July 22, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Closed Meeting - Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.076 concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Sections:

2.A) A. 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or
matter authorized by law

2.A)1. 1. when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about:

2.A)1.a. a. Pending or contemplated litigation or

2.A)1.b. b. A settlement offer; or

2.A)2.  On a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with this chapter;

2.A)3. Consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the Agenda.

2.A)4. Consider legal advice regarding complaint filed against Superintendent and Board member.

2.A)5. Consider legal advice regarding delegation of authority to Board President, in consultation with the Board’s attorney, to engage outside legal counsel on behalf of the Board related to complaint(s) regarding the Superintendent and a Board member, and to authorize related actions, including,
but not limited to, a limited waiver of attorney-client privilege, as deemed necessary 

2.B) 551.073 For the purpose of discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations

2.C) 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee

2.C)1.  Consider hiring of professional personnel;

2.C)2. Consider complaint filed against Superintendent and Board member and related issues/actions

2.C)3. Consider delegation of authority to Board President, in consultation with the Board’s attorney, to engage outside legal counsel on behalf of the Board related to complaint(s) regarding the Superintendent and a Board member, and to authorize related actions, including, but not limited to, a limited waiver of attorney-client privilege, as deemed necessary 

2.D) 551.076 For the purpose of considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

3. Return to Open Session

4. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

4.A) Consider Board approval of delegation of authority to Board President, in consultation with the Board's attorney, to engage outside legal counsel on behalf of the Board related to complaint(s) regarding the Superintendent and a Board member, and to authorize related actions, including, but not limited to, a limited waiver of attorney-client privilege, as deemed necessary and appropriate.

4.B) Consider Board approval of professional personnel recommendations and related actions.

5. Action and/or Discussion Items

5.A) Consider approval to purchase a cargo truck for Band from the Bond Fund as presented and related actions.

5.B) Consider approval to award RFQ 2019-003 for Architect/Engineering Services for the Elementary Renovations and PreK – K Renovations and to delegate authority to the superintendent to negotiate, finalize, execute, and amend contract(s) with selected firm for individual projects, as needed and related actions.

5.C) Consider approval to award RFQ 2019-003 for Architect/Engineering Services for the AG Barn Renovations and Community Center Renovations, and to delegate authority to the superintendent to negotiate, finalize, execute, and amend contract(s) with selected firm for individual projects, as needed and related actions.

5.D) Consider approval to terminate contract with Sterling Staffing Solutions and to delegate authority to the Board President to negotiate, finalize, and execute any related resolution with Sterling Staffing Solutions and related actions.

5.E) Consider board approval of delegation of authority to Chief Operations and Innovations Officer to negotiate, finalize, execute, a contractual agreement, in consultation with the school attorney, for the purposes of staffing in an amount not to exceed $20,000, and related actions.

5.F) Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement with HCDE for Financial Services and related actions.

6. Adjournment