September 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Agenda Review

1. CALL TO ORDER and determination of quorum

2. For Posted Agenda Items

3. PUBLIC FORUM

4. AGENDA REVIEW

5. OPENING CEREMONY

5.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag

5.B. Moment of Silence

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A. College Board National Recognition Program

8. PUBLIC FORUM 

8.A. For Posted Agenda Items

8.B. For Non-Posted Agenda Items

9. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

9.A. L&I Report

9.B. Finance Reports - August 2022

9.C. 2021 - 2022 Audit Report Update

9.D. Construction Report

9.E. 2018 Bond Report - August 2022

9.F. HR Report

9.G. Superintendent's Report

9.G.1. Legal Fees

10. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION

10.A. Board of Trustees Activity Report

10.A.1. CDC and Construction Tour

10.A.2. Homecoming

10.A.3. CTSBA

10.A.4. Liaison Report

10.B. Appoint Board Liaison to SHAC

11. CONSENT AGENDA

11.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings

11.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

11.C. Approval of San Marcos TPST Third Party Skills Testing Site

11.D. Approval of MOUs

11.D.1. 2022-23 Region 10 ESC CERTification Programs MOU

11.D.2. Partnership Agreement Between ACC and DSISD for Dual Credit Programs

11.D.3. Partnership Agreement Between ACC and DSISD for Educational Programs

12. ACTION

12.A. Consideration / Approval of Travis CAD Board of Directors Nomination

12.B. Consideration / Approval of Proposed Recommendations for 2022-23 School Health Advisory Council Members

12.C. Consideration / Approval of RFP 22-23-001 DSISD Counselor Contracted Services

12.D. Consideration / Approval of Amendment to 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

12.E. Consideration / Approval to Select Most Highly Qualified Law Firm and Resolution Approving an Engagement Agreement with Bracewell LLP Relating to Bond Counsel Services with Notice Regarding Contingent Fee Contract Setting Forth That:

12.E.1. The District desires to issue bonds and other obligations from time to time for various public purposes authorized by Texas Statutes, in order to finance or refinance various public projects;

12.E.2. Bracewell LLP is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualifications and experience to serve as bond counsel for the District;

12.E.3. The District and Bracewell do not have any prior engagements or relationships or other information regarding the nature of any relationships between the political subdivision and the firm as described in §2254.1036(c) of the Texas Government Code;

12.E.4. The District's attorneys and supporting personnel do not have the required experience, qualifications or resources to adequately perform bond counsel services for the issuance of bonds or other obligations;

12.E.5. Given the nature of bond counsel services and the source of payment therefor (being from the proceeds of bonds or other obligations issued by the District) such legal services cannot reasonably be obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency; and

12.E.6. Entering into a contingent fee contract with Bracewell for bond counsel services is in the best interest of the residents of the District as the District will have competent, qualified and experienced counsel to advise on the issuance of the bonds and other obligations, and the provision of such legal services will not financially impact the District as the compensation for such services will be paid from the proceeds of such bonds or other obligations.

12.F. Consideration / Approval to Select the Most Highly Qualified Architectural/Engineering Firm for Services Specified and Possible Architectural/Engineering and Construction Administration Services for Select Possible November 2022 Bond Construction Projects

12.G. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2023-02 Designating the Tax Rate Calculation Officer for Truth-in-Taxation

12.H. Consideration / Approval of Resolution #2023-03 to Designate Authorized School Depository Representatives

12.I. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2023-04 Designating Investment Officers

12.J. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2023-05 Tax Rate Adoption

12.K. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2023-01 Extending COVID-19 Leave

12.L. Consideration / Approval of Compensation Plan 2022-23 Amendments

12.M. Consideration / Approval of Legislative Priorities

12.N. Consideration / Approval of TASB Policy Update 119

13. CLOSED SESSION

13.A. Consideration of Legal, Real Estate, Personnel and Security Related Authorization or Student Matters including matters related to COVID-19.

13.B. Consultation with legal counsel regarding any matter posted on the agenda including legal matters involving free speech and board operating procedures.

13.C. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the legal issues presented in the proposed Right-of-Way Agreement and Right-of-Way Deed conveyance of 2.595 acres to Hays County for the Hays County Roadway Construction Project (Roundabout at Darden Hill Road and Sawyer Ranch) and and Expansion of the Roadway for the Full Length of the Property (along Darden Hill Road) an deliberation with regard to value of real property

14. OPEN SESSION

14.A. Possible action regarding matters discussed in closed session.

14.B. Consideration / Approval on the Board Resolution and the proposed Right-of-Way Agreement and Right-of-Way Deed conveyance of 2.595 acres to Hays County for the Hays County Roadway Construction Project (Roundabout at Darden Hill Road and Sawyer Ranch) and and Expansion of the Roadway for the Full Length of the Property (along Darden Hill Road)