April 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Call to Order Time: Invocation by: Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Region 5 Personnel Present: Guests Present: |
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2. Region 5 Staff Presentation - Hannah Jobe
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Hannah Jobe will present information to the Board on the recent Autism Conference.
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3. Recognition of Outgoing Board Member
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The board recognized Keith Elliott for his years of service to the Board.
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4. Discussion/Information Items
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4.A. Executive Director Report
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The Executive Director will report on items of interest within Region 5 and its districts.
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4.B. Bid Process for Fourth Floor Buildout
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Consider, and if appropriate, approve moving forward with the 4th floor buildout to be awarded through a competitive using Job Order Contract (JOC) process. Upon approval, the selected vendor will be determined based on the best value proposal.
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4.C. Statement of Officer Forms
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Statement of Officer forms will be signed by LaNell Wilson, Rob Madding, and Donald Foster. Marianne Kondo will sign her form at the June board meeting.
These statements must be signed prior to taking the Oath of Office and retained with the ESC's official Board records. The Oath of Office will be administered at the June meeting, at which time the Board will elect officers. No vote is required on this item. |
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4.D. Food Service Cooperative Bid Items
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The Food Service Cooperative has the following updates:
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4.E. Next Board Meeting - June 25, 2025
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The next Board meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.
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4.F. Personnel Changes
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Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
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4.G. Executive Session
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If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session. Motion to conduct a closed session: Second: Vote: Beginning Time: Motion to return to open session: Second: Vote: Ending Time: __________ Action on items considered in Executive Session: Motion: Second: Vote: |
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5. Approval of Minutes
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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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6. Administrative Management
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6.A. Evaluate Executive Director and Consider Continued Employment for 2025-26
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The Commissioner has completed the process of evaluating the Executive Director. The Board will now proceed with its evaluation. Approval is sought to continue employment of the Executive Director for the 2025-26 school year.
Motion: Second: Vote: |
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6.B. 2025-26 Salary for the Executive Director
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The Board is requested to consider the salary of the Executive Director for 2025-26 pending employment authorization from the Commissioner of Education.
Motion by: Secondy by: Vote: |
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6.C. Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule for 2025-2026
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Consider approval of the proposed Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule as presented.
Motion: Second: Vote: |
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7. Financial Management
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7.A. Investment Portfolio Report
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As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for Board approval.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7.B. Statement of Operations; Budget Amendments; Check Register; and Checks Over $10,000.
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The Executive Director and the Director of Financial Operations will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval.
Motion by: Second by: Vote: |
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7.C. Bid Releases for the SETX Purchasing Cooperative
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May Bid: Release May 6, 2025
Second by: Vote: |
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8. Adjournment
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Motion to Adjourn: Second: Vote: Adjournment Time: Minutes taken by: |