June 22, 2022 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Program Highlight - School Health
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The School Health Consultant position was created in August 2021 utilizing federal funding from the COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental two-year grant from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The primary function of this grant is to recruit, hire, and train school nurses in Texas’ highest-needed public school districts, as determined by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Social Vulnerability Index.
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2. New Board Members
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Mr. Bob Raymond and Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez have both been elected to the ESC-20 Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2025.
Dr. Don Mills, Superintendent of Lighthouse Charter School, was appointed by the Commissioner of Education (per Texas Education Code §12.104) to serve as the non-voting Charter Representative for his third term, June 2022 through May 2023. |
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3. Reorganization of the Board of Directors for 2022-2023
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The bylaws of the Board of Directors provide for the election of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and a Secretary, and each officer shall be elected to serve a term of one year.
The bylaws note the following duties for each position: "The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at meetings, appoint committees which are not selected by majority vote, and perform other duties as necessary. The Chairman shall have the right, like other members of the Board, to offer resolutions, to discuss questions, and to vote thereon." "The Vice-Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman in case of the Chairman's resignation, absence, or disability." "The Secretary shall perform the duties as required by law and such other duties as the Board may designate." "Each officer shall be elected to serve a term of one year or until the officer's successor is elected and qualified. |
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4. Minutes of the May 4, 2022 Meeting
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5. Board of Directors' Meeting Dates for 2022-2023
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Meetings of the Board of Directors usually occur at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the even months. The August meeting will include an optional Budget Work Session at 1:00 p.m. and a Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m.
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6. 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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7. Contracts Over $25,000
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Attached is the list of contracts over $25,000.
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8. Interlocal Agreement
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Attached is the list of Interlocal Agreements.
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9. Personnel - New Employees (Professional Staff)
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Since the May meeting of the Board of Directors, there have been new professional staff hired. Attached is the list of the new professional staff hired.
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10. Proposals
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11. Salary Increase for 2022-2023
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The Center’s salary structure consists of pay grades with placement of positions based on a combination of market (benchmark) data, wage inflation adjustment, Center experience in recruitment and retention, and an individual wage model based on multiple job-related factors (e.g., scaled related experience, education, competency and division director discretion).
The Board will be provided a copy of the proposed salary schedule at the August 24, 2022 Board Meeting which will include an approximate increase of 4%. Of the 4% increase, approximately $280,553 is being used for benchmarking adjustments due to market conditions and approximately $134,910 is being used for annual individual target pay factors. The remaining, approximately $1,113,957, is being allocated to general salary increases for staff. The estimated cost of the 2022-2023 salary increase is $1,529,420. |
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12. Supplemental Compensation for Professionals 2022-2023
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2002-2003
Article 3.50-8, Texas Insurance Code, as a result of HB 3343, established that active, contributing Teacher Retirement System (TRS) members receive an annual state supplemental compensation amount of $1,000. 2003-2004 Article 3.50-8, Texas Insurance Code, amended by HB 3459 Passed by the 78th Legislative Session, Regular Session Signed by the Governor on June 10, 2003 Established that, effective September 1, 2003, active, contributing TRS, nonprofessional members receive an annual state supplemental amount of $250 (18.75 - 29 hours work week) and $500 (30 hours or more work week). Nonprofessionals are defined by TRS Rule 41.42, Payment of Supplemental Compensation. 2006-2007 Amends Subchapter D, Health Care Supplementation, Education Code Chapter 22, and adds 42.2513 to Subchapter E, Financing the Program. Passed by the 79th Legislative Session, 3rd C.S. Effective May 26, 2006. Re-named the Compensation Supplementation program to Health Care Supplementation. Existing statutory language on the amount of the compensation supplementation, as well as the state funding and distribution, is replaced with provisions for a wage increase that provides similar levels of compensation. 2022-2023 It is recommended that the Center continue to provide a select group (based on TRS definition) of professional, active, contributing TRS members the same supplemental compensation amount that will be granted to nonprofessionals by TEA. The estimated cost of the Center’s supplemental compensation to professional TRS members is expected to cost the Center approximately $31,000. |
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13. Center Contribution to TRS-ActiveCare Health Care for 2022-2023
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House Bill 3343, passed by the 77th Legislature, required the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) to implement and administer the uniform group coverage program, known as TRS ActiveCare, effective September 1, 2002. The Center participates in this health care program and eligible staff members include:
For 2022-2023, it is recommended that the Center contribution be $346.00 for Primary Plan participants, $357.00 for HD participants, $369.00 for Primary+ Plan participants, and remain unchanged Plan 2 participants.
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14. For Information Only
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Head Start Policy Council Report
Personnel - Separations (Professional Staff) Expenditures in Excess of $25,000 Investment Report Accounts Receivable 2022-2023 Budget Development 2022-2023 Center Products & Services Fees Executive Director's Report |
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14.A. Head Start Policy Council Report
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Ms. Carol Morgan, ESC-20 Head Start Services Component Director, will provide reports on the most recent Head Start Policy Council meetings.
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14.B. Personnel – Separations (Professional Staff)
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14.C. Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
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14.D. Investment Report
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14.E. Accounts Receivable
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14.F. 2022-2023 Budget Development
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Discussion of the preliminary budget information for the 2022-2023 ESC-20 budget.
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14.G. 2022-2023 Center Products & Services Fees
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Board policy authorizes the Executive Director to establish fees charged for Center products and services. A complete list is included as an extra item.
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14.H. Executive Director's Report
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15. Executive Session - Attorney Consultation
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The board may conduct a private consultation with its attorney only when it seeks the attorney’s advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the requirement for open meetings. [See BE for permissible methods of communication for attorney consultations] Gov’t Code 551.071
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16. Action Considered in Executive Session
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The Board may take action as a result of discussion in the Executive session.
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17. Adjournment
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