August 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM - August Regular Meeting
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                                        I. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Call to Order                 
                    
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                                        II. Opening Ceremony                 
                    
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                                        III. Consider Listing of Agenda Items                 
                    
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                                        IV. Public Hearing to Discuss the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget and Proposed Tax Rate                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        V. Recognition Items                 
                    
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Board President and Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        VI. Public Participation                 
                    
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                                        VII. Special Reports                 
                    
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                                        VII.A. Superintendent's Report                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        VII.A.1. Student Enrollment Update                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        VII.A.2. Calendar of Events                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        VII.B. GEAR UP tour to Washington DC                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mrs. Carla Crow     
                            
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                                        VII.C. Delinquent Tax Collection Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        VII.D. Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Reports                 
                    
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Board of Trustees     
    
        Description: 
"The Board of Trustees reports sharing information learned / given during their Summer Leadership Institute training/conference"     
                            
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                                        VIII. Consider Consent Agenda Items                 
                    
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Board President     
                            
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                                        VIII.A. Minutes for Meetings Held                 
                    
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Ms. Betty Bentura     
                            
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                                        VIII.B. Consider McLennan County Adjunct Faculty Agreement, Extracurricular Status for 4-H, and the Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        VIII.C. Consider Depository Contract Extension                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        VIII.D. Personnel Items                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        VIII.D.1. Personnel Job Description(s) or Revisions to Job Description(s), and Paygrade Chart or Revisions to Paygrade Chart                 
                    
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Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        VIII.E. Monthly Tax Collection Recap and Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        VIII.F. Child Nutrition Adult Meal Pricing for 2023-2024                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        VIII.G. Consider the 2023-2024 Budget for State Compensatory as Required by House Bill 5                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        VIII.H. Budget Amendments                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
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                                        IX. Action and Discussion Items                 
                    
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Board President     
                            
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                                        IX.A. Consider Monthly Budget Analysis Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        IX.B. Consider Official Budget for 2023-2024                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        IX.C. Consider Debt Service Tax Rate Resolution                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        IX.D. Consider Tax Rate Ordinance for 2023-2024                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        IX.E. Consider Resolution Regarding Fund Balance Designations                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        IX.F. Consider Awarding Contract for Student Transportation Services                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        IX.G. Consider Teacher and Professional Employee Contract Recommendations                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        IX.H. Resolution to Declare A Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Sharon M. Shields, Chief Kerry Blakemore     
    
        Description: 
House Bill 3, passed during the 88" Legislature, requires that public school districts provide at least one armed security officer on each campus effective on September 1, 2023.   La Vega ISD administration is requesting the Board of Trustees approve a Resolution to Declare A Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement.  See the attached Resolution.  Chief Blakemore and the administration have developed and documented the Alternative Standard for La Vega ISD to with which to comply, in accordance with Sections 37.0814(d) and (e) of the Texas Education Code.  See the attached Alternative Standard.      
                            
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                                        X. Closed Meeting                 
                    
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                                        XI. Adjournment                 
                    
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Board President     
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                                        XII. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Call to Order                 
                    
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                                        XIII. Opening Ceremony                 
                    
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                                        XIV. Consider Listing of Agenda Items                 
                    
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                                        XV. Recognition Items                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Board President and Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        XVI. Public Participation                 
                    
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                                        XVII. Special Reports                 
                    
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Board President     
                            
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                                        XVII.A. Superintendent's Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        XVII.A.1. Student Enrollment Update                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        XVII.A.2. Calendar of Events                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        XVII.A.3. Miscellaneous Items                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        XVII.A.4. Accountability Data Analysis                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        XVII.A.5. Bond Update                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
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                                        XVII.B. La Vega Pirates Education Foundation Annual Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mrs. Allison Vrana     
                            
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                                        XVII.C. Annual Delinquent Tax Collection Report                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XVIII. Consider Consent Agenda Items                 
                    
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Board President     
                            
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                                        XVIII.A. Minutes for Meetings Held                 
                    
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Ms. Betty Bentura     
                            
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                                        XVIII.B. La Vega SHAC Annual Report 2023-2024                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Peggy Johnson     
                            
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                                        XVIII.C. Monthly Tax Collection Recap and Report                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XVIII.D. Budget Amendments                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XVIII.E. Optional Flexible School Day Program Application                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mrs. Sandra Gibson      
                            
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                                        XVIII.F. 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct Revisions                 
                    
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Mrs. Sandra Gibson     
                            
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                                        XVIII.G. Personnel Items                 
                    
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Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        XVIII.G.1. Stipend List for 2024-2025                 
                    
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Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        XIX. Action and Discussion Items                 
                    
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Board President     
                            
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                                        XIX.A. Discussion of the Preliminary 2024-2025 Budget                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XIX.B. Consider Monthly Budget Analysis Report                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XIX.C. Consider and Possible Action to Approve 2024 Bond Project Phase 1- LVHS Fieldhouse Expansion                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XIX.D. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Construction Procurement Methods for 2024 Bond Projects                 
                    
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Mr. James Garrett     
                            
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                                        XIX.E. Approval of Multi-Program Activity Center Quote                  
                    
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Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        XIX.F. Consideration to add the Position of Director for Accountability and School Improvement                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        XIX.G. Slate of Candidates for TASB Board of Directors                 
                    
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Dr. Sharon M. Shields     
                            
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                                        XIX.H. Consider Teacher and Professional Employee Contract Recommendations                 
                    
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Mr. Todd Gooden     
                            
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                                        XX. Closed Meeting                 
                    
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Board President     
                            
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                                        XXI. Adjournment                 
                    
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Board President     
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