January 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. BOARD MEETING - 5:00 P.M.

I.A. CALL TO ORDER.

I.A.1. Announcement in the Boardroom by presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.

II. CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)

II.A. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints,
hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination,
evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074

II.B. Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072

II.C. Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.

II.D. Consulting privately with the board’s attorney concerning contemplated litigation. Gov't Code 551.071.

II.E. Discussion regarding the duties and responsibilities of School Board members. Gov't Code
551.074.

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION.

III.A. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

IV. OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**

V. HUMAN RESOURCES.

V.A. Consideration to approve the personnel report as recommended by the superintendent that include employment, retirements, resignations, positions changes, and others matters as discussed in closed session pursant to Gov't. Code 551.074.

V.B. Consideration and action to approve a modification to the pay structure scale related to a stipend.

V.C. Consideration and action to make a finding that good cause does not exist for Alisa Marshall to abandon her employment contract mid-year with Waxahachie ISD and allow district administration to provide all appropriate notice to TEA.

VI. RECOGNITIONS.*

VII. REPORTS.

VII.A. HB3 Early Childhood Literacy & Math Goals.

VII.B. COVID-19 Update.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA.

VIII.A. Consideration and approval of Minutes from previous meetings.

VIII.B. Consideration to approve Monthly Financial Reports that include cash position, revenue reports, budget summary, tax collection report, bid report, purchase order requiring board approval, and proposed budget amendments.

VIII.B.1. Financial Reports.

VIII.C. Consideration and action to approve a resolution authorizing the Board President and/or Superintendent to execute all necessary documents to grant a permanent easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, allowing the placement of overhead and/or underground electric supply and communications facilities on approximately 0.216 acres along Washington Avenue and the northern boundary of the property where Simpson Elementary School is located.

IX. ACTION ITEM.

IX.A. Consideration and action to nominate by Resolution a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

IX.B. Consideration and potential action to authorize an extension of time for employees to utilize the Families First Coronavirus Response Act protected sick leave until the end of the 2020-21 school year.

X. ADJOURN.