August 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Call Meeting to Order
1A. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and the notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
1B. Invocation
1C. Pledge of Allegiance

2. District Mission Statement and Goals: 
Mission Statement: Promote a Growth Mindset in a safe and encouraging environment.
Motto: R.I.S.E.
Goal 1: Provide a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Goal 2: Create a culture of positivity, encouragement, and support.
Goal 3: Provide a challenging learning environment with a highly effective staff and a researched-based, blended learning curriculum.
Goal 4: Coordinate federal, state, and local fund sources to maximize resources for the district and to maintain at least a 90-day operational fund balance.
Goal 5: Assess, plan, and implement systems and strategies to develop and maintain a proactive approach to efficient operations and maintenance of equipment and structures.

3. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Consent Agenda

3.A. Minutes of prior meetings, not yet approved

3.B. Accounts Payable

3.C. Monthly report on Tax Collections

3.D. Pledged Securities

3.E. Investment Reports

4. Public Hearing:

5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the end of year budget amendments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year (Goal 4)

6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the adoption of the 2023-2024 budget for Murchison ISD (Goal 4)

7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the adoption of the 2023-2024 maintenance and operations tax rate of .6692 for Murchison ISD (Goal 4)

8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2023-2024 TPess and TTess Evaluation systems, timeline, and appraisers

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PERSONNEL MATTERS (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, Complaints)
 

9.A. Safety Plan Revisions

9.B. Emergency Operation Plans

9.C. Safety and School Health Advisory Committee (Goal 1)

10. Administrative Reports
10A. 23-24 Preliminary FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Rating - Dr. Followwell
10B. 23-24 District Theme and Literacy Framework - Mr. Walker
10C. 22-23 Student Achievement, Accountability, and Comparison Groups - Dr. Mamantov
10D. 23-24 Special Programs Update - Mrs. White
10E. Upcoming Events

11. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the adoption of the 2023-2024 Murchison ISD Vision Statement and Literacy Framework

12. Adjourn