September 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. REGULAR MEETING - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. OPENING CEREMONY

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

2.B. Moment of Silence

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

4. RECOGNITIONS

4.A. College Board National Recognition Program

5. PUBLIC FORUM 

5.A. For Posted Agenda Items

5.B. For Non-Posted Agenda Items

6. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

6.A. L&I Report

6.B. Finance Reports - August 2022

6.C. 2021 - 2022 Audit Report Update

6.D. Construction Report

6.E. 2018 Bond Report - August 2022

6.F. HR Report

6.G. Superintendent's Report

6.G.1. Legal Fees

6.G.2. Subdivision Notifications

7. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION

7.A. Board of Trustees Activity Report

7.A.1. CDC and Construction Tour

7.A.2. Homecoming

7.A.3. CTSBA

7.A.4. txEdCon22

7.A.5. Liaison Report

7.B. Legislative Priorities

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Approval of Minutes for Recent Board Meetings

8.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

8.C. Approval of Resolution 2023-03 to Designate Authorized School Depository Representatives

8.D. Approval of Resolution 2023-04 Designating Investment Officers

8.E. Approval of Resolution 2023-02 Designating the Tax Rate Calculation Officer for Truth-in-Taxation

8.F. Approval of San Marcos CISD TPST Third Party Skills Testing Site

8.G. Approval of Amendment to 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

8.H. Approval of RFP 22-23-001 DSISD Counselor Contracted Services

8.I. Approval of Resolution 2023-01 Extending COVID-19 Leave

8.J. Approval of MOUs

8.J.1. 2022-23 Region 10 ESC CERTification Programs MOU

8.J.2. Partnership Agreement Between ACC and DSISD for Dual Credit Programs

8.J.3. Partnership Agreement Between ACC and DSISD for Educational Programs

9. ACTION

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

9.B. 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:

9.B.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;

9.B.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;

9.B.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;

9.B.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;

9.B.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

9.B.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.

9.C. 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

9.D. Consideration / Approval of Resolution 2023-05 Tax Rate Adoption

9.E. Consideration / Approval of Compensation Plan 2022-23 Amendments

9.F. Consideration / Approval of TASB Policy Update 119

10. CLOSED SESSION

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

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

11. OPEN SESSION

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