June 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Dr. Goldhorn will review the ESC-20 Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Description:  The Center for Effective Districts supports the implementation of the Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) program, where the Effective District Framework (EDF) is embedded as the core content & process for district strategic planning and performance management systems alignment. 

Support includes: 

• operational management of TEA initiatives,
• development and refinement of tools, resources, and platforms to support the implementation of the Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) program, and
• development of the Effective District’s Framework (EDF).

Description:  Mr. Michael Petter and Mr. Randy Bristow have both been elected to the ESC-20 Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2023 and ending May 31, 2026.

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 2023 through May 2024.

Description:  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."

Description:  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.

Description:  Listed on the attachment to this agenda item are amendments to the 2022-2023 ESC-20 budget.  Approval of the Board of Directors is requested.

Description:  Attached is the list of contracts over $25,000.

Description:  Attached is the list of Interlocal Agreements.

Description:  Since the April meeting of the Board of Directors, there have been new professional staff hired. Attached is the list of the new professional staff hired.

Description:  Board input and approval is required for the key position of Head Start Director.

Description: 

• Proposal for Board Integrated Pilot Version of TSL
• Proposal for Depository Services
• Renewal Proposal for Janitorial Services
• Renewal Proposal for Speech and Related Services
• Proposal for PACE Purchasing Cooperative Audio, Video, Lighting, Supplies Services and Accessories
• PACE Purchasing Cooperative Proposal Computer Hardware, Supplies, Accessories and Services

Description:  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 of Directors will be provided with a copy of the proposed 2023 - 2024 Salary Schedule at the August 23, 2023, Board Meeting which will include an approximate increase of 3%. 

Of the 3% increase, approximately $372,690 is being used for benchmarking adjustments due to market conditions and approximately $149,777.00 is being used for annual individual target pay factors. The remaining, approximately $842,213.00, is being allocated to general salary increases for staff.

An annual minimum increase of $1,000 will be provided to full-time Center staff (pro-rated for part-time staff), except for positions which are frozen. Approximately $3,538.00 will be drawn from the Center fund balance for this purpose.

The estimated cost of the 2023 - 2024 salary increase is $1,364,680.00.

Description:  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.   

2023-2024
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 $32,500.

Description:  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:

• Full-time and part-time employees who contribute to the Teacher Retirement System (regularly working 18.75 hours/week or more).
  • Note:  Employees who are not contributors to the Teacher Retirement System will be required to pay all costs of participation (regularly scheduled to work at least 10 hours but less than 18.75 hours per week).

In 2022-2023, the Center contribution to health care premiums was $346.00 for Primary Plan participants, $357.00 for HD participants, $369.00 for Primary+ Plan participants, and $655.00 for Plan 2 participants.

For 2023-2024, it is recommended that the Center contribution be $376.00 for Primary Plan participants, $388.00 for HD participants, $388.00 for Primary+ Plan participants, and remain unchanged for Plan 2 participants.

Description:  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

Description:  Ms. Carol Morgan, ESC-20 Head Start Services Component Director, will provide reports on the most recent Head Start Policy Council meetings.

Description:  Attached is a list of checks written in excess of $25,000 during the period of 04/13/2023 through 5/31/2023.

Description:  Discussion of the preliminary budget information for the 2023-2024 ESC-20 budget. A preliminary budget information packet for the 2023 - 2024 ESC-20 budget is included as an extra item.

Description:  Board policy authorizes the Executive Director to establish fees charged for Center products and services. A complete list is included as an extra item.

Description: 

• Construction Update
• Superintendent Changes
• Summer Schedule
• August Board Meeting - August 23, 2023
  • 12:00 p.m. - Lunch with Center Leadership
  • 1:00 p.m. - Budget Work Session
  • 2:00 p.m. - Board Hearing
  • 2:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
• Convocation - September 8, 2023