May 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees: Cortney Janek and Dennis Perkins, Jr and Issue Certificate of Election to Newly Elected Board Members

3. Adjourn to Closed Session

3.A. Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee

3.B. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the application for Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes from Oystercatcher Solar, LLC. No. 1549, including extension resolution and contract negotiations.  Tex. Gov’t Code, Sections 551.071, 551.087 and 551.129

3.C. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the application for Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes from Oystercatcher Solar, LLC. No. 1549, including extension resolution and contract negotiations.  Tex. Gov’t Code, Sections 551.071, 551.087 and 551.129

4. Reconvene into Open Session

4.A. If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act

5. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

6. Open Forum

7. Reports

7.A. Stafford Elementaray Report

7.B. Junior High/High School Report

7.C. Director of Operation Report

7.D. Director of Technology Report

7.E. Director of Teaching and Learning

7.F. Director or Athletics

7.G. Director of ECSSA

8. Action Items

8.A. Consent Agenda

8.A.1. Prior Month Meeting Minutes

8.A.2. Enrollment

8.A.3. Utility Report

8.A.4. Transportation Report

8.A.5. Check Payments

8.A.6. Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report

8.A.7. Tax Collections

8.A.8. Financial Statement

9. Consider and take possible action on the Resolution Regarding Extension Of Time For Consideration Of Application for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes from Oystercatcher Solar, LLC. No. 1549.

10. Consider and take possible action regarding matters discussed in Closed Session including Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes from Oystercatcher Solar, LLC. No. 1549.

11. Consider and take possible action regarding SECCA, Inc. for federal and state grants

12. Consider and take possible action regarding a MOU with Ellis County Juvenile Board for establishing a JJAEP in Ellis County.

13. Consider and take possible action regarding the Resolution of the Board Regarding ESSER III and Policy CB (Local), State and Federal Revenue Sources

14. Consider and take possible action regarding approving the Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2021-2022. This resolution authorizes filing of the Form 471 application(s) for funding year 2021-2022 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.

15. Consider and take possible action regarding the need for a virtual learning option for 2021-2022 school year.

 

16. Consider and take possible action regarding bids on the electric for the field house.

17. Consider and take possible action regarding revisions to the mask-mandate.

18. Consider and take possible action regarding changes to dates for School Board meetings this summer.

19. Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contracts of Certified Personnel

20. Consider and take possible action regarding resignation(s)

21. Consider and take possible action regarding granting the superintendent temporary authority to hire certified employees on teacher contracts between the dates of May 18-August 15

22. Information Items

22.A. Lisa Jacinto has completed certification requirements and has been designated a Certified Texas School Business Official (CTSBO)

22.B. 8th & 9th grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, May 18th @6:30 pm

22.C. 35th Annual Tour d"Italia Event: Set-up Friday, May 18th from 12:30-4:00 and the event Saturday, May 18th all day.Up to 1500 riders expected.

22.D. Senior Trip to the coast: May 17th-19th, Port Aransas

22.E. CAP End of Year Trip: May 20th-23rd, Port Aransas

22.F. Allstar Field Day: Friday, May 21st from 9:00-12:00 @ the football field

22.G. Baccalaureate Ceremony: Sunday, May 23rd @ 5:00 @ Mt. Gilead Baptist Church

22.H. George Scott Academic Banquet: Monday, May 24th @ 7:00 pm in the Dome

22.I. National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: Tuesday, May 25th @ 7:00 pm in the Cafetorium

22.J. IHS Graduates Elementary Walk-Through: Wednesday, May 26th @ 8:30 am at Stafford Elementary

22.K. Senior Awards & Scholarship Program: Wednesday, May 26th @ 9:30 am in the Dome

22.L. JH-HS Awards Program: Wednesday, May 26th @ 1:00 pm in the Dome

22.M. Senior Lua: Wednesday, May 26th @ 6:00 pm

22.N. Last Day of School/Early Release for Students: Thursday, May 27th

22.O. Graduation Practice: Thursday, May 27th @ 9:30 am at the football field (Dome if inclement weather)

22.P. Senior Luncheon: Thursday, May 27th @ 11:00 am at Central Baptist Life Center

22.Q. Staff Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Celebration: Thursday, May 27th @ 12:45 pm in the Cafetorium

22.R. Kindergarten Graduation: Thursday, May 27th @ 6:00 pm at Stafford Elementary

22.S. IHS Graduation: Friday, May 28th @ 7:00 pm at the football field (Dome if inclement weather)

22.T. Memorial Day: No school and offices closed

22.U. Summer hours: M-Thur 7:30-4:30. June 4, 2021-July 30, 2021. 
Closed week of July 5-9

22.V. Italy ISD Summer School: June 2nd-24th Monday-Thursday @ Stafford Elementary

23. Adjourn