February 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Trustee Mr. Howell
INVOCATION by Trustee Mr. Hernandez |
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OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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A. Curriculum Writing Presentation
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ACTION AGENDA
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A. Business Office
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A.1. Report and Discussion on 2020-2021 Financial Outlook
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A.2. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MERCEDES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “MERCEDES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021A”; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DISTRICT STAFF TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AND OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO
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A.3. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MERCEDES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “MERCEDES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2021B”; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DISTRICT STAFF TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AND OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO
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A.4. Discussion and possible action to award RFQ#01142-349 Insurance Consultant and delegation of authority to Superintendent of Schools for matters incident thereto
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A.5. Discussion and possible action to approve Renewal of External Auditor Contract RFQ#062019-337
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B. Curriculum & Instruction
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B.1. Discussion and possible action to approve the submittal of the Missed School Day waiver for February15, 2021 to February 19, 2021 to the Texas Education Agency
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C. Human Resources
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C.1. Discussion and possible action to approve MISD School Closure Compensation Resolution
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CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Business Office
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A.1. Discussion and possible action to approve Check Payments for January 2021
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A.2. Discussion and possible action to approve Investment Report ending December 2020
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A.3. Discussion and possible action to approve Tax Collections Report for December 2020
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A.4. Discussion and possible action to approve Revenue & Expenditure Report for December 2020
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B. Governance
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B.1. Discussion and possible action to approve Minutes for the following meeting:
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B.1.a. Board Workshop Training, January 27, 2021
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B.1.b. Regular Board Meeting, January 19, 2021
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B.2. Discussion and possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 116 affecting local policies:
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY DCD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES |
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C. Safe Schools
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C.1. Discussion and possible action to approve 2020-2021 Student Out of District Transfer Requests
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C.2. Discussion and possible action to approve Donations to Mercedes ISD
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D. Superintendent
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D.1. Discussion and possible action to approve Interlocal Cooperative Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Mercedes ISD
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
If, during the course of this meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sub-chapters D and E. The Board may consult with legal counsel on a matter discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
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A. Personnel,
pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code and Attorney
consultation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code
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A.1. Resignations,
terminations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, duties, and discipline
of Professional, Paraprofessional and Non-Contract Employees; Teacher
Substitutes and Substitutes for Maintenance, Transportation, and Cafeteria
Department
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B. Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with the School Attorney
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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A. Discussion
and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session
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INFORMATION AGENDA
(5 minutes maximum for all items, inclusive) Reminder... March Regular Board Meeting |
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ADJOURNMENT
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