February 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. |
2. CLOSED SESSION
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section: 551.071) Private consultation with the board's attorney, and 551.072) Deliberation regarding real property 551.074) To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. 551.082) Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel If, during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section listed above. The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable. |
3. PUBLIC SESSION
Description:
Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.
Introduction of student pledge leaders and JROTC. |
3.A. Pledges
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3.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
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3.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
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3.B. Prayer
Presenter:
Board Trustee
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4. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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4.A. New Hire Introduction
Presenter:
Tierney Tinnin
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4.B. Board Recognitions
Presenter:
Tierney Tinnin
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5. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
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6. PRESENTATIONS
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6.A. Youth Truth Survey Results
Presenter:
Dr. Kisha McDonald
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6.B. Teacher Induction & Mentoring Efficiency Report
Presenter:
Dr. Cherron Montgomery
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6.C. May 2024 Bond Election
Presenter:
Josh Skains
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7. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Founded on research, Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams—boards in collaboration with their superintendents—who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance accomplishes this intense focus through tailored coaching aligned to the five pillars of the Texas Framework for School Board Development: Vision, Accountability, Structure, Advocacy, and Unity. |
7.A. Goals 2 & 3
Presenter:
Dr. Shemeka Millner- Williams
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7.B. Campus Spotlight
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7.B.1. Collegiate Academy Middle School
Presenter:
Tyesha L. Smith & John Edmun
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
Presenter:
Courtney Lackey Wilson
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8.B. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services
Presenter:
Mrs. Carla Settle
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8.C. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-05 Maintenance and Facilities
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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8.D. Resolution for January 16, 2024- Snow Day Auxilary Staff Pay
Presenter:
Hallema Jackson
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8.E. Adoption of 2024-2025 District Calendar
Presenter:
Shemeka Millner-Williams
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8.F. Designation of Investment Officers
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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9. BOARD DISCUSSION
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9.A. Upcoming Events
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9.B. Training and Event Recaps
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10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
These items are presented to the Board for information only. No presentations will be made unless specifically requested by the Board.
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10.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
Presenter:
Hallema Jackson
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10.B. Financial Report
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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10.C. Purchases Over $50,000
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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10.D. Safety & Security Efficiency Report
Presenter:
Chief James Hawthorne
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10.E. Investment Report- Quarter 2
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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11. ADJOURN
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