May 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Zelda Saenz, Board President
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2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Consent Agenda
Description:
In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration. Requests must be directed to either the President of the Board of Trustees or the Superintendent. |
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4.A. Minutes of Prior Meetings
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4.B. Financial Report
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4.D. Quarterly Investment Report
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5. Public Comments/Open Forum
Description:
The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous. Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
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6. Activity Reports
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The following items are for informational purposes only. |
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6.A. Principal Reports
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6.A.1. Elementary School
Presenter:
Gloria Hamill, Elementary Principal
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6.A.2. High School
Presenter:
Gus Barrera, High School Principal
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6.A.3. Failure Report
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7. Board Communications
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The following items are related to Board training opportunities, governance, and Board operating procedures. These are informational in nature and require no action on the part of the Board. |
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7.A. Return to Regular Work Schedule Effective May 18, 2020
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7.B. Summer Work Hours Effective June 1, 2020
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7.C. 2020 Summer Leadership Institute
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7.D. Update Regarding the Committee to Accept, Review, and Recommend Safety and Security Measures of District Facilities
Presenter:
Mike A. Barrera, Ed.D.
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8. Board Dicussion Items
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8.A. Report Regarding the District's Distance Learning Program
Presenter:
Principals Hamill and Barrera
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8.B. Report Regarding the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Graduation Ceremony
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Principal Gus Barrera
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8.C. Report Regarding the District's Cash Flow (April and May)
Presenter:
Matthew Garza
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9. Public Comment on a Specific Item
Description:
The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only and no action can be taken. The board requests that comments and presentations not include statements that are inflammatory or slanderous.
Public comments may not exceed five minutes, and issues for which the Board has established resolution channels, such as complaints against district employees, may not be brought before the Board in open forum. Refer to local policy BED or contact the superintendent’s office for more information on policies regarding employee, student, or parent complaints. |
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10. Board Action Items
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The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM." The Board may also choose not to take action on any item. |
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10.A. ACTION ITEM - Consideration and Possible Approval to Grant the Superintendent Authority to Hire Chapter 21 Employees Without Board Approval.
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10.B. ACTION ITEM - Discussion and Possible Approval of the Contract for External Auditing Services for School Year Ending August 31, 2020
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11. Executive Session
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The Board will meet in closed session. This meeting is authorized under Section 551 of the Texas Government Code. This closed session may concern any or all of the subjects and be conducted for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through and including Section 551.084 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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11.A. Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.
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11.B. Personnel
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11.C. Discussion Regarding the Superintendent's Evaluation
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12. ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session
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13. Adjournment
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If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D. |
