December 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

A. First Order of Business

A.1. Roll Call and Acknowledgement of Quorum

A.2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag

B. Recognitions

B.1. Student Recognitions

C. Public Comments

C.1. In accordance with Board Policy BED, at all regular Board meetings, public comment shall be limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes, except that presentations by non-English speakers who require a translator shall not exceed six minutes. The presiding officer of the meeting may modify or waive these time limits as appropriate. Additionally, any citizen wishing to distribute printed handout materials to the Board or audience must submit the materials for review at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to the Superintendent’s Office. The Superintendent, or their designee, shall inform the speaker if the materials have been approved for distribution prior to the meeting. All printed handout materials shall be distributed to the Board or audience before or after public comment, but not during.

D. Communications

D.1. Board Communications

D.2. Superintendent's Report

E. Administrative Reports

E.1. Finance Update

• A: 2023-2024 Child Nutrition Program
• B: 2023-2024 General Operating Fund
• C: 2023-2024 Debt Service Fund
• D: Bill, Claims, and Accounts for November 2023
• E: Tax Collection Report

F. Consent Items

F.1. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular School Board Meeting held on November 16, 2023

G. Action Items

G.1. Approval of Policy Update 122

G.2. Board of Trustees Appointment to the Zapata County Appraisal District Board of Directors

H. Closed Session
The Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

H.1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with legal counsel regarding the Superintendent’s duties and responsibilities.

H.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues in Connection with Bids/Qualifications.

H.3. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, deliberations regarding recent appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, and dismissal of employees.

H.3.a. Discussion and Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Posting of Child Nutrition Compliance Position

H.4. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.076, deliberations regarding security devices or security audits.

I. Open Session
The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

I.1. Discussion and Possible Action to Post Child Nutrition Compliance Position

I.2. Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $50,000 OF23-24-04

• RFCSP No. 24-0002 HVAC Replacement Project Phase II
• Buyboard Contract No. 657-21 District-Wide Fencing Project at ZCISD Campuses

J. District Communication

J.1.
December 21, 2023 - Student Early Release
December 22, 2023 - January 5, 2024 - Winter Break 
January 8 and 9, 2024 - Student Holiday / Staff Development 
January 10, 2024 - First Day of the Semester 
January 25, 2024 5:30PM - Regular School Board Meeting
January 30, 2024 11:00AM - Special Called Board Meeting 

K. Adjournment