August 26, 2024 at 6:00 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 led by KES Students

4. Invocation

5. Public Comments

6. Tell Me Something Good

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DEFEASANCE AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS; DELEGATING TO CERTAIN DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND STAFF THE AUTHORITY TO EFFECT MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

8. Conduct a public meeting to receive public input regarding the proposed tax rate not to exceed $1.0274 per $100 valuation of property for the current year

9. Consider and take possible action to approve maintenance and operation tax rate of $0.6692 per $100 valuation of property for the current year

10. Consider and take possible action to approve interest and sinking tax rate not to exceed $0.3582 per $100 valuation of property for the current year

11. Consider and take possible action to approve ordinance, resolution or order setting maintenance and operation tax rate, interest and sinking tax rate, and total tax rate per $100 valuation of property for the current year

12. Consider and take possible action to adopt the proposed 2024-2025 budget

13. Consider and take possible action regarding the final amended budget for 2023-2024 School Year

14. Consent Agenda

14.a. Consider and approve meeting minutes for the July 15, 2024 regular meeting and July 29, 2024 special meeting/budget workshop.

14.b. Consider and take possible action regarding TASB Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal

14.c. Consider and take possible action regarding legal services retainer agreement between Kenedy ISD and Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo and Kyle, P.C.

14.d. Consider and take possible action to approve a resolution regarding extracurricular status of Bee County 4-H Organization

14.e. Consider and take possible action to approve a resolution regarding adjunct faculty agreement for Bee County 4-H Organization

14.f. Consider and take possible action regarding approval of resolution designating school district non-business days.

14.g. Consider and take possible action on MOU for Children's Alliance of South Texas

15. Consider and take possible action to select an Architect to provide long-range facility planning and assessment and related services.

16. Consider and take possible action to approve the First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Athletic Field Use with the City of Kenedy.

17. Discussion and take possible action on Core Beliefs & Mission & Vision Statements

18. Superintendent Report

18.a. Monthly district financial and investment reports

18.b. Kenedy Elementary

18.c. Kenedy Secondary

18.d. Personnel Updates

18.e. Student handbook

18.f. Employee Handbook

18.g. Attendance Report

18.h. US Wellness Update

18.i. Strategic Planning Update

18.j. District Academic Report

18.k. Operations Update

19. School board calendar, board announcements, and events

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

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

22. Adjournment