September 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas

4. Visitor's Comments

5. DISCUSSION: Public Hearing for 2020-2021 Budget and 2020 Tax Rate

6. ACTION: Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Minutes

6.B. Monthly Financial Report

6.C. Monthly Investment Report

6.D. Monthly Hurricane Harvey Report

6.E. Purchases Over $5,000.00

6.F. Engagement Letter Arbitrage Compliance

6.G. Donations

7. ACTION: Consider RFQ for Mitigation Consultant

8. REPORT: Annual Reporting Requirements

9. ACTION: Curriculum

9.A. Walsh Gallegos Legal Services Retainer Agreement

9.B. Missed School Days Waiver

9.C. Asynchronous Plan

9.D. Policy Update 115 - Second Reading - Affecting Local Policies (See Attached List)

9.D.1. BF(LOCAL) - BOARD POLICIES

9.D.2. DED(LOCAL) - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS

9.D.3. DIA(LOCAL) - EMPLOYEE WELFARE: FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

9.D.4. DMD(LOCAL) - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND VISITATIONS

9.D.5. FD(LOCAL) - ADMISSIONS

9.D.6. FFEA(LOCAL) - COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH: COUNSELING

9.D.7. FFG(LOCAL) - STUDENT WELFARE: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

9.D.8. FNG(LOCAL) - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

9.D.9. GF(LOCAL) - PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

9.D.10. VANTAGE POINTS

9.E. 2020-2021 Revised District Calendar Following Hurricane Laura

10. REPORT: Facility Update in Aftermath of Hurricane Laura

11. REPORT: Administrative Report

11.A. Enrollment and Attendance Comparison

11.B. District News and Highlights

12. DISCUSSION: Convene for Executive Session

12.A. Personnel Recommendations and Issues: Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a District officer or employee, under §551.074(a)(1) of the Act, regarding the following matter(s):

12.A.1. New Employee Recommendations

12.A.2. Additions to Substitute Teacher List

13. ACTION: Reconvene - Open Session

14. ACTION: Adjournment

15. Appendix

15.A. Tax Report