December 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Roll Call
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4. Audience
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5. Informational Items
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5.a) Financial Statement
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5.b) 2020-2021 Audit Report
Description:
Mr. Trey Rowe, from the accounting firm of Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss of Lubbock, Texas, will present the Annual Independent Audit at the Board meeting.
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6. Director Reports
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6.a) Dr. Dewitt Smith - Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
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6.b) Britt Hayes - Deputy Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer
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6.b)1) Joann Taylor - Chief TxCEE Officer
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6.c) Linda Jolly - Deputy Director of School Improvement and Federal Programs
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6.c)1) Dr. Autumn Sloan - Chief School Improvement & Accountability Officer
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6.c)2) Jill Rivera - Chief Instructional & Federal Programs Officer
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6.c)3) Chris Enriquez - Director of Instructional Technology & Analytics
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6.d) Ronnie Golson - Deputy Director of Leadership & Superintendent Support
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6.d)1) Casey Ritchie - Chief Technology Officer
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7. Action Items
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7.a) Consider Approval of Minutes for October 7, 2021 Board Meeting
Description:
The October 27, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting minutes are attached for review and approval.
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7.b) Consider Approval of Minutes for November 11, 2021 Special Board Meeting
Description:
The November 11, 2021 Board of Directors Special Meeting minutes are attached for review and approval.
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7.c) Consider Approval of Audit Report for 2020-2021
Description:
An external audit was performed by Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants, in October of 2021. Management believes that the auditing firm performed adequate testing and implemented appropriate accounting standards to assure an accurate depiction of the Service Center's financial position at August 31, 2021.
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7.d) Consider Selection of Independent Auditor for 2021-2022
Description:
Based upon continued receipt of an accurate audit and effective, efficient and reasonable audit procedures, management recommends that the ESC continue using Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss L.L.P. as its external auditing firm for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The estimated fee for the 2020-2021 audit is $26,000.
Cost Comparison by Fiscal Year:
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7.e) Call for Election of Board of Directors Places 5 and 7
Description:
The terms of Mr. Mo Morrow, Place 5, and Mr. Rudy Sustaita, Place 7, will expire May 31, 2022. Both of these Board members are eligible for reelection.
The beginning filing date is February 1, 2022. Filing forms for the election will be available at the February 10, 2022 Board meeting. |
7.f) Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #2
Description:
The Texas Education Agency requires the Service Center to adopt a General Fund budget by function code. The summary attached includes amendments for the 2021-2022 budget year. Transfers only move appropriations within the approved budget. They do not increase the total amount budgeted for the given fiscal year. Amounts in the Amendments section are in addition to the total amount approved in the initial budget and may impact fund balance.
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7.g) Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property
Description:
Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing the Region 18 ESC administration to dispose of the surplus personal property identified in the leased office space to be vacated effective January 1, 2022, in its Austin, Texas, TxCEE office by sale or other means as identified in the Resolution.
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8. Executive Session
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8.a) Personnel
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8.b) Seek and receive legal advice regarding pending litigation in the 250th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas. (Closed Session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)
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8.c) Consultation with Region 18 ESC general counsel to seek and receive legal advice regarding pending legal matters including, but not limited to, personnel matters and/or pending or contemplated litigation. (Closed Session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)
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9. Adjourn Meeting
Description:
The next regular meeting of the Region 18 Board of Directors is scheduled for February 10, 2022.
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