July 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call meeting to order and establish quorum

2. Mission and Vision Statement

3. Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag 

4. Invocation

5. Public Comments

6. Tell Me Something Good

7. Presentation by Victor Quiroga of Specialized Public Finance Inc.

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Consider and approve meeting minutes for the June 17, 2024 regular meeting and 24, 2024 and June 28, 2024 special meetings.

8.b. Consider and take possible action to approve TASB policy update BE (Local) (Second Reading)

8.c. Consider and take possible action to approve TASB (LOCAL) policy Update 123 (Second Reading)

BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
BBFA(LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
CCGB(LOCAL): AD VALOREM TAXES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CKC(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS
CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL
CQC(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT
DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
EEH(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
(LEGAL): POLICIES
 

9. Consider and take possible action regarding approval of certified appraisers for the Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS) for 2024-2025

10. Consider and take possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding with KWJPD Truancy Prevention Program (TPP).

11. Consider and take possible action to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Kenedy and KISD for the district School Resource Officer (SRO)

12. Discuss and take possible action on proposed amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Athletic Field Use from City of Kenedy.

13. Consider and take possible action to grant hiring authority to Superintendent Dr. Calvin Bowers during the recruiting season for certified employees, excluding administrators.

14. Consider and take possible action to approve Wellness Days for 2024-2025.

15. Consider and take possible action setting Child Nutrition Meal prices for students and adults for the 2024-2025 School Year.

16. Consider and take possible action on the proposed resolution appointing Tammy Braudaway, Karnes County Tax Assessor-Collector, to calculate the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-approval tax rates for the 2024 tax year.

17. Consider and take possible action on roofing and maintenance repair pricing.

18. Designate date for public meeting to discuss and approve the 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rates

19. Superintendent Report

19.a. Monthly district financial and investment reports

19.b. Personnel Updates

19.c. Curriculum & Instruction Report

19.d. Instructional Services Update

19.e. Operations Update

20. School board calendar, board announcements, and events

20.a. Special Meeting/Budget Workshop - July 29, 2024 

21. Closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001

21.a. Sec. 551.076.  DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING.  This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate:
(1)  the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure or security devices; or
(2)  a security audit.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 3.07, eff. September 1, 2007.

21.a.1. Discuss TEA District Vulnerability Assessment

21.b. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, to deliberate 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.

21.c. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, discuss and consider the hiring of a College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinator

22. Reconvene from closed session for action relative to items discussed during closed session

22.a. Consider and take possible action regarding the hiring of a College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinator

23. Adjournment