December 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER 
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

II. CLOSED SESSION 
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

551.071)  Private consultation with the board's attorney, and
    a. Consultation with District legal counsel regarding pending litigation in TEA Docket No. 286-SE-0523 and Possible Settlement of Same.
551.072) Deliberation regarding real property
551.074)  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
551.082)  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
551.0821)To deliberate a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation unless an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by the student's parent.

If, during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section listed above.

The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable.

III. PUBLIC SESSION 

III.A. Pledges

III.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

III.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

III.B. Prayer

IV. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

IV.A. Fall Student and Staff Recognitions

V. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

VI. PRESENTATIONS

VI.A. CTE (RO)

VII. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Founded on research, Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams—boards in collaboration with their superintendents—who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance accomplishes this intense focus through tailored coaching aligned to the five pillars of the Texas Framework for School Board Development: Vision, Accountability, Structure, Advocacy, and Unity.

VII.A. Campus Spotlight

VII.A.1. Cedar Hill HS

VII.A.2. Waterford Oaks ES

VII.B. Goals 1 & 4

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

VIII.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

VIII.B. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services

VIII.C. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-02 Catering and Food Related Services

VIII.D. Vendor List for - RFP # 23-24-03 Maintenance, Custodial, Facilities Supplies and Services

VIII.E. Budget Amendment

VIII.F. Sanction of Certification

VIII.F.1. Douglass Harrell

VIII.F.2. Lynn Nguyen-Jade

VIII.F.3. Neikeya Thomas

VIII.G. CHCHS Europe Travel

VIII.H. Board Operating Procedures

IX. BOARD DISCUSSION

IX.A. Upcoming Events

IX.B. Training and Event Recaps

X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

X.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

X.B. Financial Report

X.C. Purchases Over $50,000

XI. ADJOURN