August 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM - TISD Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Establish Quorum

3. Pledges of Allegiance

4. Invocation

5. Public Forum

6. Recess for Public Hearing

7. Public Hearing

7.A. Public Hearing to Discuss 2021-2022 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

8. Close Public Hearing and Reconvene Regular Meeting

9. Consent Agenda Items

9.A. Consider Approval of Minutes of the August 16, 2021, Regular Board Meeting

10. Central Office Reports

10.A. Deputy Superintendent of Business and District Operations

10.B. Superintendent Report

10.B.1. Campus/District Activities Report

10.B.2. Student Enrollment Report

10.B.3. Board Member Training

11. Regular Agenda (Agenda Items for Discussion and Possible Action)

11.A. Consider Approval of Tax Resale Bids

11.B. Attorney Legal Services Presentation

11.C. Consider Approval of TISD 2020-2021 Amended Budget

11.D. Consider Approval of TISD 2021-2022 Budget

11.E. Consider Approval of TISD Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate for 2021-2022

11.F. Consider Approval of TISD Debt Service Tax Rate for 2021-2022

11.G. Consider Approval of Technology Bids

11.H. Consider Approval of TEA Waivers for 2021-2022
1. Foreign Exchange Student Waiver
2. Modified Schedule for State Assessment Testing Days
3. Staff Development Minutes Waiver 2021-2022
4. Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver 2021-2022

11.I. Consider Appointments to Agricultural Advisory Board

11.J. Consider Nomination of Directors for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District

11.K. Consider Appraisal Review Board Nominations

11.L. Fieldhouse Construction Discussion and Appointment of a Special Board Committee for Construction purposes.

11.M. School District Attorney Discussion and Appointment of a Special Board Committee for Attorney Vetting Purposes

11.N. District and Campuses Covid Closure Board Decision Points Discussion and Possible Action

11.O. Personnel Recommendations

12. Adjourn into Closed Session (No Public Discussion) Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code Sections - .071 Consultation with Attorney; .072 Purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property;  .074 Personnel Matters; .076 Deliberation regarding security devices; .082 Student/Employee Information; .0821 Student Information.

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such a closed session, then such final decision, or final vote shall be at either:
a. An open meeting covered by the notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or
b. At a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine

12.A. For consultation with attorney pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071;

12.B. For discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072;

12.C. For discussion of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074;

12.D. For deliberation of the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.076;

12.E. For deliberation in closed session to avoid revealing personally identifiable information about a student, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.0821; and

13. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Action (if needed) on items discussed in Closed Session

14. Future Agenda Items (Next regular board meeting will be Sept. 20, 2021)

15. Adjourn

16. The subsequent meeting, if necessary, is to be held on August 31, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.