August 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting

I. Convene in a quorum and call to order; invocation and pledges of allegiance
 

II. Public discussion of the budget and proposed tax rate for 2023-2024
 

III. Public comments according to Policy BED (LOCAL) - Related to items on the open session portion of the agenda (30-minute allotment).  Individuals who wish to participate during this portion of the meeting shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 1515 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, Texas, 77502, or (2) via email sent to board@pasadeniaisd.org.  In lieu of a public appearance, members of the public may submit written comments which will be provided to the board.  In all submissions, please state your name, address, phone number, and topic to be addressed.  Additional information about addressing the board may be found at the district's website and is outlined in the applicable Pasadena ISD board policy - DGBA, FNG, or GF. 
 

IV. Adjournment to closed session 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 or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel

551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the District under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda

551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
 

V. Reconvene in open session
 

VI. Administrative personnel
 

VII. Consideration and possible approval of adoption of the 2023-2024 budget
 

VIII. Consideration and possible approval of Board Resolution adopting a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) of $ .7982 and a tax rate for Interest and Sinking (I&S) of $ .3400, for a total tax rate of $1.1382
 

IX. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for August 2023
 

X. Selection of TASB Risk Management for Workers’ Compensation coverage for the 2023-2024 school year – For Information Only  
 

XI. Consideration and possible approval of additional funding for worker’s compensation and authorization for superintendent to add additional funds to ensure Worker’s Compensation Plan ends the fiscal year with a positive balance
 

XII. Consideration and possible approval of the Sam Rayburn High School Band to travel to Sulphur, Louisiana to compete in the Sulphur High School marching contest
 

XIII. Consideration and possible approval of the approval of the 2023-2024 Port Houston: Maritime Education Program sponsorship and the corresponding agreement in the amount of $12,500
 

XIV. Consideration and possible approval of a construction contract with Hellas Construction, Inc. for the 2022 Bond Program Synthetic Turf at Maguire Field project in the amount of $2,273,813.00
 

XV. Consideration and possible approval of Aldine ISD Trustee, Rosa M. Avalos, to be nominated for the TASB Region 4, Position A, on the TASB Board of Directors
 

XVI. Accountability Update - Donna Summers, Executive Director, Research and Evaluation  (Room L-101)
 

XVII. Legislative Review - Troy McCarley, Deputy Superintendent of  Governance, Operations, and School Services (Room L-101)
 

XVIII. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections:

· 551.076 to consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices
 

XIX. Reconvene in open session
 

XX. Adjournment