August 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and establish a quorum.

2. Public Comment(s)

3. Administrators' Reports

3.a. 2023 Superintendent Search Timeline

4. Present STAAR Information

5. Construction update from Gallagher Construction Services

6. Consent Agenda

6.a. Reports, Bills, and Investment Reports

6.b. Purchase Orders

6.c. Donations

6.d. Minutes of previous meeting

7. Discuss and Approve First State Bank and TexPool Signature Cards of Suzanne Bell, Interim Superintendent, Clay Green, Board President, Mary Kay George, Secretary and Wendy Nixon, CFO/Business Manager

8. Discuss and Possibly Approve Appraisal Calendar. 

9. Discuss and Possibly Approve Unemployment Insurance

10. Consider and take action to Adopt an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District; and Containing Other Related Provisions. 

11. Consider and take action to adopt a Resolution to Approve a Contingency Fee Engagement Letter with Leon Alcala, PLLC to Serve as Bond Counsel. *See Exhibit A

12. Discuss and Possibly Approve Setting the 2023-2024 Tax Rate

13. Closed Session: Discuss and Approve Contract with TLC (TX. Gov't Code 551.0821) Student Identifiable Information

14. Closed Session: Transfer Students (TX. Gov't Code 551.0821) Student Identifiable Information

15. Closed Session:  Consider and Possibly Approve Implementation of Security Devices or Security Personnel (Gov't. Code 551.076), Consider and Approve a Resolution or Proclamation regarding Good Cause Exception for Safety Requirements

16. Closed Session:   Personnel Update, Contracts  (TX. Gov't Code 551.074)

17. Closed Session: Consultation* with Attorney (TX. Gov't Code  551.071)

17.a. Discuss prospective Release and Settlement Agreement with Texas Metal Tech relating to Cause No. 208-16265 in the 135th District Court of Jackson County

18. Open Session:  Action on any items discussed in closed session

19. Adjourn