June 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call meeting to order

II. Invocation and Pledges to Allegiance

III. Recognitions

IV. Public comments and/or comments related to posted agenda items.

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Review approval of minutes:

V.A.1. Regular meeting of May 16, 2023

V.A.2. Special meeting of June 6, 2023

V.B. Board amendment

V.C. Consider approval of Region 20 Education Service Center cooperative commitments for the 2023-2024 school year

V.D. Consider approval of Lone Star representative authorization.

V.E. Consider approval of Texpool resolution authorizing representatives.

V.F. Consider award of RFP 2223-123 Charter Bus Service.

VI. Items of Information

VI.A. Construction update

VI.B. Monthly tax report

VI.C. Monthly financial report

VI.D. Monthly investment report

VI.E. Report on gifts & bequests

VI.F. Enrollment report

VI.G. Review purchases over $50,000

VI.H. Assessment and Accountability Update

VI.I. Demographic Study Presentation

VI.J. Budget Update

VI.K. CAST STEM High School Update

VII. Administration & Human Resources

VII.A. Consider approval of the 2022-2023 Application for Low Attendance Days Waiver.

VII.B. Consider approval of the 2022-2023 Application for Pregnancy Related Services On-campus (CEHI) Waiver.

VII.C. Consider approval to extend the School-age Parent Program days for the new summer work program.

VIII. Business & Finance

VIII.A. Consider approval of 2023-2024 Compensation Plan.

VIII.B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SOUTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AT ONE OR MORE TIMES, LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS: AUTHORIZING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO APPROVE THE AMOUNTS, INTEREST RATES, PRICES AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS, PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO: AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO.

VIII.C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SOUTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO APPROVE THE AMOUNTS, INTEREST RATES, PRICES AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS, PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO.

VIII.D. Consider approval of waiver of penalty and interest on tax account #14552-025-0080.

VIII.E. Consider approval of construction delivery method for the new Central Administration building project.

VIII.F. Consider approval of purchase of school supply packs.

VIII.G. Consider approval of ESSA consolidated federal grant application.

VIII.H. Consider approval of ESSER II and ESSER III federal grant amendment.

VIII.I. Consider approval to certify the 2023 safety and security audit.

IX. Curriculum & Instruction

IX.A. Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Secondary New Courses.

IX.B. Consider approval of purchase of Instructional Materials for the English Language Development and Acquisition Course (ELDA).

X. Closed session
As permitted by Sections, 551.001-551.146 of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Law).

X.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, discussion on personnel and administrator employment, resignations, reassignments, leaves of absence, contract renewals.

X.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076 and 551.089, discussion of Safety and Security Audit.

X.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, the Board will consult with its legal counsel regarding litigation styled Aja Gardner v SWISD.

XI. Convene in open session and take appropriate action on items discussed in closed session.

XII. Superintendent

XII.A. Superintendent's recommendations on personnel and administrator employment, resignations, reassignments, leaves of absence, contract renewals

XIII. Other business

XIV. Adjournment