April 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting

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Description:  Dr. Minix-Wilkins will present information to the Board about her programs in School Performance and Support.
 

Description:  Statement of Officer forms will be signed by Trey Clark, Kristi Hughes, and LaNell Wilson (pending approval of Ms. Wilson by TEA).

These statements must be signed prior to taking the Oath of Office and retained in the ESC's official Board records. The Oath of Office will be administered at the June meeting, at which time the Board will elect officers. No vote is required on this item.
 

Description:  The Food Service Cooperative will open and award bids in the following categories:

• General Food Supplies (All or None)
• Catering
• Specialty
• Milk
• Catalog (Ice Cream/Bagging Systems)

The open/award will take place on May 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
 

Description:  The Food Service Cooperative will go out for the first half of their 6-month bids for 2024-25 on May 7, with the award taking place on June 18, 2024. All bid contracts for the 2024-25 school year will start on July 1, 2024.
 

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Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
 

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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

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Description:  The Executive Director will present the 2024 election results for the Region 5 Board of Directors for approval.

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Description:  Consider approval of the proposed Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule as presented.

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Description:  Consider revisions shown on the following page to Policy DEB (Local) - Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences

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Description:  The Commissioner has completed the process of evaluating the Executive Director. The Board will now proceed with its evaluation of the Executive Director. Approval is sought to continue employment of the Executive Director for the 2024-25 school year.

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Description:  The Board is requested to consider the salary of the Executive Director for  2024-25 pending employment authorization from the Commissioner of Education.

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If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. 

Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session.
 
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Action on items considered in Executive Session:
 
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As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for Board approval.

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The Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval.

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Description:  Consider approval of proposed Salary Schedule for 2024-2025.

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Motion to Adjourn: 

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