Public Meeting Agenda: December 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Public Comment

3. Calendar of Events

4. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

4.A) Student Recognition- Isaiah Mosley- Stafford HS, FFA

Presenter: Ms. Debbie Nordt, Director-College & Career Center

4.B) The Inaugural LEAD Academy Cohort Recognition & Graduation

Presenter: Dr. Dawn DuBose, Chief of Schools

4.C) FIRST RATING PRESENTATION and PUBLIC HEARING

Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
B – Above Standard Achievement
Public Comments on the Report

Presenter: Dedrea Norman

Attachments: (1)

SMSD 2020-2021 FIRST Presentation

5. 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:

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

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

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

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

5.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;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.D)3. Consider reassignments, renewals, non-renewals and terminations of contracts for professional personnel.

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

6. Return to Open Session

7. ACTION AND/OR DISCUSSION ITEMS

7.A) Consider approval of a resolution casting votes for the election of a director(s) to the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Attachments: (1)

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7.B) Discussion and possible action regarding transportation pay increases.

7.C) Consider approval authorizing the Superintendent to appoint a Local Innovation Committee to work on the renewal of the District Innovation Plan (“Plan”).

Presenter: Dr. Kadir Almus

7.D) Consider amending the 2021-2022 Compensation Plan to remove all language regarding a distinction between drive and wait time for all categories of transportation personnel and replace with a flat extra-duty/field trip rate of $20 per hour.

7.E) Consider approval of an Agreement for the purchase of attendance credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate, finalize, and execute contract documents relating to same.

7.F) Consider approving six (6) substitute drivers to be converted to FTEs effective September 1, 2021

7.G) Consider approval of the TEA Low Attendance Waiver (81.2%) for December 3, 2021 due to safety.

Presenter: Dr. Dawn DuBose, Chief of Schools

Attachments: (2)

7.H) Consider approval of revisions on the T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and DNA (LOCAL) Regulations relating to the number of observations, walkthroughs, and late hires.

Presenter: Dr. Dawn DuBose, Chief of Schools/Mrs. Tera Bressler- HR Coordinator

Attachments: (1)

2021-2022 TTESS Appraisal Calendar revised

7.I) Consider approval of Financial Wellness Program Services Agreement and related documents with Foundation 99 and related entities in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per year for an initial term of 2 years (December 14, 2021—December 13, 2023) and delegate authority to the Superintendent or designee to finalize and execute associated contract documents

Attachments: (1)