August 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

I. Special Called Board 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 Wednesday, August 21, 2024, with any corrections/deletions.
 

VI. 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 three minutes on the first speaking opportunity and two minutes on the second opportunity.
 

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

VII.A. ATTORNEY CONSULTATION:

VII.A.1. Discussion regarding pending litigation.
 

VII.B. REAL PROPERTY(S):

VII.B.1. The Board of Trustees may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Tex Gov’t Code §551.072. (Cummings Property)
 

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

VIII.A. Discussion and possible action to authorize Superintendent to join pending litigation with O'Hanlon Demerath and Castillo Law Firm.
 

VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. (Cummings Property)
 

IX. Announcement(s):
 

X. Adjournment.