November 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Zelda Saenz, Board President
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2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Consent Agenda
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In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration. Requests must be directed to either the President of the Board of Trustees or the Superintendent. |
4.A. Minutes of Prior Meetings
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4.B. Financial Report
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4.C. Tax Collection Report
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5. Public Comments/Open Forum
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The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous. Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
6. Activity Reports
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The following items are for informational purposes only. |
6.A. Student Recognition
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6.A.1. Elementary Campus
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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6.A.2. High School Campus
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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6.B. Principal Reports
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6.B.1. Elementary School
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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6.B.2. High School
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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6.C. Director's Reports
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6.C.1. Technology Report
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6.C.2. Band Report
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6.C.3. Athletic Report
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6.D. Activity Reports
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6.D.1. FFA Report
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6.D.2. FCCLA Report
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7. Board Communications
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The following items are related to Board training opportunities, governance, and Board operating procedures. These are informational in nature and require no action on the part of the Board. |
7.A. Leadership Team Times
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7.B. Governance Digest
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7.C. Governance Camp
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8. Board Dicussion Items
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8.A. Report Regarding the District's Cash Flow
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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8.B. Discussion Regarding New Website Posting Requirements for Elections Under House Bill 305
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8.C. Discussion of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 114 (First Reading)
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8.D. Discussion Regarding Board of Trustees, Superintendent, District, and Campus Performance Goals and Objectives
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9. Public Comment on a Specific Item
Description:
The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous.
Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
10. Board Action Items
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The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM." The Board may also choose not to take action on any item. |
10.A. ACTION ITEM - Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2020 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District Board of Trustees Fiscal Calendar
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10.B. ACTION ITEM - Discussion and Possible Approval of Amended Board Policy GE (LOCAL) - Relations with Parent Organizations (Second Reading)
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10.C. ACTION ITEM - Approval of the Contract Between Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson LLP and Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School for an Appeal of the State
Comptroller’s 2019 Jim Wells County Property Value Study
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10.D. ACTION ITEM - Resolution Casting Votes for the Candidates to the Jim Wells County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 Year Term
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10.E. ACTION ITEM - Consideration and Possible Approval of a Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco School District Teaching Permit (SDTP)
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10.F. ACTION ITEM - Approval of Proposal for Fencing Project at High School and Elementary Campuses
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10.G. ACTION ITEM - Approval of the Proposal for Security Camera Installations at the High School Campus
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10.H. ACTION ITEM - Approval of Proposal for the Purchase of New Computers for Teachers at Both High School and Elementary Campuses
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10.I. ACTION ITEM - Approval of the Proposal for the Purchase of New Mariachi Uniforms for the High School Mariachi Program
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11. Executive Session
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The Board will meet in closed session. This meeting is authorized under Section 551 of the Texas Government Code. This closed session may concern any or all of the subjects and be conducted for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through and including Section 551.084 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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11.A. Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.
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11.B. Personnel
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11.C. Lonestar Governance Training Dates
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11.D. Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department Vehicle Loaner Project
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11.E. Discussion of Possible Interlocal Agreement with Jim Wells County Precinct 4
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12. ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session
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13. Adjournment
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If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D. |