June 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

2. Public Comments, Presentations and Reports

2.A. Public comments/audience participation

2.B. Public Hearing regarding the 2021-2022 District budget

2.C. Superintendent's Report

2.C.1. Report on stakeholder surveys regarding a plan for federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds

2.C.2. Report on a vision for early childhood (birth to age 5) initiatives

2.C.3. Graduation 2022

2.D. Board Reports

2.D.1. Reports from Board members regarding scheduled visits to campuses

2.D.2. Reports from Board members regarding attendance at education-related meetings and events

3. Action Items for Consideration

3.A. Regular Action Items

3.A.1. Consider approving Amendment #10 to the 2020-2021 District budget

3.A.2. Consider adopting the 2021-2022 District budget

3.A.3. Consider selecting a vendor for life insurance, long-term disability insurance and the employee assistance program (RFP #3623)

3.A.4. Consider approving a stop-loss vendor for the District's 2021-2022 medical and pharmacy benefits plan (RFP #3626)

3.A.5. Consider adopting a Resolution to extend the Depository Bank Contract

3.A.6. Consider adopting a Resolution signifying review of the District's investment policy

3.A.7. Consider approving a District teaching permit for a Career and Technical Education teacher at the AmTech Career Academy

3.A.8. Consider adopting a Resolution to provide a $125 stipend to each Amarillo ISD teacher, counselor, nurse and librarian to purchase student supplies, as part of the 2021-2022 District compensation plan

3.A.9. Consider approving the participation of select elementary campuses in a curriculum pilot

3.A.10. Consider approving a one-time stipend for teachers who implement the elementary curriculum pilot

3.A.11. Consider selecting an architect and approving the related contract for the remodel of North Heights Alternative School into an early childhood campus

3.A.12. Consider appointing Board representatives to the Downtown Amarillo and the East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards of directors

3.B. Consent Agenda Items

3.B.1. Approval of Board meeting minutes

3.B.1.a. May 5, 2021, Special Board Meeting

3.B.1.b. May 11, 2021, Special Board Meeting

3.B.1.c. May 17, 2021, Regular Board Meeting

3.B.2. Approval of District budgeted purchases

3.B.2.a. Online instructional reading materials - I-Station

3.B.2.b. Online instructional reading materials - Learning A to Z

3.B.2.c. Skyward Student Management System annual renewal

3.B.2.d. Canvas Learning Management System annual renewal

3.B.2.e. Special education data management system annual renewal

3.B.3. Approve a list of authorized broker/dealers

4. Information Items

4.A. Monthly financial reports (Budget Status and Comparison Report, Investment Report, Medical Insurance Fund Report, Dental Insurance Fund Report, Workers Compensation Fund Report and Purchase Order Report)

4.B. Report regarding incidents of vandalism or damage to District property

5. Personnel Items

5.A. Information Items: deliberation regarding resignation, evaluation, discipline, changes of assignment, duties, and/or recognition of employees, administrators and/or public officer(s)
Action Items: appointment, employment, leave of absence, or dismissal of public officer(s), district employee(s), teacher(s), teacher/coach(es), administrator(s), and/or supervisory staff