August 16, 2022 at 6:10 PM - Regular Meeting

A. Roll Call and Acknowledgement of Quorum

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

C. Public Comment

D. Special Recognition

E. Board Communications

F. Superintendent's Report

G. Discussion and Presentation on the 2021-2022 Accountability Ratings

H. Action:
Approval of MOU-ZCISD and Laredo College and Texas A&M International University College Prep Mathematics and College Prep English Language Arts course

I. Report:
Facilities Update Report

J. Action:
Approval of the Minutes for Regular School Board Meetings held on June 21, 2022 and July 28, 2022

K. Report:
Finance Update

K.1. 2021-2022 Child Nutrition Program

K.2. 2021-2022 Committed Fund

K.3. 2021-2022 General Operating Fund

K.4. 2021-2022 Debt Service Fund

K.5. 2021-2022 Construction Project Fund

K.6. Bills, Claims, and Accounts for July 2022

L. Report:
Tax Collection Report

M. Discussion/Possible Action:
Budget Amendment BA21-22-12 - 199 General Operating Fund

N. Discussion/Possible Action:
Accept Donation from Greater Houston Community Foundation for Zapata High School

O. Discussion/Possible Action:
Award Request for Proposals for 22-23 School Year

O.1. Action:
Award RFP 22-0006 Property, Liability, and Automobile Coverage

O.2. Action:
Award RFP 22-0007 Instructional / Educational Consultant Services

O.3. Action:
Award RFP 22-0008 Professional Development Instructional Leadership Services

P. Action:
Approval of Adjusted Certification of Taxable Property

Q. Action:
Approval of 2022-2023 Budget

R. Action:
Approval of Classification of Fund Balance for the 2022-2023 School Year

S. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Committed Fund Balance Expenditures for FY22-23

T. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $50,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF22-23-01

U. Action:
Approval of Renewal of Instructional & Contracted Services 

V. Action:
First and Final Reading for Local Policy Update 119

W. Action:
Resolution Approving the Superintendent the Authority to Apply for Waivers on Remote Instruction

X. 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.

X.1. Deliberation in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to receive legal advice from the School District’s special legal counsel and section 551.087 to discuss financial incentives re. applications for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property under the Texas Economic Development Act, Texas Tax Code, Chapter 313 submitted by: Big River Solar Holdings LLC, No. 1750; Sierra Madre Solar Holdings LLC, No. 1751 and  Desert Vine Solar LLC, No. 1722.

X.2. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Ordering of the November 2022 Election and Matters Related Thereto

X.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Joint Election Agreement with Zapata County.

Y. 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.

Y.1. Action:
Resolution Approving MOU between Zapata County and the District Regarding Joint Election Services

Y.2. Action: 
Ordering of November 2022 School Board of Trustees Election

Z. District Communications:
 

AA. Adjournment: