August 22, 2019 at 10:30 AM - Board of Trustees Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Roll Call
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1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
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1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Goals
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2. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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3. Administrative Reports
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3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Business Report
Presenter:
Henry Vallejo
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3.A.2. Information Services Report
Presenter:
Wayne Snyder
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report
Presenter:
Richele Langley
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3.B.1. Special Services Report
Presenter:
Janis McClure
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3.B.2. State and Federal Programs Report
Presenter:
Leonard Beles
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3.B.3. Curriculum Report
Presenter:
Debbie Crooms
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3.B.4. Leadership Support Report
Presenter:
Heather McGregor
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3.B.5. Technology Report
Presenter:
Brent Baker
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3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report
Presenter:
Meredith Barton
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3.D. Executive Director Report
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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4. Public Forum
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5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
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5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for July 2019.
Presenter:
Henry Vallejo
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5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for July 2019.
Presenter:
Henry Vallejo
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5.C. Consider adoption of the Region 8 ESC 2019-2020 Budget.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.D. Consider approval of a resolution for the ESC Investment Strategy. Presenter: Michele Leach.
1. Resolution Presenter: Michele Leach 2. Region 8 Investment Strategy Presenter: Michele Leach 3. CBF Legal Presenter: Michele Leach 4. CBF Local Presenter: Michele Leach
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.E. Consider approval of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Texas Education Service Center Region 8 ratifying the approval of all existing Interlocal Contracts for the purposes
of membership in the TIPS program, delegating authority to the Executive Director and related matters.
Presenter:
Meredith Barton
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5.F. Consider to approve the 1-year lease contract with “The Little Egg” to rent food service space for the 2019-2020 school year.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.G. Consider to approve Dr. David Fitts to sign the engagement letter with the audit firm of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.H. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded agreement(s).
Presenter:
Meredith Barton
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6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________) 1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel b. Employment of professional personnel (Information) c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information) 2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing. a. Any item listed on the agenda b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________)
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8. Personnel
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8.A. Confirm approval of the Executive Director Employment Agreement for 2019-2020.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment/resignation/retirement of the following staff:
Employment – Resignation - Retirement –
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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9. Adjourn
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