November 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Declaration of Quorum

1.C. Invocation - presented by Emily Denz

1.D. Pledge to the United States Flag - presented by Elisha Lamey

1.E. Pledge to the Texas Flag - presented by Rebekah Fussell

1.F. Staff Recognition

• Elementary - Tess Bronson
• Junior High - Ina Merkelz
• High School - Kristyn Copeland

1.G. Student Recognition - 2024 Christmas Card design contest

• Tirzah Michler -11th grade

1.H. Public Comments

2. CONSENT AGENDA

2.A. Consider and discuss approval of the minutes of the following meetings:

• October 17, 2023 F.I.RST. Public Hearing
• October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting

2.B. Review District Financial Reports

2.B.1. Expenditures, Revenue and Cash Position

2.B.2. Tax Collections

2.B.3. Checks Issued

2.B.4. American Express Report

2.B.5. Master Card Report

2.C. Consider and discuss approval of a budget amendment(s) for the 2023-2024 school year.

3. REGULAR AGENDA - Board Discussion, Deliberation, and/or Action

3.A. Discussion and possible approval of proposed district goals. 

3.B. Consider and possible approval of the Resolution - 2024 Combined Official Tax Roll.

3.C. Consider and possible approval of the 2023 Investment Policy and Investment Strategy Resolution 

3.D. Discussion and possible approval of votes to be cast for the 2024-2025 Term Jasper County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

3.E. Discussion and possible approval of votes to be cast for the 2024-2025 Newton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

3.F. Consider and possible approval of Resolution designating adjunct faculty for the 4-H Organization.

3.G. Consider and possible approval of donations made to the KHS Bass Club in the amount of $3,500.00. 

3.H. Consider and possible approval of donations to the KHS Bass Club in the amount of $3,750.00.

3.I. Consider and possible approval of donations totaling $1,050.00 to KES for "Are You As Fit  As  A Wildcat?"

3.J. Consider and possible approval of $100.00 donation made by Stellar Bank to the volleyball program for the spike machine. 

3.K. Consider and possible approval of donations totaling $1,300.00 to be used to provide spirit signs to those in attendance for the upcoming playoff game(s). 

4.  REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

4.A. Superintendent Updates

• Veteran's Day Program
• Wildcat Playoffs
• Early Release - November 17, 2023 1:00pm

5. PERSONNEL MATTERS

5.A. Employment Recommendation(s)

5.B. Positions, Vacancies, Assignments, Resignations and Terminations

5.C. Other

6. ADJOURN