October 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The district has an opportunity to participate in a partnership with Bluebonnet Trails Commnity Services to support a community-based counseling program.  The Community Health Center of South Central Texas is also participating.

The goal of this partnership is for community members in critical helper roles to provide services to screen for social determinates of health needs, provide brief counseling to resolve immediate needs, link families to ongoing services, and build family relationships all to prevent emergencies that could lead to mental health, substance use, or behavioral crisis.

As part of this partnership, Gonzales ISD would receive up to $169,800 in grant funding to support the work of two community(mental) health counselors.  This grant is funded from state general revenues, therefore, an increase to both state revenue and Function 31 are needed to bring the funds into the general fund budget.

Description:  The district has an opportunity to participate in a partnership with Mid-Coast Family Services to provide additional services to our stakeholders. Prior to being able to access their free resources, we must enter into two MOUs. The MOUs have been attached to this agenda item.

Description:  The district and campus improvement plans have been developed in compliance with the Texas Education Code (TEC) and align with state accountability standards and federal requirements under programs like
Title I.  Approving these plans ensures that the district remains in good standing with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and continues to receive funding and support for crucial programs.

Description:  Each year, districts must present their Bilingual/ESL program evaluation to the school board as set forth by §89.1265.

Description:  Administration will present an overview of the stadium parking lot project that was developed in conjunction with city and county officials. The attached interlocal agreement includes provisions related to the cost sharing of project materials with the city with the county providing project labor.

This project is currently not funded in the General Fund budget. Therefore, a budget amendment would be necessary. The total project cost is currently estimated to be between $112,691.76 and $188,666.16 (final project materials listing to be provided by the County prior to project inception). Administration recommends amending the general fund budget to increase Function 81 by $188,667.

The project budget and document were approved by the City Council on September 12, 2024 and informally approved by the County Commissioners. It will be soon be presented to the County Commissioners for official action. Administration recommends delegating authority to finalize the agreement to the superintendent to avoid delays if the other parties request language be amended.
 

Description:  The Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector, has submitted the 2024 final roll report for review and approval. The 2024 final roll report (which includes the levy totals) has been included on the next page.
 

Description:  The Curriculum and Instruction department will provide an update on curriculum data and plan.

Description:  Education Service Center Region 13/ Sledge Engineering
will provide the Board a monthly update for the 2023 approved Bond Program.

Description:  In September 2022, in accordance with policy CKE legal, the board approved a plan to authorize certain individuals to carry weapons

Description:   Discuss and evaluate the need for legal representation that differs from our existing attorneys in order to address specific matters or conflicts that may arise.