June 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Description:
Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 as required by law.
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II. Pledges of Allegiance
Presenter:
Jeff Stone
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II.A. United States Pledge
Description:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
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II.B. Texas Pledge
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"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
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III. Invocation
Presenter:
Jason Earp
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IV. Recognitions
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V. Public Comment
Description:
The Board encourages comments about the district from members of the public. Anyone who has signed up to speak in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Board procedures may do so at this time. The Board asks that each participant's comments pertain to district business and be no longer than 5 minutes. For any member of the public who is accompanied by a translator, your time will be doubled as required by law. Remember that the Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on our agenda. In addition, the Board has adopted policies to provide prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and concerns for employees, students or their parents, and the general public. Copies of our district policies and procedures on public comments and filing complaints are available on the district website.
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VI. Superintendent Report
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VI.A. TASB Local Policy Update 123 First Reading Affecting (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) Policies:
BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION BBFA(LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES CKC(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS CQC(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES EEH(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
Legal policy changes are a reflection of changes in law and are not adopted by the Board of Trustees. Local policies are approved by the board. Update 123 includes recommended changes to twelve (LOCAL) policies.
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VI.B. 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget Report
Presenter:
Eric Banfield
Description:
Mr. Banfield will provide an update on our budget for the 2024-2025 school year.
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VI.C. Update on Academic Initiatives for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Avritt, Dr. Russell Porterfield, Tarah Staton, Heidi Nelson
Description:
Dr. Avritt and the campus principals will provide an update on new academic initiatives for the 2024-2025 school year.
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VI.D. Information Regarding the 2024 txEDCON24
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VII. Consent Agenda: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action
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VII.A. Minutes of May 20, 2024
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VII.B. Successful Transition Education Program, Williamson County Juvenile Services, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 2024-2025
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
This is the annual MOU that authorizes FISD to place students in the Successful Transition Education Program Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (S.T.E.P. J.J.A.E.P). The cost is determined by the number of student days served during the actual year. For the 2023-2024 school year, the cost to FISD was $23,141.00.
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VIII. Items Brought Down from Other Agenda Sections for Discussion and Appropriate Action
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IX. Regular Business: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action
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IX.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Nominating Mr. Joshua Atkinson to Serve on the Williamson County Central Appraisal District (WCAD) Board of Directors
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
One of the Board of Director members for the WCAD was elected to an office and is unable to complete her term on the WCAD Board of Trustees. Each taxing unit is entitled to nominate by resolution a candidate to fill the vacancy. Mr. Atkinson has agreed to serve on this board if selected.
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IX.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the 2024-2025 Florence ISD Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
The adopted calendar for 2024-2025 includes several staff holidays that fall on the third Monday of the month. As a result, I am proposing moving several meetings to the fourth Monday of the month, especially in the Spring semester.
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IX.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Rankings of the Proposals for the Security Fencing at All District Facilities and Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute the Contract with the Highest Ranked Proposer, Provided There Are No Material Cost Changes to the Contract Included with the Procurement Package. If a Contract is Unable to be Reached with the Highest Ranked Proposer, the Board of Trustees Authorizes the Superintendent to End Contract Negotiations Formally and in Writing and then Begin Negotiations with the Next Ranked Proposer Until a Satisfactory Contract is Reached.
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
In order to comply with Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 61, the District must install 8' fencing in certain locations. The SAFE Grant will be used to fund the project and it will be completed prior to school starting for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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IX.D. Item over $50,000.00 - Non-Scalable Fence Screen
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
This screen proposal is to make the District's 6-foot chain link fence compliant with the safety Standards. The RFP pricing adopted/referenced is from Katy ISD, through the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (Round Rock ISD). By adopting this contract from another Central Texas Purchasing Alliance member district, the District has met the competitive bidding requirements established by the Texas Education Code, Section 44.031(a)(4). The purchasing terms established by the originating district's (Katy ISD) proposal shall remain as originally awarded. SAFE Grant funds will cover the cost of the screens as this will comply with Texas Administrative Code Chapter 61.
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IX.E. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Budget Amendment Number Eight
Presenter:
Eric Banfield
Description:
Amend the Budget for the Receipt of the scheduled TASBRM insurance proceeds for the storm repair.
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X. Executive Session (Tex. Gov't Code §551.076, §551.074, §551.071 and §551.129)
A. Safety and Security - Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices or to deliberate regarding a security audit and the recommendation to adopt the proposed Board Policy CKE(LOCAL), Emergency Plans, and Board Resolution. B. Personnel Matters - Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee and the recommendation to adopt the proposed Board Policy CKE(LOCAL). C. Attorney Consultation - Legal consultation with school attorney regarding recommended adoption of Board policy CKE (LOCAL). |
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XI. Action Taken from Closed Session
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XI.A. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Revisions to CKE (LOCAL), DH (LOCAL), and GKA (LOCAL).
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
The approval of these policies will allow us to implement the Guardian Program in FISD and to have select, confidential staff members carry firearms once they have completed the evaluation and training.
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XI.B. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Resolution of the Board to Provide Written Authorization Allowing Firearms Within the Confines of the Florence ISD District Facilities Pursuant to Updated CKE (LOCAL), DH (LOCAL), and GKA (LOCAL) Policies
Presenter:
Rick Kirkpatrick
Description:
The resolution formally approves the School Guardian program and allows certain District employees to possess firearms on District property, after completing the necessary evaluation and training requirements. The list of employees is to remain confidential.
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XII. Items for Future Board Meetings
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XIII. Reports (no board action required)
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XIII.A. Finance Reports
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XIII.B. Enrollment/Attendance Report
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XIII.C. Resignations/New Hires
Description:
To be updated prior to board meeting and presented that night.
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XIV. Adjournment
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