February 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order

2. Pledges

3. Roll Call and Establish a Quorum

4. Public comment

5. Public Hearing - TAPR

6. Recognition of Programs and Students

7. Communications from Superintendent

7.A. March School Board Meeting date - Scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 6:00pm

7.B. Other communications important to the Board

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Approve regular meeting minutes from January 13, 2025

8.B. Amend 2024-2025 budget as needed

8.C. Allow and pay bills

8.D. Investment and Financial Report

8.E. Accept Donations

9. Reports

9.A. Board Goals

10. Action Items

10.A. Discuss and Possibly take action on the Purchase of Supplies and Equipment

10.B. Discuss and Possibly take action on Facility Improvements

10.C. Discuss and Possibly take action on the Joint Election Agreement with the City of San Saba

10.D. Discuss and Possibly take action on the Order of Election with the City of San Saba

10.E. Consider and Possibly take action to approve and adopt an order authorizing the Board of Trustees of the San Saba Independent School District to call a Trustee Election to be held within said District; making provisions for the conduct and the giving of Notice of the Election; and providing for any other provisions related thereto.

10.F. Consider and Possibly take action to approve and adopt an order authorizing the Board of Trustees of the San Saba Independent School District to call a Bond Election to be held within said District: making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the Election; and providing for any other provisions related there to.

10.G. Consider and Possibly take action to approve a resolution retaining the Law Firms of Powell Law Group, LLP ("PLG") and Frost Brown Todd, LLP ("FBT"), (collectively "Co-Bond Counsel") to provide specialized legal services in connection with the issuance of public securities by the District; finding that PLG and FBT are competent and experienced in handling such issuance of public securities, having handled such maters for more than a decade in the State of Texas; finding that:(i) such legal services require specialized expertise and experience in state and federal laws governing the issuance of public securities and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the District: (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the District will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the public securities are approved and actually issued; and (iii) entering into a contingent fee contract with PLG and FBT to serve as Co-Bond Counsel is in the best interests of the residents of the District because PLG and FBT will only be paid in the event that the public securities are actually issued; and all matters related thereto.

10.H. Consider and Possibly take action on the Adoption of a Resolution declaring the official intent of the District to reimburse costs, in accordance with $ 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations, incurred in connection with the District's planned capital expenditures from the proceeds of the tax-exempt bonds which will finance said projects.

10.I. Consider and Possibly take action on Policy Update 124 - (LOCAL) Policies   CAA(LOCAL)- FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS, CDA (LOCAL) - OTHER REVENUES: INVESTMENTS, CY (LOCAL) - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, DH(LOCAL) - EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT,  EHB(LOCAL) CURRICULUM DESIGN: SPECIAL PROGRAMS, EHBB(LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS, FFG(LOCAL) - STUDENT WELFARE: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, GKA(LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

11. Executive Session
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code

11.A. Personnel

11.A.1. Contract Evaluation for Middle School Principal, Elementary School Principal, Athletic Director, High School Counselor, Middle School Counselor, Elementary School Counselor, Director of Federal Programs, Technology Director, Band Director, and Ag Teachers

11.A.2. Discuss Personnel Matters with the Superintendent

11.A.3. To Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee

11.A.4. Consider Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)

11.A.5. Resignation and Recommendations

11.B. Consider Student Discipline/Complaints

11.C. Property Acquisition/Sale and/or Business Regarding Property

11.D. Legal Updates/Consultation with Attorney

11.E. Consult with the District's Attorney regarding items on the agenda, including a potential Bond Election and Construction Projects pursuant to Tex Gov't. Code Section 551.071.

12. Action taken on items discussed in Executive Session

13. Adjournment
Under the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001, the Board of Trustees may Enter into a Closed or Executive Session should they determine