August 12, 2021 at 8:20 PM - Emergency Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND OPENING PRAYER

III. Public Comments

III.A. Members of the public may call (956) 354-2134 to participate.  PSJA ISD Board Policy BED (Local) will govern procedures

IV. ACTION AGENDA

IV.A. Discussion and action to approve Resolution regarding the school board’s ability to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees.

V. Executive Session - Government Code 551.071 through 551.084

V.A. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any items on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting,  the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government or Texas Government Code Session 418.183(f).  Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting.  All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting (See PSJA ISD Board Policy BEC (Local)

V.A.1. Discussion with legal counsel to file lawsuit against Governor Abbott and/or State of Texas and related parties to allow the District to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees, or to take other appropriate action.

VI. OPEN SESSION: ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

VI.A. Discussion and action to authorize legal counsel to file lawsuit against Governor Abbott and/or State of Texas and related parties to allow the District to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees, or to take other appropriate legal action.

VII. Broadcasting School Board Meetings

VII.A. As we continue to follow health officials' recommendations regarding social distancing during this time, the meetings will be broadcast through the following link:  www.psjaisd.us/boardmeeting

VIII. Adjourn