March 20, 2023 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting

1. PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CUELLAR AND ASSOCIATES PRESENTATION - 6:45 PM 

2. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD

3. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN & TEXAS FLAG

4. MISSION, VISION AND CORE BELIEF STATEMENTS RECITED BY BOARD MEMBERS

5. RECOGNITIONS

5.A. Student of the Month

5.B. Elementary UIL

5.C. EWCC Comets Basketball

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  

7. TEE FOUNDATION PRESENTATION - MARK SCHROEDER

8. CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT

8.A. Taylor High School

9. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

9.A. Facility Bond Work - Meredith Watassek, Stantec

9.B. Staffing Update - Dr. Devin Padavil

9.C. Update on Achievement Program - Rachelle Finck & Macie Carter

10. GOAL IV: EFFICIENT FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP - Jina Self

10.A. Tax Report

10.B. Monthly Financial Report

10.C. Purchasing Approval Review

10.D. Budget Amendment Review

10.E. 2022-2023 Budget Update

11. CONSENT AGENDA:

11.A. Minutes

11.A.1. Regular Meeting - February 20, 2023

11.B. Purchasing Approval - Jina Self

11.C. Budget Amendment - Jina Self

11.D. Joint Election Agreement and Contract For Election Services - Dr. Devin Padavil

11.E. Approve Missed School Days Waiver - Clarissa Rodriguez

11.F. Approve Amendment of Policy DCE(L), DBA(L) & DK(L) - Jennifer Patschke

12. NEW BUSINESS:

12.A. Consideration & Approval of New Elementary Attendance Zones - Dr. Devin Padavil

12.B. Consideration & Approval of Early Decision Incentive for Teachers - Dr. Devin Padavil

12.C. Consideration & Approval of Referral Incentive to Increase to $500 from $300 for Teachers - Dr. Devin Padavil

12.D. Consideration & Approval of ESL Certification Stipend

12.E. Consideration & Approval of Staff Perfect Attendance Stipend

12.F. Approve the Resolution to Use Future Bond Funds Within the Next 18 Months to Reimburse Fund Balance Expenditures for Items Related to Facility Improvements - Project Management Services

12.G. Approve the Resolution to Use Future Bond Funds Within the Next 18 Months to Reimburse Fund Balance Expenditures for Items Related to Facility Improvements - Architecture Services

13. CLOSED SESSION: As determined by the Board of Trustees, the Board may recess into Closed Session for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.001) to discuss items relating to Personnel Including But Not Limited to Administrator Contracts (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551-074).  Any Action will be taken in Open Session.

14. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR ACTION:

14.A. Resignation of Personnel

14.B. Election of Personnel

14.C. Election of Administrator(s)

14.D. Notification of Election of Personnel under District of Innovation (DOI) for the 2022-2023 School Year

14.E. Consider whether "good cause" exists pursuant to TEC 21.105 for Amy Smith 

15. CALENDAR 

15.A. Joint Board/City Council Meeting - March 21, 2023 @ 7:30 AM

15.B. Board Training/Team Building - April 3, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

15.C. Regular Board Meeting - April 17, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

16. SUGGESTIONS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 

17. CLOSED SESSION: As determined by the Board of Trustees, the Board may recess into Closed Session for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.001) to discuss items relating to Personnel Including But Not Limited to Administrator Contracts (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551-074), Student Discipline (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551-082) or Personally Identifiable Student Information (Texas Gove't Code, Section 551-0821).  Any Action will be taken in Open Session.

18. ADJOURN