April 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call Meeting to Order 

2. Invocation

3. Pledge 

4. Public Forum

5. Students of the Month

• 8th Grade - Maddy Merkelz and Nicholas Buffington 

6. Consent Agenda
Minutes from the March Board Meeting
Check Registry Review 

7. New Business

7.A. Consider/Approve Budget Amendments

7.B. Consider/Approve Buna ISD Compensation Plan

7.C. Consider/Approve South Jasper County SSA Compensation Plan

7.D. Consider/Approve Community Parent Safety Summit (SHAC)

7.E. Consider/Approve Calendar Dates for 2023-2024 Board Meetings 

7.F. Consider/Approve Summer Hiring Authority for Superintendent for May 16, 2023 - August 31, 2023

7.G. Consider/Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Jasper County 

8. Informational Items 

8.A. Financial Matters

• Budget Review
• Grant Expenditures

8.B. Student Insurance

8.C. Memorandum of Agreement with Buna Public Library

8.D. Resignations

8.E. Directors and Principals Reports

9. Superintendent Report

10. Executive Session 

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

• Professional Contracts for 2023-2024 School Year
• New Hire - Elementary Assistant Principal
• New Hire - Girls Basketball Coach/Teacher 
• New Hire - Police Officer
• New Hire - Special Education Teacher 

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 into Open Session
Take possible action on items discussed in Closed Session. 

13. Consider/Approve Professional Contract for the 2023-2024 School Year

14. Consider/Approve Recommendation for Hire - Special Education Teacher 

15. Consider/Approve Recommendation for Hire - Police Officer

16. Consider/Approve Recommendation for Hire - Girls' Basketball Coach/Teacher 

17. Consider/Approve Recommendation for Hire - Elementary Assistant Principal 

18. Adjournment