May 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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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. |
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2. BUSINESS ITEMS
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2.A. Canvassing of Votes for 2023 Election
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2.B. Swearing in of Trustees
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3. 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, 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. |
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4. ACTION ITEMS
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4.A. Alignment of New Board Officers
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5. PUBLIC SESSION
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Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.
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5.A. Pledge to Flags
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5.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
Presenter:
Marcus Wilkerson
Description:
Marcus Wilkerson came to Hilltop at the start of the second semester as a member of the 2023 cohort, yet is projected to graduate in 2024. Marcus has completed a 16 semester course for eight credits and will graduate with his class of 2023. I noticed Marcus because of his love of reading. He is always carrying a book. How often do you see a scholar reading Dante’s Inferno? Marcus intends to become an electrician by studying at Texas State Technical College.
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5.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
Presenter:
Noah Williams
Description:
Noah Williams is currently a fourth grade Scholar at Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School and he has been a scholar in the pathway since Kindergarten. Noah is the son of Damian Williams and Elaine Williams. Elaine Williams currently serves as a fine arts teacher at Collegiate Prep, where she teaches math.
Noah has a passion for learning and playing basketball. As a young scholar athlete Noah has prioritized his academics. Noah is a leader in the Collegiate Prep National Elementary Honor Society, Honors Choirs, the Basketball Team, and is a member of the Principal's Advisory committee. Noah maintains the honor roll and he is an advocate for himself and his classmates. Noah has dreams of obtaining his associates degree before he graduates from Collegiate High School and pursuing his dream of going to college and joining the NBA. Noah says that he loves the teachers at Collegiate Prep and feels that due to him being a part of our program, his dreams really will come true. |
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5.B. Prayer
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6. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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6.A. Teen Superintendent
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7. 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.
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8. 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. |
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8.A. Campus Spotlight
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8.A.1. Collegiate Prep Elementary Spotlight
Presenter:
Dr. Xavier Lewis
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8.A.2. Strive & Hilltop Academy Campus Spotlight
Presenter:
Mr. William Petty
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9. PRESENTATIONS
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9.A. Professional Development Department Efficiency Report
Presenter:
Dr. Cherron Montgomery
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9.B. Child Nutrition Update
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
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10.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
Presenter:
Ms. Courtney Lackey Wilson
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10.B. Budget Amendment No. 3 Child Nutrition
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Mrs. Carla Settle
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10.C. Budget Amendment No. 11 General Fund
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10.D. RFP 22-23-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials and Related Services
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10.E. RFP 22-23-02 Catering and Food Related Services
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10.F. Public Funds Collateral and Pledge Agreement
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10.G. Employee Contract Approval
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10.H. Resolution Approving Independent Sources
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10.I. Resolution Authorization for NNR VATRE Tax Rate Calculation
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10.J. Resolution Approving Brokers
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10.K. Resolution Designation of Investment Officers
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10.L. Deposit Services Contract
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10.M. Food Service Management Company 1st Renewal
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10.N. Resolution - State Compensatory Funds
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10.O. Resolution - Re-Affirm Investment Policy
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10.P. Contract Abondonment
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11. BOARD DISCUSSION
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11.A. Upcoming Events
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11.B. Training and Event Recaps
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12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
These items are presented to the Board for information only. No presentations will be made unless specifically requested by the Board.
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12.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
Presenter:
Ms. Hallema Jackson
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12.B. March Financial Report
Presenter:
Ms. Carla Settle
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12.C. Purchases over $50,000
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12.D. Quarter 3 Investment Report
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12.E. Athletics Department Efficiency Report
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13. ADJOURN
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