August 31, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Special Called Meeting

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

•PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
•TEXAS PLEDGE
•PRAYER
 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

BOARD PRESIDENT'S REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Resolution of the Board Regarding Extension of Leave for Employee Quarantine

CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  

The Board will return to open session and take appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.  No Action will be taken in closed session.  Further, Board Members are reminded that all items discussed in closed session must remain confidential so as to avoid liability to the district. The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Consultation with Legal Counsel to determine if any action is appropriate for the Superintendent's conduct during the Closed Session of the August 18, 2021 Board Meeting as it relates to Board Policy BJA. 

2. Consultation with Legal Counsel relative to allegations of violations of Texas Penal Code 32.53 and Texas Penal Code 31.02 by Trustee Stacey Alderete upon an employee of the South San Antonio Independent School District.

3. Consultation with Legal Counsel to determine if any action is appropriate for the unprofessional, disruptive, and violent behavior by a Trustee during the Closed Session of the August 18, 2021 Board Meeting in violation of Board Operating Procedures. 

4. Consultation with legal counsel regarding status of TEA SAI investigation.

5. Consultation with legal counsel regarding request by TEA Legal Counsel that Trustee Gilbert Rodriguez cease and desist from communicating directly with the Commissioner of Education, TEA agents and employees, and TEA Legal Counsel. 

6. Discussion regarding the retention of the Law Firm J. Cruz & Associates, LLC by the Superintendent and any other matter related thereto.

7. Discussion concerning personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

OPEN SESSION

1. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.