Brenda Schofield and Claudette Session will present information to the Board on our Adult Education program and introduce two students who were selected to receive Learner of the Year awards.
 

The Board will recognize LaNell Wilson for her years of service on the Board of Directors.
 

The Executive Director will report on items of interest within Region 5 and its districts.
 

The Executive Director will provide a copy of his evaluation instrument to board members for completion by the June meeting in which his formal evaluation will take place.
 

Statement of Officer forms will be signed by Debbie Nicks and Connie Hughes. Katherine Ramsey will sign her form at, or before, the June meeting.

These statements must be signed prior to taking the Oath of Office and retained with the ESC's official Board records. The Oath of Office will be administered at the June meeting, at which time the Board will elect officers. No vote is required at this time.
 

The Region 5 Food Service Cooperative held its 26th Annual Food and Product Expo at the Beaumont Civic Center on March 3, 2026. This year's theme for the event was "Taste the World". They had over 90 manufacturers represented and 80 booths featuring everything from kitchen equipment to cereal. Over 650 students and staff were in attendance, representing 26 districts. The event is funded through the Food Service Cooperative, with vendors paying a fee for booth rental.
 

Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
 

The next Board meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
 

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. 

Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session.
 
Motion to conduct a closed session:

Second: 

Vote: 

            Beginning Time:  
 
Motion to return to open session:

Second: 

Vote: 

            Ending Time:  __________

Action on items considered in Executive Session:
 
Motion:

Second:

Vote: 
 

The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the special meeting held Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Motion: 

Second: 

Vote: 
 

Consider, and if appropriate, approve submission of a letter requesting an amendment to our program approval.  This would allow the Educator Preparation Program to operate as a DBA (Doing Business As) under assumed name: IMPACT SETX.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

Consider approval of the proposed Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule as presented.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:

 

As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for Board approval.

Motion: 

Second: 

Vote: 
 

The Executive Director and Director of Financial Operations will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval.

Motion: 

Second: 

Vote: 

 

Motion to Adjourn: 

Second: 

Vote: 

Adjournment Time: 

Minutes taken by: