June 9, 2022 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. Swear in Board Members
Description:
At the April 7, 2022 Board meeting the Board of Directors took action certifying the 2022 election.
The following candidates were uncontested: Mr. William (Mo) Morrow - Place 5 Place 5 is designated as the confines of Alpine, Balmorhea, Buena Vista, Culberson County-Allamoore, Ft. Davis, Iraan-Sheffield, Marathon, Marfa, Presidio, San Vicente, Terlingua, Terrell County or Valentine ISD. Mr. Raul (Rudy) Sustaita - Place 7 Place 7 is designated as the confines of Andrews or Monahans ISD. Mr Morrow's and Mr. Sustaita's terms are effective June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025. Mr. Carter James - Charter School Representative Commissioner Morath appointed Mr. James as the Charter School Representative for a second one-year term effective June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. |
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6. Information Items
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6.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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7. Director Reports
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7.a) Dr. Dewitt Smith - Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
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7.b) Britt Hayes - Chief Financial Officer
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7.b)1) Joann Taylor - Chief TxCEE Officer
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7.c) Linda Jolly - Deputy Director of School Improvement and Federal Programs
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7.c)1) Dr. Autumn Sloan - Chief School Improvement & Accountability Officer
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7.c)2) Jill Rivera - Chief Instructional & Federal Programs Officer
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7.c)3) Chris Enriquez - Director of Instructional Technology & Analytics
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7.d) Ronnie Golson - Deputy Director of Leadership & Superintendent Support
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7.d)1) Casey Ritchie - Chief Technology Officer
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8. Action Items
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8.a) Consider Approval of Minutes for April 7, 2022 Board Meeting
Description:
The April 7, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting minutes are attached for review and approval.
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8.b) Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #5
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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8.c) Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation in the Interlocal Agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center - The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program
Description:
Region 18 ESC requests the Board to consider continued participation in the Region 8 Education Service Center - The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program.
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8.d) Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation in the Interlocal Agreement with Region 16 Education Service Center - Statewide Cooperative Purchasing Program (TexBuy)
Description:
Region 18 ESC requests the Board to consider continued participation in the Region 16 Education Service Center - Statewide Cooperative Purchasing Program (TexBuy)
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8.e) Consider Approval of Continued Participation in the Sourcewell (formerly known as National Joint Powers Alliance) Purchasing Cooperative
Description:
Region 18 ESC requests the Board to consider continued participation in the Sourcewell (formerly known as National Joint Powers Alliance) Purchasing Cooperative.
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8.f) Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation in the Interlocal Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard)
Description:
Region 18 ESC requests the Board to consider continued participation in the Interlocal Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard).
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8.g) Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation in the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Description:
Region 18 ESC requests the Board to consider continued participation in the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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9. Executive Session
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9.a) Personnel
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9.b) Seek and receive legal advice regarding pending litigation in the 250th Judicial District of Travis County, Texas. (Closed Session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)
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9.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.d) Discuss Employment Letter Agreement of Executive Director (Closed Session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074)
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10. Action Items (Continued in Open Session)
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10.a) Consider Approval of Executive Director Employment Agreement
Description:
Action is required to approve an Employment Letter Agreement with the Executive Director.
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10.b) Board Reorganization
Description:
Board Policy BDA (LOCAL) states..."At the first meeting following the election, the Board shall reorganize and elect a chair, vice-chair and secretary who shall be members of the Board."
Current officers of the Board of Directors of Region 18 Education Service Center are:
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11. Adjourn Meeting
Description:
The next meeting of the Region 18 Board of Directors is scheduled for August 25, 2022. There being no further business, this meeting is adjourned.
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