May 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Program Highlight - High Impact Tutoring
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One of the decisions points for LEAs opting to receive funding from the Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) grant pertains to Tutoring Supports. While research has shown that tutoring interventions can have positive impacts on student learning, past efforts to scale tutoring programs have not always been successful. Therefore, in an effort to provide research-based resources, tools, trainings, and implementation support for high-impact and high-quality tutoring practices to support learning acceleration and meet the needs of all students in Texas, LEAs who opted in for TCLAS Tutoring Supports, must follow a
High Impact Tutoring (HIT) model. HIT, also referred to as high-dosage tutoring, has six key characteristics with the most notable being a 1:3 teacher to student ratio with at least 3 sessions per week lasting at least 30 minutes a per session. LEAs who implement HIT are subsequently meeting the statutory requirements of HB4545 pertaining accelerated instruction. ESC, Region 20 is one of three ESCs identified by TEA as an ESC Staffing Provider for any LEA needing assistance with finding tutors to meet their acceleration needs. ESC-20 has engaged in strategic marketing and training opportunities to grow the bank of tutors for LEAs. We currently have close to 700 tutors in our ESC-20 Tutor Database with 500 already matched and nearly 200 available for hire. Furthermore, ESC-20 provides free training opportunities for the TEA identified tutoring products, Amplify, BookNook, and Zearn. Since Fall 2021, ESC-20 has provided training for over 500 tutors. |
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2. Minutes of the February 23, 2022 Board Meeting
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3. Minutes of the April 13, 2022 Board Retreat
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4. Amendments to the 2021-2022 Official Budget
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Listed on the attachment to this agenda item are amendments to the 2021-2022 ESC-20 budget. Approval of the Board of Directors is requested.
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5. Addition to the Special Revenue Fund
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6. Contracts Over $25,000
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7. Proposals
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8. Interlocal Agreements
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9. Personnel - New Employees (Professional Staff)
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10. Center Policy Update - Local
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LOCAL POLICY - Action Required
C - Business and Support Services
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11. TASB Risk Management Fund Amended Interlocal Participation Agreement
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The Center utilizes the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund (TASBRMF) for workers’ compensation coverage and related services.
The Center recommends the approval of TASBRMF’s revised Interlocal Participation Agreement (IPA) which includes amended language as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions and Explanation of Changes to the IPA enclosed with the agenda, along with the complete amended interlocal.
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12. Head Start Self-Assessment Process for 2022-2023
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13. Tri-County Head Start Program Goals and Objectives and T & TA Plan
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Board review, input and approval are required for the 2022-2023 Tri-County Head Start Program Goals and Objectives and T & TA Plan.
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14. Head Start Grant Applications for 2022-2023
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Board input and approval is required for the 2022-2023 Tri-County and Bexar County Head Start Program Grant Applications.
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15. Consolidation of Head Start Grants
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Board review, input and approval are required for the Consolidation of Head Start Grants 2022-2023.
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16. Resolution Removing Authority to the Executive Director to Act in Place of the Board of Directors During an Emergency Closure
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Original document is included as an extra item.
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17. 2022 Board Election - Canvass Election Results
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Chapter 53, Sub-Chapter AA, Rule 53.1001 of the Texas Administrative Code specifies as follows:
(6) The provisions described in subsection (b)(2) and (5) of this section do not apply if all positions in the election are uncontested. In the event of an uncontested election, the RESC board of directors may determine that no election will be held. The RESC board of directors must make this determination prior to March 1. If, due to an uncontested election, the RESC board of directors determines that an election should not be held, the RESC board shall declare the unopposed candidates elected to office. The RESC executive director shall notify the commissioner of education of the results of an election, whether contested or uncontested. |
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18. 2022-2023 Center Holiday Calendar
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In an effort to ensure maximum availability of services for schools, the following calendar is proposed. The Center will be open 238 days. Board approval is requested for the following 2022-2023 Holiday Calendar for Education Service Center, Region 20.
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19. For Information Only
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A. Head Start Policy Council Report
B. Personnel - Separations (Professional Staff) C. Expenditures in Excess of $25,000 D. Investment Report E. Accounts Receivable F. Executive Director's Report |
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19.A. Head Start Policy Council Reports
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Ms. Suanna Lamb, ESC-20 Head Start Services, will provide reports on the most recent Head Start Policy Council meetings.
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19.B. Personnel - Separations (Professional Staff)
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Attached is a list of professional staff who have separated from ESC-20 since the February meeting of the Board of Directors.
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19.C. Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
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19.D. Investment Report
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19.E. Accounts Receivable
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19.F. Executive Director's Report
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20. Adjournment
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