January 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence

1.B. Open Forum (Public Participation)

1.C. Student/Staff Recognition

1.C.(1) PHS Football

1.C.(2) National Board Certified Teacher

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Minutes: December 11, 2023 

2.B. Order of Election for Paris Independent School Board of Trustees

2.C. Notice of Election for Paris Independent School Board of Trustees

2.D. Joint Election Agreement between Paris ISD and the City of Paris

2.E. Contract for Election Services between Paris ISD and Lamar County Elections Administrator's Office

2.F. Policy Update 122, affecting local policies CQB(LOCAL): Technology Resources - Cybersecurity, CSA(LOCAL): Facility Standards - Safety And Security, DC(LOCAL): Employment Practices, EHB(LOCAL): Curriculum Design - Special Programs, EHBC(LOCAL): Special Programs - Compensatory Services And Intensive Programs, EHBCA(LOCAL): Compensatory Services And Intensive Programs - Accelerated Instruction, FEA(LOCAL): Attendance - Compulsory Attendance, FFAC(LOCAL): Wellness And Health Services - Medical Treatment, FFB(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Crisis Intervention, FL(LOCAL): Student Records

2.G. Lamar County Appraisal District Board of Directors Election Results

2.H. Lamar County Head Start Policy Council Minutes, Monthly Summary of Activities and Updated Policies and Procedures

3. Board Member to Serve on Teacher of the Year Selection Committee

4. Award Contracts for Kitchen Equipment

5. Discussion and Action Items from the Business Manager

5.A. Executive Summary

5.B. Budget Summary

5.C. Tax Summary

5.D. Investment Summary

5.D.(1) Monthly Investment Summary

5.D.(2) Quarterly Investment Summary

5.E. Student Nutrition

5.F. Budget Amendments

6. Approval of Addition of Superintendent as Authorized Representative of Investment Pools

7. Discussion and Action Items from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability

7.A. Enrollment as of January 9, 2024

8. Resolution of the Board to Employ or Accept as Volunteers Chaplains

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. Board Appreciation Month

9.B. Travis High School of Choice Graduation - Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. @ Weger Auditorium (PJH)

9.C. House District 1 Candidate Forum - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - Love Civic Center - 6:00 p.m.

10. Substitute Teacher Pay

11. Personnel
Sec. 551.074   To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

11.A. Human Resources Report

11.B. Employment

11.B.(1) Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of certain professional employees

11.B.(2) Superintendent Evaluation

12. Consultation with Attorney
Sec. 551.071. Consultation with Attorney

13. Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Sec. 551.072. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

14. Safety and Security
Section 551.076 Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits

15. School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint
Sec. 551.082. School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint

15.A. Student Discipline

16. Adjournment