July 17, 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.
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.

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

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. Board Quarterly Tracker

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.A. Technology DER

7.B. VATRE & HB3

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

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

8.C. RFP 22-23-02 Catering and Food Related Services

8.D. Board Quarterly Tracker

8.E. Authorize the Use of Purchasing Cooperatives and Interlocal Agreements

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. May Financial Report

10.C. Purchases over $50,000

10.D. Business Office DER

11. ADJOURN