August 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum

2.B. Invocation by:  Rev. Peter De Jesus, The Victory Hill Church, Co-Lead Pastor

3. PUBLIC HEARING

3.A. Consider Ordinance Setting 2022 Tax Rate

3.B. Public Comments

3.C. Close Public Hearing

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 

6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

6.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)

6.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)

6.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)

6.D. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits)

7. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 

7.A. Financial Updates - Monthly Financials

8. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 

8.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Region 10 ESC - Administrative Services

8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Acceptance of 2023-2024 Services from Communities in Schools

8.C. Consideration and Approval of Possible Grant Acceptance:  2023-2025 Title I, Effective Schools Framework (ESF) Focused Support Grant

8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum Associates Contract

8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw- Hill Contract: Social Studies Grades 6-12

8.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Agreement Between Dallas College and DeSoto ISD Concerning Dual Credit

8.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of College Board SAT/PSAT Examinations

8.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Updated 2023-2024 Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Certified Appraisers List

8.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of Blanket Athletic/UIL Catastrophic Student Insurance

8.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Student Code of Conduct

8.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of Renewal of Property, Casualty, Boiler and Crime Insurance Policies

8.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

9. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 

9.A. Consider and Possible Action of LSG Quarterly Evaluation

9.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Unemployment Insurance Renewal

9.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of TASB Energy Cooperative

9.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of TASB Risk Management Fund Agreement Renewal

9.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Edwards Risk Management Insurance Policy (Worker’s Compensation)

9.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement.
 

9.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution Regarding Public Information Act Request NonBusiness Days

9.H. Consideration and Possible Action of Ordinance Setting 2022 Tax Rate

9.I. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent

9.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment #1

10. ADJOURN