Description:  Dr. Goldhorn will review the ESC-20 Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Description:  The Superintendent Support Services Team's purpose is to provide dependable and trusted support to meet the unique needs of each of our ESC-20 Superintendents. The team is comprised of 4 Field Service Agents, 2 Texas Strategic Leadership Members, 1 Mentor/Board Coach, and a handful of adjunct leaders.

Description:  Listed on the attachment to this agenda item are amendments to the 2025-2026 ESC-20 budget.  Approval of the Board of Directors is requested.

Description: 

• Proposal for Temporary Security Staffing
• Proposal for Leadership Academy Content Development
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative for Office Supplies, Furniture, Janitorial Supplies, Food Service Supplies and Equipment
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative for Telecommunications Data Network Security Equipment Services & Supplies
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative Outdoor Scoreboard Furniture Recreation Equipment
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative for Networking Classroom Tech & Security Tech & Supplies
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative for Energy Efficiency Solutions

Description:  Attached is the list of Interlocal Agreements.

Description:  Since the August meeting of the Board of Directors, there have been new professional staff hired.

Description: 

The Board is required to review the updated Legal Policies (Update 31). Explanatory notes and policies are enclosed with the agenda.

LEGAL POLICY - UPDATE 31 - Review Only
C - Business and Support Services

• CBB - Revenue Sources: Federal - Revised
• CH - Purchasing and Acquisition - Revised
• CP - Records Management - Revised

D - Personnel - Replace Table of Contents

• DAA - Employment Objectives: Equal Employment Opportunity - Revised
• DAB - Employment Objectives: Genetic Nondiscrimination - Delete
• DBB - Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Medical Examinations and Communicable Diseases - Revised
• DEBA - Leaves and Absences: Family and Medical Leave - Revised
• DEBB - Leaves and Absences: Military Leave - Revised
• DG - Employee Rights and Privileges - Revised
• DHA - Employee Standards of Conduct: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation - Revised
• DI - Employee Welfare - Revised

The complete packet is included as an extra item.

Description: 

The Board is required to act on Local Policies (Local Update 31).  Explanatory notes and policies are enclosed with the agenda.

LOCAL POLICY - UPDATE 31 Action Required
A - Basic Foundations

• AC (Exhibit) - Geographic Boundaries/Service Area - Review

B - Governance

• BBB - Board Members: Election and Appointment - Revised
• BBD - Board Members: Training and Orientation - Revised
• BC - Board Memberships - Revised
• BDA - Board Organization: Duties and Requirements of Board Officers - Revised
• BDB - Board Organization: Internal Board Committees - Revised
• BDF - Board Organization: Advisory Committees - Revised

C - Business and Support Services

• CAA - Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics - Revised
• CBC - Revenue Sources: Grants and/or Contracts - Revised
• CBF - Revenue Sources: Investments - Revised
• CE - Annual Operating Budget - Revised
• CF - Accounting - Revised
• CFC - Accounting: Expense Reimbursement - Revised
• CHB - Purchasing and Acquisition: Purchasing Authority and Procedures - Revised
• CW - Intellectual Property - Revised

D - Personnel

• DBA - Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records - Revised
• DBE (Exhibit) - Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Nepotism - Review
• DGA - Employee Rights and Privileges: Freedom of Association - Revised
• DH - Employee Standards of Conduct - Revised
• DNA - Accountability: Performance Appraisal - Revised

E - Communications

• EA - Public Information Program - Revised

The complete packet is included as an extra item.

Description:  Board input and approval is required for the 2024-2025 ESC-20 Head Start Program Grant Budget Revision request.

Description:  A Head Start self-assessment is a required annual process to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting goals, adhering to Head Start standards, and promoting school readiness. This comprehensive review uses data from various sources to identify strengths and areas for improvement, guiding the program's annual action plan for continuous improvement.

Description:  Board input and approval are requested for the Head Start Reporting Child Health & Safety Incidents Procedure.

Description: 

• Head Start Policy Council and Child Health & Safety Incident Reports
• Personnel - Separation (Professional Staff)
• Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
• Investment Report
• Accounts Receivable Report
• Executive Director's Report

Description:  Ms. Debbie Ackers, ESC-20 Early Education Component Director, will provide reports on the most recent Head Start Policy Council meetings and Child Health & Safety Incident report.

Description:  Attached is a list of professional staff who have separated from ESC-20 since the August meeting of the Board of Directors.
 

Description:  Included in the agenda is a list of checks written in excess of $25,000 during the period of 8/7/2025 through 10/2/2025.

Description: 

• New Superintendent to the Region
• Legacy Elementary Ribbon Cutting
• AESA Conference
  • December 3–5, 2025 (Colorado Springs)
• Other

Description:  Board input and approval is required for the 2025-2026 Executive
Director Performance Evaluation.