Public Meeting Agenda: July 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

II. Pledges

Presenter: Anthony DeAugustineo, Board Member

II.A. United States Pledge

Presenter: Anthony DeAugustineo, Board Member

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."

II.B. Texas Pledge

Presenter: Anthony DeAugustineo, Board Member

Description: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

III. Invocation

Presenter: Jason Earp, Board Secretary

IV. Public Comments

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.

V. Superintendent Report

V.A. Personnel Updates

Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick, Superintendent

V.B. Budget Update

Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick, Eric Banfield

V.C. Notice of Intent to Submit an Application for the 2023-2024 ESSA Federal Grant Application with the Texas Education Agency

Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick/Rachael Hull

VI. Consent Agenda: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action

VI.A. Meeting Minutes of Special Called and Regular Meetings as follows:
June 19, 2023, Regular Meeting
June 22, 2023, Special Called Meeting
July 11, 2023, Special Called Meeting

VI.B. 2023-2024 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) Appraisers

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Avritt, Assistant Superintendent

VI.C. 2023-2024 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System Appraisal Calendar

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Avritt, Assistant Superintendent

VII. Items Brought Down from Other Agenda Sections for Discussion and Appropriate Action

VIII. Regular Business: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action

VIII.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Add, Revise or Delete (LOCAL) Policies as Recommended by TASB Policy Service

Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick, Superintendent

VIII.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Appoint a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the TASB Delegate Assembly

VIII.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Head Start Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick/Dr. Kelly Avritt

VIII.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution and Adjunct Faculty Agreement with the Bell County Extension Service