May 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. REGULAR MEETING - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. OPENING CEREMONY

2.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag

2.B. Moment of Silence

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

4. RECOGNITIONS

4.A. Special Olympics Track

4.B. Boys' Soccer

4.C. Track and Field

4.D. Theatrical Design

4.E. VASE - Visual Arts

4.F. Speech & Debate

4.G. National Merit Finalists

4.H. PTA Recognitions

4.I. DSEF Check Presentation

4.J. Teacher of the Year

4.K. Retiring Employees

4.L. Outgoing Board of Trustees Members

5. PUBLIC FORUM

5.A. For Posted Agenda Items

5.B. For Non-Posted Agenda Items

6. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

6.A. Swearing in of New Trustees

6.B. Election of Board Officers (The Board may enter into closed session to discuss the merits of nominees for officers pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 before returning to open session to vote)

6.B.1. Secretary

6.B.2. President

6.B.3. Vice President

7. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

7.A. L&I Report

7.B. 2022-2023 Budget - Actual Projections

7.C. Financial Reports - April 2023

7.D. 2023 Preliminary Certified Values

7.E. 2018 Bond Report - April 2023

7.F. Construction Report

7.G. HR Report

7.H. Superintendent's Report

7.H.1. Legal Fees

7.H.2. Subdivision, Annexation and Development Notifications

7.H.3. Out of State Student Travel

8. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION

8.A. SSMS Expansion Update

8.B. TASB Pay Systems Report

8.C. Board of Trustees Activity Report

8.C.1. Taxpayer Tuesday

8.C.2. DSEF Gala

8.C.3. Dripping Springs Elementary Campus Visit

8.C.4. DSHS Distinguished Scholar Reception

8.C.5. Senior Academic Excellence Awards

8.C.6. CTE Certification Ceremony

8.C.7. RSE Motor Labs

8.C.8. Liaison Report

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings

9.B. Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Amendments

9.C. Approval of a Resolution Adopting Investment Policy and Investment Strategy

9.D. Approval of Broker-Dealer List

9.E. Approval of Donated Funds / Items

9.F. Approval of Community Services Fees for Before / After School Care

9.G. Approval of Community Services Fees for Child Development Center  

9.H. Approval of RFP #22-23-008 for Third Party Benefit Administrator Services

9.I. Approval of Annual TEKS Certification

9.J. Approval of Construction Delivery Method for Portable Installation Work at WSE, DSE and SSMS

9.K. Approval of Construction Delivery Method for Dripping Springs Elementary Courtyard Improvements

9.L. Approval of CSP 22-23-007 DSISD Network Refresh SSMS / SSES

10. ACTION

10.A. Consideration / Approval of Security Options for Schools

10.B. Consideration / Approval of 2023-2024 General Pay Increase

10.C. Consideration / Approval of a Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures related to the 2023 bond program.

10.D. Consideration / Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of Dripping Springs Independent School District authorizing the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding bonds; approving and authorizing the execution of escrow agreement; authorizing the engagement of a verification agent; and containing other provisions relating thereto

10.E. Consideration / Approval to Call a Public Meeting for the Purpose of Adopting the 2023-2024 Budget and Discussion of the Proposed 2023 Tax Rate  

10.F. Consideration / Approval of City of Dripping Springs Sidewalk Easement along US 290 at the Northeast Corner of the Dripping Springs Middle School and Walnut Springs Elementary Property

10.G. Consideration / Approval of Advocacy Agenda Resolutions

11. CLOSED SESSION

11.A. Consideration of Legal, Real Estate, Personnel or Student Matters

11.B. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda

12. OPEN SESSION

12.A. Possible action regarding matters discussed in closed session.