December 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum of Board members is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

CLOSED SESSION as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, consultation with District’s legal counsel regarding legal and procedural issues concerning the naming of an Interim Superintendent and the search for a new Superintendent

Consideration of Personnel, Texas Government Codes 551.074 - Resignations, Terminations, and Non-renewals of Professional Employees, Employment, Leaves of Absences, Personnel Issues including a discussion regarding the naming of an Interim Superintendent and the search for a new Superintendent

Consideration of Personnel, Texas Government Codes 551.074 - Resignations, Terminations, and Non-renewals of Professional Employees, Employment, Leaves of Absences, Personnel Issues

Consider Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property 551.072

Students, Texas Government Code 551.082, 551.0821

Discipline Issues

Non-Discipline Issues

Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071, consultation with District legal counsel regarding legal and procedural issues related to COVID 19 and District business and operations

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

INTRODUCTION OF MEETING

Invocation

Pledges of Allegiance 

PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

Heritage High School Cross Country State Qualifier

Midlothian High School Volleyball Regional Semi-Finalist

PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public may address the Board during the public comment portion of the board meeting in accordance with Board policy BED (LOCAL). Individuals wishing to speak shall follow the procedures outlined above.

CONSENT AGENDA

Consider Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2020 - Special Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2020 - Canvass Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2020 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Consider Budget Amendments

Consider Approval of Gifts and/or Donations

Consider to Approve Vendors for Operations Related Supplies RFP 2021-006

Consider to Approve Vendors for CTE Related Supplies, Equipment and Services RFP 2021-007

Consider Preliminary Courses for 2020-2021

Consider Changing Face to Face Instructional Day to an Asynchronous Instructional Day for 2020-2021 and Possible Calendar Adjustment

Consider Approving a Policy Suspension for Community Service Hours for 2021 Senior Students

Consider Request to Issue RFP for M*Powered Devices and Supporting Technology

Consider Retiree Daily Rate for Paid Leave, 2020

Consider Restructure of Position(s) and Addition of Technology Position

Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing a contingent option agreement to donate the old Irvin Gym property, located at the corner of S. 3rd Avenue and W. Ave. H., to the City of Midlothian pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 272.001, provided certain conditions are met.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

Consider Naming an Interim Superintendent and authorizing the Board President to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement to Hire the Interim Superintendent

Consideration of Submitting a Nominee to the Ellis County Appraisal District to fill the Current Unexpired Term on the Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors

Consider Approving Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave (FFCRA) and  Changes to Quarantine Time

Consideration and possible action to address needs of the District in order to respond to and take preventative measures related to COVID 19.

Consider Board Committee's Recommendation for Finalization of Current Superintendent Contract

Consider Approving Timeline for Superintendent Search

Consider Approving RFP for Superintendent Search Consultant

Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Closed Session

Superintendent's Report and Announcements

Business Reports

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING