October 21, 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.

2. PUBLIC HEARING

2.A. FIRST Report

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.

4. PUBLIC SESSION 

4.A. Pledges

4.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

4.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

4.B. Prayer

5. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

5.A. Introduction of New Hires

5.B. Recognitions and Acknowledgments

5.C. Special Education DER

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. 

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 and 3

7.B. Campus Spotlights

7.B.1. Highlands Elementary 

7.B.2. W. S Permenter  MS

8. PRESENTATIONS

8.A. District and Campus Improvement Plans

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Request To The Texas Eduction Agency (TEA) For A Low Attendance Day Waiver 

9.B. District & Campus Improvement Plans

9.C. TASB Policy Update 123

9.D. Proposed Contract Termination 

9.E. Consideration of Project Management Services

10. BOARD DISCUSSION

10.A. Upcoming Events

10.B. Training and Event Recaps

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

11.A. 168 Reports

11.B. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

11.C. Financial Report

11.D. Purchases Over $50,000

11.E. Transportation DER

12. ADJOURN