March 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM - March 16th Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER

I.A. Announcement by the President as to the presence of a quorum.

I.B. Certification that public notice of the meeting was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.001 et. seq., of the Texas Government Code.

I.C. Invocation

I.D. Pledge of Allegiance

I.E. Recognition of visitors

II. PUBLIC HEARING

II.A. The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) - Six Month Review of Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS AND PRESENTATIONS

IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

IV.A. Principal Reports

IV.B. Business Manager Report

IV.C. New Construction Report

IV.D. Enrollment/COVID-19 Stats

V. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

V.A. The Board will consider and take possible action regarding approval of the Consent Agenda:

V.A.1. Consider Board approval of the minutes for the regular meeting on February 16, 2022.

V.A.2.  Consider Board approval of the monthly financial statements.

V.A.3. Consider Board approval of any budget amendments.

V.B. Discussion and possible action to accept an Application for Value Limitation Agreement from True North Solar LLC pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Property Tax Code; authorize the Superintendent of Schools to review the Application for completeness and submit the Application to the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to approve any request for extension of the deadline for action by the board of trustees beyond the 150-day review period, as may be required.  

V.C. Discussion and possible action to retain the law firm of Sara Leon & Associates, LLC and  financial consultant, Jigsaw School Finance Solutions, LLC to assist the district in the review and processing of the Application for Value Limitation Agreement from True North Solar LLC pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 

V.D. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve the 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar.

V.E. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve proposals for elementary upgrades, including construction of a bus driveway.

V.F. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve an agreement with Interquest Detection Canines for contraband detection services for the 22-23 school year.  

V.G. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the Mart ISD, May 7, 2022 Trustee Election.

V.H. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve the Order of Cancellation for the Trustee Election on May 7, 2022.

V.I. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve a new IPA with TASB Risk Management Fund.

V.J. The Board will consider and take possible action to hire an Interim Girls' Athletic Coordinator.

V.K. The Board will consider and take possible action to hire an elementary school counselor.

V.L. The Board will consider and take possible action to hire a Special Programs Coordinator.  

V.M. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve the 2022-2023 professional contracts for Mart Elementary school faculty.

V.N. The Board will consider and take possible action to approve the 2022-2023 professional contracts for Mart High School faculty.

VI. CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION

VI.A. The Board will review and discuss real estate TEX. GOV”T CODE §§ 551.072, personnel TEX. GOV”T CODE §§ 551.074 and pending litigation as allowed in §§ 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.

VI.A.1. Discuss personnel matters regarding offering professional contracts and or pay schedules §§ 551.074.

VI.A.2. Consultation with legal counsel regarding an Application for Value Limitation Agreement from True North Solar LLC pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 

VII. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION

VIII. BOARD COMMENTS OR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS

IX. ADJOURNMENT