March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Description:
Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 as required by law.
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II. Pledges of Allegiance
Presenter:
JT Atkinson, Board Vice-President
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II.A. United States Pledge
Description:
"I 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."
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II.B. Texas Pledge
Description:
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
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III. Invocation
Presenter:
Ed Navarette, Board President
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IV. Public Comment
Description:
The Board encourages comments about the district from members of the public. Anyone who has signed up to speak in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Board procedures may do so at this time. The Board asks that each participant's comments pertain to district business and be no longer than 5 minutes. For any member of the public who is accompanied by a translator, your time will be doubled as required by law. Remember that the Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on our agenda. In addition, the Board has adopted policies to provide prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and concerns for employees, students or their parents, and the general public. Copies of our district policies and procedures on public comments and filing complaints are available on the district website.
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V. Superintendent Report
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V.A. Campus Reports
Presenter:
Campus Principals
Description:
Attached for your review are the campus reports from the campus principals. If you have any questions, please let me know prior to the meeting. Most of the principals and directors will be assisting with the JH track meet that evening.
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V.B. Personnel Update
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
A copy of all current employment openings within Florence ISD is attached for your review.
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V.C. Legislative Report
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
The Texas Legislature is currently in session. A quick report regarding how the session is affecting public education will be presented.
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V.D. Construction Update
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Tim Kunz
Description:
Tim Kunz with VLK Architects will be present at the meeting to provide an update on the Bond 2022 construction projects.
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V.E. Discuss 2021-2022 IDEA B LEA Compliance Review
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
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V.F. Information Regarding Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
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VI. Consent Agenda: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action
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VI.A. Minutes of February 20, 2023 Public Hearing, Minutes of February 20, 2023 Regular Meeting, Minutes of March 2, 2023 Special Called, Minutes of March 9, 2023 Special Called.
Description:
Attached for your review are the minutes from meetings held since our regular February Board Meeting.
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VII. Items Brought Down from Other Agenda Sections for Discussion and Appropriate Action
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VIII. Regular Business: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action
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VIII.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Joint Election Agreement with the City of Florence
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
Attached for your review and consideration is a Joint Election Agreement between the City of Florence and Florence ISD for the May 6 election.
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VIII.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Eric Banfield
Description:
Mr. Banfield will present a budget amendment in regards to the purchase of property and associated costs for the construction of the new Florence Elementary School. Also included are updates to the General Fund State revenue and Interest accounts.
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VIII.C. Consider Approval of Professional Services Contract for Topographic Survey and Subsurface Utility Engineering Study and Authorize Payment.
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Eric Banfield
Description:
The proposal describes the surveys and assessments necessary for the High School projects. The proposal includes a Topographic Survey and Subsurface Utility Engineering Study
While the cost of each task is listed separately, the total cost is $35,000. |
VIII.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Accept Completed Track Work and Authorize Final Track Payment
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Eric Banfield
Description:
Hellas Construction completed the resurfacing of the track on approximately February 13. Per Board Policy CV LOCAL the Board must officially "accept the work" before the last payment can be made.
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VIII.E. Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Signatures on District Bank and Investment Accounts
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Eric Banfield
Description:
Action is needed to add Mr. Kirkpatrick as a signature on the district bank and investment accounts.
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VIII.F. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Florence Youth Baseball Softball MOU
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Drew Bridges
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IX. Executive Session
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IX.A. Personnel Matter; TOMA Governance Code 551.074
Description:
Recommendations regarding renewing current professional contracts and new professional contracts will be presented during closed session.
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IX.B. Legal consultation with School Attorney Regarding Teacher Contracts
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X. Action Taken from Closed Session
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X.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Professional Contracts
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick/Kelly Avritt
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XI. Items for Future Board Meetings
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XII. Reports (no board action required)
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XII.A. Finance Reports
Description:
The finance reports through February 28, 2023 are attached for your review.
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XII.B. Enrollment/Attendance Report
Description:
The enrollment / attendance through February 28, 2023 is attached for your review.
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XII.C. Bandwidth Report
Description:
The Bandwitdth Report is attached for your review.
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XIII. Adjournment
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