July 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting

1. 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

2.A. Personnel Matters (§551.074)
Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignations, and Settlements.

2.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)

2.C. School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint         
(§551.082)

2.D. Consultation with Attorney (§551.071)
Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confidential, including but not limited to, contract negotiations in accordance with the Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.087. 

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION - James Holt, Senior & Founding Pastor of Cornerstone Church of Cleveland

5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG - THS Principal John Clements

6. OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS

6.A. Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items other than personnel, public officers, and individual/specific students. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes. When more than one individual wishes to address the same agenda item, the President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.

7. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION

8. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 

9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

9.A. Minutes of the June 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

9.B. Monthly Financial Report and Disbursement of Funds

10. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.A. Ideal Impact Energy Plan Presentation

10.B. TASB Update 117 (LOCAL) - First reading:
CH(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

10.C. Proposed Revision to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking - First Reading

10.D. Update: 2023-24 Student Handbook/Code of Conduct

11. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

11.A. Discussion and Possible Approval of the 2023-24 Student Handbook/Code of Conduct

11.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2023-24 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly

11.C. Discuss and Consider Board Approval to Endorse a Nominee for the TASB Board of Directors

11.D. Designation of Investment Officer

11.E. Review of Current Investment Policy and Strategies

11.F. Resolution Approving Independent Source of Instruction Relating to Investment Responsibilities

11.G. Resolution Approving Extending Depository Contract

11.H. Consider Approval of TASB Update 121 - 2nd Reading
CFB(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - INVENTORIES
CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL
CKEC(LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - SCHOOL RESOURCE 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
FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS
FFI(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM BULLYING

11.I. Consider Approval of Proposed Revision to Board Policy EIF(LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Graduation - 2nd Reading 

11.J. Consider Approval of Purchase of A/V Equipment for All Campuses

11.K. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2023-24 TISD School Board Meeting Dates

11.L. Consider Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct. 5 (SROs) 

12. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS

12.A.  Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. This second Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject, except personnel, public officers, and individual/specific students.  Any concerns regarding personnel, public officers, or individual/specific students should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent prior to the meeting.  Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes.  When more than one individual wishes to address the same topic, the Board President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.

13. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

13.A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.

14. ADJOURNMENT