September 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3. CLOSED SESSION
The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in closed session pursuant to one or more of the sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code). The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in executive session. |
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3.A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney (TCG 551.071)
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3.B. Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (TCG 551.072)
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3.C. Discussing or deliberating negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation to the school district (TCG 551.073)
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3.D. Discussing or deliberating appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer (TCG 551.074)
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3.E. Discussing or deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or a security audit (TCG 551.076)
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3.F. Discussing or deliberating discipline of a public school child or employee complaint against another employee (TCG 551.082)
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3.G. Discussing or deliberating a public school child which reveals personally identifiable information (TCG 551.0821)
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3.H. Investigation; exclusion of witness from a hearing during examination of another witness (TCG 551.084)
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3.I. Discussing economic development negotiations or offer of financial or other incentive to business prospects (TCG 551.086)
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4. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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5. INVOCATION & PLEDGES
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5.A. Invocation
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5.B. U. S. Pledge of Allegiance
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5.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
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6. RECOGNITIONS
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6.A. Safety Partnership
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7. BOARD REPORTS
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8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
A consent agenda groups the routine, procedural, informational and self-explanatory noncontroversial items typically found in an agenda. These items are presented to the board in a single motion for an up or down vote after allowing anyone to request that a specific item be moved to the full agenda for individual attention. Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate. Removed items may be taken up either immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda at the discretion of the assembly.
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9.A. Gifts for September 2023
Description:
The recommendation is that the Highland Park Independent School District Board of Trustees approve the following gifts presented for August 2023.
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9.A.1) Acceptance of Gifts
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9.A.1)A) Highland Park ISD
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9.A.1)A)(1) HP Scots Wrestling Booster Club
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9.A.1)B) McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School
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9.A.1)B)(1) La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas
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9.A.2) Reported Gifts
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9.A.2)A) Highland Park ISD
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9.A.2)A)(1) PlainsCapital Bank
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9.A.2)A)(2) Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McGuire
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9.B. Human Resources Report
Description:
The following Human Resources Report is presented for approval for the month of September 2023.
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9.C. Human Resources Report Addendum
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9.D. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Work Session Held on August 29, 2023
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9.E. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held on August 15, 2023
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9.F. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Special Called Meeting Held on August 21, 2023
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9.G. Staff Development Waiver
Description:
The Texas Education Agency has made the staff development waiver available to districts. Staff development that focuses on new learning for teachers counts as instructional minutes.
HPISD administration recommends approving the waiver. |
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9.H. Depository Contract Extension
Description:
In accordance with Texas Education Code Chapter 45, Subchapter G, the District and the Depository bank may agree to extend a depository contract for three additional two-year terms. The extension does not require the District to solicit bids or proposals. (Reference: TEC, §45.205, and §45.206). The contract covers the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025.
HPISD adminstration recommends approval of the Depository Contract for Funds.
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9.I. Update Broker-Dealer List
Description:
The attached list of broker dealers authorized to sell investment securities to the District is reviewed annually as required by the Public Funds Investment Act and by Board Policy CDA(LEGAL). These entities will be authorized to sell investment securities to the District.
HPISD administration recommends approving the list.
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9.J. Approve Investment Policy
Description:
Board Policy CDA(LOCAL) "Other Revenue: Investments" requires an annual review of CDA(LOCAL) as part of the Public Funds Investment Act requirements. After review, there are no recommended changes to the policy. While there are no changes to the policy, this report item will serve as documentation to the external audit firm that the requirement of annual review has occurred per CDA(LEGAL).
HPISD administration recommends approval of the review of Board Policy CDA(LOCAL).
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
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10.A. STAAR Update
Presenter:
Dr. Jennifer Collins
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10.B. Superintendent Entry Plan Update
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Rockwood/Dr. Shorr Heathcote/Dr. Jennifer Collins
Description:
Staff will provide an update on the status and work being done on the Superintendent Entry Plan.
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11. CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY)
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11.A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney (TCG 551.071)
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11.B. Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (TCG 551.072)
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11.C. Discussing or deliberating negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation to the school district (TCG 551.073)
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11.D. Discussing or deliberating appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer (TCG 551.074)
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11.E. Discussing or deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or a security audit (TCG 551.076)
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11.F. Discussing or deliberating discipline of a public school child or employee complaint against another employee (TCG 551.082)
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11.G. Discussing or deliberating a public school child which reveals personally identifiable information (TCG 551.0821)
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11.H. Investigation; exclusion of witness from a hearing during examination of another witness (TCG 551.084)
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11.I. Discussing economic development negotiations or offer of financial or other incentive to business prospects (TCG 551.086)
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12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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13. CLOSED SESSION ACTION ITEMS ( IF NECESSARY)
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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