August 24, 2023 at 10:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Roll Call
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1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
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1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Thursday, July 27, 2023.
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3. Administrative Reports
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3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report - Michele Leach
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
Presenter:
Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - Brent Baker
Presenter:
Brent Baker
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
Presenter:
Heather McGregor
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3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Jana Andrews
Presenter:
Jana Andrews
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3.B.2. Strategic Initiatives & Campus Leadership Support Report - Denise Davis
Presenter:
Denise Davis
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3.B.3. Special Services Report - Stacie Whitaker
Presenter:
Stacie Whitaker
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3.B.4. State and Federal Programs Report - Leonard Beles
Presenter:
Leonard Beles
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3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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4. Public Forum
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5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
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5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for July 2023.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for July 2023.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.C. Consider approval of a resolution for the ESC Investment Strategy.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.D. Consider the approval of Property Casualty Risk Insurance with RMC of Texas.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.E. Consider the approval of Board Meeting dates for 2023-2024.
Presenter:
David Fitts
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5.F. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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5.G. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
Upon recommendation from TIPS Administration, the Board votes to approve the Termination of TIPS Contracts 210102 Emergency Responder Supplies, Equipment and Services and 200901 Industrial and Facility Equipment, Chemicals, Supplies, and Services held by Vizocom, effective August 8, 2023.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________) 1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel b. Employment of professional personnel (Information) c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information) 2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing. a. Any item listed on the agenda b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________)
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8. Personnel
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8.A. Confirm approval of the Executive Director Employment Agreement for 2023-24.
Presenter:
David Fitts
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement and possible remuneration of staff.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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9. Adjourn
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