April 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting/ Virtual Meeting

1. First Order of Business

1.A. Announcement by president that quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Recognize Visitors

3. Reports

4. Discussion and Action Agenda

4.A. Discussion and possible approval to appoint a new board member to fill vacancy on the West Rusk Board

4.B. Administer Oath of Office to new board member if appointed during this board meeting

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Recommend approval of minutes from the February 24, 2020 regular board meeting, the March 23, 2020 regular board meeting was cancelled due to closing school for COVID19 precautions 

5.B. Recommend approval of bills, payroll and investment report 

6. Discussion and Action Agenda

6.A. Discussion and possible approval of the Investment Policy

6.B. Discussion and possible approval of the 2020-2021 school Calendar

6.C. Discussion and possible approval to certify the Superintendent to serve on the Regional Advisory Committee at Region 7

6.D. Discussion and possible approval of the revised Rusk County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement

6.E. Discussion and possible approval of 2020-2021 Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between West Rusk CCISD and Arp ISD

6.F. Discussion and possible approval of 2020-2021 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification

6.G. Discussion and possible approval to continue using the same Region 7 vendors contracted by the district during 2019-2020 again in 2020-2021 for athletic/student insurance, fleet insurance, property and casualty insurance

6.H. Discussion and possible approval to use Region approved venders for dairy products, bakery products, and petroleum products for the 2020-2021 school year

6.I. Discussion and possible approval of auditor's letter of engagement for fiscal year 2019-2020

6.J. Discussion and possible approval of bid to re-roof the pre-k building

6.K. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution to Pay Employees in Event of School Closure Due to Coronavirus (COVID19)

6.L. Discussion an possible approval of Resolution of The Board of Trustees of The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD Regarding Delegation of Authority During the COVID19 Emergency

6.M. Discussion and possible approval to waive the Annual Performance Appraisal Requirements in DNA(LOCAL) Performance Appraisal-Evaluation of Educators and DNB(LOCAL) Performance Appraisal-Evaluation of Principals/Administrators for the 2019-2020 school year due to circumstances arising from COVID19

6.N. Discussion and possible approval to waive missed school days (closed, instructing, closed, preparing, and closed, temporary) due to COVID19. West Rusk Attest that students are supported instructionally while at home (instructional continuity while closed attestation)

6.O. Discussion and possible approval to waive low attendance due to COVID19. West Rusk will attest Off-Campus Programs approved for purposes of Average Daily Attendance. West Rusk will provide instructional programs (educational resources and guidance) to the student's parent/guardian at home (off-campus) when the student is absent due to concerns associated with COVID19 and provide guidance on the daily instructional time requirements and how to document and report that time.

6.P. Approve contracts for teachers, part-time librarian, counselors, part-time nurse

7. Executive Session (if needed) and action resulting from session:

7.A. Employment, resignations, reassignments

8. Adjournment