July 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM - Regular (In-Person & Videoconference)

I. Call Meeting to Order

I.A. Establish Quorum

I.B. Invocation

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance 

II. Public Comment -- Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED(LOCAL) may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portions of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to PISD policies BED

III. Consent Agenda (One motion for all items unless specified by Board Member)

III.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes from the June 15, 2020 Regular Meeting and July 20, 2020 Special Meeting

III.B. Consider Approval of Grants and Donations

III.C. Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Statements

III.D. Consider Approval of Tax Collection Report

III.E. Consider Approval of Utility Bill Report

III.F. Consider Approval of Resolution to Identify Hazardous Traffic Conditions and Areas for Student Transportation

III.G. Consider Approval of the District Texas-Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Calendar and Appraisers for the 2020-2021 School Year

III.H. Consider Approval of 2020-2021 Agreement to Reduce Local Revenue in Excess of Entitlement

IV. Discussion/Action Items

IV.A. Presentation and Discussion on the Five Qualifying Contractors Selected through the Request for Qualifications Process for the Design Build Construction Projects at the High School Fieldhouse and Restrooms at the Football Stadium - Presented by Chris Schmitt with Teague, Nall, and Perkins

IV.B. Discuss Pottsboro ISD Safe Return to School Plan

IV.C. Consider Approval of Resolution Temporarily Amending Policy DEC (LOCAL)

IV.D. Review the Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation Annual Financial Statements

IV.E. Consider Resolution for Order of the 2020 Trustee Election, November 3, 2020

IV.F. Consider Approval of Joint Election Agreement with Grayson County

IV.G. Consider Approval of Bids/Proposals:

IV.G.1. District Technology Firewall

IV.H. 2020-2021 General Operating Budget - First Draft

IV.I. Consider Proposed Tax Rate to Support the 2020-2021 Budget

IV.J. Set Date on August 24, 2020 for Public Hearings:

IV.J.1. Discuss District's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report

IV.J.2. Discuss 2020-2021 School District Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

IV.K. Consider Approval of the District's 2020-2021 Teacher, Counselor, Librarian, and Nurse Salary Placement Schedule and Employee Pay Increases

IV.L. Consider Approval to Increase the District's Contribution Rate to Employee Insurance

IV.M. Consider Approval of Policy Update 115, Affecting Local Policies:

      BF(LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES

      DIA(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION,
      HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

      DMD(LOCAL): PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROFESSIONAL       
      MEETINGS AND VISITATIONS

      EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

      FB(LOCAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

      FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS

      FEB(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE ACCOUNTING

      FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

      FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION,
      HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

      FMF(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES - CONTESTS AND COMPETITION

      FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT
      AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

      GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

IV.N. Request to Endorse a Candidate to the TASB Board of Directors

IV.N.1. Region 10, Position D

IV.N.1.a. Kevin Carbo (Mesquite ISD)

IV.N.1.b. Jeff Striplin (Bland ISD)

IV.N.1.c. Jeff Pendill (Community ISD)

IV.N.1.d. Stephanie O'Dell (McKinney ISD)

IV.O. Review the 2020-2021 Campus Handbooks

IV.O.1. Elementary School

IV.O.2. Middle School

IV.O.3. High School

V. Personnel Action

V.A. Resignations

V.B. Consider Election of Personnel for the 2020-2021 School Year

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VI.A. Future Board Meeting Dates:  August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14, January 19, February 16, March 22, April 20, May 17, June 21, July 26, and August 30

VI.B. Special Meeting on August 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room

VII. Adjourn