August 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

I.A. Discuss 2020 - 21 Budget & Proposed Tax Rate - Melinda James

I.A.1. 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 Forum

III.A. At regular meetings the Board shall hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to three minutes. 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 20th, 2020 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. Utilities

IV.H. Surplus

IV.I. Fundraisers

V. Health & Safety

V.A. Information Item(s)

V.A.1. Comprehensive Health Plan Update

VI. Maintenance & Operations Update - Joseph Reese

VII. Technology

VII.A. Action Item(s)

VII.A.1. Ratify Operation Connectivity Interlocal Acquisition Agreement 

VIII. Finance

VIII.A. Information Item(s)

VIII.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations

VIII.B. Action Item(s)

VIII.B.1. Adoption of the 2020-21 Budget

VIII.B.2. Adoption of the 2020-21 Tax Rate

IX. Policies

IX.A. Information Items

IX.A.1. 2020 - 2021 Student Code Of Conduct (Under EXTRAS tab)

IX.A.2. Gov. Abbott - Proclamation Regarding Early Voting for November 3, 2020 Elections

IX.B. Action Item

IX.B.1. Amended Order & Notice of Election 

IX.B.2. Approve Election Calendar

IX.B.3. Set Board Meeting to Canvass Election

IX.C. TASB Policy Update 115 Second Reading

• BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES
• BF(LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES
• DED(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
• 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

X. Superintendent's Report

X.A. Enrollment/ADA%

X.B. Upcoming Events

XI. Closed Session 

XII. Reconvene from Closed Session for Any Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session

XII.A. Personnel List

XIII. Adjourn