April 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1) Call to Order/Establishment of a Quorum
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2) Invocation
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3) Pledges
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4) Recognition
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4)a) Campus Paraprofessionals of the Year
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4)b) Campus Teachers of the Year
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4)c) Godley High School Ladycat Soccer Regional Finalist Team
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4)d) Godley High School Powerlifting State Contestant
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5) Campus Spotlight
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5)a) Godley 6th Grade Campus
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6) Superintendent Reports
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6)a) Construction Updates
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6)b) Annual Announcement of Continued Education for Trustees
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6)c) Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS): Q3 Signaling
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6)d) Presentation of Tarleton & Godley ISD Partnership for Master's Degree and National Board Certification
Description:
Godley ISD has partnered with Tarleton State University to develop a program that blends a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction with National Board Certification NBC for our teachers.
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6)e) 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
Description:
In preparation for May's budget workshop, which will be one of two, the presented information for our budget is based on currently known information abiding by current statutes.
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7) Public Participation
Description:
Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the public comment portion of the meeting designated for that purpose. Per H.B. 2840 all public comments shall be limited only to items on the board agenda for consideration. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. BED(LOCAL)
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8) Business (Discussion/Action)
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8)a) Consider Consent Agenda Items
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8)a)1) Meeting Minutes of: March 17, 2025, March 28, 2025, April 1, 2025, April 7, 2025, and April 14, 2025
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8)a)2) District Financial Report
Description:
Review of current year-to-date budget to actuals history and check register for the general operating fund, child nutrition fund, debt service fund, construction projects, and after-school program.
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8)a)3) Purchasing Cooperative Renewals
Description:
Renewing the use of purchasing cooperatives to allow for broader purchasing power and access to lower costs through the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
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8)a)4) District Investment & Cash Report
Description:
Review of the quarterly investment report.
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8)a)5) Consider Annual ESC Region 11 Contract
Description:
ESC 11 provides instructional resources for the district to utilize as a support mechanism for the classroom at a discounted cost.
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8)a)6) Budget Amendment
Description:
Budget amendment to update the changes in account coding and for cybersecurity programs.
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8)a)7) Consider Approving Annual Investment Policy
Description:
In accordance with the 1997 Public Funds Investment Act, Texas Government Code 2256.005(e), the Board of Trustees must review,revise, and adopt an investment policy and investment strategy. Our policy resides in CDA Local.
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8)a)8) Consider Approving the 2025-2026 Federal and State Purchasing Manual (EDGAR)
Description:
Consider approving the updated 2025-2026 Federal and State Purchasing Manual (EDGAR). |
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8)a)9) Consider Prevailing Wage Resolution
Description:
Per Gov't Code 2258.021 and CV (Legal), the Board must adopt a prevailing wage schedule prior to accepting any contract for construction, including the renovations at 600 N Pearson, according to the latest SAM.gov publication.
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8)a)10) Consider Renewal of Innovative Course Offerings for he 2025-2026 School Year
Description:
Innovative courses allow districts to offer state-approved innovative courses to enable students to master knowledge, skills, and competencies not included in the essential knowledge and skills of the required curriculum (Texas Administrative Code [TAC] Section 74.27). With the approval of the local board of trustees, school districts and charter schools may offer any state-approved innovative courses. |
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8)b) Consider FTE Approvals for 2025-2026
Description:
Updated FTE requests for the 2025-2026 school year if additional funds are available. The list clarifies those positions already approved in March 2025 and includes some new positions.
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8)c) Consider the Resolution of the Godley ISD Board of Trustees in Support of Military-Connected Students and Families
Description:
TEA awards the Purple Star Campus designation to campuses that
apply and meet the established criteria. Campuses that are selected will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on campus or on the school website. |
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8)d) Discuss and Possible Consideration of YMCA MOU RE: After School Care
Description:
I make a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA regarding After School Care as presented and recommended.
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8)e) First Review and Possible Consideration of Optional Flexible School Day Renewal
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8)f) Consider Granting Superintendent Hiring Authority
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9) Closed Session
Description:
The board may convene in Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.;
1. 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney 2. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 3. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations 4. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel 5. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices 6. 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel 7. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups 8. 8.551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing |
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10) Reconvene Open Session
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11) Action on Items Discussed In Closed Session
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11)a) Consider Approval of Teacher Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
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11)b) Consider Personnel Recommendations, if any
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12) Adjournment
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