December 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order.

II. Moment of Silence.

III. Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Roll Call:

V. Recommend approving  the agenda of the Special Called Board Meeting of December 15, 2020, with any corrections/deletions.

VI. Superintendent's Report:  * SB1566

VI.A. Conference Presentations:

VI.A.1. Recognition of BISD First Responders.

VI.A.2. 2020 CCMR Final Ratings. *

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board. The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous. The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items. Board policy BE (Local) and Robert's Rules limits debate to two opportunities. A Trustee may debate a motion for two minutes on the first speaking opportunity and one minute on the second opportunity.

VIII. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

VIII.A. Recommend approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

VIII.B. Recommend the one-time pay for BISD Employees (qualified) who submit their letter of resignation/separation for the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

VIII.C. Recommend approval to adopt Policy Review Section C and FFA Local Policy.

VIII.D. Recommend approval of Resolution #023/2020-2021 of the Brownsville Independent School District in support of the Superintendents of the Texas Urban Council prioritizing COVID 19 vaccines for Educators.

VIII.E. Discussion, consideration and possible action to compensate all employees who were employed with BISD since August 25, 2020 in the amount of $400.00.

VIII.F. Recommend approval of the Amended 2020-2021 High School Course Listing Guide. *

IX. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.084.

IX.A. PERSONNEL MATTER(S):

IX.A.1. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Retirements. (5)

IX.A.2. Presentation, acceptance and approval of Resignations. (1)

X. BOARD RECONVENES - Board action on agenda items discussed in Executive Session.

XI. Announcement(s):

XII. Adjournment.