September 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledge of Allegience

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:

V. COMMUNICATIONS:  Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)

VI.A. Approval of the August 09, 2021, Budget Workshop #3 & Regular Board Meeting Minutes and August 23, 2021, Public Hearing & Special Board Meeting Minutes.

VI.B. Approval of the TASB Policy DEC (LOCAL) changes.

VI.C. Approval of the 2021-2022 Professional Services Agreement between Somerset ISD & TX-STAR Speech-Language Services Corp.

VI.D. Approval of the 2021-2022 Professional Service Agreement between Somerset ISD and contractor, Roberta C. Carson.

VI.E. Approval of the 2021-2022 TASB Risk Management Fund Agreement for Unemployment Compensation Coverage.

VI.F. Approval of the retainer with Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle & Robinson, P.C. Attorneys at Law as the District's Law Firm for 2021-22 academic year.

VII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:

VII.A. Presentation regarding the Somerset ISD Education Foundation Quarterly Report.

VII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the acceptance of funds for Innovative Teaching Grants to Somerset ISD from the Somerset Education Foundation.

VII.C. Status Update Presentation on Bond 2019 projects as well as other property improvements.

VII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval for the Materials Testing Engineering Services for the Somerset Barrera Veterans Elementary School 2021 Paving Improvement Project.

VII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the proposal for construction at the Somerset ISD Softball Stadium for the installation of two new additional sections of bleachers.

VII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of a Resolution to consider granting COVID Extended Leave and a $200 stipend.

VII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the resolution to nominate one to five candidates for the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2022-2023.

VII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of purchasing Career and Technology Culinary Art equipment.

VII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the 2021-2022 Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc.(Family Service) Letter of Agreement and fees for Somerset Independent School District.

VII.J. Presentation of the Somerset Independent School District Finance Update.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:

VIII.A. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.

VIII.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Attorney consultation regarding a Level III Student/Parent Grievance Hearing.

VIII.C. Pursuant to Section 551.082 & 551.0821, Texas Government Codes, Conduct Level III Student/Parent Grievance Hearing and Deliberation of Grievance.

VIII.D. Consultation with the school district attorney regarding legal issues associated with  possible educator sanctions for contract abandonment.  Texas Government Code 551.071 & 551.074.

IX. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.

IX.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.

IX.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Level III Student/Parent Grievance Hearing.

IX.C. Consider and possible action regarding educator sanctions for contract abandonment.

X. ADJOURNMENT: