April 15, 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) Boys Basketball

1.C.(2) Girls Basketball

1.C.(3) Boys Powerlifting

1.C.(4) Girls Powerlifting

1.C.(5) Swim

1.C.(6) FFA

1.C.(7) CTE

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Minutes: March 28, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

2.B. District Instructional Materials Selection Team Recommendations

2.C. TEKS Certification and Instructional Material Allotment

2.D. Lamar County Head Start Policy Council Minutes and Monthly Summary of Activities

3. Approval for Purchase of STEM Enrichment Materials (Summer School)

4. Out-of-State Student Travel

4.A. Future Problem Solving International Competition

5. Engagement Letter for External Audit Firm for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024

6. Discussion and Action Items from the Business Manager

6.A. Executive Summary

6.B. Budget Summary

6.C. Tax Summary

6.D. Investment Summary

6.D.(1) Monthly Investment Summary

6.D.(2) Quarterly Investment Summary

6.E. Student Nutrition

6.F. Budget Amendments

7. Budget Workshop #3

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

8.A. Enrollment as of April 9, 2024

8.B. Professional Development Calendar

9. Board of Trustees Continuing Education Hours Report

10. Call Special Meeting to Canvass Votes for May 4, 2024 Election

11. Superintendent's Report

11.A. Teacher of the Year Celebration - Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. @ Celebrate It!

11.B. Travis High School Graduation - Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. @ Weger Auditorium

11.C. Paris High School Graduation - Friday, May 24, 2024 - 8:00 p.m. @ Wildcat Stadium

12. Texas Public Information Act Designation of Non-Business Days

13. DEC (LOCAL) Update

14. 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.

14.A. Human Resources Report

14.B. Employment

14.B.(1) Consider Superintendent's recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional personnel

14.B.(1)a. Re-employ probationary contract employees

14.B.(1)b. Renew term contract employees

14.B.(1)c. Re-employ employees on employment agreements

14.B.(2) Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of certain professional employees

15. Consultation with Attorney
Sec. 551.071. Consultation with Attorney

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

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

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

19. Adjournment