July 18, 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. Public Hearing

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).

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. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on setting a Public Hearing date on the 24-25 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate

7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 TPESS and TTESS Evaluation systems, timeline, and appraisers

8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct/Handbook

9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 Employee Handbook

10. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 Micro Purchase Threshold

11. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 SNP Procurement Procedures Manual and Code of Conduct

12. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 TASB Insurance Proposal in the amount of $55,789

13. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2024-2025 E-Agreements with ESC7

14. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on TASB Policy Update 123

15. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Good Sports Grant

16. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on District Policy for Advanced Math beginning 2024-2025 

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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). Texas Government Code Section 551.072 discussion of issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease, value or related actions of real property. Texas Government Code Section 551.076 deliberation regarding the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or for a security audit.

18. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

19. Adjourn