December 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Brownsville ISD and City of Brownsville Joint Meeting

I. Meeting called to  order.
 

II. Pledge of Allegiance.
 

III. Moment of Silence.
 

IV. Roll Call.
 

V. Recommend approving the agenda of the Brownsville Independent School District and the City of Brownsville Joint Meeting.
 

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons wanting to address the Board during Public Comment shall before the beginning of the meeting print their names and the subject matter on the sign-in sheet provided at the entrance of the Board Room. As per Policy BED (Local) all Board Meetings, Public Comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. The Board allots 30 minutes for Public Comment. Speakers shall limit comments to a maximum of 5 minutes or the allotted time, depending on the number of speakers that have signed up. Complaints or grievances on the following subjects; employee complaints, personnel matters, student complaints, removal of alternative education program, complaints against individual board members, and expulsions, shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter before the Board. The Board President shall determine if the topic shall be redirected to the appropriate policy or redirected to Administration. Comments on issues shall be constructive and courteous. The Board may deliberate or take action regarding the following agenda items.

VII. Update on collaborative efforts by the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Independent School District regarding possible joint initiatives in the areas of broadband feasibility, connectivity and, digital inclusion plans, as well as other possible community projects including the Gladys Porter Zoo Master Plan, and the creation of future workforce development education and assistance.
 

VIII. Consideration and appropriate action, if any authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute funding agreements with the Brownsville Independent School District, in an amount not to exceed ($750,000.00) pursuant to and in furtherance of the Memorandum of Understanding previously approved by the Brownsville City Commission on October 14, 2020 (City Manager's Office).
 

IX. Announcements.
 

X. Adjournment.