April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. OPENING ACTIVITIES
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2.A. Invocation
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2.B. Pledge - US / Texas
Presenter:
Shepherd ISD JROTC and Color Guard
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2.C. Staff Recognition
Presenter:
Erin Goad, District Librarian and Communication Specialist
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2.D. Student Recognition
Presenter:
Erin Goad, District Librarian and Communication Specialist
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3. PUBLIC FORUM
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3.A. Open forum for comments from the public.
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4. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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4.A. Conservator Report
Presenter:
Trish Hanks, TEA Conservator
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4.B. Leadership Team Report
Presenter:
Jason Hewitt, ED.D., Superintendent
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4.C. Monthly Data Report
Presenter:
Tammie Hewitt, Director of Teaching and Learning
Description:
Historical STAAR data performance and the 2023 A-F Ratings
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4.D. SISD Campus Intervention Program Data Reports
Presenter:
Tammie Hewitt, Director of Teaching and Learning
Description:
Principals will share their campus report.
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4.E. Monthly Financial Reports
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
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4.F. TASB Salary Study Report
Presenter:
Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent
Description:
This report will be given by the TASB Representative, Zach Hobbs. |
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4.G. Report Only of Contract Renewals for 2025-2026.
Presenter:
Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent
Description:
Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees.
Please see the following list attached for contract recommendations made by the Superintendent. |
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5. GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS
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5.A. Consider approval of minutes from March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm.
Presenter:
Kristie Reeves, Superintendent and Board Secretary
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5.B. Consider approval of continuation with Conroe ISD as Regional Day School for Deaf Shared Service Arrangement
Presenter:
Amy Carney, Director of Special Programs
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5.C. Consider approval of the list of T-TESS Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar for 2025-2026.
Presenter:
Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent
Description:
The District shall appraise teachers annually using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) in accordance with Law and Administrative regulations. The Board shall approve a list of certified appraisers who can appraise a teacher in place of the teacher’s supervisor. This is especially important for 2025-2026 as this is a data collection year for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). |
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6. FINANCIAL CONSENT ITEMS
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6.A. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
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6.B. Consider and Approve the Quarterly Investment Report and review of the Investment Policy and strategies
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
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6.C. Ratification of the resolution: Authorize Representatives and Designating Signatories for TexPool Local Government Pool Investment Accounts.
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6.D. Consider and Approve the Audit Engagement Letter for the Annual Financial Audit of the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
Presenter:
J.W. Kirkham, CFO
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7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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7.A. Consider approval of the Sanitary Control Easement for the well located at 1 Pirate Lane, Shepherd, Texas.
Presenter:
Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., Superintendent
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7.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing 2024-2025 Compensation Plan.
Presenter:
Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent
Description:
All changes are highlighted in YELLOW. See pg. 5: For Exempt staff added a month column that coordinates with their number of days worked during their contract. See pg 6. Added 10 days to Occupational Therapist. This is an existing FTE, this is a current employee with additional responsibilities. See pg 7. This is a clerical error that is being corrected. This position was listed in the wrong pay grade. No change to the pay grade was made. (No budget impact) See pg 7. Clarification on the Assistant Superintendent role. See pgs 8. Role and responsibilities changes for existing FTEs. New position. Secretary-Technology Dept. Reduced responsibilities therefore moved to a lower pay grade. See pg 9. Role and responsibilities changes for existing FTEs. New position. Network Technician. Increased responsibilities therefore moved to a higher pay grade. |
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8. CLOSED SESSION
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8.A. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel
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9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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9.A. Next regularly scheduled meeting is on May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm.
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9.B. District Activities
Presenter:
Kristie Reeves, Superintendent and Board Secretary
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10. ADJOURN
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