October 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

A. First Order of Business

A.1. Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Quorum

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

B. Recognitions

B.1. Special Recognitions

• Recognition of all campus principals for Principal Appreciation Month
• Recognition and presentation of Board Members, Jose M. Flores, Jr. and Rosa Nelia Trevino for service to ZCISD Board.
• Recognition of Zapata Middle School Fall Athletic Programs

C. Public Comments

C.1. Public Comments
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

• Partnering with Parents- Kick Off Meeting
• State of the District-Instructional Continuity
• Acknowledgements and Recognitions

E. Consent Items

E.1. Approval of the Minutes for the Public Hearing held August 13, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting and Board Workshop held on September 9, 2024, and the Regular Board Meeting held on September 23, 2024

F. Administrative Reports

F.1. Discussion and presentation on ZCISD Bilingual-ESL program evaluation.

F.2. Discussion and presentation on District Summative Assessment Data

F.3. Finance Update

• A: 2024-2025 Child Nutrition Program
• B: 2024-2025 General Operating Fund
• C: 2024-2025 Debt Service Fund
• D: Bill, Claims, and Accounts for September 2024
• E: Tax Collection Report

F.4. Quarterly Investment Report for 3rd Quarter 2024

G. Action Items

G.1. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and District Performance Objectives

G.2. Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $50,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF24-25-02:

• TIPS Contract No. 230105 Technology Solutions Products and Services
• Buyboard Contract No. 722-23 School Buses

G.3. Discussion and Possible Action for a Law Enforcement Weapons Buyback Option

G.4. Approval to Extend the Agreement with The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program (OCDETF).

G.5. Resolution in Support of Legislative Action to Increase School Funding

H. Discussion: CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Attorney Consultation.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.076, Security Personnel, Devices, Audits.

H.1. Discussion and update on safety and security

I. Action: OPEN SESSION:
The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

J. District Communications

• October 18th- Homecoming against Hidalgo
• November 1- Tailgate event and game
• November 7- 8th grader of the Month Ceremony
• November 14- Special Called Meeting - Election Canvasing
• November 16 - Parent Engagement Summit
• November 18- Regular Board Meeting
• Nov-25-Nov 29- Thanksgiving Break

K. Adjournment: