Public Meeting Agenda: January 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Invocation

1.C. Pledge to American Flag

1.D. Recognize Visitors and School Officials

2. PUBLIC FORUM

2.A. Recognize Participants and Present Guidelines for Public Forum

3. RECOGNITIONS

3.A. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
For being extremely diligent, demonstrating citizenship, and having a passion for learning.

3.A.1. Elementary

3.A.1.a. Hadley Woods - 1st Grade

3.A.1.b. Avery Arnold - 4th Grade

3.A.2. Junior High

3.A.2.a. Kreed Spears - 7th Grade

3.A.3. High School

3.A.3.a. Jaxon Agerton - 9th Grade

3.B. TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

3.B.1. Brittney Stevens

3.B.2. Meagan Ouzts

4. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

4.A. December 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

4.B. January 13, 2025 - Special Board Meeting

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

5.A. Attendance Report

5.B. Enrollment Comparison

5.C. Attendance FTEs

5.D. Truancy

5.E. TASA Mid-Winter

5.F. OCAD Board of Directors Appointed Members

5.G. District Wide Open House (2-10-25)

5.H. Bond Construction Update

5.I. Special Board Meeting Dates

5.J. Retiree Consideration

5.K. Team of Eight Training

5.L. Bond Proceeds Sell - Special Board Meeting (March 10th)

5.M. TASA/TASB Governance Camp (March 5th-8th)

5.N. Miscellaneous

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

6.A.1. Financial Recap Reports

6.A.2. Check Payments List

6.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

6.A.3.a. Orange County Monthly Tax Collections Summary

6.A.3.b. Orange County Tax Year-to-Date Recap

6.A.3.c. OISD Monthly Tax Report Summary

6.A.4. Cash Position Report

6.A.5. Utilities Report

6.A.5.a. Electricity

6.A.5.b. Natural Gas

6.A.5.c. Water

6.A.6. Lone Star Quarterly Report

6.B. Curriculum and Instruction

Presenter: Zach Quinn & Corey Sheppard, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

6.B.1. English as a Second Language (ESL) Evaluation

6.B.2. Professional Development/Curriculum Planning Day

6.B.3. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

6.B.4. Middle of the Year (MOY) Testing

6.B.5. Federal Report Cards

6.B.6. ECDS Submission

6.B.7. TxASCD Sabine Neches Curriculum Council

6.C. Safety

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services & Corey Sheppard, Director of Primary Curriculum & Instruction

6.C.1. Intruder Detection Audit

6.C.2. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

6.C.3. Upcoming Dates

6.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

6.D.1. December Claim Report

6.D.2. Tray of the Week

6.D.3. New OJH Cafeteria Manager

6.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

6.E.1. Special Education

6.E.2. Homeless Identification

6.E.3. Pregnancy Related Services

6.E.4. Homebound Services

6.E.5. Federal Programs

6.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

6.F.1. ERate Projects

6.F.2. Cybersecurity Training

6.F.3. PFIA Testing

6.F.4. Technology Position

6.F.5. Orangefield ISD Social Media

6.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

6.G.1. News and Updates

6.G.2. Athletic Competitions

6.G.3. Student Participation

6.G.4. Awards (Students and Coaches)

6.G.5. Special Events and Programs

6.G.6. Upcoming Events

6.H. Support Services

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

6.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

6.H.2. Transportation

6.H.3. Residency

6.H.4. General Information

6.I. Principals

Presenter: Julie Fuller, Elementary; Brian Richardson, Junior High; Rea Wrinkle, High School

6.I.1. Attendance

6.I.2. Faculty Information

6.I.3. Student Information

6.I.4. UIL/Academics

6.I.5. Upcoming Events

6.J. Career & Technology

Presenter: Tim Tremont, CTE Coordinator

6.J.1. Health Science

6.J.2. Technology and Professional Communications

6.J.3. Family Health and Consumer Science

6.J.4. FFA

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.A. Building and Grounds

7.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

7.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member

7.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

7.B. Policy

7.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

7.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

7.C. Salary

7.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

7.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

7.D. Technology

7.D.1. Marcus Wernig - Chair

7.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

7.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Grants and Donations

8.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on the 2025-2026 School Calendar

8.C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Early Childhood Literacy, Math and CCMR Board Goals

8.D. Consideration of and Possible Action on a Calendar Revision for the 2024-2025 School Year

8.E. Consideration of and Possible Action on a Pay Resolution for School Closure Due to Inclement Weather

9. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

Description: If needed, the Board will conduct a closed meeting for the purpose permitted by:
Texas Government Code §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.

Superintendent's Contract

Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. If necessary, the Board will convene in closed session for discussion of any item on the agenda.

All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on the Superintendent's Contract

12. ADJOURN

January 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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