July 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledges of Allegiance

IV. Request for Approval of Agenda

V. Recognition of Superintendent Award Recipients

VI. Recognition of Kermit ISD Employees of the Year

VII. District of Innovation 

VIII. Citizen’s Forum

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting, Budget Amendment,
Investments and Bank Accounts Report, Approve Monthly Check Payment List Excluding Checks - 59187, 59205, 59239, 59272 and 59277

IX.B. Approve Lentz-Edwards Conflict of Interest Checks - 59187, 59205, 59239, 59272, 59277

X. Update by R.J. Gallagher & Associates on the KISD Bond Projects 

XI. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Payment to Terracon in the amount of $3,828.15 for the Material Testing Services Provided at the KISD Kermit Junior High School Turf & Track and Field Project

XII. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Payment Application #01 to Merit Roofing in the Amount of $930,671.14 for the Kermit Junior High School Re-Roofing Project

XIII. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Payment to Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. (AAA Project Application / Invoice #03) for the Bidding Phase of the Kermit Junior High School Track and Turf Field Project in the Amount of $6,750.00

XIV. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Payment to Alvarado & Associates, Inc. (AAA Project Application / Invoice #02) for the Construction Documents Phases of the Kermit Junior High School Roof Replacement Project in the Amount of $63,271.91

XV. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Payment to Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. (AAA Project Application / Invoice #02) for the Construction Documents Phases of the Kermit Junior High School HVAC Replacement and Controls Project in the Amount of $32,244.80

XVI. Discuss and Consider Approving Purchase of Copy Paper in the amount of $30,425.64

XVII. Discuss and Consider Approving Student Athletic Insurance Proposal for the 2024-2025 School Year

XVIII. Review and Consider Approving Texas Evaluation and Support (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar for 2024-2025

XIX. Discuss and Consider Approving Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year

XX. Discuss and Consider Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization

XXI. Discuss and Consider Appointment of Extension Agent Dena Floyd as an Adjunct Faculty Member of Kermit ISD

XXII. Information Items

XXII.A. US Department of Agriculture 2024-2025 Paid Lunch Equity Calculation

XXII.B. Utility Usage

XXII.C. Annual TASA/TASB Convention - September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024; San Antonio, TX

XXII.D. July Meeting Date - Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Special Called Bond Workshop @ 7:00 pm 

XXII.E. August Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 29, 2024-Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Budget and Tax Rate @ 6:30 pm 
Thursday, August 29, 2024-Called Meeting to Adopt Budget and Tax Rate @ 7:00 pm

XXII.F. Monthly Tax Collections

XXII.G. 2024-2025 Handbooks

XXII.G.1. Athletic Handbook

XXII.G.2. Band Handbook

XXII.G.3. Cheer Constitution

XXII.G.4. Compensatory Education Handbook

XXII.G.5. DAEP Handbook

XXII.G.6. Dyslexia Handbook

XXII.G.7. Gifted and Talented Handbook

XXII.G.8. Instructional Materials Policies and Procedures Handbook

XXII.G.9. Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) and Bilingual/ESL Program Handbook

XXII.G.10. Parent & Family Engagement Handbook

XXII.G.11. Return to School Handbook

XXII.G.12. Section 504 Handbook

XXII.G.13. Student Handbook

XXII.G.14. Kermit ISD Student Drug Testing Handbook 2024-2025

XXII.H. KISD Work Orders for June 2024
 

XXIII. Correspondence

XXIV. Closed Session
Pursuant to the Following Sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 551.071, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129.  Personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, contract extension, reassignment, and duties of a public official or employee(s) including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors or Principals.

XXV. Reconvene to Open Session
Take Appropriate Action related to the personnel matters related to the consultation, employment, resignation, evaluation, contract extension, reassignment, and duties of a public official or employee(s); including but not limited to Superintendent, Business Manager, Directors, and Principals.  Take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.

XXVI. Adjournment

XXVII. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Payment to Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. (AAA Project Application / Invoice #02) for the Construction Documents Phases of the Kermit Junior High School HVAc Replacement and Controls Project in the Amount of $32,244.80