October 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order/Establish Quorum

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge

3. Invocation

4. Open Forum

5. Recognitions: National School Principals Month
Sharon Graves: Italy JH/HS
J. Lance Bray: Stafford Elementary

6. Action Items: Take action, if any, on matters discussed in open session.  

6.A. Consent Agenda

6.A.1. Prior Month Meeting Minutes

7. Reports

7.A. Stafford Elementary Report

7.B. Junior High/High School Report

7.C. Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report

7.C.1. Utility Report

7.C.2. Transportation Report

7.D. Technology Report

7.E. Curriculum & Instruction Report

7.F. Athletics Report

7.G. Food Service Report

7.H. Enrollment

7.I. Finance Reports

7.I.1. Financial Statement

7.I.2. Tax Collections

7.I.3. Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report

7.I.4. Check Payments

7.J. Director of ECSSA Report

8. Information Items

• Visit the district website for all the updated schedules: 2023-2024 Athletic Schedules 

• October 20, 2023 Professional Development Day for staff

• October 18, 2023 Band UIL Marching Contest 10:00 AM @ LaVega High School in Waco.

• October 26, 2023 Stafford Fall Festival Family Night

• October 30-31, 2023 Band UIL State Marching Contest (TBD)

• November 3, 2023 Professional Development Day for staff

• November 9, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Veteran’s Day Program in the old gym

• November 17-26, 2023 Thanksgiving Break

• December 2, 2023 CAP Ball in the old gym

• Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
       December 4, 2023 
       January 22, 2024 
       February 26, 2024 
       March 25, 2024 
       April 15, 2024
       May 20, 2024
       June 17, 2024

 

9. Adjourn to Closed Session

9.A. 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. 

9.B. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. 

9.C. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and 551.129  - For the purpose to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation in the case styled Holley v. Italy Independent School District, Civil Action No. 3:23-CV-01239-D in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.

10. Reconvene from Closed Session

11. Consider Action on Items from Closed Session

11.A. Consider and take possible action on approval of School Board Vacancy Guidelines.

11.B. Consider and take possible action on School Board Vacancy Application.

11.C. Take action, if any, on matters discussed in Closed Session.

12. Adjourn

13. 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