May 12, 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

Adoption of Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the following Minutes:

1.A. April 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

1.B. April 26, 2021 Special Called Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of Financial Report

3. Approval of Resolution to authorize Superintendent to hire contractual personnel from May 12, 2021 to August 31, 2021

Action Items:

1. Canvass Results of May 1, 2021 General School Board Election

2. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with Education Service Center Region 8 for the purpose of joining The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchasing cooperative

3. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with Education Service Center Region 12 Universal Benefits Consortium for the purpose of offering additional medical plan offerings to Poth ISD employees

4. Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of a white fleet district vehicle at a price not to exceed $40,000

5. Discuss and consider approval to revise COVID masking requirements for students, staff, and visitors from "mandatory for all" to  "optional for all"

Communication Items:

1. Information Items

1.A. Business Manager Update

1.A.a. Monthly Tax Collections Report

1.A.b. Revenues and Expenditures

1.A.c. Cash Positions of Banks

1.A.d. Budget and Forecasting

1.A.e. Summer Projects Update

1.B. Student Operations Update

1.B.a. SC 5003 Formula Grants Consolidation Schedule Submitted to TEA

1.B.b. PR 6000 Gun Free School District Report Submitted to TEA

1.B.c. ESSER III Grant Process Started Due July 27 to TEA

1.B.d. Poth Education Foundation Teacher Grants Awarded for 2021-2022 School Year

1.B.e. Poth ISD Transportation Update

1.B.f. Poth ISD District of Innovation Proposed Amendments for 2021-2022 Information

1.C. Superintendent Udate

1.C.a. Enrollment Update

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