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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5.A. Campus Reports
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5.A.a. Refugio Elementary School
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5.A.b. Refugio Jr. High School
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5.A.c. Refugio High School
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5.B. District Reports
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5.B.a. Academics
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5.B.b. Financials
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5.B.b.1. Budget Status
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5.B.b.2. Payment of bills
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5.B.b.3. Statement of Accounts
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5.C. Operations
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5.D. Student Enrollment
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5.E. School Safety and Security
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5.F. School Counselor Monthly Minutes
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5.G. Mental Health Specialist Report
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5.H. Transportation Update
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5.I. Maintenance Update
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5.J. General comments on the state of the district
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6. BOARD ADMINISTRATION
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6.A. Region 3 ESC School Board Conference
Wednesday, May 13 , 2026, 8:00AM-4:00PM Victoria Emerging Technology Complex Meeting Hall 101A |
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6.B. May Board Meeting - Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30PM
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6.C. New Trustee training requirement — Parental Rights
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6.D. Trustee Training Hours
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - March 30, 2026
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7.B. Refugio ISD Quarterly Investment Report
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7.C. Approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.
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7.D. Accept donations and amend the 2026-2027 budget.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Review, Consider, and Approve Board Resolution for SB546 School Bus Seatbelts Exemption.
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8.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Teacher
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9. CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.075
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9.A. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.
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9.B. To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.
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9.C. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.D. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and Chapter 21 Dual-Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.E. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.F. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.G. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.H. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at GSEC through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.I. Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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10.A. Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.
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10.B. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.C. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and Chapter 21 Dual-Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.D. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.E. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.F. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.G. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at GSEC through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.H. Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES REFUGIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 5:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the board of Trustees of the Refugio Independent School District will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 beginning at 5:30 PM. in the Administration Building – Distance Learning Center, 212 W. Vance Street, Refugio, Texas.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows: (Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this notice.) |
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| Meeting: | April 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM - April Board Agenda | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5.A. Campus Reports
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5.A.a. Refugio Elementary School
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| Speaker(s): |
Olivia DeLeon, RES Principal
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5.A.b. Refugio Jr. High School
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Chris Hawthorne, RJHS Principal
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5.A.c. Refugio High School
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Twyla Thomas, RHS Principal
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5.B. District Reports
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5.B.a. Academics
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5.B.b. Financials
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5.B.b.1. Budget Status
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5.B.b.2. Payment of bills
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5.B.b.3. Statement of Accounts
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5.C. Operations
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5.D. Student Enrollment
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5.E. School Safety and Security
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5.F. School Counselor Monthly Minutes
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5.G. Mental Health Specialist Report
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5.H. Transportation Update
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5.I. Maintenance Update
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5.J. General comments on the state of the district
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6. BOARD ADMINISTRATION
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6.A. Region 3 ESC School Board Conference
Wednesday, May 13 , 2026, 8:00AM-4:00PM Victoria Emerging Technology Complex Meeting Hall 101A |
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6.B. May Board Meeting - Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30PM
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6.C. New Trustee training requirement — Parental Rights
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6.D. Trustee Training Hours
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - March 30, 2026
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7.B. Refugio ISD Quarterly Investment Report
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7.C. Approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.
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7.D. Accept donations and amend the 2026-2027 budget.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Review, Consider, and Approve Board Resolution for SB546 School Bus Seatbelts Exemption.
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8.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Teacher
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9. CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.075
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9.A. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.
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9.B. To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.
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9.C. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.D. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and Chapter 21 Dual-Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.E. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.F. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.G. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.H. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at GSEC through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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9.I. Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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10.A. Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.
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10.B. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.C. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and Chapter 21 Dual-Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.D. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.E. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.F. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.G. Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at GSEC through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.
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10.H. Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE OF MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES REFUGIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of April, 2026 the Refugio Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 5:30 PM in the Administration Building – Distance Learning Center located at 212 W. Vance Street, Refugio, Texas. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda that is attached to and made a part of this notice. 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 or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). 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 meeting. [See BEC (LEGAL)] Texas Government Code Section: 418.183(f) Deliberate information confidential under Government Code Sections 418.175-418.182, related to Homeland Security. 551.071 Private consultation with the board's attorney only when it seeks the attorney’s advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the requirement for open meetings. 551.072 Deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 551.073 Deliberate negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 551.074 Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee. 551.075 To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions 551.076 Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of, security personnel or devices, or a security audit. 551.0785 Deliberate the medical records or psychiatric records of an individual applicant for a benefit from a public insurance, health, or retirement plan or a matter that includes a consideration of the information in the medical or psychiatric records of an individual applicant for a benefit from the plan. 551.082 Deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, or in a case in which a complaint or charge is brought against a District employee by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in the need for a hearing. 551.0821 Deliberate a matter regarding a student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups. 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing. 551.087 Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board has received from a business prospect that the Board seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the District and with which the Board is conducting economic development negotiations, or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect. 551.089 Deliberate 1. Security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; 2. Network security information as described by Government Code 2059.055(b); or 3. The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Education Code Section: 39.030(a) Discuss or adopt individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items. |
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