August 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. 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. |
2. 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, 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. |
3. PUBLIC SESSION
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Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.
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3.A. Pledge to Flags
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3.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
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US Pledge Leader: Arianna & Aaliyah Holmes, Collegiate Academy Middle School
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3.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
Description:
Texas Pledge Leader: Samson Persley, Lake Ridge Elementary
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3.B. Prayer
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4. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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4.A. Recognitions and Acknowledgments
Presenter:
Tierney Tinnin
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5. 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.
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6. 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. |
7. PRESENTATIONS
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7.A. First Week of School Recap
Presenter:
Mrs. Tierney Tinnin
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7.B. Student Services DER
Presenter:
Dr. Norbert Whittaker
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.A. Adoption of Tax Rate
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
Presenter:
Ms. Courtney Lackey Wilson
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9.B. Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit
Presenter:
Carla Settle
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9.C. RFP 23-24-01 Teaching Aids, Instructional Materials, and Related Services
Presenter:
Mrs. Carla Settle
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10. BOARD DISCUSSION
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10.A. Upcoming Events
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10.B. Training and Event Recaps
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11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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These items are presented to the Board for information only. No presentations will be made unless specifically requested by the Board.
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11.A. 168 Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Shemeka Millner-Williams
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11.B. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
Presenter:
Ms. Hallema Jackson
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11.C. Purchases over $50,000
Presenter:
Mrs. Carla Settle
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11.D. Fine Arts Department Efficiency Report
Presenter:
Mr. Derrick Walker
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12. 2023-2024 T-TESS Certified Evaluators and Appraisal Calendar
Presenter:
Mrs. Hallema Jackson
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13. Insurance Renewals
Presenter:
Mrs. Carla Settle
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13.A. Property Casualty
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14. ADJOURN
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