February 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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                                        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. 
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                                        II. 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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                                        III. PUBLIC SESSION                  
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                                        III.A. Pledges                 
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                                        III.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag                 
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                                        III.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag                 
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                                        III.B. Prayer                 
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                                        IV. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS                 
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                                        IV.A. New Hire Introduction                 
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Tierney Tinnin     
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                                        IV.B. Board Recognitions                 
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Tierney Tinnin     
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                                        V. 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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                                        VI. PRESENTATIONS                 
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                                        VI.A. Youth Truth Survey Results                  
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Dr. Kisha McDonald     
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                                        VI.B. Teacher Induction & Mentoring Efficiency Report                 
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Dr. Cherron Montgomery     
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                                        VI.C. May 2024 Bond Election                 
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Josh Skains     
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                                        VII. 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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                                        VII.A. Goals 2 & 3                 
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Dr. Shemeka Millner- Williams     
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                                        VII.B. Campus Spotlight                 
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                                        VII.B.1. Collegiate Academy Middle School                 
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Tyesha L. Smith & John Edmun     
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                                        VIII. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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                                        VIII.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings                 
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Courtney Lackey Wilson     
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                                        VIII.B. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services                 
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Mrs. Carla Settle     
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                                        VIII.C. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-05 Maintenance and Facilities                  
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Carla Settle     
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                                        VIII.D. Resolution for January 16, 2024- Snow Day Auxilary Staff Pay                 
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Hallema Jackson      
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                                        VIII.E. Adoption of 2024-2025 District Calendar                 
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Shemeka Millner-Williams     
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                                        VIII.F. Designation of Investment Officers                 
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Carla Settle     
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                                        IX. BOARD DISCUSSION                 
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                                        IX.A. Upcoming Events                 
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                                        IX.B. Training and Event Recaps                 
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                                        X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT                 
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                                        X.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations                 
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Hallema Jackson      
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                                        X.B. Financial Report                 
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Carla Settle     
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                                        X.C. Purchases Over $50,000                 
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Carla Settle     
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                                        X.D. Safety & Security Efficiency Report                 
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Chief James Hawthorne     
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                                        X.E. Investment Report- Quarter 2                 
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Carla Settle     
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                                        XI. ADJOURN                 
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