position on the TASB Board of Directors

4.L. Deliberate, Consider and Take Action if any, adopting the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct 

5. EXECUTIVE SESSION

5.A. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination or proposed non-renewal of probationary and term contract employees

5.B. Texas Government Code § 551.071 - Consultation with the School District's attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act specifically including the settlement and the legal issues related to TEA SAI #2019-03-063 and pending litigation styled Kemp Independent School District v. The Texas Education Agency and Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education, in his official capacity, cause number D-1-GN-21-001226 pending in the 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas

5.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and 551.074, Personnel Matters

5.C.1. Discuss possible resolution of TWC Charge No. 1A21451 and EEOC Charge No. 31C-2021-00403C, filed by J. Easterling against the District

6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

6.A. Discuss and take action to approve Settlement Agreement with the Texas Education Agency in cause number D-1-GN-21-001226 pending in the 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas

6.B. Discussion and possible action regarding possible Resolution of TWC Charge
No. 1A21451 and EEOC Charge No. 31C-2021-00403C, filed by J. Eastering against the District

7. ADJOURNMENT