May 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting-Canvassing
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Josie Smith-Wright
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Sandra Gorden
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Description:
Gonzales Independent School District Designs Meaningful Learning Experiences that Inspire Students to Make an Impact Beyond Themselfs
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. New Business/Action Items
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3.A. Discuss and Consider Action to Canvass and Certify the Results of a General Election for Trustees in Single Member District 3 and District 6
Presenter:
Superintendent
Description:
On February 13, 2023, the Board of Trustees ordered an election to be held on May 6, 2023, for the purpose of electing Trustees in Single Member Districts 3 and District 6. The purpose of this action is to canvass the returns and make appropriate determinations as required by law. Under Texas election Code, Section 67.003, the Board shall canvass and certify the official election results of the General Election no later than the eleventh day after the May 6, 2023, General Election. The Gonzales Elections Administrator Gwen Schafer has submitted the election results along with her certification.
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3.B. Administer Certificate of Election and Statement of Elected Officers
Presenter:
Superintendent
Description:
GISD School Board Policy BBB (Legal) states:
"A certificate of election shall be issued to each elected candidate". "Newly elected and appointed Board members, before taking the oath or affirmation of office and entering upon the duties of office, shall sign the required officer’s statement. The statement shall be retained with the official records of the office." |
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3.C. Administer Oath of Office
Presenter:
Superintendent
Description:
GISD School Board Policy BBB (Legal) states:
"After the officer’s statement has been signed and certificates of the election have been issued, but before entering upon the duties of the office, the Board member shall take the oath or affirmation of office and shall file it with the President of the Board |
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3.D. Reorganization of Elected Officers
Presenter:
Superintendent
Description:
"At the first meeting after each election and qualification of Board members, the members of the Board shall organize by selecting:
1. A president, who shall be a member of the Board. 2. A secretary, who may or may not be a member of the Board. 3. Such other officers and committees as the Board may deem necessary." Based on this policy, the Board may choose to elect officers. |
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4. Adjourn to Closed Session: Under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The board will recess this open Session and convene in a closed meeting to discuss items on the agenda. The board may conveniently meet in such a closed or executive session or meeting, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Texas Government code Chapter 551.
Presenter:
Board President
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4.A. Resignations
Presenter:
Superintendent
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4.B. New Positions
Presenter:
Superintendent
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4.C. New Hires
Presenter:
Superintendent
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4.D. Real Property
Presenter:
Superintendent
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5. Reconvene to Open Session: the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.
Presenter:
Board President
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6. Adjourn
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