August 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Closed Session

3.1. Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, 551.071, Consultation with the Board's attorney;  551.072, real property; and 551.076 to conduct deliberations regarding security devices or security audits.

4. Reconvene

4.1. Reconvene to Public

5. Meeting Opening

5.1. Prayer

5.2. Pledges

6. District Recognitions

6.1. Academic Recognitions

6.1.1. Ben Barber State & National Competitions

6.2. Fine Arts Recognitions

6.2.1. Lake Ridge High School Wind Symphony

6.2.2. Summit High School Wind Symphony

6.2.3. MISD District of Distinction for Art Education

7. District Introductions

7.1. HR Introductions

8. Instructional Focus

8.1. 2023 STAAR Data - Jennifer Young, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability

9. Presentation

9.1. 2023 Proposed Tax Rate - Michele Trongaard, Associate Superintendent of Business and Finance

9.2. Attendance Zones, Capacity & Utilization, and Choice Schools Presentation - Jeff Brogden, Associate Superintendent of Facilities & Bond Programs

9.3. TEA Safety Audit - Britney Fortner, Director of Safety, Security & Threat Management

10. Public Comments

10.1. The correct procedure for addressing the Board during Public Comments is as follows:  Each speaker should address the Board from the podium microphone and state his or her name before speaking. All speakers will be limited to three minutes to make comments regarding items on the agenda, unless modified by the Board president based on Board Policy BED (LOCAL). Copies of presentations should be made available to all trustees and the Superintendent. Board policy prohibits the discussion of complaints against district employees during an open forum.

11. Human Resources Report

11.1. 20+ Years

12. Business Items Requiring Board Action

12.1. Consider all Matters Incident and Related to Providing for the Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District, Including the Adoption of an Order Pertaining thereto

12.2. Consider all Matters Incident and Related to Providing for the Defeasance of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District, Including the Adoption of an Order Pertaining thereto

12.3. Consideration and Approval of the Attendance Zones and Corresponding Options

12.4. Consideration and Approval of Resolution #24-05 Adopt Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Year 2023 and Directing the Assessment and Collection of Taxes

12.5. Consideration and Approval of the First Reading of TASB 121 and 119 and MISD Policy Updates

13. Consent Agenda

13.1. Consideration and Approval of Chromebooks and Towers

13.2. Consideration and Approval of August Book Order

13.3. Consideration and Approval of Best Value Contractor Ranking for Negotiation and Award of a Contract Agreement for the Quest Space Renovation at R.L. Anderson Building

13.4. Consideration and Approval of Bid Proposals

13.5. Consideration and Approval of Budget Amendments

13.6. Consideration and Approval of Professional Development Plan for 23-24

13.7. Consideration and Approval of the Sale of Surplus Vehicles

13.8. Consideration and Approval of Resolution #24-03 for 4-H Tarrant County

13.9. Consideration for Approval of Resolution #24-06 Good Clause Exception for HB 3 Compliance

14. Superintendent's Report

14.1. 2017 Bond Program Report

14.2. Approved Student Trips

14.3. Delinquent Tax Reports

14.4. Disbursement Reports

14.5. EC Accountability

14.6. Facility Rental Income 

14.7. Financial Reports

14.8. Investment Reports

14.9. Property Tax Collection Report

14.10. Resignations

14.11. Resignation Reasons

14.12. Superintendent New Hires

15. Adjourn

15.1. Adjourn