March 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. ESTABLISH A QUORUM

I.a. Invocation

II. OPEN FORUM

II.a. Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)

III. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

III.a. Recognition of Baker Elementary Top Cats

III.b. Presentation of Excellence Medals 

IV. READING OF MINUTES

IV.a. Regular Meeting of February 6, 2025

V. FINANCIAL REPORTS

V.a. Review of bills

V.b. Financial statement(s)

VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.a. Enrollment and Attendance Report

VI.b. Facilities Report and Updates

VI.c. Capital Projects Report

VI.d. Higgins Deed Report

VI.e. TAPR Report

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.a. Discussion, consideration, and possible action related to contractual claims with Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, LLC; Page & Associates Contractor, Inc.; Rudd-Palmer Company, Inc.; and KSA Engineers for construction issues at the Canadian High School Gymnasium, including the consideration and possible action on a resolution, mediation, and a settlement agreement.

VII.b. Consider/Take Action on Leasor Crass Complimentary Retainer Program Agreement

VII.c. Consider/Take Action to Join with other educational entities in an interlocal agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, et. seq., to form and/or participate in the “Region 16 EDNET Fiber Consortium"

VII.d. Consider/Take Action to Authorize the Superintendent of the District to sign the Region 16 EDNET Fiber Consortium Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the Board and to take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to enter into the Agreement and to perform such other duties, and exercise such other powers as a Member of the Consortium on behalf of the District.

VII.e. Consider/Take Action on 2025-2026 School Calendar

VII.f. Consider/Take Action to Appoint Election Officials for May 3, 2025 Joint Election with Hemphill County Hospital District

VII.g. Consider/Take Action to Appoint Election Officials for May 3, 2025 Joint Election with City of Higgins

VII.h. Consider/Take Action on Budget Amendments

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

VIII.a. Resignations Accepted

VIII.b. Legislative Update

VIII.c. Review next meeting date and time

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX.a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.107 and 551.129, consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to the resolution, mediation, and settlement agreement with Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, LLC; Page & Associates Contractor, Inc.; Rudd-Palmer Company, Inc.; and KSA Engineers for construction issues at the Canadian High School Gymnasium.

IX.b. Presentation and deliberation of Administration’s recommendations concerning employment contracts for District teachers and teacher/coaches  –under TEC 21.002 & DOI

IX.c. Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074

IX.d. Deliberation concerning the employment of a school counselor

X. ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)

X.a. Consider/Take Action related to contractual claims with Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, LLC; Page & Associates Contractor, Inc.; Rudd-Palmer Company, Inc.; and KSA Engineers for construction issues at the Canadian High School Gymnasium, including the consideration and possible action on a resolution, mediation, and a settlement agreement.

X.b. Consideration and action on employment contracts for District teachers and teacher/coaches-under TEC 21.002 & DOI

X.c. Consideration and action on employment of a school counselor

XI. ADJOURNMENT