November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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.

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
551.0821)To deliberate a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation unless an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by the student's parent.
   IDA Intruder Detection Audits
  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.

III. PUBLIC SESSION 

III.A. Pledges

III.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

III.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

III.B. Prayer

IV. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

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. 

VI. PRESENTATIONS

VI.A. 2024 Audit Report

VI.B. May 2024 Bond Update 

VI.C. Employee Healthcare Plan 

VII. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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VIII. ACTION AGENDA

VIII.A. Policy Update CDA (Local)

VIII.B. Investment Advisor Agreement

VIII.C. Resolution Approving Participation in the Texas Connect Investment Pool

VIII.D. Director, Community & Parent Involvement 

VIII.E. Proposed Termination for Board Approval

IX. CONSENT AGENDA

IX.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

IX.B. 2024 Audit

IX.C. Budget Amendment No. 3 General Fund

IX.D. Adult Meal Pricing 

IX.E. RFP 24-25-03 Electric Bus

IX.F. EPA Clean School Bus Rebate- Pass-through Agreement 

IX.G. Resolution Approving Investment Agencies and Brokers 

IX.H. Election of DCAD Representative

X. BOARD DISCUSSION

X.A. Upcoming Events

X.B. Training and Event Recaps

XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

XI.A. 168 Reports- October/November

XI.B. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

XI.C. Bond Budget Update 

XI.D. Financial Report

XI.E. Purchases Over $50,000

XI.F. Investment Report

XI.G. Facilities DER

XII. ADJOURN