November 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Declaration of Quorum

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Public Comment

4. Canvass Election Returns of the November 3, 2020 Board Trustee Election

5. Issue Certificates of Election and Swear in Elected Board Members According to the Election Results of the November 3, 2020 Election

6. Annual Reorganization of the Board of Trustees to Elect Positions of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary

7. Recognition 

7.A. Board Member Recognition for Years of Service

8. Public Hearing and Overview of Pearsall ISD's School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report and Rating

9. Informational Items:

9.A. Principals Board Report

9.B. Food Service Department Report

9.C. Police Department Report

9.D. Technology Department Report

9.E. Maintenance and Transportation Dept. Report

9.F. Update on Bond Project Planning and Construction

10. Approve and/or Correct Minutes from Previous Board Meeting(s): October 21 and 28, 2020

11. Consent Agenda

11.A. Financial Information

11.B. Budget Amendment-Business Office

12. Action Items:

12.A. Consider and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the First Amendment to Public Property Finance Act Contract No. 9252 and Resolving other Matters Incident and Related Thereto

12.B. Consider and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the First Amendment to Time Warrants, Series 2020 No. 9248 and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto

12.C. Consider and Possible Action on the Site Surveying Proposals for the Bond Projects 

12.D. Consider and Possible Action on List of Donations to the District

12.E. Consider and Possible Action on Updated Employee Compensation Plan: 2020-2021

12.F. Consider and Possible Action on the Purchasing of the Intech Southwest Interactive Boards

12.G. Consider and Possible Action on the Purchasing of the Classroom Student Furniture for District Campuses

12.H. Consider and Possible Action on for the Upgrades and Installation of the Firetrol Fire Alarms

12.I. Consider and Possible Action on the Purchasing of the Intech Southwest Teacher Laptops

12.J. Consider and Possible Action on the Purchasing of the Student Desk Shields

13. Superintendent's Reports and Updates

13.A. Enrollment Update

13.B. Upcoming Dates and Events

14. Closed Session

14.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074, discuss and consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee

14.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 discussion and possible consultation with School District Attorney regarding legal and factual issues surrounding whether good cause exists for a contract teacher's resignation and possible sanctions for same

14.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, discuss and consider the employment of a District Business Manager

15. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session

15.A. The Board may take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee

15.B. Discussion and possible action regarding finding that good cause did not exist for a contract teacher's resignation and possible pursuit of sanctions

15.C. The Board may take appropriate action regarding the employment of a District Business Manager

16. Adjournment