December 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM - Regular Meeting

A. Call to Order and Roll Call - Dr. Cathy Bryce, Chairman

B. Invocation

C. Citizen / Employee Comments

D. Closed Session Deliberation Under Texas Government Code 551.074 Regarding Potential Candidate(s) to Fill the Board of Director Vacancy in Place 2 for the Remainder of the Unexpired Term Due to the Resignation of Director Rod Townsend

E. Deliberation and Possible Action to Appoint a Replacement Director to Fill the Vacancy in Board of Director Place 2 for the Remainder of the Unexpired Term in Accordance with Commissioner of Education Rule 53.1001(a)(4)

F. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session If Any

G. Sign the Statement of Officer

H. Administer the Oath of Office

I. Approve Minutes of October 23, 2023, Board Meeting

J. Consent Agenda

J.1. Check Registers for October and November 2023

J.2. Financial Reports for October and November 2023

J.3. Investment Reports for October and November 2023

J.4. Budget Amendments for October and November 2023

K. Consider Financial Audit 2022-2023

L. Review ESC Region 11 (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) Investment Policy

L.1. Investment History

L.2. Lone Star Investment Pool

L.3. TexPool Investment Pool

M. Consider Resolution Regarding Review of the Investment Policy

N. Consider Fund Balance Request Program Delivery - Olympus Safety Platform

O. Consider Fund Balance Request Program Delivery - Reading Support Initiative

P. Consider Internal Service Fund Balance Request for Replacement of Main Building Roof

Q. Consider 403(b) Retirement Plan with a Matching Component

R. Announce Expirations of Terms of Office of the Board of Directors and Call Election as Prescribed

S. Consider Designating and Authorizing the Board Election Clerk to Approve Non-Contested Elections for the Purpose of Eliminating the Election Process

T. Consider Date to Canvass the Election Results

U. Information Items

U.1. Board Recognition

U.2. Grant Applications

U.3. Personnel Report

U.4. TASB Membership Letter

U.5. Midwinter Breakfast

U.6. Board of Directors' Conference Registration List

U.7. 2023-24 Budget Update

U.8. Commissioner's Meeting Update

U.9. Technology Update

U.10. Instructional Services Update

V. Deliberation and Action to Accept the Resignation of Board of Director Place 3 Dr. Cathy Bryce

W. Deliberation and Action to Authorize the Executive Director to Take Any and All Action Necessary to Comply with Commissioner of Education Rule 53.1001, Including, but not Limited to, Posting Notices in Appropriate Places and Giving Notice to Region 11 School District Board Presidents and Superintendents of a Vacancy on the Region 11 ESC Board of Directors

X. Closed Session Deliberation Under Texas Government Code 551.074 Regarding Potential Candidate(s) to Fill the Board of Director Vacancy in Place 3 for the Remainder of the Unexpired Term Due to the Resignation of Director Cathy Bryce

Y. Deliberation and Possible Action to Reorganize the Board's Officers (Possible Deliberation in Closed Session Under Texas Government Code 551.074 to Discuss Individual(s) for Officer Selection(s), but Any Action Under this Agenda Item Will be in Open Session)

Z. Deliberation and Possible Action to Set a Date for a Special Board Meeting to be Held in January 2024

AA. Adjourn