August 24, 2023 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. Special Recognitions

D. Public Comments
As per Board Policy BED (Local) 

E. Board Communications

F. Superintendent's Report

G. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Proclamation for Attendance Awareness Month - September 2023

H. Action:
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding

• A: Laredo College and Texas A&M International University College Prep Mathematics and College Prep English Language Art Course
• B: All Inclusive eBooks

I. Approval of the 2023-2024 T-TESS Calendar

J. Approval of the 2023-2024 T-TESS Appraisers

K. Report:
Presentation on Curriculum, Instruction, Accountability, and Assessment

• A: 2023 Preliminary Accountability Results
• B: 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan Framework Discussion

L. Action:
Approval of the Minutes for the Regular School Board Meetings held on July 18, 2023

M. Report:
Finance Update

• A: 2022-2023 Child Nutrition Program
• B: 2022-2023 Committed Fund Program
• C: 2022-2023 General Operating Fund
• D: 2022-2023 Debt Service Fund
• E: 2022-2023 Construction Fund
• F: Bill, Claims, and Accounts for July 2023
• G: Tax Collection Report

N. Discussion/Possible Action:
Budget Amendment BA22-23-07

• A: 101 Child Nutrition Fund
• B: 199 General Operating Fund

O. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Final Payment for Retainage

• A: Zapata High School Track and Practice Field
• B: Hawk Pride Demolition Project 

P. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Classification of Fund Balance for the 2023-2024 School Year

• A: Assign Committed Fund Balance

Q. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $50,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF23-24-01

R. Discussion/Possible Action:
Accept Donation from Greater Houston Community Foundation

S. Report:
Discussion of 23-24 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate

T. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of Annual Agreement for 4H Adjunct Faculty 

U. Discussion/Possible Action:
Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization 

V. Discussion/Possible Action:
Contract Agreements

• A: Athletic Trainer Services 
• B: Athletic Trainer Rehabilitation Clinics

W. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval of the following Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperative Working Agreement 

• A: Boys and Girls Club of Zapata
• B: Behavioral Health Solutions
• C: SCAN

X. Discussion/Possible Action:
Approval for the opening of the following positions:

• A: Instructional Assistant for Special Education
• B: Custodian

Y. Action:
Discussion and possible action to rescind approval of Memorandum of Understanding between ZCISD and Zapata County regarding FY24 Operation Lone Star

Z. 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.

Z.1. Discussion/Possible Action:
Determination of Appropriate Number of Armed Security Officers for Each Campus as per TEC Sec. 37.0814

AA. 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.

AB. District Communications:
Public Hearing/Special Called Board Meeting - August 30, 2023
Holiday (Labor Day) - September 4, 2023
Early Release for Students (Crystal City) - September 8, 2023
Professional Development - Half Day (Afternoon) - September 8, 2023

AC. Adjournment: