May 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Roll Call

2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law - this is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.

3. Pledge Allegiance to US and Texas Flags:
Lamar Early Education Center PK-4 Students Andrew Ramirez and Ashlynn Salazar

4. Invocation: 

5. Special Presentations:
Recognition of OXY and Ellen Noel Art Museum for Art 2 Go Program for ECISD 2nd Graders
Introduction of Principals Selected for Holdsworth Leadership Training
Announcement of ECISD Memorial Scholarship Winners
Recognition of Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians 
Recognition of ECISD's Graduation from Raise Your Hand Texas' Trustee Advocates Program

6. Opening Remarks by Superintendent 

7. Public Comment 

8. Board Policy

8.A. Discussion of Revisions to Local Board Policy: FM(LOCAL): Student Activities 

9. Action Items

9.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Purchases over $50,000

9.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval of the Agreement between ECISD and MSB School Services

9.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Ector County Appraisal District Board Member to Fill a Vacancy

10. Consent Agenda 

10.A. Request for Approval of Minutes of Meetings

10.B. Request for Approval of Bills for Payment

10.C. Request for Approval of Acceptance of Donations Over $10,000

10.D. Request for Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report

10.E. Request for Approval of Low Attendance Waiver 

10.F. Request for Approval of Permian High School Choir Student Out-of-State Travel to New York, NY

10.G. Request for Approval of Odessa and Permian High School Theatre Students Out-of-State Travel to Bloomington, Indiana

10.H. Request for Approval of Career Technical Education at New Tech Odessa Culinary Students Out-of-State Travel to Greece

11. Report/Discussion Items

11.A. The ECISD Portrait of a Graduate Report 

11.B. Budget Update Discussion

12. Possible Request for Approval to Move to Closed Meeting  - Personnel Matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees of the District or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.] (The Board of Trustees will deliberate the hiring of the Principal at New Tech Odessa High School, Executive Director of Leadership, and Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction.)
Security Personnel, Devices or Security Audits - Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code (The Board will receive and deliberate a School Safety Audit Report)
Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act [The Board will meet in Closed Session in Consultation with the Board's Attorney Regarding all Matters as Authorized by Law.]

12.A. Request for Approval of Recommendation to Hire Principal at New Tech Odessa High School. 

12.B. Request for Approval of Personnel Recommendation to Hire Executive Director of Leadership. 

12.C. Request for Approval of Personnel Recommendation for the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 

13. Information Items

13.A. Financials

13.B. Purchasing Report

13.C. Routine Personnel Report

14. Action Items

14.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Order Canvassing the May 6, 2023 Board of Trustees Election Returns

14.B. Issuance of Board of Trustees Certificates of Election, Filing of Statements of Officer and Administration of the Oath of Office

15. Closing Remarks by Superintendent 

16. Adjournment