February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Call Meeting to Order
1.A. 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.
1.B. Invocation
1.C. Pledge of Allegiance

2. District Mission Statement and Goals:
Mission Statement: Individual Achievement, Unified Success
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. Public Comments
(The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, board members cannot respond, discuss, or vote on issues. In accordance with board policy BED(LOCAL), comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, as well as only on items listed on the agenda. Sign in with the recording secretary prior to the meeting).
3.B. Public Hearing

4. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Consent Agenda

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

4.B. Accounts Payable

4.C. Monthly report on Tax Collections

4.D. Pledged Securities

4.E. Investment Reports

5. Discuss, Consider, and Approve 2025-2026 District Administrator Contracts (GOAL 4)

6. Discuss, Consider, and Approve 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with LaPoynor ISD as our Feeder High School (GOAL 4)

7. Discuss, Consider, and Approve 2025-2026 District Calendar (GOAL 4)

8. Discuss, Consider, and Approve TASB Policy Update 124: CCA(LOCAL), CDA(LOCAL), CY(LOCAL), DH(LOCAL), EHB(LOCAL), EHBB(LOCAL), FFG(LOCAL), GKA(LOCAL) (GOAL 4)

9. Discuss, Consider, and Approve revisions to Local Incentive Plan (Goal 2 & 3) 

10. Discuss, Consider, and Approve travel expenditures for our RISE program participants and staff (GOAL 2, 3, & 4)

11. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Gym HVAC Replacement (GOAL 1, 4, & 5)

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PERSONNEL MATTER: Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including (appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probationary and term contract employees, safety and security measures). Texas Government Code Section 551.072 discussion of issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease, value or related actions of real property. Texas Government Code Section 551.076 deliberation regarding the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or for a security audit.
12A. Emergency Operations Plan and Cybersecurity Annex Deficiency Review
12B. Resignation of Curriculum Director
12C. Discipline
 

13. Reconvene and Take Action on Executive Items

13.A. Emergency Operations Plan and Cybersecurity Annex Deficiency Review

13.B. Resignation of Curriculum Director

13.C. Discipline

14. District Reports/Updates

15. Upcoming Board Events - Dr. Followwell

16. Adjourn