March 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Call Meeting to Order
1A. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present that the meeting has been duly called, and the notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
1B. Invocation
1C. Pledge of Allegiance

2. District Mission Statement and Goals: Mission Statement: Promote a Growth Mindset in a safe and encouraging environment.
Motto: R.I.S.E.
Goal 1: Provide a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Goal 2: Create a culture of positivity, encouragement, and support
Goal 3: Provide a challenging learning environment with a highly effective staff and a researched-based, blended learning curriculum
Goal 4: Coordinate federal, state, and local fund sources to maximize resources for the district and to maintain at least a 90- day operational fund balance
Goal 5: Assess, plan, and implement systems and strategies to develop and maintain a proactive approach to efficient operations and maintenance of equipment and structure

3. Recognitions and Celebrations
3A. Donald Goines – Previous Board Trustee
3B. Julena Hart and Amaya Johnson- 24-25 RISE participants
3C. Students of the Week - Dylan Rojas, Brinley Bass, Avrie McCoy, Jair Chandler, Reecie Smith, Peyton Shultz, Waylon Bone, Knox Jones

4. Public Comments (The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, board members cannot respond, discuss, or vote on issues. In accordance with board policy BED(LOCAL), comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, as well as only on items listed on the agenda. Sign in with the recording secretary prior to the meeting).
4A. District Report Card
4B Intent to Apply for Department of Justice grant and Effective Schools Framework Grant

5. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Consent Agenda

5.A. Minutes of prior meetings, not yet approved

5.B. Accounts Payable

5.C. Monthly report on Tax Collections

5.D. Pledged Securities

5.E. Investment Reports

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including (appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probationary and term contract employees, safety and security measures).

7. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

7.A. Perimeter Fencing Contract

7.B. Purchase of Property for district expansion

8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 24-25 Contract with Rutherford, Taylor, & Company, P.C. to conduct the district's financial audit

9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on certifying Superintendent to Regional Advisory Committee

10. Adjourn