December 21, 2018 at 9:30 AM - Board of Trustees Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order                 
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                                        1.A. Roll Call                 
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                                        1.B. Establishment of a Quorum                 
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                                        1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Goals                 
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                                        2. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, November 23, 2018.	                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        3. Administrative Reports                 
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                                        3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Michele Leach     
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                                        3.A.1.  Business Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Henry Vallejo     
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                                        3.A.2. Information Services Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Wayne Snyder     
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                                        3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Richele Langley     
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                                        3.B.1. Special Services Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Janis McClure      
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                                        3.B.2. State and Federal Programs Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Leonard Beles     
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                                        3.B.3. Curriculum Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Debbie Crooms     
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                                        3.B.4. Leadership Support Report                     
                    
        Presenter: 
Heather McGregor     
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                                        3.B.5. Technology Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Brent Baker     
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                                        3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Meredith Barton     
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                                        3.D. Executive Director Report                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        4. Public Forum                 
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                                        5. Matters Requiring Board Approval                 
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                                        5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for November 2018.                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Henry Vallejo     
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                                        5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for November 2018.                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Henry Vallejo     
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                                        5.C. Consider the 2018 Quarterly Investment Report as presented.                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Michele Leach     
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                                        5.D. Consider process for Executive Director's Appraisal.                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        5.E. Consider to approve the donation of $15,960.49 worth of furniture from School Outfitters to the ESC 8.  The donation was made possible through TIPS.                   
                    
        Presenter: 
Michele Leach     
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                                        5.F. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded agreement(s).                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Meredith Barton     
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                                        6. CLOSED SESSION: 
                    Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________) 1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel b. Employment of professional personnel (Information) c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information) 2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing. a. Any item listed on the agenda b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation 
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION 
                    ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________) 
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        8. Personnel                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        8.A. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. David Fitts     
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                                        9. Adjourn                 
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