January 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Roll Call
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1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
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1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, December 22, 2025.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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3. Administrative Reports
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3.A. Chief Finance & Operations Officer Report - Michele Leach
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
Presenter:
Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - David Jacobson
Presenter:
David Jacobson
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
Presenter:
Heather McGregor
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3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Julia Robinson
Presenter:
Julia Robinson
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3.B.2. Leadership & School Performance Report - Denise Davis
Presenter:
Denise Davis
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3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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4. Public Forum
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5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
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5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for December 2025.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for December 2025.
Presenter:
Michele Leach
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5.C. Consider approval of the Board to call Board Election on:
Place 2, James Morton, Representing Lamar and Delta Counties Place 5, Mickey Allen, Representing Red River County
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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5.D. Consider approving construction of the Region 8 ESC Learning & Training Center using Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) as the method of procurement. Additionally, directing BWA architects to work with staff to execute CMAR not to exceed 30 million.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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5.E. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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5.F. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
Upon recommendation from TIPS Administration, the Board votes to approve the Termination of TIPS Contracts 230302 Data Center Hosting, Sales, and Service held by Onux Global Networks and 230703 Staffing Services, 230601 Consulting and Other Related Services, and 230105 Technology Solutions, Products and Services held by Jade International IT Solutions effective immediately.
Presenter:
Charlie Martin
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6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________) 1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel b. Employment of professional personnel (Information) c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information) 2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing. a. Any item listed on the agenda b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________)
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8. Personnel
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8.A. Consider the Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director.
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:
Employment – Resignation – Retirement -
Presenter:
Dr. David Fitts
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9. Adjourn
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