April 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order 

I.A. Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.

II. Invocation: Minister Kristen Washington, Bethlehem Baptist Church 

III. Presentation of Colors - GHS NJROTC

IV. Recognition 

IV.A. Recognition of Class of 2025 Top Ten 

V. Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items

VI. Comments from Individual Board Members

VII. Reports/Discussion Items

VII.A. School Leadership and Student Support

VII.A.I. Head Start Audit Report 

VII.B. Finance 

VII.B.I. 2025-2026 First Budget Reading 

VII.B.II. Budget Amendment 

VII.B.II.a. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment from General Fund Balance and the General Fund. 

VII.C. Teaching and Learning 

VII.C.I. 2025 Math Instructional Materials Adoption 

VII.C.I.a. Consider Action to Approve the 2025 Math Instructional Materials Adoption for K-5 (Bluebonnet Learning/Great Minds) and 6th grade-Algebra I (Stemscopes/Accelerated Learning). 

VII.D. Board Officer's Report 

VII.D.I. President's report on School Board Member continuing education in compliance with 19 TAC Chapter 61.1

VIII. Action and Discussion Items

VIII.A. Consider Approval of TASB Board Position - Region 10, Position A and Region 10, Position B Nomination 

VIII.B. Order Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Outstanding Bonds; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement; Authorizing the Engagement of a Verification Agenda; and Containing other Provisions Relating Thereto.

VIII.C. Consider Approval of New Medical Insurance Carrier for 2025-2026 Employee Medical Benefits.

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Quarterly Investment Report

IX.B. Monthly Financial Report

IX.C. Consider Approval of Vendor List

IX.D. Acceptance of Various Donations (CDC LOCAL)

IX.E. Consider Approval of Board Minutes: 

IX.E.I. March 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 

IX.E.II. March 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. - Called Board Meeting 

IX.E.III. March 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. - Called Board Meeting 

IX.F. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form 

X. Closed Session 

X.A. Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas open meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

X.A.I. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with the board’s attorney on all subjects or matter authorized by law.

X.A.I.a. Consider legal advice regarding personnel issues.

X.A.I.b. Consider legal advice regarding any agenda action item.

X.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 and 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination or dismissal of a public officer of employee, or to include extending term contracts, probationary contracts to teachers and other professionals. 

X.B.I. Closed Session pursuant to Section 551.074 to Conduct Level Three Grievance Hearing of Alva Walker.

XI. Reconvene Open Session 

XII. Action on Closed Session Items

XII.A. The Board of Trustees will take appropriate action on items as discussed in closed session, if necessary.

XII.A.I. Discussion/ Action Regarding Level Three Grievance Hearing of Alva Walker.

XII.B. Consider Approval of Professional New Hires and Ratification of Employment Contracts as Recommended.

XII.C. Consider and take possible action to approve, non-renew, or terminate Teacher and other Professional Contracts as presented.

XIII. Future Agenda / Information Items

XIII.A. Board Secretary Report

XIV. Future Meetings/Workshops

XIV.A. April 25, 2025 at 8 a.m. - Called Board Meeting 

XIV.B. May 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting 

XV. Adjournment