January 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  A consent agenda is an item listed on the regular agenda that groups routine
items under one agenda heading.  This allows the Board to take a unified
motion and action on all routine items listed under the consent agenda instead
of taking separate votes on each item.

Recommendation:
It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve this consent agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for Tuesday , January 19, 2021.

Description:  January is School Board Appreciation Month and Queen City ISD is joining otherdistricts across the state to gratefully acknowledge our board members’ commitmentto our community and schools.

At this time, the staff and students of our district will give special recognition and thanks to Mr. Andy Campbell, Mr. Bobby Fincher, Mr. Phillip Hamilton, Mr. Michael Henry, Rev. Jonathan Stanmore, Ms. Jennifer Stringer, and Mr. Dusty Wiley.

Description:  It is expected that the district give a quarterly investment report.  Ms. Hawkins should be available to give the report and answer questions, as needed.  There is no action required for this item. Becky Garrett from City National Bank will also explain the transition of Morris County Bank to City National bank and will be available to answer any questions.

Description: 

Hearing:

Texas Education Code Chapter 39 requires each district’s board of trustees to publish an annual report that includes the Texas Academic Performance Report, PEIMS Financial Standard Reports,  District Accreditation, campus performance objectives, a report of violent or criminal incidents, and information received under Texas Education Code §51.403(e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  This information will be published on the school website, and Shannon Henderson is present to give a report for the hearing.

Description: 

Recommendation:

It is recommended the Board approve deleting Charlotte Williams and adding Darrian Dover as a signer on the following accounts:  

Texas Class

Lone Star Investment Pool

MCNB (soon to be City National Bank):

Money Market account-0699

General Operating-5103***

Finance Clearing -5111***

Payroll clearing- 5138***

JK Hileman Elementary Activity Fund-5146

High School Activity Fund-5154***

MUMS Activity Fund-5162

Interest & Bonded-5189***

Workman’s Comp Fund- 5197***

Ann Morris Stanley Upchurch Scholarship-0749

Morris & Grace Upchurch Scholarship-0750

Burney Turner Wilson Scholarship-1218

Queen City CD-1469

***Denotes accounts which did not have Mrs. Williams as a signer.  I verified there was nothing prohibiting this in our policy and also confirmed the practice of the Superintendent being a signer on all accounts with other local schools.  This would keep the Board members from needed to go to the bank for wires or transfers.

Description: 

Leave benefits that employers were required to provide through the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) expired December 31, 2020.  In order to protect students and staff, the board should consider providing additional paid leave (not to exceed 10 days) for employees with COVID or in quarantine.

Recommendation:

It is recommended the Board adopt the Resolution to extend paid sick leave during the pandemic.

Description:  Action Item:
It is time for the Board to adopt its School Board Election Calendar.  This year's election will be on the first Saturday in May, which is May 1.  A calendar of dates and events for the May 1, 2021 election for schools is included in your agenda.

Recommendation:
It is recommended the Board approve the election calendar as presented and officially call for the trustee election, May 1, 2021.