July 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

III. CONSENT AGENDA

III.A. APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES

III.B. APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST, BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND MONTLY INVESTMENT REPORT

III.C. APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000: 

III.D. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS

IV. AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

V. INFORMATION ITEMS: 
     A. MOAK CASEY, Presentation by Buck Gilcrease and Greg Gibson. Consulting Services provided in the Consulting Agreement
     B. Agreed upon procedures with BML
     C. State Comp. Ed. Program Evaluation Report
     D. Updated 2023-2024 Handbooks
     E.  Special Meeting date for Tax Rate Adoption
     

VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
    A. Skyward SaaS Renewal amendment for three years effective September 1, 2023
    B. Purchase a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado, WT, 4WD, Z71, V8 Engine, Crew Cab, Black Exterior. Defender Supply SILVERADO, marked patrol slickto base package for Ferris PD         
    C. Board approval of the Student Code of Conduct

VII. CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076

VII.A. 1.) Pursuant to section 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultation with the District's legal counsel concerning legal and procedural matters related to an external auditor's report regarding certain District expenditures.
 

VII.B. PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION

VII.B.1. ACTION ITEM: Approve the adjusted/updated 2023-2024 Salary & Stipend Schedule

VII.B.2. ACTION ITEM: Consider and take possible action regarding a Resolution for a One-Time Incentive Retention Stipend for District contract and At-Will Employees for the 2023-2024 School Year

VII.C. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT

VIII. INFORMATION ITEM: Safety and Security Audit Report

IX. INFORMATION ITEM: Discuss Superintendent Evaluation and Contract (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)

X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONS

XI. ADJOURNMENT 

XII. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in the open meeting.
[See BEC(Legal)]

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