August 20, 2024 at 6:00 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 AND BOARD FINANCIAL 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 ITEM: 
A. Greg McIntyre with Transcend will present information regarding services associated with passing school bonds- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
B. AG/CM will present a timeline for bond election and facilities projects- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
C. 2023-2024 FIRST Ratings Based on School Year 2022-2023 Data-District Status Detail
D. Current Update of FHS 2024-2025 Dual Credit Program Enrollment- 1.3 College and /or Career and/or Military Ready Students
E. Presentation of 2024 STAAR and TELPAS State Assessment Data- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
 

VI. ACTION ITEM: 
A. Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of projects from obligations to be issued by the Ferris Independent School District and other matters related thereto- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
B. Approve request for qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Master Services for Various Projects- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
C. Approve Region 10 ESC EContracts for services provided to the district- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
D. Approve Ordinance to set Tax Rate- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
E. Approve Certified TTESS Appraisers- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students & 2.1 Recruit Highly Qualified Educators
F. Approval of the Ferris ISD 2024-2025 Gifted and Talented Handbook- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
G. Authorizing Reg 20's Payroll Processing Team to upload the EFT file for payroll every month- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
 

VII. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

VII.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT
August 14, 2024- 2,893
August 14, 2023- 2,655    Difference- 238
As of August 16, 2024- 2972    Difference- 317

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

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

VIII.A.1. Remove the 197-Day requirement to receive the Campus Testing Coordinator stipend of $1500

VIII.B. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT

VIII.C. SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES

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

X. ADJOURNMENT 

XI. 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)]

THIS NOTICE WAS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT BY 6:00PM ON AUGUST 16, 2024


                            
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