August 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Roll Call
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4. Audience
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5. Informational Items
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6. Director Reports
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6.a) Dr. Dewitt Smith - Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
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6.b) Linda Jolly - Executive Advisor
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6.c) Britt Hayes - Chief Financial Officer
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6.c)1) Financial Statement
Description:
The Financial Report is shown in three sections. The first is the Financial Statement, which shows the budget to actual variances for both revenues and expenditures. The Statement of Position uses projected revenues and expenditures to estimate a fund balance at fiscal year-end, August 31, 2024. The third page is an investment report, which reflects investment balances, interest earned and shows a comparison of our interest rates to market trends.
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6.c)2) Report on Property Casualty Insurance Renewal for 2024-2025
Description:
Region 18 renewed its property casualty insurance with TASB for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Proposal and summary of coverage presented for review.
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6.c)3) TxCEE
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6.c)4) Amanda Magallan - Associate Director of Federal Programs & Leadership
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6.d) Ronnie Golson - Deputy Director of Superintendent Support, Technology & Information Services
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6.d)1) Jill Rivera - Associate Director of Instruction & School Support
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6.d)2) Casey Ritchie - Chief Technology Officer
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6.d)3) Chris Enriquez - Chief Instructional Technology & Analytics Officer
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7. Consent Agenda
Description:
Region 18 is asking the Board to approve the following items via Consent Agenda
a) Consider Approval of Minutes for June 6, 2024 Board Meeting b) Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #6 c) Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Intergovernmental Contracts d) Consider Approval of TEA Interlocal Cooperation Contract regarding Regional Education Service Center (RESC) Intruder Detection Audit (IDA) e) Consider Acceptance of Donation from Diamondback Energy |
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8. Action Items
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8.a) Consider Approval of Revised Board Meeting Dates 2024-2025
Description:
Region 18 ESC is requesting a revision to the 2024-2025 Board Meeting schedule due to a conflict with the approved April 2025 meeting date.
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8.b) Consider Approval of Initial 2024-2025 Budget
Description:
Chapter 8.003(f) of the Texas Education Code requires that the Service Center adopt an annual budget. A detailed budget for 2024-2025 is included for consideration.
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8.c) Consider Approval of Designation of Funds for Committed Fund Balance
Description:
Information regarding designation of funds for Committed Fund Balance is attached for consideration and discussion.
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8.d) Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Benefits
Description:
Attached is a copy of the BCBS information for 2024-2025 and a summary of insurance plans available to staff for consideration. Region 18 currently pays $525 per month per employee.
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8.e) Consider Authorization to Competitively Purchase Two SUV Vehicles from Dealer Stock
Description:
Region 18 ESC is asking the Board of Directors for authorization to acquire quotes for the competitive purchase of vehicles.
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8.f) Consider Approval of Revised Board Policy Update #30
Description:
Explanatory Notes for ESC Localized Policy Manual Update 30 as recommended by TASB and approved by Region 18 ESC attorneys are attached for review.
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8.g) Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Salaries
Description:
Region 18 is providing information for Board consideration of 2024-2025 employee salaries.
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9. Executive Session
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9.a) Personnel
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9.b) Consultation with Region 18 ESC general counsel to seek and receive legal advice regarding pending legal matters including, but not limited to, personnel matters and/or pending or contemplated litigation. (Closed Session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)
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10. Adjourn Meeting
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