May 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda |
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1. Call to Order and establish a quorum
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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2. Invocation
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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3. American & Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Students of the Month
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4. Recognition
Presenter:
Principal, Julie Mazurek
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4.A) Students of the Month
Description:
1. Paisley Culpepper
2. Grant Burgin |
4.B) Staff of the Month
Description:
Jennifer Keeney
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4.C) Regional & State Qualifiers
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5. Core Beliefs
Description:
Utopia ISD Belief Statement
Presenter: Sugar Bennett * We believe education should be relevant and give students life skills to prepare them for success in college or a vocational career. Presenter: Betty Boyce *We believe in providing an environment of respect for self and others that prepares students to be productive citizens. Presenter: Jena Smothers * We believe in promoting a mindset of life-long service for students, staff, and community. Utopia ISD Vision Statement Presenter: Terry Snow *Utopia ISD inspires excellence through a commitment to community, learning, service, and respect. |
6. Citizens Comments
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The timekeeper will inform the speaker when they have 1 minute remaining. No more than 3 people will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than 3 people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select no more than 3 representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Complaints, criticisms, and concerns against District employees shall be directed through the appropriate channels in accordance with Board policy. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve the matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy to seek resolution before coming to the Board.
Our First Speaker is: _____________________ Topic: _______________________________ |
7. Information
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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7.A) Principal/Academic Programs
Presenter:
Principal, Julie Mazurek
Description:
None
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7.B) Counselor
Presenter:
Ashleigh Kay
Description:
None
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7.C) CTE/Security
Presenter:
Bryson Dalrymple
Description:
None
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7.D) Food Service
Presenter:
Jennifer Shed
Description:
None
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7.E) Technology
Presenter:
David Carter
Description:
None
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7.F) Superintendent/Athletic Director's Briefing
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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7.F)1. Installation of window film on windows outside of fenced areas
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7.F)2. Internet phone system
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7.F)3. Administrative regulation for "Lettering" at Utopia ISD
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7.F)4. Attending 2023-2034 Texas Executive Leadership Institute Superintendent Academy
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7.F)5. Facilities Committee
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8. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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8.A) Approval of Minutes
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8.B) School Payments
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8.C) Budget/Tax Report
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8.D) Investment Report
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9. Regular Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following section sand purpose: Texas Government code Section: 551.074 Discussing personnel matters.
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9.A) Consideration and possible action on contract to install new security doors
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.B) Consideration and possible action on a resolution approving an engagement agreement for bond counsel legal services with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Austin, Texas ("Orrick"),; and other matters in connection therewith
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.C) Consideration and possible action on Governmental Financial Advisory Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.D) Consideration and possible action on Student/Athletic Accident Insurance Policy
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.E) Consideration and possible action to make changes to hourly pay scale
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.F) Consideration and possible action to modify job description and job posting
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.F)1. Enter into Executive Session per Section 551.074 for the purpose of consideration and possible action to modify job description and job posting.
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9.G) Consideration and possible action to accept professional resignations
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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9.H) Consideration and possible action to accept professional recommendations
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
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10. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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