December 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  A consent agenda is an item listed on the regular agenda that groups routine items under one agenda heading.  This allows the Board to take a unified motion and action on all routine items listed under the consent agenda instead of taking separate votes on each item.

Description:  At regular meetings, the Board shall allot up to thirty (30) minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board.  Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up as they arrive, indicating the topics about which they wish to speak.
 
Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of a meeting.  At all other times during Board meetings,  the audience shall not enter into  discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board.  No presentation   shall exceed five (5) minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint  one person to present their view before the Board.

Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board may not deliberate, discuss, or make any decision on any subject not on the agenda.

Presentations  which include negative comments/complaints regarding personnel should be heard in Executive Session as provided by Texas Government Code Section 551.074.  This will insure the protection of the rights and responsibilities of all persons involved.

Description:  Queen City ISD received a "Superior Achievement" on the 21-22 FIRST Rating with a District Score of 100.  The FIRST report  and rating are attached.  There is no need for action.  Public comments may now be heard.  Mrs. Hawkins will be available to answer any questions.

Description:  TEC §29.081 as amended by HB 5 requires each school district to evaluate the effectiveness of
accelerated instruction programs and to hold an annual public hearing to consider the results of the
evaluation. Mrs. Shannon Henderson is here to answer any questions anyone might have.

Description:  The District's annual audit has been completed and will be presented to the board by the audit firm, Wilf and Henderson, PC.  Mrs. Birdwell will also answer any questions about the report after it is presented.  The report and communication letter are attached.

Description:  Mr. Dover will give an update on the ongoing discussions with staff concerning the Teacher  Allotment Incentive.

Description:  An update on maintenance and buses will be given.  Mr. Dover, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Simon will be available for questions.

Description:  Policy Update 122

• (LOCAL) policies: Board action on the (LOCAL) policies included in the update must occur within a properly posted, open meeting of the board.

The (LOCAL) policy changes — each addition, deletion, or replacement — should be listed in alphabetical order by policy code, title, and subtitle. The list on the following page is our compilation of that information, which may be copied and pasted into your meeting notice, staff communications of board action, and board meeting minutes.
 

Description:  Chris Davis is retiring in December as a PK Teacher.  Whitli Fiincher will take her place.

Kelsi Saulsbury is a new hire Para, she will take Whitli Fincher's place.

Ferrin Eskew is a new hire, 3rd Grade ELAR.  She is new to the area, but has been subbing for a few months.  She has 3 students in the district.