December 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Verification of Compliance to Open Meeting Law
(Chapter 551.001, et seq of the Texas Open Meetings Act
have been complied within connection with public notice of this meeting.)

2. Invocation

3. Pledges to the United States and Texas Flag

4. Presentations, Recognitions, Awards and Announcements

4.A. Brahmas of the Month

4.B. Heroes of the Month

4.C. Campus Reports

4.D. Facility Presentation by Godwin Design Architects and HWH Construction

5. Executive Session: as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 through 551.146

5.A. Personnel (551.074)
Consider Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Transfers, Substitute Teacher List, Extended Leaves, Additional Positions, and Other Personnel Matters

5.B. Consultation with Attorney (551.071)  {when necessary}

6. Reconvene Following Executive Session - vote on matters considered in executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, to take action necessary regarding executive session (if any).

6.A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Items Discussed in Executive Session

7. Open Forum

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Approval of Board Minutes

8.B. Approval of November Expenditures

8.C. Approval of Tax Office Reports

9. Action Items

9.A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Revisions to CO (LEGAL) & CO (LOCAL)

9.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of CTE Instructional Minutes Calculation Requirement Waiver

9.C. Consider and possible action to approve a resolution retaining the law firms of Haynes & Boone, LLP ("HB") and Powell Law Group, LLP ("PLG") (collectively, "Co-Bond Counsel") to provide specialized legal services in connection with the issuance of public securities by the District; Finding that PLG and HB are competent and experienced in handling such issuances of public securities, having handled such matters for more than a decade in the State of Texas; finding that: (i) such legal services require specialized expertise  and experience in state and federal laws governing the issuance of public securities and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the District; (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the District will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the public securities are approved and actually issued; and (iii) entering into a contingent fee contract with PLG and HB to serve as Co-Bond Counsel is in the best interests of the residents of the District because the District will only be paid in the event that the public securities are actually issued; and all matters related thereto.

9.D. Deliberation and possible action to select  architect for potential Pewitt CISD 2023 Bond Projects/Program.

9.E. Deliberation and possible action to determine/select construction delivery method for the potential Pewitt CISD 2023 Bond Projects/Program.

9.F. Deliberation and possible action to delegate authority to the Superintendent concerning the potential Pewitt CISD 2023 Bond Project/Program.

9.G. Deliberation and possible action to determine the prevailing wage rate for the potential Pewitt CISD 2023 Bond Projects/Program.

10. Informational Items

11. Superintendent's Report

12. Consideration of Future Agenda Items

12.A. Winter Break- 12/21/22--01/04/2023

12.B. January is Board Appreciation Month

13. Adjourn