January 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Education Center prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posted notice. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED. 

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.A.2. Recognize Texas Music Educators Association Past Presidents Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient Bella Zitzelberger - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.A.3. Recognize Finance, Purchasing and Budget Departments for Earning the Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations and the Award of Excellence in Financial Management - Dr. Brent Ringo 

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient John Wilborn - Sherese Nix, Dr. Brent Ringo

IV.C. Introduction of District Administrator - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss Local Policies from TASB Update 120 (First Read) - Lisa Ray

V.B. Discuss Legal Policies from TASB Update 120 - Lisa Ray

V.C. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy BE(LOCAL) First Read - Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Lisa Ray 

V.D. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy CFC(LOCAL) First Read - Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Lisa Ray 

V.E. Trustees' Report

V.E.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.E.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.E.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.E.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.E.5. Message from Board President

V.F. Superintendent's Report

V.G. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of General Trustee Election Order - Mechelle Hogan

VII.B. Consider Approval of District of Innovation Amendment – Michael Bland (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.C. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 New Course Requirements – Dr. Kimberly Caddell (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.D. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2022-2023 General Fund – Brandy Mayo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VII.E. Consider Approval of $36,000 Donation from New York Life Foundation's Grief Sensitive School Initiative Grant – Dr. Tiffany Gilmore (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee) 

VII.F. Consider Approval of $13,040 Donation from Luna Elementary School PTA – Javier Fernandez, Deborah Wilkerson (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee) 

VII.G. Consider Approval to Replace Chillers – Paul Gonzales (Finance, Facilities Operations Committee) 

VII.H. New Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VII.H.1. Contract #68-22-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Charter Transportation Services – Mark A. Booker

VII.I. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee) 

VII.I.1. Contract #302-22-11 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education and Testing Materials – Dr. Kim Caddell 

VII.I.2. Contract #302-22-16 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material - Structured Literacy – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VIII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) 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.

VIII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

VIII.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's evaluation. 

VIII.B.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's contract. 

IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

IX.A. Consideration and potential action regarding the Superintendent's contract. 

X. Adjournment