August 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

1.A. Welcome Invocation - Vidal Jones, Board President

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance - Regina Kiser, Board Vice President

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board  welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy BED(LOCAL), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Please sign in with the recording secretary before the meeting starts.

3. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

3.A. Superintendent's Report - Dr. James Young

3.B. Monthly Financial Board Reports - Director of Business Sherry Crawford

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

4.A. Minutes - July 22, 2024, Regular School Board Meeting

4.B. Minutes - July 23, 2024, Special School Board Meeting

5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

5.A. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Resolution of the Board to set Tax Rate for the 2024-2025 School Year-Policy CCG(LEGAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES AD VALOREM TAXES

5.B. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Workers' Compensation Plan Year 2024-2025 Renewal Addendum with CAS Claims Administrative Services, Inc. 2nd Year of a 3 Year Contract

5.C. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, to approve partnering with Region 10 ESC as our vetted provider for the Effective Schools Framework School Improvement Grant for $50,000.00 from 2024-2026 ESF Grant Funds

5.D. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, to approve hiring Anderson Fencing and Custom Welding to complete district wide fencing projects as specified in the RFP that was posted utilizing SAFE Cycle 1 Grant Funds

5.E. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving purchase of $50,000.00 for Band Instruments utilizing Fund Balance

5.F. Consideration and possible action to select an architect for various projects as needed

5.G. Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, approving Resolution Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION

6.A. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probationary and term contract employees

7. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

8. ADJOURNMENT