March 20, 2023 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.
551.076)  Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits
     (1)  the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or
     (2)  a security audit.

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 

3.A. Pledge to Flags

3.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

3.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

3.B. Prayer

4. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

4.A. DER - Communications

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
Founded on research, Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams—boards in collaboration with their superintendents—who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance accomplishes this intense focus through tailored coaching aligned to the five pillars of the Texas Framework for School Board Development: Vision, Accountability, Structure, Advocacy, and Unity.

6.A. Spotlight Campus

6.A.1. Highlands Elementary School

6.A.2. Plummer Elementary School

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.A. Attendance Zone Report 

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

8.B. Budget Amendment 9- General Fund

8.C. RFP 22-23-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials and Related Services

8.D. Purchase of Kitchen Equipment

8.E. Purchasing Cooperative Management Fees

8.F. 2023 - 2024 Calendar

8.G. Attendance Zone Report 

9. BOARD DISCUSSION

9.A. Upcoming Events

9.B. Training and Event Recaps

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

10.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

10.B. January Financial Report

10.C. Purchases over $50,000

10.D. FACE Report

11. ADJOURN