October 7, 2021 at 11:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Roll Call
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4. Audience
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5. Informational Items
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5.a) Financial Statement
Description:
The Financial Report is shown in three sections. The first is the Financial Statement, which shows the budget to actual variances for both revenues and expenditures. The Statement of Position uses projected revenues and expenditures to estimate a fund balance at fiscal year-end, August 31, 2022. The third page is an investment report, which reflects investment balances, interest earned and shows a comparison of our interest rates to market trends.
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5.b) Report on Contract for Enhancement and Maintenance of the Current Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process
Description:
Region 18 ESC received sealed Request for Proposals, Proposal R18-2021-08-000018, to enhance and maintain the current Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. Authority for approval was granted to the Chief Financial Officer at the August 26, 2021 Board meeting.
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6. Director Reports
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6.a) Dr. Dewitt Smith - Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
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6.b) Britt Hayes - Deputy Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer
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6.b)1) Joann Taylor - Chief TxCEE Officer
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6.c) Linda Jolly - Deputy Director of School Improvement and Federal Programs
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6.c)1) Autumn Sloan - Chief School Improvement & Accountability Officer
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6.c)2) Jill Rivera - Chief Instructional & Federal Programs Officer
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6.c)3) Chris Enriquez - Director of Instructional Technology & Analytics
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6.d) Ronnie Golson - Deputy Director of Leadership & Superintendent Support
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6.d)1) Casey Ritchie - Chief Technology Officer
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7. Action Items
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7.a) Consider acceptance of the resignation of Place 7 Board Member, Benny Villa, effective October 7, 2021.
Description:
A letter of resignation from Mr. Benny Villa, Place 7 representative, is attached for discussion and consideration.
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7.b) Consider Approval of Minutes for August 26, 2021 Board Meeting.
Description:
The August 26, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting minutes are attached for review and approval.
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7.c) Consider Approval of Minutes for September 30, 2021 Special Board Meeting.
Description:
The September 30, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting minutes are attached for review and approval.
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7.d) Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #1.
Description:
The Texas Education Agency requires the Service Center to adopt a General Fund budget by function code. Amendments to the adopted budget between functions must be reflected in the official minutes. The following summary includes amendments for the 2021-2022 budget year. Please note that Transfers only move appropriations within the approved budget. In other words, they do not increase the total amount budgeted for the given fiscal year. Amounts in the Amendments section are in addition to the total amount approved in the initial budget and may impact fund balance.
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7.e) Consider Approval of Regional Advisory Committees for 2021-2022.
Description:
The advisory committees which actively function are:
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8. Executive Session
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8.a) Personnel
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8.b) Seek and receive legal advice regarding pending litigation in the 250th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas. (Closed Session under 551.071)
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8.c) Consultation with Region 18 ESC general counsel to seek and receive legal advice regarding pending legal matters including, but not limited to, personnel matters and/or pending or contemplated litigation. (Closed Session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)
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9. Adjourn Meeting
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