December 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

A. Roll Call and Acknowledgement of Quorum

B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag

C. Audience to Patrons

D. Public Hearing:
Notice of a Public Meeting for the purpose of considering and taking action on all matters on the agenda for the meeting, including approval to collect delinquent property taxes with the law firm of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, and Sampson, LLP

E. Action:
To approve action required under Texas Govt. Code 2254, for the District to provide a Written Statement and Find of the District's Need for Specialized Contingent Fee Legal Services

F. Action:
Approval to Award the Contract for Delinquent Tax Collection Services to Linbarger Googan Blair & Sampson, LLP

G. Action:
Approval of Adoption of Resolution Setting Penalties Imposed Under Texas Tax Code Sections 33.07 and 33.08

H. Action:
Approval of Adoption of Resolution Setting Penalties Imposed Under Texas Tax Code Section 33.11

I. Action:
Approval of the Contract for the 2021 Property Value Study Appeals Services with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, and Sampson, LLP

J. Action:
Approval of the Minutes for the Regular School Board Meeting held on November 18, 2021

K. Report:
Finance Update

K.1. 2021-2022 Child Nutrition Program

K.2. 2021-2022 General Operating Fund

K.3. 2021-2022 Debt Service Fund

K.4. Bills, Claims, and Accounts for November 2021

L. Report:
Tax Collection Report

M. Action:
Budget Amendment BA21-22-03- 199 General Operating Fund

N. Action:
Approval of Final Payment for RFP21-0005 Board Room Renovation Project

O. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Change Order for Zapata Middle School and Zapata High School Additions and Renovations Project RFSCP No.21-0003

P. Report:
Regarding the District's Plan Affecting Instruction, Operations, Student and Staff due to Coronavirus Pandemic and Matters Related Thereto

Q. Action:
Second and Final Reading of TASB's Local Policy Update 118 

R. Discussion/Possible Action:
Adoption of District Policy CW Local

S. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of the Naming of the District's Boardroom in Accordance with CW Local

T. Discussion: CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to Section 551.071/551.074 of the Texas Govt. Code, the Board will discuss
Resignations, Retirements, Leaves of Absence, New Employment, New Personnel
Positions, Return from Leave of Absence, and Contract Renewal for Teachers and
Administrators.

T.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Board of Trustees Redistricting Process and Matters Related Thereto

T.2. Discussion and Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding The Viral Safety Movement.

T.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding the Superintendent's Appraisal Process and Performance Criteria Instrument

U. Action: OPEN SESSION:
Action, if any on items discussed in closed session: Action as necessary, on
Resignations, Retirements, Leaves of Absence, New Employment, New Personnel
Positions, Return from Leave of Absence, and Contract Renewal for Teachers and
Administrators, as discussed in closed session.

U.1. Action:
Consideration and Approval of the Superintendent's Appraisal Process and Performance Criteria Instrument

V. Board Information:
Regular School Board Meeting-January 18, 2022

W. Calendar:
December 20, 2021--January 3, 2022--Christmas Holidays
January 4, 2022--Professional Day/Student Holiday
February 7, 2022--Regular School Day
February 14, 2022--Bad Weather Day
 

X. Comments:

X.1. None

Y. Adjournment: