January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
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I. Opening Ceremony
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Declaration of Quorum
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I.C. Pledges of Allegiance
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I.D. Invocation
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II. Public Testimony
Description:
Pursuant to Board policy BED, the Board will allow every person who wishes to address the board on an agenda item to do so before the board’s consideration of the item. The Board shall not deliberate regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of this meeting. This is a time for the Board to stop, look, and listen to public comments. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes to address the Board.
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III. District Recognitions
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III.A. Panthers and Employees of the Month
Description:
The Panthers and Employees of the Month will be presented.
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III.B. January 2025 School Board Recognition Month
Presenter:
Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Barnes
Description:
Governor Greg Abbott declared January 2025 to be School Board Recognition Month. We take this time to recognize the hard work and dedication of our trustees to the students, staff, parents, and community of Aransas Pass.
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IV. Public Hearing -Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report for 2023-2024 School. Year
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
Description:
The 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report will be presented by administration.
The public is invited to comment on the report.
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V. Superintendent's Report
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V.A. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Presenter:
Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Barnes
Description:
The attendance and enrollment report from December 6 through January 9, and year-to-date information has been provided.
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V.B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
Presenter:
Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Barnes
Description:
The calendar of upcoming events has been provided for information.
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V.B.1. Reminder of Mission and Vision Strategic Roundtable involving School Board and District Leadership facilitated by Moak Casey on January 23, 2025
Presenter:
Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Barnes
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VI. Financial Reports
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
Description:
The following financial reports from December 2024 have been provided for information:
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VI.A. Accounts Payable
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VI.B. Budget Status and Quarterly Investment Report
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VI.C. Tax Collections
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VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Barnes
Description:
The item included on the consent agenda for consideration are the minutes of the December 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.
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VII.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the December 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
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VIII. Board Updates and Topics for Future Meetings
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VIII.A. Naming Process / Memorial Designation Board Committee Update
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VIII.B. Community Engagement and Education Advocacy
Presenter:
Board President, Wanese Butler
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VIII.C. Requests for Future Topics |
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IX. Action Agenda
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IX.A. Call for Board Election
Presenter:
Superintendent, Glenn Barnes
Description:
The order of election and notice of election for the May 3, 2025 Board election for places 1, 2, 5, and 7 for four-year terms have been provided by administration for the Board’s review.
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IX.B. Consider and Approve Contract with San Patricio County Election Administration
Presenter:
Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Barnes
Description:
Information is included concerning the joint election services contract for the joint elections of Aransas Pass ISD and the City of Aransas Pass conducted by the San Patricio County Election Administrator.
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IX.C. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #5-Broken Fiberline in Concession Stand
Presenter:
Director of Technology-Jason Brou
Description:
This amendment is being requested to utilize fund balance for the repair of a broken fiber line in the concession stand. The estimated repair amount is $12,500.00.
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IX.D. Consider and Approve a Donation from Ed Rachal Foundation for the ACE program.
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance-Melinda Chapa
Description:
A donation has been awarded to APISD from Ed Rachal Foundation for the ACE Program. This donation was requested by our ACE Program Director. This is the 2nd year this donation has been given to APISD.
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IX.E. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #6-Donation from Ed Rachal Foundation for the ACE program
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance-Melinda Chapa
Description:
Funds will be budgeted for the ACE program.
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IX.F. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #7-Rennovation of Practice Field
Presenter:
Director of Business and Finance, Melinda Chapa
Description:
This amendment is being requested to utilize fund balance for the renovation of the football practice field. The estimated renovation amount is $35,000.00.
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IX.G. Consider and Approve MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between Del Mar College and Aransas Pass Independent School District
Description:
Consider or Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Del Mar College and Aransas Pass ISD. For high school equivalency preparation courses and college and career readiness programs for English as a Second Language learners.
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X. Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
Description:
Convene in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq.,
Concerning Any and All Purposes Permitted by the Act:
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XI. Reconvene in Open Session and Act On Any Items Requiring Action from Closed Session
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XI.A. Consider and Approve New Hire for Athletic Director Position
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XI.B. Consider and Approve a Local Teaching Certificate Utilizing the District of Innovation Option for a Kindergarten Teacher at Faulk Elementary
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XII. Adjourn
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