February 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order 

I.A. Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.

I.B. Invocation -Pastor Candace Womack, United Presbyterian Church

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance - Ms. Jarvis' and Ms. Francois' Class -Travis Elementary/6th Grade Center

II. Recognition 

II.A. Recognition of Texas All-State Choir Member - Michael Surface

II.B. Recognition of All State Band Member - Angel Gonzalez

II.C. Recognition of Suzuki Strings State Solo and Ensemble Contest Member - Mari Wilcock

II.D. Recognition of Hero of Hope

III. Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items

IV. Comments from Individual Board Members

V. Reports/Discussion Items

V.A. Superintendent's Report

V.A.I. District News Update

V.B. School Leadership and Student Support

V.B.I. District Operation During COVID-19 Pandemic

V.B.I.a. Teacher Input to School Board

V.C. Governance

V.C.I. Receipt and First Reading of DBA (LOCAL) Policy

V.C.II. Receipt and First Reading of TASB Update 116 affecting (LOCAL) Policies

V.D. Business and Finance

V.D.I. Finance Strategic Plan Update

V.D.II. Budget Calendar

V.E. Teaching and Learning

V.E.I. Review 2021-2022 School Calendar

V.E.II. Data in Review

V.F. Maintenance and Operations

V.F.I. Update on District Facilities following Inclement Weather

VI. Action and Discussion Items

VI.A. Consider Approval of DEC (LOCAL) Policy

VI.B. Consider Approval of the Schematic Design for the GISD Transportation Facility Expansion

VI.C. Consider Approval of the Construction Delivery Method for the GISD Transportation Facility Expansion.

VI.D. Consider Approval of the Construction Delivery Method and Purchase over $50,000 for the Indoor Facility Synthetic Turf

VI.E. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution to Include Public School District Personnel in the Vaccine Allotment Panel's Definition of Non-Healthcare Workers

VI.F. Consider Approval for Inclement Weather Resolution

VI.G. Consider Approval of Certification of Completion of 2020-2021 Cybersecurity Training Requirements

VI.H. Consider Possibly Amending the Covid-19 Safety Response Levels

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. Monthly Financial Report

VII.B. Purchasing Cooperative Participation Report for 2020-2021

VII.C. Consider Approval of Vendor List

VII.D. Consider Approval of Waiver of CPR Training Requirement for 2021 Graduating Seniors

VII.E. Board Minutes for January 19, 2021

VIII. Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items

IX. Closed Session 

IX.A. Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas open meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

IX.A.I. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with the board’s attorney on all subjects or matter authorized by law.

IX.A.I.a. Consider legal advice regarding personnel issues.

IX.A.I.b. Consider legal advice regarding any agenda action item.

IX.A.II. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

IX.A.II.a. Closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

X. Action on Closed Session Items

X.A. Professional New Hires

X.B. Possible Action on Closed Session Items

XI. Future Agenda / Information Items

XI.A. Board Secretary Report

XII. Future Meetings/Workshops

XII.A. Strategic Plan Update on Facilities and Technology

XIII. Adjournment