March 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Establishment of Quorum

2. Pledge to American and Texas Flags

3. Cougar's Roar 

3.A. Champions of the Month

3.A.1. Igo Elementary School - Scarlett Spell (student), Kelly Henrickson (staff)
Jarrell Elementary School - Student Council: Vanessa Gutierrez, Sloane Holmes, Brooklyn Matthews and Elizabeth Garcia; Catherine Kurten (staff)
Jarrell Middle School - Estephan Hernandez (student), Ashley Louder (staff)
Jarrell High School - Promise Simmons (student), Marie Denson (staff)
District Staff Group - Maintenance Department Staff

4. Public Comments

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Minutes of February 24, 2021

5.B. Budget Amendment

5.C. Financial Reports

5.D. Check Register

5.E. Principal's Report

5.F. Enrollment Report

6. Communication and Informational Items

6.A. Updates from Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks

6.A.1. One School, One Book

6.A.2. COVID-19 Update

6.A.3. Girls Powerlifting Update

7. Action Items

7.A. Consideration and Possible Action on TASB Policy Update 116 Affecting Local Policies presented by Albert Hernandez
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
DCD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

7.B. Constideration and Possible Action of TEA Waivers presented by Kathleen Crowe

7.C. Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of Jarrell Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment therefor; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds; and enacting other provisions related thereto presented by Robert Navarro

8. Adjourn to Closed Session:  The Board may recess into Closed Session for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Gov't Code Sections 551.001 et seq., 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083, 551.084

8.A. Discussion Regarding Personnel and Superintendent’s Contract Recommendations.  Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.074

8.B. Discussion of purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.072

8.C. Discussion Regarding Roles and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee

9. Return to Open Session and Take Action if Needed on Closed Session 

9.A. Possible Action on Personnel

9.A.1. Consideration and Possible Action on Administrative Contracts

9.A.2. Consideration and Possible Action on Additional Positions

9.A.3. Consideration and Possible Action on Accepting Resignations

9.A.4. Consideration and Possible Action on Employing Personnel

9.B. Consideration and Possible Action on JISD Property

10. Board Comments

10.A. Next Regular Board Meeting will be April 21, 2021

10.B. Academic Achievement Board Workshop, March 31, 2021

11. Adjournment