March 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
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1.A. Call to Order by President Kurt Herrington
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1.B. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
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1.C. Invocation
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1.D. Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags
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2. SPOTLIGHT (All Spotlight/Recognition Items will be Video Presentations)
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2.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month
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2.A.1. February: Mia Ramirez and Everett Toudouze
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2.A.2. March: Sarai Trejo and Christopher Bryant
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2.B. Recognition of Students of the Month
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2.B.1. February: Michael Flynn and Katie Wheat
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2.B.2. March: Kemper Clamon and Cameron McFall
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker will be allowed to demean employees of the school district or discuss students. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to five minutes. A delegation of three or more persons shall appoint one person to present their view to the Board. Due to a possible violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board shall make no response. |
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4. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
if, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by section §551.071 through §551.084, or Texas Government Code section §418.183. 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.
Description:
IF, DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING COVERED BY THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHOULD DETERMINE THAT A CLOSED MEETING OR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED, THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS. GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001, 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 MEETING.
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5.A. Enrollment Report
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5.B. COVID-19 Update
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5.C. Extracurricular Activities
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5.C.1. Soccer UIL Playoffs @ Tyler Rose Stadium: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Girls vs. Sabine: 5:15 PM Boys vs. Carthage: 7:00 PM |
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5.C.2. District Golf @ Jasper: Monday, March 29, 2021, 10:00 AM
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5.C.3. District Track @ Jasper
Girls: March 31, 2021 Boys: April 1, 2021 |
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5.C.4. District Tennis @ Hudson: Monday-Tuesday, April 12-13, 2021
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5.C.5. Area Track Meet @ Madisonville: Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 10:00 AM
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5.C.6. 2A Regional Track Meet @ Wildcat Stadium: Friday, April 23, 2021, 10:00 AM
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5.D. April-May Activities
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5.D.1. Good Friday Holiday for Staff & Students: Friday, April 2, 2021
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5.D.2. Begin 6th Six Weeks: Monday, April 5, 2021
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5.D.3. STAAR Testing: Tuesday-Friday, April 6-9, 2021
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5.D.4. Anderson County Youth Livestock Show: Monday-Friday, April 19-23, 2021
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5.D.5. Prom: Saturday, May 1, 2021
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5.D.6. STAAR Testing: Tuesday-Friday, May 4-7, 2021
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5.E. Upcoming Board Meeting/Training Dates
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5.E.1. Next Regular Board Meeting: Monday, April 19, 2021
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5.E.2. TASB Summer Leadership Institute Dates
San Antonio: June 16-19, 2021 Fort Worth: June 23-26, 2021 |
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5.F. PISD Trustee Election
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5.F.1. Early Voting at Palestine ISD Administration Office on the following dates:
Monday-Friday, April 19-23, 2021 and Monday-Tuesday, April 26-27, 2021 |
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5.F.2. Election Day - Saturday, May 1, 2021, 7 AM - 7 PM at the following polling locations:
PISD Administration Office, Palestine High School, Washington Early Childhood Center, New Fellowship Christian Church, Freedom Fellowship Church, and Montalba Community Center |
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5.G. Calendar of Events
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5.H. Any Other Updates
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6. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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6.A. Financial Report
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7. CONSENT ITEMS
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7.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2021
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7.B. Minutes of Board Training of February 23, 2021
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7.C. Bills Paid for February, 2021
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7.D. Financial Report
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7.E. Monthly Investment Report
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7.F. Tax Collection Report
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7.G. Donations
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7.H. 2021-22 Certification of Superintendent for Region 7 ESC Regional Advisory Committee
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7.I. Resolution Providing for the Approval and Authorizing the Filing of Application for Missed School Day Waivers to the Texas Education Agency
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7.J. Notice for May 1, 2021 School Trustee Election
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7.K. Joint Election Agreement with City of Palestine for Election Services for May 1, 2021 Election
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7.L. Contract with Anderson County for Election Services for May 1, 2021 Election
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8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
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8.A. Consider Adoption of School Calendar for 2021-22 School Year
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9. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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9.A. Consider Adoption of Policy Update 116, affecting the following local policies:
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY DCD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES |
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10. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
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10.A. Discuss and Consider Possible Adjustment to COVID-19 Procedures including Governor Abbott's recent Mask Order
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)
The Board will convene in Executive/Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter §551 |
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11.A. Discussion of proposed appointments/renewals of contracts of district administrators, teachers, and resignations/retirements of personnel.
(Texas Government Code §551.074) |
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12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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13. PERSONNEL
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13.A. Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of Teacher Contracts
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13.B. Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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