January 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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3. INVOCATION
Mr. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability |
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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6. RECOGNITION OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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7. PROCLAMATIONS
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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10. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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10.A. PRELIMINARY END-OF-COURSE (EOC) DECEMBER RESULTS
Mr. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability |
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10.B. BENCHMARK 1 RESULTS
Mr. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability |
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11. CONSENT ITEMS
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11.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2023
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11.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIPS
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11.B.1. SECONDARY (SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION)
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11.B.1.A. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR SECONDARY SCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.B. JOE CALVILLO JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA (BPA) STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE BPA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.C. JOE CALVILLO JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH OCCUPATIONS OF AMERICA STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE HOSA AREA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.D. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR A WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI PANTERA STUDENT TO ATTEND THE STATE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION MARIACHI CLINIC AND CONCERT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.E. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL JROTC BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE JROTC WOLF PACK WARRIOR CHALLENGE IN ENCINO, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.F. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND TO ATTEND AND PERFORM AT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.2. ELEMENTARY (SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION)
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11.B.2.A. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.C. DONATIONS
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11.C.1. ELEMENTARY (SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION)
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11.C.1.A. RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $306.60 FROM CALVARY EMS FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF |
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11.C.2. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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11.C.2.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $600.00 FROM JULIAN GARZA, STATE FARM, FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS IN MOST NEED
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11.C.2.B. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $250.00 ACADEMY GIFT CARD FROM AIN'T SHE GRAND BBQ CO. FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS IN MOST NEED
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11.C.3. PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
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11.C.3.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CHRISTMAS DONATION OF TOYS AND CLOTHES VALUED AT $500.00 FROM THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS OFFICE PERSONNEL FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE DISTRICT - WIDE
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11.C.3.B. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CHRISTMAS DONATION OF CLOTHES, TOYS, AND CHICK-FIL-A BREAKFAST FROM THE WESLACO LIONS CLUB VALUED AT $1,400.00 FOR STUDENTS IN NEED FROM MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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11.C.3.C. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CHRISTMAS DONATION OF SHOES, CLOTHES, AND TOYS VALUED AT $2,000.00 FROM THE WESLACO MID-VALLEY LIONS CLUB FOR SEVEN (7) FAMILIES IN NEED FROM PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY
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11.C.3.D. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CHRISTMAS DONATION OF SHOES, CLOTHES, AND TOYS VALUED AT $600.00 FROM THE WESLACO CLASS OF 1998 FOR STUDENTS IN NEED FROM DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY
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11.C.3.E. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CHRISTMAS DONATION OF CLOTHES, TOYS, BOOKS, AND FIVE $250.00 H-E-B GIFT CARDS WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $3,000.00 FROM CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR FIVE FAMILIES IN NEED FROM A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY
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11.C.3.F. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A PANDORA BRACELET VALUED AT $85.00 FROM CISNEROS JEWELRY FOR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DOOR PRIZE
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11.D. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
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11.D.1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A DISTRICT OF INNOVATION AND INITIATE THE PROCESS UNDER EDUCATION CODE CHAPTER 12A.001
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11.E. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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11.E.1. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL SERVER ENVIRONMENT FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (RFP #24-12-20)
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11.F. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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11.F.1. FINANCE
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11.F.1.A. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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11.F.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2023
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11.F.1.C. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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11.F.1.D. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2023: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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11.F.1.E. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
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11.F.1.F. APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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11.F.1.G. APPROVAL OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
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11.F.2. PAYROLL
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11.F.2.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
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11.G. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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11.G.1. SECOND READING TO BOARD POLICY UPDATE 122(LOCAL)
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12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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12.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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12.A.1. APPROVAL OF A DATE TO CONDUCT THREE (3) LEVEL III GRIEVANCES PURSUANT TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES DGBA(LOCAL) AND FNG(LOCAL)
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13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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13.A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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13.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED ON MARCH 19, 2024
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13.B. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
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13.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE WARREN GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF VESTIBULES AT DESIGNATED SCHOOL BUILDINGS MAIN ENTRANCES DISTRICTWIDE
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13.B.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE THE WARREN GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 VESTIBULE PROJECTS AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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13.B.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE GIGNAC & ASSOCIATES, LLP TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS AT DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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13.B.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE AMTECH SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 ROOFING PROJECTS AT CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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13.B.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE RABA KISTNER, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 ROOFING PROJECT AT BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THE BUILDING ENVELOPE PROJECT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL SEPULVEDA GYMNASIUM COMPLEX
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13.B.6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 FIELD TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
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13.B.7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
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13.B.8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 RUNNING TRACK PROJECTS AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL, MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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13.B.9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE SIGMA HN ENGINEERS, PLLC ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 LIGHTING UPGRADES PROJECT AT THE SUSAN M. PETERSON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
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13.B.10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE ETHOS ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECTS AT PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
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13.B.11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE E3 ENTEGRAL SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 DISTRICTWIDE HVAC CONTROLS PROJECT AND THE HVAC UPGRADES PROJECT AT DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
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13.B.12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 HVAC UPGRADES PROJECT AT THE BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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13.B.13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE TO HIRE TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BOND PHASE 1 HVAC UPGRADES PROJECT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
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14. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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14.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074)
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14.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.3. DELIBERATION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074 AND 551.071)
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14.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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14.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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14.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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14.B.3. A MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.071)
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14.C. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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14.C.1. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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14.C.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.C.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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