February 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Maria Saenz Garza, 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
Description:
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. |
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4.A. Minutes of Prior Meeting
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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/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. |
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6. Public Hearing Regarding the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District's Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Presenter:
Bobby Galvan
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7. School Counselor's Recognition's (Proclamation)
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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8. National FFA Week (Proclamation)
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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9. Activity Reports
Description:
The following items are for informational purposes only.
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9.A. Student Recognition
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9.A.1. Elementary School Campus
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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9.A.2. High School Campus
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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9.B. Principal Report
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9.B.1. Elementary School
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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9.B.2. High School
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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9.C. Director's Reports
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9.C.1. Band Report
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9.C.2. Technology
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9.C.3. Athletic Report
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9.D. Activity Reports
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9.D.1. FFA Report
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9.D.2. FCCLA Report
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10. Board Communications
Description:
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.
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10.A. Board Training Dates for Team of Eight: Goal Setting, Board Reflections and Operating Procedures
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10.B. Lone Star Governance Training Dates: ( 2 consecutive full days including weekends)
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10.C. Governance Camp
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10.D. TASB 2020-22 Advocacy Agenda
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10.E. COVID-19 Postings
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10.F. Talent Search Grant Letter of Support
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11. Board Dicussion Items
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11.A. Report Regarding the District's Cash Flow
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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11.B. TASB Policy Update 116 - Local District Update (First Reading)
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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11.C. Report Regarding STAAR Retesters and Action Plan
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12. Board Action Items
Description:
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.
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12.A. ACTION ITEM: Consideration and Possible Approval of the Annual Audit Report for the Year Ended August, 2020
Presenter:
Ernest Garza
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12.B. ACTION ITEM: Approval of a Board of Trustees Meeting Date Change from March 16, 2021 to March 30, 2021.
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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12.C. ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Possible Approval of the 2021-2022 Budget Calendar
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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12.D. ACTION ITEM: Approval of an Addendum to the Superintendent’s Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Mike Barrera
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12.E. ACTION ITEM: Approval of a Missed School Days Waiver Request for the week of February 15, 2021 due to inclement weather and electrical outages.
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13. RECESS TO EXCEUTIVE SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:
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13.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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13.B. Personnel
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14. Reconvene In Open Session
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15. ACTION ON ITEM(S) - Discussed in Executive Session
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15.A. ACTION ITEM: 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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15.B. ACTION ITEM: Personnel
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16. Adjournment
Description:
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.
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