August 23, 2021 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. PUBLIC HEARING: Hear from interested parties regarding the possible creation of the Oystercatcher Solar Reinvestment Zone as contemplated by the Tax Value Limitation Application # 1549 submitted by Oystercatcher Solar, LLC

2.A. Public comments are invited as part of the public hearing on the request by Oystercatcher Solar LLC for the creation of a reinvestment zone as part of an Application for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes No. 1549.

3. Consider and take possible action to approve proposed Criteria & Guidelines for Creating Reinvestment Zones. 

4. Consider and take possible action to create and designate the Oystercatcher Solar Reinvestment Zone as contemplated by the Tax Value Limitation Application #1549 submitted by Oystercatcher Solar, LLC

5. PUBLIC HEARING: Hear from interested parties regarding proposed Tax Value Limitation Agreement #1549 with Oystercatcher Solar, LLC

6. Adjourn to Closed Session

6.A. Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee

6.B. Deliberation and consultation with legal counsel to discuss proposed agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value with Oystercatcher Solar LLC (No. 1549) and related matters. [Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.087, 551.129].

7. Reconvene into Open Session 

7.A. If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 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

8. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

9. Open Forum

9.A. Public Hearing-Discussion on Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2021-20211

10. Reports

10.A. Stafford Elementary Report

10.B. Junior High/High School Report

10.C. Director of Operation Report

10.C.1. Transportation Report

10.C.2. Utility Report

10.D. Director of Technology Report

10.E. Director of Teaching and Learning

10.F. Director of Athletics

10.G. Director of ECCSA

10.H. Director of Food Service Report

10.I. Finance Reports

10.I.1. Financial Statement

10.I.2. Tax Collections

10.I.3. Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report

10.I.4. Check Payments

10.J. Enrollment

11. Action Items

11.A. Consent Agenda

11.A.1. Prior Month Meeting Minutes

11.A.2. Consideration and approval of Audit FY 20-21 Engagement Letter including the Single Audit of our Federal Funds


 

11.A.3. Consideration and approval for Scope of work on sidewalks for the fieldhouse with a proposal of $49,650.00.

11.A.4. Consideration and approval of the Italy ISD 2021-2022 TASB Risk Management Fund Unemployment Compensation Renewal Proposal

11.A.5. Consideration and approval of the Interlocal Agreement to provide a school resource officer between the Italy Police Department and the Italy Independent School District

11.A.6. Consideration and approval for Revision to FFAC (Local) policy; Wellness and Health Services Medical Treatment.
 

11.A.7. Consideration and approval of T-TESS appraisers.

11.A.8. Consideration and approval of Resolution Regarding a Financing Agreement for the purpose of Procuring a School bus.

11.A.9. Consideration and approval of Ellis Tax Deposits Bank Account change from Citizens National Bank to Logic General Operating (M&O Taxes) & Texpool Interest & Sinking (I&S). This change is due to a corrective action plan recommended by our Auditors on our FY 19-20 Audit. This will make sure all District Deposits are Secure and/or Collateralized. 
 

11.A.10. Consideration and approval of Parson's Roofing proposal to complete roof repairs from the insurance claim from the April 19th hail storm.

11.A.11. Consideration and approval of payment of  insurance deductible on roof repairs not to exceed $100,000

11.A.12. Consideration and approval of revision to ESSER II Use of Funds Plan

12. Consider and take possible action to make findings associated with Application #1549 and proposed Agreement for Tax Value Limitation with Oystercatcher Solar, LLC as required by Texas Tax Code Chapter 313

13. Consider and take possible action to approve proposed Agreement for Tax Value Limitation #1549 with Oystercatcher Solar, LLC

14. Consider and take possible action regarding appointment of a Representative for the 2021 Delegate Assembly to be held September 25, 2021.

15. Consider and take possible action regarding amending the 2021-2022 School Calendar.

16. Consider and take possible action regarding any Budget Amendments for the 2020-2021 school year

17. Consider and take possible action regarding the Italy ISD 2021-2022 Budget. Budgets include local regular budget, debt service and school nutrition

18. Consider and take possible action regarding the Italy ISD 2021-2022 Tax Rate and Resolution setting Tax Rate.

19. Consider and take possible action regarding Resolution for COVID leave days for staff.
 

20. Consider and take possible action regarding an Ag Barn Extension as presented by the Superintendent upon available funds.

21. Information Items

21.A. Employee Handbook 2021-2022

22. Adjourn