November 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order/Roll Call:
This Agenda has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Sub chapters D and E. This is to verify that the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et. seq., have been complied with in connection with the public notice of the meeting. The subjects to be discussed or considered upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below and may be taken in any order.

Invocation Pledge of Allegiance:

Recognitions and Introductions:

1. Student Recognitions:

2. Staff Recognitions:

Adjournment to Public Hearing

Public Hearing

1. Public Hearing to discuss Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T)

1.A. Poth ISD's F.I.R.S.T Rating

1.B. School F.I.R.S.T Management Report

1.C. Citizen Communication

Adjournment of Public Hearing

Return to Regular Session

Citizen Communication:

Public Comment
Pursuant to the newly enacted Texas Government Code Section 551.007, the Board will hear public comment at every meeting and will allow members of the public to speak on any agenda item posted for consideration by the Board at that meeting.  The Board may limit the amount of time allotted to each speaker in order to allow an opportunity for everyone to speak who wishes to do so, and to maintain order and efficiency in its meetings.  Anyone wishing to sign up to speak in public comment must do so not later than the start of the meeting.

Adoption of Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the following Minutes:

1.A. October 9, 2019 Regular Meeting

2. Approval of Financial Report-October, 2019

Action Items:

1. Discuss and consider approval of 2019-2020 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

2. Discuss and consider approval of renewal of membership in Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program

3. Discuss and consider approval of Policy Update 114, affecting Local policies (see attached list):
BE (LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED (LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CDA (LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES-INVESTMENTS
CH (LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION
CKC (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT-EMERGENCY PLANS
CQ (LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
CQB (LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES-SYBERSECURITY
DFFA (LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE-FINANCIAL EXIGENCY
DH (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EHBB (LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS-GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FDE (LOCAL): ADMISSIONS-SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
FFAA (LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES-PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
FFB (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE-CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFBA (LOCAL): CRISIS INTERVENTION-TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
FL (LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS
GBAA (LOCAL): INFORMATION ACCESS-REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
GKA (LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS-CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

4. Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of a plasma table for use in welding classes

5. Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of a maintenance truck for the Transportation Department

6. Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment 3 to use projected revenue increase to fund new teacher positions and purchase of maintenance vehicle for the Transportation Department

7. Discuss and consider approval of Poth ISD Dyslexia Manual

8. Discuss and consider approval authorizing administration to reopen Transfer Student Application process and acceptance as stipulated  

Communication Items:

1. Information Items

1.A. Business Manager Update

1.A.a. October 2019 Bank Reconciliation

1.A.b. October 2019 Summary Board Report

1.A.c. Tax Collections Report

1.A.d. Budget and Forecasting

1.B. Superintendent Update

1.B.a. Enrollment Update

1.B.b. Facilities Update

1.B.c. Election Calendar

Closed Session:
Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Section 551, Subchapters D and E. Gov't Code 551.074, 551.072 ,551.076 and 551.089

1. Discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or discipline of contract and at-will employees

1.A. Recommendations for hire - Elementary 

Reconvene Open Session:

1. Reconvene from Closed Session for action relative to items considered during Closed Session

Adjournment