December 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

1.A. Establish a Quorum 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

1.B. Moment of Silence
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2. Awards and Recognitions 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of College Board National Recognition Programs
Presenter:  Myliss Parker 
 

2.B. Recognition of State Qualifiers and Top 10 at the Region IV Cross Country Meet
Presenter:  Rob Davies 
 

2.C. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for December 2021 
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia 
 

3. Approval of Minutes 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

3.A. November 9, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
 

4. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Irma Davis - Dishman Elementary School
 

5. Approval of Consent Calendar 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

5.A. Approval of Proclamation - Board Recognition Month 
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

5.B. Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Kimberly Anderson 
 

5.C. Budget Amendments 
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

5.D. Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

5.E. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

5.F. Quarterly Investment Report 
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

6. Public Comments for Agenda Topics 
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

7. Public Audience for Non-Agenda Topics 
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

8. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

8.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report 
Presenter:  Dr. Alicia Noyola 
 

9. Matters Related to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

9.A. Consideration and Approval of Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay Beginning January 2022
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

9.B. Appointment of Cameron County Appraisal District Representative
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

9.C. Consideration and Approval of Contract for Joint Election to be Held with Cameron County on Saturday, May 7, 2022, to be Administered by the Cameron County Elections Department
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos 
 

10. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Consideration and Approval of Incentive Agreement for Voluntary Early Notification of Resignation From Employment
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Approval of Final Construction Payment to Noble Texas Builders for the Vernon World Languages Academy Remediation Project
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

11.B. Facilities & Safety Committee Report
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

12. Adjournment into Closed Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

12.A. Discuss Lease/Sale of Real Estate
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

12.B. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

12.C. Pursuant to Section 551.074 and 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Legal Counsel, Consider and Discuss Recommendation to Propose Termination of the Probationary Contract of Classroom Teacher, J.C., during the Contract Period for Good Cause or Termination of Contract at the end of the Contract Period
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13. Reconvene Into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

13.A. Consider Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.B. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation to Propose Termination of the Probationary Contract of Classroom Teacher, J.C., during the Contract Period for Good Cause or Possible Termination of his Contract at the end of the Contract Period
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer