August 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2. COVID-19 Protocols for the 21-22 school year

3. Public Comment

4. Closed Meeting - Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.076 concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Sections:

4.A) A. 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or
matter authorized by law

4.A)1. 1. when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about:

4.A)1.a. a. Pending or contemplated litigation or

4.A)1.b. b. A settlement offer; or

4.A)2.  On a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with this chapter;

4.A)3. Consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the Agenda.

4.A)4. Consider legal advice regarding Texas Education Code 11.303 and related actions

4.B)  551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property:

4.C) 551.073 For the purpose of discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations

4.D) 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee

4.D)1.  Consider hiring of professional personnel;

4.D)2. Consider renewals, non-renewals and terminations of contracts for professional personnel;

4.E) 551.076 For the purpose of considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

5. Return to Open Session

6. Calendar of Events

7. Action and/or Discussion Items

7.A) Consider approval of TEA application for Quest Optional/Flexible School Day Program for the 2021-2022 school year as presented and related actions.

7.B) Consider approval of Kickstart Kids contract in the total amount of $65,000 for school year 2021-2022 as presented. 

7.C) Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Baylor University School of Education and Stafford MSD to mentor doctoral students.

7.D) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of an HR Director/HR Executive Director position to post for hire.

7.E) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of HR Data Specialist position to post for hire. 

7.F) Discussion and possible action to reinstate the longevity stipend into the 2021-2022 compensation plan. 

7.G) Consider approval of hiring (3) General Teaching FTE's.

7.H) Consider approval of RFP’s for the following contracts: 

RFP # 21-0002 Athletic Supplies, Awards and Equipment 

RFP # 21-0003 Apparel and Promotional Items 

RFP # 21-0004 Band Instrument Repairs and Services 

RFP # 21-0006 Fine Arts Supplies 

RFP # 21-0008 General Office and Printing Supplies 

RFP # 21-0012 Technology Supplies 

RFP # 21-0014 Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies

7.I) Consider approval of independent external auditor and related actions. 

7.J) Consider approval of independent internal auditor and related actions. 

8. Consent Agenda

8.A) Statement of Bills

8.B) Financial Statements

8.C) Payments over $50,000

8.D) Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc Memorandum of Understanding

8.E) Board Minutes

8.F) 2021-2022 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) calendar, list of appraisers and related actions.

8.G) New hires

8.H) Surplus Property

9. Future Business

9.A) Report(s) by Superintendent and/or Board Members regarding previous or upcoming activities for Board Members or Administration Personnel

9.B) Special Called Meeting - Monday, August 16, 2021

10. Adjournment