May 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. 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.

II. BUSINESS ITEMS

II.A. Canvassing of Votes for 2023 Election

II.B. Swearing in of Trustees

III. 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.
551.087) To discuss or deliberate regarding economic development negotiations

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.

IV. ACTION ITEMS

IV.A. Alignment of New Board Officers

V. PUBLIC SESSION 

V.A. Pledge to Flags

V.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

V.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

V.B. Prayer

VI. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

VI.A. Teen Superintendent

VII. 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. 

VIII. 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.

VIII.A. Campus Spotlight

VIII.A.1. Collegiate Prep Elementary Spotlight

VIII.A.2. Strive & Hilltop Academy Campus Spotlight

IX. PRESENTATIONS

IX.A. Professional Development Department Efficiency Report

IX.B. Child Nutrition Update

X. CONSENT AGENDA

X.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

X.B. Budget Amendment No. 3 Child Nutrition

X.C. Budget Amendment No. 11 General Fund

X.D. RFP 22-23-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials and Related Services

X.E. RFP 22-23-02 Catering and Food Related Services

X.F. Public Funds Collateral and Pledge Agreement

X.G. Employee Contract Approval

X.H. Resolution Approving Independent Sources

X.I. Resolution Authorization for NNR VATRE Tax Rate Calculation

X.J. Resolution Approving Brokers

X.K. Resolution Designation of Investment Officers 

X.L. Deposit Services Contract

X.M. Food Service Management Company 1st Renewal

X.N. Resolution - State Compensatory Funds

X.O. Resolution - Re-Affirm Investment Policy

X.P. Contract Abondonment

XI. BOARD DISCUSSION

XI.A. Upcoming Events

XI.B. Training and Event Recaps

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

XII.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

XII.B. March Financial Report

XII.C. Purchases over $50,000

XII.D. Quarter 3 Investment Report

XII.E. Athletics Department Efficiency Report

XIII. ADJOURN