August 13, 2020 at 5:15 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening of Meeting

1.A. Prayer

1.B. Pledge

2. Public Comments

3. Report Items

3.A. Career & Technical Education and Supplemental Instructional Supplies and Equipment Bid Report

4. Discussion Items

4.A. House Bill 3 Required Goal Setting

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Approve Minutes

5.A.1. July 9, 2020 Board Minutes - Regular Meeting

5.A.2. July 23, 2020 Board Minutes - Special Meeting

5.B. Financial Reports

6. Public Hearing/Discussion/Action Item

6.A. Public Hearing, Discussion, and Possible Action on the Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes between the District and Gunsight Mountain Wind Energy, LLC, Texas Comptroller Application Number 1017, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code

7. Action Items

7.A. Reaffirm the Code of Ethics for Board of Trustees - Policy BBF (Local)

7.B. Consider Approval of Donation from the HOPE Foundation and Star Dodge

7.C. Consider Setting a Date and Tax Rate for the Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

7.D. Consider Action for Chapter 49

7.E. Consider Approval of Hiring Schedule for 2020-2021

7.F. Consider Contract with Howard County for Assessment and Collection of Taxes

7.G. Consider Approval of Student Meal Prices

7.H. Review Policy Update 115 (LEGAL) Policies and Act on (LOCAL) Policies (see attached list)

7.I. Consider Approval of T-TESS District Appraisers

7.J. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 TTESS Appraisal Calendar

7.K. Consider Approval of GT Handbook

7.L. Consider Approval of Student Code of Conduct 2020-2021

7.M. School Board Trustee Election Order and Appointments for the November 3, 2020 Election
(La Orden de la Elección De Oficiales del Distrito Escolar y Citas para el día 3 de noviembre de 2020 Elección)

7.N. Discussion/Approval of Personnel Issues Including:
Employment, Resignations, Reassignment, Duties, Performance Problems, and Evaluations -
Possible CLOSED SESSION under Texas Government Code 551.074:
(For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee)

8. Superintendent's Report

8.A. Employments, Resignations, and Retirements

8.B. August Special Board Meeting

8.C. TASA/TASB Convention

9. Adjournment