July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
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UNITED STATES FLAGI pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
TEXAS FLAGHonor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. |
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)
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III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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III.A. Consent Agenda
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III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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Background:
The following minutes are provided for your review:
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. Board Action: Board Approval |
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III.A.2. Financial Reports
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Background:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: As desired by Board Board Action: As needed |
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III.B. Business and Finance
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III.B.1. Self- Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
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III.B.2. Budget Review and Forecast
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III.B.3. TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal
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III.B.4. Review Draft Budget for 2025-2026
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III.B.5. Approve Employee Pay Plan
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III.B.6. Discuss and Consider the Proposed 2025-2026 Tax Rate
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III.C. Academics and Student Services
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III.C.1. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Contracted Services for SLP and SLP-A
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III.C.2. 2024-2025 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
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III.C.3. Teacher Certification Recommendations for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
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III.D. Superintendent Reports
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III.D.1. District Activities, Facilities, and Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
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III.D.2. Discuss and Consider the Date of the August Regular Board Meeting
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III.D.3. Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) UIL Participation
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III.D.4. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 125, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BDAA, BDB, BDF, EI, FDE, and FEC
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III.D.5. Region 7 School Board Summit- July 18-19, 2025- Kilgore
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III.D.6. Review 2025-2026 Employee Handbook & Discuss and Approve Tentative Student Code of Conduct
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III.D.7. Discussion on State and Federal Grants
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IV. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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This report is for review only and does not require board action.
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V. CLOSED SESSION
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V.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. |
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V.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.
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V.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
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§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. |
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V.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
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§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. |
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VI. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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VI.A. Consider and Approve Appointment of Armed Personnel
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
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The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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