April 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. BOARD MEETING - 5:00 P.M.

I.A. CALL TO ORDER.

I.A.1. Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.

II. CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)

II.A. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints,
hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination,
evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074

II.B. Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072

II.C. Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.

II.D. Consulting privately with the board’s attorney concerning contemplated litigation. Gov't Code 551.071.

II.E. Discussion regarding the duties and responsibilities of School Board members.Govt. Code 551.074.

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION.

III.A. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

IV. OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**

V. HUMAN RESOURCES.

V.A. Consideration to approve the personnel report as recommended by the superintendent that includes employment, retirements, resignations, position changes, and other matters as discussed in Closed Session pursuant to  Gov't Code 551.074.

V.B. Consideration and action to approve professional contracts as presented.

V.C. Consideration and action to approve stipend schedule as presented.

VI. RECOGNITIONS.*

VII. REPORTS.

VII.A. Report of Board of Trustees Continuing Education Training Hours.

VII.B. Salary Preparation/Overview/Considerations.

VII.C. Principal Residency Grant.

VII.D. Projected May Schedule.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA.

VIII.A. Consideration and approval of Minutes from previous meetings.

VIII.B. Consideration to approve Monthly Financial Reports that include cash position, revenue reports, budget summary, tax collection report, bid report, purchase order requiring board approval, and proposed budget amendments.

VIII.B.1. Financial Reports.

VIII.B.2. Budget Amendments/Transfers/Purchase Order Approval.

VIII.C. Consideration and action to approve proposed Board meeting schedule.

VIII.D. Consideration with possible action to approve third extension of depository contract with First Financial Bank.

VIII.E. Deliberation and possible action to approve resolution to authorize the board president and administration to execute all necessary documents to purchase real property, specifically pertaining to 0.85 acres of land on Solon Road, Ellis County Appraisal District ID 189260.

VIII.F. Deliberation and possible action to approve resolution to authorize the board president and administration to execute all necessary documents to purchase real property, specifically pertaining to 1.064 acres of land on Solon Road, Ellis County Appraisal District ID 189247.

VIII.G. Consideration with possible action to approve prekindergarten system from Benchmark Education for an 8-year adoption as part of Proclamation 2021 in the amount of $123,000.

VIII.H. Consideration with possible action to approve a purchase order to School Specialty for classroom furniture at Northside and Dunaway not to exceed $215.039.06.

VIII.I. Consideration with possible action to approve purchase order to Hart's Flooring for replacement of flooring at Shackelford and asbestos abatement and flooring replacement at Northside not to exceed $415.416.50.

VIII.J. Consideration with possible action to approve purchase order to Honey's Roofing for replacement of roofing systems at support services hangar and old Credit Union/fieldhouse buildings not to exceed $87,125.00

VIII.K. Consideration with possible action to approve renewal of $1,000 annual retainer for legal services with Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson,, P.C.

IX. ADJOURN.