May 20, 2024 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

4.A. Pastor Greg Smith with Methodist Church in Cleveland

5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG

5.A. Students of Character

6. RECOGNITION

6.A. Students of Character

6.B. Cleveland Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards

7. OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS

7.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.

8. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION

8.A. Consider approval of staff resignations as presented in closed session

8.B. Consider approval of professional new hire recommendations as presented in closed session

9. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 

10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.A. Consider approval of Minutes of the April 15, 2024, Special Board Meeting/Board Budget Workshop

10.B. Consider approval of Minutes of the April 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

10.C. Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report and Disbursement of Funds

11. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

11.A. Discuss and consider the motion to approve the resolution of Liberty County Appraisal District to remodel property situated at 303 Fannin Street, Liberty County, Texas 77575. Such renovations to be funded by Liberty County Appraisal District (LCAD) real estate fund and LCAD's current year budget

11.B. Discuss and consider the adoption and purchase of the new science adoption textbooks and instructional materials from SAAVAS and HMH for grades K-12 and K-5 using IMA funds as recommended by the committee

11.C. Discuss and consider approval of the committee's recommended contractor for the district-wide fencing project to be funded with the School Safety Standards Grant and SAFE Cycle 2 Grant

11.D. Discuss and consider additions, revisions, and deletions resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on April 1-2, 2024 with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Services - First Reading

11.E. Discuss and consider approval of the general operating fund budget amendment

11.F. Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for The Village serving 18+

11.G. Discuss and consider approval of an attendance waiver for school closure due to severe weather on May 6, 2024, May 17th, 2024, and/or future severe weather dates

12. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

12.A. Consider the motion to approve the resolution of Liberty County Appraisal District to remodel property situated at 303 Fannin Street, Liberty County, Texas 77575. Such renovations to be funded by Liberty County Appraisal District (LCAD) real estate fund and LCAD's current year budget.

12.B. Consider the adoption and purchase of the new science adoption textbooks and instructional materials from SAAVAS and HMH for grades K-12 and K-5 using IMA funds as recommended by the committee

12.C. Consider approval of the committee's recommended contractor for the district-wide fencing project to be funded with the School Safety Standards Grant and SAFE Cycle 2 Grant

12.D. Consider approval of the motion to adopt an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District; and Containing Other Related Provisions

12.E. Consider approval of the general operating fund budget amendment

12.F. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for The Village serving 18+

12.G. Consider approval of an attendance waiver for school closure due to severe weather on May 6, 2024, May 17th, 2024, and/or future severe weather dates

13. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS

13.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.

14. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

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

15. ADJOURNMENT