January 19, 2023 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. Heroes of the Month

4.B. Brahmas of the Month

4.C. School Board Recognition Month

4.D. Campus Reports

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}

5.C. Discussion of the Superintendent Evaluation and Contract in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.074

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

6.A.1. Approval of the Superintendent's Contract 

7. Open Forum

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Approval of Board Minutes

8.B. Approval of December Expenditures

8.C. Approval of Tax Office Reports

9. Action Items

9.A. Consider and possible action to approve and adopt an order authorizing the Board of Trustees of the Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District to call a bond election to be held within said District; making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the election; and providing for any other provisions related thereto.

9.B. Consider and possible action to approve a resolution retaining the law firms of Powell Law Group, LLP (“PLG”) and Haynes & Boone, LLP (“HB”), (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 PLG and HB will only be paid in the event that the public securities are actually issued; and all matters related thereto.

9.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Municipal Advisor Agreement with RBC Capital Markets

9.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Notice of General Election

9.E. Discussion and Possible Approval of Order of School Board Trustee Election

9.F. Discussion and Possible Approval of Joint Elections Agreement between Pewitt CISD, City of Omaha and City of Naples

9.G. Discussion and Possible Approval of Quarterly Investment Report

10. Informational Items

11. Superintendent's Report

12. Consideration of Future Agenda Items

12.A. Next Meeting- 02/16/2023

12.B. Mid-Winter Conference 01/28/2023--02/01/2023

13. Adjourn