April 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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 Board Meeting of March 9, 2022

III.C. Payment of Bills

IV. Business - Items for Action

IV.A. Take action to approve a 15% contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP, pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Texas Property Tax Code, said contract being for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes owed to Somerville ISD, and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code.
 

IV.B. Student Transfers for 2022-2023 School Year (Goal 3)

IV.C. Budget Amendment

IV.D. Pay Plan Amendment

IV.E. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2022-2023 (Goal 1)

IV.F. Acceptance of Donation from Koppers, Inc.

IV.G. Interlocal Agreement for DAEP 

IV.H. Amendment of Office Hours on Notice of Election

IV.I. 2022-2023 Holidays for Auxiliary Employees

IV.J. Announcement of Continuing Education Hours Completed by Board Members (Goal 3)

V. Business -  Discussion Items**

V.A. Ed Direction Update

V.B. Student Progress Report

V.C. SLI 2022: June 15–18 in San Antonio or June 29–July 2 in Fort Worth.

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

VI.E. Quarterly Investment Reports

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) 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.