March 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order/Roll Call:
This Agenda has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Sub chapters D and E. This is to verify that the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001 et. seq., have been complied with in connection with the public notice of the meeting. The subjects to be discussed or considered upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below and may be taken in any order.

Invocation Pledge of Allegiance:

Citizen Communication:

Public Comment:
Pursuant to the newly enacted Texas Government Code Section 551.007, the Board will hear public comment at every meeting and will allow members of the public to speak on any agenda item posted for considertion by the Board at that meeting.  The Board may limit the amount of time allotted to each speaker in order to allow an opportunity for everyone to speak who wishes to do so, and to maintain order and efficiency in its meetings.  Anyone wishing to sign up to speak in public comment mus do so not later than the start of the meeting.

Recognitions and Introductions:

1. Student Recognition

2. Staff Recognition:
Scott Brysch

Adoption of Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the following Minutes:

2. Approval of Financial Report

Action Items:

1. Discuss and consider approval of Election Judge for the May 1, 2021 General School Board Election

2. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution of the Board Regarding Wage Payments during Emergency School Closings relating to Winter Storm 2021

3. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF POTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN DISTRICT OFFICIALS TO SELECT OUTSTANDING BONDS TO BE REFUNDED AND APPROVE ALL FINAL TERMS OF THE BONDS, AND CALLING CERTAIN BONDS FOR REDEMPTION

4. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF POTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN DISTRICT OFFICIALS TO SELECT OUTSTANDING BONDS TO BE REFUNDED AND APPROVE ALL FINAL TERMS OF THE BONDS, AND CALLING CERTAIN BONDS FOR REDEMPTION

5. Discuss and consider approval of Missed School Days Waiver to be submitted to TEA for February Winter Storm Event, Feb 16 - 19, 2021

6. Discuss and consider approval of revisions to Board Policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Ranking

Communication Items:

1. Information Items

1.A. Business Manager Update

1.A.a. Revenues and Expenditures

1.A.b. Monthly Tax Collections

1.A.c. Cash Positions of Banks

1.A.d. Budget and Forecasting

1.A.e. Quarterly Reports

1.A.e.1) Investment Report

1.A.e.2) Donations Report

1.B. Superintendent Update

1.B.a. Enrollment

1.B.b. Facilities 

1.B.c. Annual Hamburger Cookout

1.B.d. Misc

Closed Session:
Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Section 551, Subchapters D and E a.Gov't Code 551.074

1. Discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or discipline of contract and at-will employees

Reconvene Open Session:

1. Reconvene from Closed Session for action relative to items considered during Closed Session

Adjournment