February 22, 2024 at 8:30 AM - Regular 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 Motto
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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3. Administrative Reports
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3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report - Michele Leach
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
Presenter:
Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - Brent Baker
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Brent Baker
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
Presenter:
Heather McGregor
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3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Jana Andrews
Presenter:
Jana Andrews
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3.B.2. Strategic Initiatives & Campus Leadership Support Report - Denise Davis
Presenter:
Denise Davis
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3.B.3. Special Services Report - Stacie Whitaker
Presenter:
Stacie Whitaker
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3.B.4. State and Federal Programs Report - Leonard Beles
Presenter:
Leonard Beles
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3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
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 January 2024
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for January 2024.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.C. Consider canceling the Region 8 ESC Board Election for the spring of 2024. At this time, Margaret Davis is unopposed as a candidate for the position of Place 1, Representing Bowie County. Dennis Townsend is unopposed as a candidate for the position of Place 4, representing Morris County, and Sandra Billodeau is unopposed as a candidate for the position of Place 7, representing Hopkins County. The unopposed candidates will be sworn in on May 24, 2024.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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5.D. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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5.E. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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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 and possible remuneration of staff.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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9. Adjourn
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