September 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

1.A. Welcome Invocation - Matthew Gross, Board Member

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance - Regina Kiser, Board Vice President

2. PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS
Kemp ISD hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the following application(s) for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency.

2.A. 2023-2025 School and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, Cycle 1

2.A.1. The purpose is to implement adopted school safety standards.

2.A.2. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3.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. Please sign in with the recording secretary before the meeting starts.

4. RECOGNITION OF CAMPUS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH/CAMPUS PRINCIPAL REPORTS

4.A. Primary Campus Report - Audra Word, Primary Principal

4.A.1. Primary Student of the Month - Brinley Mitchelltree 

4.B. Intermediate Campus Report - Shelby Teague, Intermediate Principal

4.B.1. Intermediate Student of the Month - Brantley Moncrief

4.C. Junior High Campus Report -  Heather Ferguson-Boatright, Junior High Principal

4.C.1. Junior High Student of the Month - Ambralyn Smith 

4.D. High School Campus Report - John Brosemer, Kemp High School

4.D.1. High School Student of the Month - Madison Opry 

5. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

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

5.B. Monthly Financial Board Reports - Director of Business Sherry Crawford

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A. In accordance with Board Policy CH Local, we are recommending the following single, budgeted purchase for approval. CH Local states: Any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that costs $30,000 or more, regardless of whether the goods or services are competitively purchased, shall require Board approval before a transaction may take place, except as otherwise provided in this policy.

6.A.1. Como-Pickton Independent School District - $35, 864.00

6.B. Minutes - August 21, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting

6.C. Minutes - September 1, 2023 Special School Board Meeting 

7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

7.A. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Budget Amendments 23-24 September

7.B. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Resolution of the Board Regarding review of the Investment Program

7.C. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Insurance Coverage Policy: (1) Property; (2) Liability; (3) Educator's Legal Liability; (4) Auto and Physical Damage Liability; (5) Crime; (6) Cybersecurity; (7) Worker's Compensation-approved 8/21/23; (8) Student-approved 7/18/23; (9) Unemployment-approved 8/21/23; and (10) Workplace Violence/Stalking Threat;

7.D. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, to remove vehicle(s) from the fixed asset inventory to sell for scrap

7.E. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving random drug testing for Kemp ISD employees who are coaches, sponsors or anyone that may transport students to ensure the safety of students

7.F. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving revisions to the 2023-2024 Appraisal Calendar and Alternate Appraisal List

7.G. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Resolution offered by Kaufman County Appraisal District

7.H. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Architectural Engineering Services with Harris Craig Architects, Inc. totaling $280,000.00 for the existing construction work on the 4th & 5th Grade Classroom Renovation Project

7.I. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving the purchase of 400 Chromebooks for $112,000.00 utilizing IMA Funds

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

8.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076. Deliberation regarding Security Devices of Security Audit: Considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, devices; or a security audit.
1. Results of 2021-2023 Safety & Security Audit
 

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

10. ADJOURNMENT