December 13, 2017 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:

Recognitions and Introductions:

1. Student Recognition

2. Staff Recognition

Public Hearing:

1. Public Hearing to discuss Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T)

1.A. Poth ISD's F.I.R.S.T. Rating

1.B. School F.I.R.S.T. Management Report

1.C. Citizen Communication

Adjournment of Public Hearing:

Return to Regular Session:

Adoption of Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the following Minutes:

1.A. November 15, 2017 Regular Board Meeting

2. Approval of Financial Report-November 2017

Action Items:

1. Discuss and consider approval of Policy Update 109, affecting local policies

2. Discuss and consider acceptance of the 2016-2017 Financial Audit and Compliance Report from Lovvorn & Kieschnick, LLP, Certified Public Accountants

3. Discuss and consider approval of advisory ranking of statements of qualifications from architectural firms for design and construction administration for the 2017 Bond Projects, based on qualifications and authorizing the superintendent to negotiate a contract as set out in Texas Government Code section 2254.004 and to execute the negotiated contract on behalf of the Board in a form approved by counsel for the District.

Communication Items:

1. Information Items

1.A. Business Manager Update

1.A.a. November 2017 Bank Reconciliation

1.A.b. November 2017 Summary Board Report

1.A.c. Tax Collections Report

1.A.d. Cafeteria/Donations/Investment Quarterly Report

1.A.e. Budget Forecasting & Planning 2017-2018

1.B. Superintendent Update

1.B.a. Enrollment Update

1.B.b. Attendance Update

1.B.c. Facilities Update

1.B.d. Board Member's Continuing Education Credit

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:

Adjournment