December 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER 
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

2. CLOSED SESSION
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

551.071)  Private consultation with the board's attorney,
551.074)  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
551.082)  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.

1. Superintendent Evaluation

If, during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section listed above.

The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable. 

3. PUBLIC SESSION 
Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.

3.A. Pledge to Flags

3.B. Prayer

4. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

5. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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6.A. Campus Spotlight

7. FIRST Report

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

8.B. Employment, Retirements, Resignations and Terminations of Professional Staff

8.C. Attestation for Remote Learners

8.D. RFP 20-21-01  Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services

8.E. RFP 20-21-02  Catering and Food Related Services

8.F. Budget Amendment

9. Board Discussion

9.A. Upcoming Events

9.B. Training and Event Recaps

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

10.A. Superintendent Evaluation

10.B. Financial Report

10.C. Investment Report

11. ADJOURN