June 17, 2024 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.

1.A. PUBLIC HEARING

1.A.1. 2025 Proposed Budget & Proposed Tax Rate

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, 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.

3. PUBLIC SESSION 

3.A. Pledges

3.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

3.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

3.B. Prayer

4. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

4.A. Board 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. PRESENTATIONS

6.A. School Leadership Department Efficiency Report

7. 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.

7.A. LSG Goals 2 & 3

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

8.B. Adoption of FY2025 Budget

8.C. 2024-2025 Compensation Manual

8.D. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services

8.E. Vendor List for - RFP# 23-24-02 Catering & Food Related Services

8.F. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-05 Maintenance and Facilities 

8.G. Budget Amendment -General Fund No. 8

8.H. Budget Amendment - Child Nutrition No. 2

8.I. Budget Amendment - Debt Service No. 2

8.J. Resolution - Purchase Property 

8.K. Resolution for Adoption of Committing Fund Balances

8.L. Contract Approval for Agreement between Owner and Architect

8.M. Authorize Use of Purchasing Cooperatives and Interlocal Agreements

8.N. Resolution to Designate Approval of Benefits Programs

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. Financial Report

10.C. Purchases Over $50,000

11. ADJOURN