March 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence

1.B. Open Forum (Public Participation)

1.C. Student/Staff Recognition

1.C.(1) All-District Basketball - Boys & Girls

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Minutes: February 17, 2025

2.B. Certification of Unopposed Candidates - Place 3 and Place 7

2.C. Order of Cancellation for Place 3 and Place 7 Trustee Election

2.D. Policy Update 124, affecting 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

2.E. Lamar County Head Start Policy Council Minutes and Monthly Summary of Activities

3. Discussion and Action Items from Lamar County Head Start Director

3.A. Lamar County Head Start Grant 2025-2026

3.A.(1) Application and Budget

4. Extend Bank Depository Contract

5. Consider and Award Contract for Purchase of UPS Battery Backups, Components, and Software & Licenses and Existing Firewall License through the ERate Program

6. Discussion and Action Items from the Business Manager

6.A. Executive Summary

6.B. Budget Summary

6.C. Tax Summary

6.D. Monthly Investment Summary

6.E. Student Nutrition

6.F. Budget Amendments

7. Budget Workshop #2

8. Discussion and Action Items from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability

8.A. Enrollment as of March 17, 2025

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. Wildcat Nation Premiere - Saturday, March 29, 2025

9.B. Future Problem Solving - April 11 - 13, 2025

9.C. PJC Gala - April 12, 2025

10. Consider New Contract Forms

11. Personnel
Sec. 551.074.   To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

11.A. Human Resources Report

11.B. Employment

11.B.(1) Consider Superintendent’s recommendation regarding employment and contract status of Administrators and Administrative Support Personnel

11.B.(1)a. Renew Term Contract for Administrators

11.B.(1)b. Re-employ Administrators and Administrative Support Personnel on Employment Agreements

11.B.(2) Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of certain professional employees

12. Consultation with Attorney
Sec. 551.071. Consultation with Attorney

13. Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Sec. 551.072. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

14. Safety and Security
Sec. 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits

15. School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint
Sec. 551.082. School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint

16. Adjournment