October 16, 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. PUBLIC HEARING
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2.A. FIRST Report
Presenter:
Mrs. Paula McBride
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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, and 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property 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 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. PUBLIC SESSION
Description:
Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.
Introduction of student pledge leaders and JROTC. |
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4.A. Pledges
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4.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
Presenter:
Tinsley Johnson-Deramee
Description:
Tinsley Johnson-Deramee is a fifth-grade scholar at Lake Ridge Elementary. She began her journey at LRE as a kindergarten scholar. Tinsley is a National Elementary Honor Society member and excels in reading. Tinsely’s hobbies include drawing, doing different types of art, editing, and playing video games. Tinsley recently found a new passion for cheerleading and gymnastics. She enjoys being a flyer on her cheerleading squad and dreams about going to the Olympics one day. Tinsley’s favorite things about Lake Ridge Elementary are the teachers, people, and the playground. When she grows up, she wants to become a teacher and teach Reading Language Arts at Lake Ridge Elementary.
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4.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
Presenter:
Azaya Harper
Description:
Azaya Harper is a fourth grade scholar at Lake Ridge Elementary. She began her journey at LRE as a kindergarten student in our Montessori School of Choice Program. Currently, Azaya is a scholar in our Upper Montessori classroom and continues to thrive academically and socially. Azaya's academic performance meets and exceeds grade-level standards in all areas. When Azaya is not at school, she likes to watch soccer, cook, and practice archery because it is relaxing.
Azaya Harper is a fourth grade scholar at Lake Ridge Elementary. She began her journey at LRE as a kindergarten student in our Montessori School of Choice Program. Currently, Azaya is a scholar in our Upper Montessori classroom and continues to thrive academically and socially. Azaya's academic performance meets and exceeds grade-level standards in all areas. When Azaya is not at school, she likes to watch soccer, cook, and practice archery because it is relaxing. |
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4.B. Prayer
Presenter:
Board Trustee
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5. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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5.A. Introduction of New Hires
Presenter:
Hallema Jackson
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5.B. Recognition of Principals
Presenter:
Mrs. Tierney Tinnin
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5.C. Special Education DER
Presenter:
Derica Turner
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6. 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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7. PRESENTATIONS
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7.A. Facilities Committee Report
Presenter:
Tellauance Graham
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7.B. Transpar Contract Renewal
Presenter:
Mr. Tellaunce Graham and Mr. Jonquez Moore
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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. District and Campus Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Dr. Shemeka Millner, Heath Koenig, Ty Lowe
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8.B. Campus Spotlight
Presenter:
Mr. John Edmun and Dr. Amanda McCarther
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8.B.1. Lake Ridge Elementary
Presenter:
Dr. Amanda McCarther
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8.B.2. Collegiate Academy MS
Presenter:
Mr. John Edmun
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
Presenter:
Courtney Lackey Wilson
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9.B. Contract Abandonment - Mija Jackson Lee
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9.C. Contract Abandonment - Nikeya Gaither
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9.D. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services
Presenter:
Mrs. Carla Settle
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9.E. Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Mrs. Carla Settle
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9.F. Share Staff Employment
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10. BOARD DISCUSSION
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10.A. Upcoming Events
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10.B. Training and Event Recaps
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TASA/TASB
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11. 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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11.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
Presenter:
Hallema Jackson
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11.B. Financial Report
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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11.C. Purchases Over $50,000
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11.D. Transportation DER
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12. ADJOURN
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