January 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call Meeting to order, roll call and establishment of quorum

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation

4. Comments from the public. Citizen communications:  (Open Forum-limit of three (3) minutes per speaker) Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of the meeting.  At all times during board meetings, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board.  No presentation shall exceed three (3) minutes. The total time for Public Comments should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.

5. Board Recognition

6. Superintendent's Report

7. Presentations

7.A. Finance Report 

7.B. Public Hearing for 2019-2020 Financial Audit - (Ms. Melissa Gonzalez and Mr. Oscar Gonzalez, CPA).

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Approval of Minutes of Meeting:  December 15, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

8.B. Check Register

8.C. Investment Report

8.D. Budget Amendments

8.E. Approval of Over $10,000

8.F. Tax Collection for November and December

8.G. Approval of Update 116 as presented. 

9. Action Items

9.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2019-2020 Monte Alto ISD Financial Audit.

9.B. Discussion and possible action to approve resolution granting employees one local day for COVID-19 Vaccine.

9.C. Discussion and approval of Superintendent Evaluation Instrument

9.D. Notice of Public Meeting and Notice of Proposed Legal Services Contract.

 

9.E. Approval of Findings needed for Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract and request for expedited review.

9.F. Approval of Legal services agreement with O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo.

 

9.G. Discussion and possible action to add Raul Valdez' name on signature card at Rio Bank.

10. Executive Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 through 551.084 Government Code, to discuss the following:

10.A. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

10.A.1. Hiring Recommendations

10.A.2. Discussion with legal counsel on issues related to internal investigation.

10.A.3. Discussion with legal counsel on pending litigation of Civil Aciton No.: 7:19-cv-00300; Pete Riojas vs Monte Alto ISD, et al.

10.A.4. Discussion with legal on matters related to Board Member training and hours - Team of 8 - Jacinto Ramos.

10.A.5. Discussion on matters related to Superintendent Retirement.

10.A.6. Discussion and possible action to open position of Superintendent and approve search firm.

11. Reconvene In Open Session

11.A. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

11.A.1. Hiring Recommendations

11.A.2. Discussion with legal on matters related to Board Member training and hours - Team of 8 - Jacinto Ramos.

11.A.3. Discussion on matters related to Superintendent Retirement.

11.A.4. Discussion and possible action to open position of Superintendent and approve search firm.

12. Adjourn