January 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum of Board members is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

CLOSED SESSION as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

Consideration of Personnel, Texas Government Codes 551.074 - Resignations, Terminations, and Non-renewals of Professional Employees, Employment, Leaves of Absences, Personnel Issues

Consider and Discuss Recommendation for the Position of Midlothian High School Principal

Consider Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property 551.072

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, to consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code, including a specific discussion regarding the election of Board Officers 

. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer, employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including a specific discussion regarding the election of Board Officers

Students, Texas Government Code 551.082, 551.0821

Discipline Issues

Non-Discipline Issues

Safety and Security, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.076

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

INTRODUCTION OF MEETING

Invocation

Pledges of Allegiance - Baxter Honor Council

PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

School Board Recognition and Resolution

Mentor Recognitions

PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public may address the Board during the public comment portion of the board meeting in accordance with Board policy BED (LOCAL). Individuals wishing to speak shall follow the procedures outlined above

CONSENT AGENDA

Consider Meeting Minutes

December 2, 2020 - Special Meeting Minutes

December 14, 2020 - Regular Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2021 - Special Meeting Minutes

Quarterly Investment Report

Consider and Approve Order of Election for May 1, 2021

Consider and Approve Notice of Election for May 1, 2021

Consider Approving Election Contract with Ellis County Elections Administrator for May 1, 2021 General Election

Consider and Accept Resignation of Former Superintendent

Consider Budget Amendments

INFORMATION ITEMS

M*Powered Devices and Supporting Technology

Consider Approving Vendors for Network Services and Equipment

Consider Approving Vendors for Internet Service

Consider Zoning Committee Update

Consider 2021/2022 Calendar

Consider and Review TASB Update 116

Consider Legislative Advocacy Resolutions for 2021 Legislative Session

Consider Creation of Principal and Secretary Position for Elementary #8

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

Consider 3Q2020 Demographic and Enrollment Report

Consider POLICY FDA (LOCAL)  Inter-district for First Responders, Aramark, SROs and Part-Time Staff

Consider Naming a Superintendent Search Firm

Consider Recommendation for the Position of Midlothian High School Principal

Consideration and Discussion Regarding Election of Board Officers

Consider Items for Upcoming Meetings

Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Closed Session

Superintendent's Report and Announcements

Business Reports

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING