November 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular and Public Hearing Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/DECLARE QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGES

3.A. U.S. Pledge - Claire McCusker, Senior - Magnolia High School

3.B. Texas Pledge - Sophie Norman, 4th Grade - Williams Elementary

4. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

4.A. The Board will recognize the Teachers of the Month

4.B. The Board will recognize the MISD National Merit, Commended and Semifinalist Students

4.C. The Board will recognize the Magnolia West FFA Veterinary Science National Finalists

4.D. The Board will hear a presentation from Magnolia High FFA regarding Robotics in Agriculture

5. BREAK

6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - Participants must have turned in a request form 15 minutes prior to the start of this meeting.  Participation is limited to three minutes.  Any complaint or charge brought against an employee, by name opposition for which resolution has not been sought in accordance with policy should be pursued through the district's grievance policy.  Please note the Board of Trustees shall not deliberate, respond, or make decisions regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda that is posted.

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

7.A. Superintendent Visionary Award

7.B. Advanced Academics Update

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Approve Minutes for October 11 board meeting

8.B. Approve Out of District Transfer Students

8.C. Approve Monthly Financials for October 2021

8.D. Approve 2021-2022 School Health Advisory Committee Membership (SHAC) Recommendation

8.E. Approve District and Campus Improvement Plans

8.F. Approve Class Size Waivers

9. CONSIDERED AGENDA

9.A. Delinquent Tax Report

9.B. Presentation on Magnolia ISD State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)

9.C. Public Hearing regarding State Financial Accountability Rating

9.D. Review TASB Policy Update 118 affecting (LOCAL) policies: 

9.D.1. CFD(LOCAL) - accounting: activity funds management

9.D.2. CQB(LOCAL) - technology resources: cybersecurity

9.D.3. DFE(LOCAL) - termination of employment: resignation

9.D.4. DP(LOCAL) - personnel positions

9.D.5. EHAA(LOCAL) -  required instruction

9.D.6. EHBC(LOCAL) - compensatory/accelerated services 

9.D.7. EIE(LOCAL) - retention and promotion

9.D.8. FDE(LOCAL) - school safety transfers

9.D.9. FEA(LOCAL) - compulsory attendance

9.D.10. FEC(LOCAL) - attendance for credit

9.D.11. FFG(LOCAL) - child abuse and neglect

9.D.12. FL(LOCAL) - student records 

9.E. Board Goal Presentation

9.F. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution approving the conveyance of an easement to the City of Magnolia across a 1 acre tract located at FM 1488, west of Texas State Highway 249 and Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church for the purpose of construction of sewer utility improvements

10. RECESS

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

11.A. Hear and discuss student expulsion appeal, Pursuant to sections 551.082 and 551.0821 of the Texas Government Code

12. OPEN SESSION

12.A. Take possible action on student expulsion appeal

13. RECESS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

14.A. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation styled A.C. et al. v. Magnolia Independent School District, No. 21-cv-3466 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and legal matters pertaining to the same, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.071

14.B. Consultation with Attorney, Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.071

14.C. Discussion of Purchase, Sale, Exchange, or Value of Real Property, Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.072

14.D. Personnel Discussion, Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.074

15. OPEN SESSION

15.A. Take any action deemed necessary during closed session consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation styled A.C. et al. vs Magnolia Independent School District, No. 21-cv-3466 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

15.B. Hear Level III grievance appeal presented by parents concerning student dress code matter, 

16. RECESS

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

17.A. Consult with legal counsel regarding legal issues raised in connection with Level III parent grievance concerning student dress code matter, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.071

18. OPEN SESSION

18.A. Deliberate and take any action deemed necessary in response to Level III grievance appeal concerning student dress code matter

19. ADJOURN