January 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM

2. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN & TEXAS FLAG

3. MISSION, VISION AND CORE BELIEF STATEMENTS RECITED BY BOARD MEMBERS

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee at the district central administration office no later than 3:00 P.M. the day of the meeting and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Please understand that no presentation shall exceed 3 minutes unless the speaker is non-English speaker who requires a translator and will then have up to 6 minutes to speak. If a translator is required, the speaker shall notify the district at the time they sign up, if not before. See Board Policy BED (LOCAL) BED (LEGAL).

5. RECOGNITIONS

5.A. Joshua Courtney, Texas All-State Band

5.B. MLK Essay Winner - Olivia Tellez

5.C. Board Appreciation Recognition - TISD School Board Members "Locally Elected, Community Connected"

6. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

6.A. Bond Update - Rice & Gardner

6.B. Review of Drymalla Phase 2 Change Order #2 - Rice & Gardner

6.C. District Calendar Process Update - Clarissa Rodriguez

7. GOAL IV: EFFICIENT FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - Jina Self

7.A. 2023-2024 Budget Update

8. CONSENT AGENDA:

8.A. Minutes

8.A.1. Regular Meeting - November 13, 2023

8.A.2. Regular Meeting - December 11, 2023

8.B. Tax Report - Jina Self

8.C. Monthly Financial Report - Jina Self

8.D. Quarterly Investment Report - Jina Self

8.E. Order of Election for 2024 Board of Trustee Election for Place 2 and "At-Large" to be held on May 4, 2024

8.F. Policy Update 122: 
(LEGAL) policies
(LOCAL) policies (list of codes below)

CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
EHBCA(LOCAL): COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS - ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION
FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

8.G. Approve Post-Legislative Non-Business Days Resolution for Calendar Year 2024 - Angie Ramirez

8.H. Approve Phase 2 GMP & Change Order

9. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:

9.A. Election of Personnel Extended December 11, 2023 through January 22, 2024 (For Information Only)

10. CLOSED SESSION: As determined by the Board of Trustees, there may be a closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov’t Code 551.001) to discuss items relating to personnel (Texas Gov’t Code, Section 551.074).  Any Action will be taken in Open Session. 

11. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR ACTION:

11.A. Consider whether "good cause" exists for Chapter 21 Teacher, pursuant to TEC 21.105

12. NEW BUSINESS:

12.A. Discuss and Approve the Resolution of the Board to Employ or Accept as Volunteers Chaplains (SB 763) - Clarissa Rodriguez

12.B. Consideration & Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Wage Payments During Emergency Closure - Jina Self

13. CALENDAR 

13.A. Regular Board Meeting - February 26, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

13.B. Team of 8 Training - March 5, 2024 @ 6pm

13.C. Spring Break - March 11-15, 2024

13.D. Regular Board Meeting - March 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

14. SUGGESTIONS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS & FOOD FOR THOUGHT: 

15. CLOSED SESSION: As determined by the Board of Trustees, there may be a closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov’t Code 551.001) to discuss items relating to personnel (Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.074), deliberations about real property (Texas Gov't Code Section 551.072), discipline of a public school child (Texas Gov't Code Section 551.082), or consultations with Attorney (Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071).  Any Action will be taken in Open Session. 

16. ADJOURN