Public Meeting Agenda: May 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Agenda
I. Call to Order - President of Board
I.A. Prayer
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Welcome Guests and Visitors
II.A. Hearings of Patrons and Delegations
II.A.(1) Public Forum
II.B. Superintendent's Report (Information Only)
II.B.(1) Student Recognition All Campuses
III. Consent Agenda
III.A. Superintendent's Agenda
III.B. Minutes of Previous Meetings - Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021, and Called Meeting of April 28, 2021
III.C. Payment of Bills
IV. Business - Items for Action
IV.A. Consider and Adopt an Order Canvassing Election Returns and Declaring Results of May 1, 2021, School Board Election
IV.B. Administer Oaths to Newly Elected Board Members
IV.C. Reorganize Board of Trustees
IV.D. Budget Amendment
IV.E. Grant the Superintendent hiring authority for professional positions that require a Chapter 21 contract from May 13, 2021 – August 23, 2021
IV.F. Update Bank Signature Cards
V. Business - Discussion Items**
V.A. Summer Leadership Institute
V.B. 2021 Summer School Calendar (Goal 4)
V.C. Summer School and Summer Feeding Program
VI. Administrative Reports
VI.A. Summary of Unpaid Tax Report(s)
VI.B. Comparison of Revenue and Expenditures to Official Budget Reports
VI.C. Statement of Cash Position Report
VI.D. Enrollment Report
VII. Information and Announcements
VIII. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072, §551.074, and §551.082 of the Texas Open Meetings Act; and 39.030(a) of the Education Code for the following purpose:
VIII.A. Personnel
VIII.A.(1) Resignations and Employment
VIII.A.(2) Receive and act upon Superintendent's recommendation for proposed renewal/nonrenewal of professional contracts
VIII.A.(3) Other Personnel
VIII.B. Property
IX. Reconvene into Open Session
IX.A. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session
X. Adjournment
XI. GOALS: Student Performance 1. Provide high-quality instruction for all through academic and post-secondary success through proficiency in reading and math, and implement programs aimed to support college and career readiness in a safe and secure environment. Human Resources 2. Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality teaching staff, who engage in continuous professional development focused on providing viable and relevant student instruction, and who share the responsibility for providing a positive and successful learning environment. Partnerships 3. Maximize partnerships by engaging students, parents, staff, and the community to maximize every child’s potential. Equity 4. Effectively personalize learning, and close all learning gaps for each child, by adopting a plan to know every single student from Pre-K to 12th grade; their strengths and needs, and focus on educational success for each. Fiscal Responsibility 5. Maintain a transparent and balanced budget while supporting academic excellence and expanding resources for students and staff.

I. Call to Order - President of Board

I.A. Prayer

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Welcome Guests and Visitors

II.A. Hearings of Patrons and Delegations

II.A.(1) Public Forum

II.B. Superintendent's Report (Information Only)

II.B.(1) Student Recognition All Campuses

III. Consent Agenda

III.A. Superintendent's Agenda

III.B. Minutes of Previous Meetings - Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021, and Called Meeting of April 28, 2021

III.C. Payment of Bills

IV. Business - Items for Action

IV.A. Consider and Adopt an Order Canvassing Election Returns and Declaring Results of May 1, 2021, School Board Election

IV.B. Administer Oaths to Newly Elected Board Members

IV.C. Reorganize Board of Trustees

IV.D. Budget Amendment

IV.E. Grant the Superintendent hiring authority for professional positions that require a Chapter 21 contract from May 13, 2021 – August 23, 2021

IV.F. Update Bank Signature Cards

V. Business - Discussion Items**

V.A. Summer Leadership Institute

V.B. 2021 Summer School Calendar (Goal 4)

V.C. Summer School and Summer Feeding Program

VI. Administrative Reports

VI.A. Summary of Unpaid Tax Report(s)

VI.B. Comparison of Revenue and Expenditures to Official Budget Reports

VI.C. Statement of Cash Position Report

VI.D. Enrollment Report

VII. Information and Announcements

VIII. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072, §551.074, and §551.082 of the Texas Open Meetings Act; and 39.030(a) of the Education Code for the following purpose:

VIII.A. Personnel

VIII.A.(1) Resignations and Employment

VIII.A.(2) Receive and act upon Superintendent's recommendation for proposed renewal/nonrenewal of professional contracts

VIII.A.(3) Other Personnel

VIII.B. Property

IX. Reconvene into Open Session

IX.A. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

X. Adjournment

XI. GOALS:
Student Performance
1.  Provide high-quality instruction for all through academic and post-secondary success through proficiency in reading and math, and implement programs aimed to support college and career readiness in a safe and secure environment.
Human Resources
2.  Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality teaching staff, who engage in continuous professional development focused on providing viable and relevant student instruction, and who share the responsibility for providing a positive and successful learning environment.
Partnerships
3.  Maximize partnerships by engaging students, parents, staff, and the community to maximize every child’s potential.
Equity
4.  Effectively personalize learning, and close all learning gaps for each child, by adopting a plan to know every single student from Pre-K to 12th grade; their strengths and needs, and focus on educational success for each.
Fiscal Responsibility
5.  Maintain a transparent and balanced budget while supporting academic excellence and expanding resources for students and staff.

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May 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting