December 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledges of Allegiance

IV. Request for Approval of Agenda

V. Citizen's Forum

VI. Presentation of check to Kermit ISD for the amount of $1,000 on behalf of the Texas Association of School Boards for Dr. Joe Lopez being selected as a 2023 Superintendent of the Year Finalist

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings, Budget Amendment, Approve Investments & Bank Accounts Report, Approve Check Payments List Excluding Checks - 57709, 57851, 57861 and 57868

VII.B. Approve Lentz-Edwards Conflict of Interest Checks - 57709, 57851, 57861 and 57868 

VIII. Notice of Public Meeting December 13, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS KERMIT ISD'S STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING

Kermit ISD will hold a public meeting combined with a scheduled regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:00 pm, December 13, 2023 in the KISD Administration Building, Board Room, 601 S. Poplar, Kermit, TX.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Kermit ISD's rating on the state's financial accountability system.

IX. Discover and Consider Approving TASB Policy Update 122:
     (LEGAL) Policies
     (LOCAL) Policies:
          CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
          CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
          DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
          EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
          EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
          EHBCA(LOCAL): COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS -  ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION
          FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
          FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
          FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
          FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

X. KISD Bond 2023 Update by Eli Alvarado of Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc.

XI. Presentation by Hellas Construction and Paragon Sports Constructors on Qualifications for potential Bond Projects

XII. Consideration and Possible Action on the Approval of Payment Application No. 02 for the Old Kermit High School Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Project

XIII. Consideration and Possible Action on the Approval of Invoice No. 01 for Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. on the Kermit Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project

XIV. Discuss and Consider Approval of Purchase Order to CDW-G for KJH Renovations

XV. Discuss and Consider Approval of Invoice to Crystal Clear Plumbing for Services Performed at the Old Kermit High School

XVI. Discuss and Consider Approval of Invoice to Winkler County Clerk for Deed Searches 

XVII. Discuss and Consider for Approval payment of Invoices to J & R Electric & Construction for Services Performed at the Old Kermit High School

XVIII. Discuss and Consider Approval of Region 18's Services Provided Through the Strong Foundations Planning Grant (LASO)

XIX. Discuss and Consider Approval of the KISD Local Wellness Plan

XX. Accept Resignation of At-Large School Board Member Mr. Brian Awbrey

XXI. Presentation of Options Regarding Fulfillment of Vacated Board of Trustee Postion Following Resignation

XXII. Information Items

XXII.A. KISD Enrollment for November 2023

XXII.B. Work Orders for November 2023

XXII.C. Utility Usage Report

XXII.D. Leadership Team Times

XXII.E. First Financial Administrators, Inc. Annual 403(b) and 457(b) Compliance Report

XXII.F. TEA Grant Compliance and Administration 2023-2024 Risk Assessment Status and Score

XXII.G. Staff Christmas Dinner, Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:45 am-1:30 pm at KHS Commons Area

XXII.H. Monthly Tax Collections

XXII.I. Superintendent Discussion

XXII.J. January Board Meeting - January 17, 2024

XXIII. Correspondence 

XXIV. Recess

XXV. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129 and 551.2821:
Personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, to consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, to discuss the Consideration of Appointment of new Board Member.

XXVI. Take Appropriate Action Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129 and 551.2821:  Personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  Take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.
Consider approval of consideration of appointment of new Board Member.

XXVII. Adjournment