September 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence

1.B. Open Forum (Public Participation)

1.C. Student/Staff Recognition
Goal: 3

2. Consent Agenda
Goals: 1 -3

2.A. Minutes: August 14, 2023 (Regular) and August 25, 2023 (Special and Training)

2.B. Adopt Policy Update 121, affecting local polices CFB (LOCAL): Accounting – Inventories, CKE (LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management - Security Personnel, CKEA (LOCAL): Security Personnel - Commissioned Peace Officers, CLB (LOCAL): Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management – Maintenance, CRF (LOCAL): Insurance and Annuities Management - Unemployment Insurance, CVA (LOCAL): Facilities Construction - Competitive Bidding, CVB (LOCAL): Facilities Construction - Competitive Sealed Proposals, DEA (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Compensation Plan, DEC (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Leaves and Absences, FD (LOCAL): Admissions, and FFI (LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying

2.C. Paris ISD Parent and Family Engagement Policy

2.D. Amend Stipend Schedule

2.E. Lamar County Head Start Policy Council

2.E.(1) Minutes and Monthly Summary of Activities

2.E.(2) Impasse Agreement

2.E.(3) Bylaws

3. Paris Education Foundation (PEF) Board Representative for School Year 2023-2024

4. 2023-2024 Lamar County Appraisal District Board of Directors

4.A. Lamar County Appraisal District Board of Directors

4.B. Election of Board of Directors Letter

4.C. Election Vote Allocation

4.D. Resolution Nominating LCAD Director

5. Out-of-State Student Travel

5.A. Givens Early Childhood Center - Pumpkin Festival in Hugo, Oklahoma

6. Texas Public Information Act Designation of Non-Business Days

7. Discussion and Action Items from the Business Manager
Goal: 2

7.A. Executive Summary

7.B. Budget Summary

7.C. Tax Summary

7.D. Monthly Investment Summary

7.E. Student Nutrition

7.F. Budget Amendments

8. Tax Rate for 2023-2024

8.A. Tax Rate

8.B. Tax Rate Order

8.C. 2023 Certified Values

8.D. Local Property Value Survey

8.E. TEA Calculation for MCR

8.F. Estimated Tax Revenue

8.G. Public Hearing

9. Discussion and Action Items from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability
Goal: 1

9.A. Enrollment as of September 11, 2023

10. Superintendent's Report

10.A. TASA/TASB Conference

11. Personnel
Sec. 551.074   To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

11.A. Human Resources Report

11.B. Employment
Goals: 1A & C

11.B.(1) Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of certain professional employees

12. Consultation with Attorney
Sec. 551.071. Consultation with Attorney

13. Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Sec. 551.072. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

14. Safety and Security
Section 551.076 Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits

15. School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint
Sec. 551.082. School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint

16. Adjournment