December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular
Minutes |
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1. Call to Order and establish a quorum.
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
Meeting called to order and established a quorum at 6:30 pm.
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2. Invocation
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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3. American & Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Students of the Month
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4. Recognition
Presenter:
Principal, Julie Mazurek
Description:
Students of the Month
1. Henry Moses 2. Cheyenne Westbrook Employee of the Month 1. Susan Brucks |
5. Core Beliefs
Description:
Utopia ISD Belief Statement
Presenter: Wayne Moore * We believe education should be relevant and give students life skills to prepare them for success in college or a vocational career. Presenter: Jena Smothers *We believe in providing an environment of respect for self and others that prepares students to be productive citizens. Presenter: Chad Hillis * We believe in promoting a mindset of life-long service for students, staff, and community. Utopia ISD Vision Statement Presenter: Terry Snow *Utopia ISD inspires excellence through a commitment to community, learning, service, and respect. |
6. Citizens Comments
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The timekeeper will inform the speaker when they have 1 minute remaining. No more than 3 people will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than 3 people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select no more than 3 representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Complaints, criticisms, and concerns against District employees shall be directed through the appropriate channels in accordance with Board policy. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve the matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy to seek resolution before coming to the Board.
Our First Speaker is: _____________________ Topic: _______________________________ None |
7. Information
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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7.A) Principal/Academic Programs
Presenter:
Principal, Julie Mazurek
Description:
Presentation on staff survey regarding the 4-day instructional week.
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7.B) Counselor
Presenter:
Ashleigh Kay
Description:
None
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7.C) CTE/Security
Presenter:
Megan Fullen
Description:
None
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7.D) Food Service
Presenter:
Jennifer Shed
Description:
None
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7.E) Technology
Presenter:
David Carter
Description:
None
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7.F) Superintendent/Athletic Director's Briefing
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
1.Progress on new lights in the competition gym.
2.Arrangements for Eclipse on April 8, 2024. 3.Letter from Bandera Central Appraisal District acknowledging receipt of resolution. |
8. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
A) Approval of Minutes
B) School Payments C) Budget/Tax Report D) Investment Report Motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion: Chad Hillis Second: Chance Dean Vote: unanimous in favor |
9. Regular Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following section sand purpose: Texas Government code Section: 551.074 Discussing personnel matters.
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9.A) Consideration and possible action on establishment of an account for construction donations.
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
Motion to create a designated fund balance account for construction donations. Motion: Chad Hillis Second: Terry Snow Vote: unanimous in favor |
9.B) Consideration and possible action on renewal of membership and services with the Texas Association of School Boards.
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
Motion made to renew membership and contracts with the Texas Association of School Boards and not to renew legal assistance fund contribution. Motion: Jena Smothers Second: Sugar Bennett Vote: unanimous in favor. |
9.C) Consideration and possible action to accept professional resignations
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
None
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9.D) Consideration and possible action to accept professional recommendations
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
None
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10. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm
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