March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call Meeting to Order 

2. Invocation

3. Public Forum

3.A. Students of the Month 

• 4th Grade - Derek Cox and Vivienne Dupree
• 5th Grade - Dawsin Williams and Olivia Eaves 

3.B. Bus Driver of the Year

• Ms. Lisa Gonzalez

4. Informational Items 

4.A. Property Value Study 
Ms. Lori Barnett - Chief Appraiser/Jasper County Appraisal District

4.B. Juvenile Probation Program 
Mr. Edeska Barnes-Chief Probation Officer/Jasper County Juvenile Probation 
Ms. Wilmerretta Lowe -Juvenile Probation/Truancy Officer

5. Consent Agenda

• Minutes from the February Meeting
• Check Registry Review 

6. New Business

6.A. Consider/Approve Updated Appraisal Calendar

6.B. Consider/Approve Additional Administrators for Liability Coverage

6.C. Consider/Approve Budget Amendments

7. Consider/Approve 2023-2024 Buna ISD District Calendar

8. Informational Items 

8.A. TLL Temple Foundation Literacy Grant 

8.B. Financial Matters 

• Grant Expenditures
• Current Budget Information 
• Eligibility Guidelines for Free and/or Reduced Meals
• Continuing Disclosures

8.C. Resignations

9. Principals and Directors Reports 

9.A. Academic Update

9.B. Discipline Update

10. Superintendent Report

11. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

11.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Chapter 551.071 - 551.084, Texas Government Code, whereupon the superintendent, at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters.

11.A.1. Section 551.071  For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.

11.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087; Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to possible Application for Appraise Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code and to deliberate the officer of a financial incentive to a business prospect. 

11.A.3. Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

11.A.4. Section 551.073 For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. 

11.A.5. Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal  of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. 

11.A.5.a. Discussion regarding Superintendent's personnel recommendations and resignations

11.A.6. Section 551.821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. 

11.A.7. Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions, the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code. 

11.A.8. Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding a witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. 

12. Reconvene in Open Session 

13. Consider/Approve Policy Update 120 

14. Consider/Approve Administrators Contracts Recommendations

15. Consider/Approve Secondary Instructional Coach

16. Adjourn