February 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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. PUBLIC HEARING

2.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

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

551.071)  Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, to consult with attorney regarding pending litigation or other legal matters.
551.072) Deliberation regarding real property
551.074)  Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (Personnel Matters), 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

Superintendent Evaluation and Contract

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.

4. PUBLIC SESSION 

4.A. Prayer

4.B. Pledges

4.B.1. Pledge to the American Flag

4.B.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

5. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

5.A. New Hire Introduction

5.B. Board Recognitions

6. 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. 

7. 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.A. Goals 2 & 3

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Proposed Termination 
Consider and Take Action Regarding the Independent Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation Regarding the Proposed Termination of the Term Contract of Nicole A. Rose.

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

9.B. Adoption of Board Goals

9.C. 2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans

9.D. Budget Amendment No. 4- General Fund 

9.E. Consideration of Audit Firm for Financial Services FY 2025- Whitley Penn

9.F. Adoption of 2025-2026 District Calendar

9.G. Non-Business Public Information Days (HB3033)

10. BOARD DISCUSSION

10.A. Upcoming Events

10.B. Training and Event Recaps

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

11.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

11.B. Financial Report

11.C. Purchases Over $50,000

11.D. Safety & Security Efficiency Report

11.E. Investment Report- Fiscal Year 25 Quarter 2

11.F. Bond Budget Update

12. ADJOURN