February 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.1. Invocation 

I.2. Pledges

II. Declaration of Quorum

III. First Order of Business

III.1. Public Comment

IV. Student / Staff Recognition

V. Information Items

V.1. Principals' Reports

V.2. Superintendent's Report

VI. Action Items

VI.1. Consider & Possible Approval of Consent Items 

VI.1.a. Consider & Approval of Minutes

VI.1.b. Consider & Approval of Payment of Bills / Budget Update

VI.1.c. Consider & Approval of Budget Amendments

VI.1.c.1. Discuss & Consider & Possible Approval of Budget Amendment to Transfer Funds from the General Operating Account into the Workers' Compensation Account and Allowing Expenditure of Those Funds

VI.2. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving an Engagement Agreement for Co-Bond Counsel Legal Services with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP; and Other Matters in Connection Therewith

VI.3. Consideration and Appropriate Action on a Resolution By the Board of Trustees of the Bartlett Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of Obligations Designated as "Bartlett Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2024"; Making Provision for the Payment Thereof By the Annual Levy of the District's Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Taxes; Providing the Terms and Conditions of Said Notes and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Relating to their Issuance, Payment, Security, Sale and Delivery; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase and Investment Letter, and a Placement Agent Agreement; Complying with the Requirements of the Letter of Representations Previously Executed with the Depostory Trust Company; and Providing an Effective Date

VI.4. Consideration and Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Bartlett Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of Obligations Designated as "Bartlett Independent School District Time Warrants, Series 2024"; Making Provision for the Payment Therof by the Annual Levy of the District's Surplus Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Taxes; and Providing an Effective Date

VI.5. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Relating to Establishing the District's Intention to Reimburse Itself for the Prior Lawful Expenditure of Funds Relating to Constructing and Equipping Various District Improvements from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations to be Issued by the District for Authorized Purposes; Authorizing Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto; and Providing an Effective Date

VI.6. Discuss & Consider & Possible Approval of Resolution to Pay Employees During Emergency School Closings

VI.6.a. December 5, 2023 - No Electricity

VI.6.b. January 16, 2024 - Inclement Weather

VI.7. Discuss & Consider & Possible Approval of District Calendar for 2024-2025

VI.8. Discuss & Consider & Possible Approval of Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement for SY 2024-2025

VI.9. Discuss & Consider & Possible Approval of Cancellation of May 4, 2024 General Election for Board of Trustees

VI.10. Discuss & consider & Possible Approval of Purchase of Fleet Vehicle(s) 

VI.11. Discuss & Consider & Possible Action in Regard to Setting Date for Future Board Meeting(s)

VII. Executive Session
The Board will go into Executive Session under Authority of Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - An executive session may be held to deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public school officer or employee. 551.129 - A governmental body may use a conference call, videoconference call, or communications over the internet to conduct a public consultation with its attorney in an open meeting of the governmental body or a private consultation with its attorney in a closed meeting of the governmental body.  551.0821 - In cases involving the discipline of a public school child where discussions might reveal that child's identity.

VII.1. Discuss & Consider Personnel

VII.2. Discuss & Consider Elementary Principal Contract Renewal

VII.3. Discuss & Consider Secondary Principal Contract Renewal

VII.4. Discuss & Consider Athletic Director Contract Renewal

VIII. Reconvene Open Session

IX. Take Possible Action from Executive Session

IX.1. Consider & Take Action in Regard to Personnel

IX.2. Consider & Take Action in Regard to Contract Renewals

IX.2.a. Elementary Principal

IX.2.b. Secondary Principal

IX.2.c. Athletic Director

X. Adjourn