May 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Roll Call

2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law - this is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.

3. Pledge Allegiance to US and Texas Flags:
Lamar Early Education Center Students Juliana Gonzales and Rafael Guerrero

4. Invocation: Reverend Steve Moss, First Methodist Church

5. Special Presentations:
Announcement of ECISD Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Recognition of a Variety of State Qualifiers
Introduction of High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians 

6. Opening Remarks by Superintendent 

7. Public Comment 

8. Bond 2023

8.A. Bond 2023 Update

8.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Bond 2023 Purchases over $50,000

8.C. Discuss and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Paying Agent/Registrar for the Ector County Independent School District's Outstanding Debt Obligations and the Appointment of a Successor Paying Agent/Registrar for Such Debt Obligations

8.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Architect-Owner Contract for Bond Program Construction between ECISD and JSA Architects

8.E. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Architect-Owner Contract for Bond Program Construction between ECISD and DLR Group

9. Action Items

9.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Purchases over $50,000

9.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #8

9.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval of the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan

9.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Economics/Personal Financial Literacy Textbook Adoption

9.E. Discussion of and Request for Approval of 2023-2024 Academic Calendars Revision 2

9.F. Discussion of and Request for Approval of 2024-2025 Gifted and Talented Plan and Presentation Update of Advanced Academic Services

9.G. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Endorse Board of Trustee Dr. Steve Brown to Fill a Position on the TASB Board of Directors

9.H. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Non-Renewal of Multi-Year Contracts Due to Lack of Funding

10. Consent Agenda 

10.A. Request for Approval of Minutes of Meetings

10.B. Request for Approval of Bills for Payment

10.C. Request for Approval of Acceptance of Donations Over $10,000

10.D. Request for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report

10.E. Request for Approval of Permian HS Debate Students Out-of-State Travel to Des Moines, Iowa

10.F. Request for Approval of Culinary Arts High School Students Out-of-State Travel to Italy, France & Spain

11. Report/Discussion Items

11.A. Strategic Plan Quarterly Board Update

11.B. Budget Update Discussion

12. Possible Request for Approval to Move to Closed Meeting  - Personnel Matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees of the District or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.] (The Board of Trustees will deliberate the hiring of the Principal at Murry Fly Elementary and the Principal at Odessa High School.)
Consultations with Attorney - Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act [The Board will meet in Closed Session in Consultation with the Board's Attorney Regarding all Matters as Authorized by Law.]

12.A. Request for Approval of Recommendation to Hire Principal at Murry Fly Elementary

12.B. Request for Approval of Recommendation to Hire Principal at Odessa High School

13. Information Items

13.A. Financials

13.B. Purchases over $50,000 Informational Report

13.C. Routine Personnel Report

14. Closing Remarks by Superintendent 

15. Adjournment