August 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Public Meeting/Adopt Budget

I. Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

I.A. Discuss 2019-20 Budget & Proposed Tax Rate - Powerepoint Presentation Melinda James

I.B. Adjourn

II. Routine Business

II.A. Call to Order

II.B. Invocation

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance

II.D. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meetings. Discussion will be limited to only items listed on the agenda. All final votes, action, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

III. Public Employee Forum

III.A. At regular meetings the Board shall allot 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to five minutes. A delegation of five or more persons shall appoint one person to present their view to the Board. The Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on the agenda. If an issue mentioned is listed on this agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting. When referring to specific District employees, with the exception of the Superintendent and Board Members, please use the person’s title only, not their name. Statements made during public comment are the opinions of the speaker and not necessarily those of the Board or District staff. During public comment please refrain from yelling, using profanity, interrupting other speakers, making personal attacks on District employees, or engaging in other uncivil conduct. Speakers can be held liable for their statements.

IV. Consent Action Items

IV.A. Approve Minutes of the July 8, and July 15, 2019  Board Meeting(s)

IV.B. Tax Collection Report 

IV.C. Cash Investment Report 

IV.D. Financial Report 

IV.E. Paid Invoices 

IV.F. Budget Amendments 

IV.G. Surplus

IV.H. Utilities 

IV.I. Fundraisers

V. Finance

V.A. Information Item(s)

V.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations

V.B. Action Item(s)

V.B.1. Adoption of 2019-20 Budget

V.B.2. Adoption of 2019-20 Tax Rate

V.B.3. Board Donation(s)

VI. Technology

VI.A. Information Item(s)

VI.A.1. Acceptable and Responsible Use of Technology Resources Agreements AUP's (Under EXTRAS Tab)

VII. Instructional

VII.A. Information Item(s)

VII.A.1. Accountability Summary - Powerpoint Presentation Dr. Tara Fountain

VIII. Policies

VIII.A. Information Item(s)

VIII.A.1. 2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct (under EXTRAS tab)

VIII.B. Action Item(s)

VIII.B.1. TASB Policy Update 113 Second Reading 

VIII.B.2. Policy FFAC(Local) Second Reading

IX. Superintendent's Report

IX.A. Upcoming Events

X. Adjourn