September 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Immediately following the Public Hearing

I. Meeting Called to Order

II. Moment of Silence

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call

V. Public Audience

V.A. The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board. 
1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda.  
2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 
3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 
4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 
5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 
6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting. 
PublicTestimony
The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.

VI. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of September 12, 2023, with any corrections/deletions.

VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 with any corrections.

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Conference Presentation:

VIII.A.1. Tax Collection Report

VIII.A.2. Business/Financial Report

VIII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:

VIII.B.1. September and October Calendars

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Items:

IX.A.1. Recommend approval of the attached ordinance using specific motion language to adopt the 2023-2024 proposed tax rate.

IX.A.2. Recommend approving the purchase and subsequent payment in the amount of $112,530 to Syndaver EDU, Inc.

IX.A.3. Recommend approval to set the adult meal prices at $2.75 for breakfast and $4.75 for lunch for all adults to meet Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.

IX.A.4. Discussion and possible nomination(s) of candidate(s) for Board of Directors to the Willacy Appraisal District.

IX.A.5. Recommend approval of Board Resolution to obtain financing through Government Capital Corporation and subsequently purchase 2 police units in the amount of $100,565.34.

IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Budget Amendment(s):

IX.B.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #24-003 in the amount of $100,566 for the financing and purchase of two police units.

IX.C. Recommend approval to Solicit Bids / Proposal(s):

IX.C.1. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for building supplies and materials district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.2. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for General Construction services district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.3. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for moving van rentals district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.4. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for special education services for the Wil-Cam Cooperative. (Annual Bid)

IX.D. Recommend approval to Award Bids / Proposal(s):

IX.D.1. Recommend approval to award RFP #21-038 District Wide Consultants/Speaker to Ryan McClaugherty, subject to the district's needs and funding.

IX.D.2. Recommend approval to award RFP #23-014 Semi-Truck Hauling Services to Betty Jean Trucking LLC, which will be subject to the district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

X. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.

X.A. Personnel Matters:

X.A.1. New Hire(s)

X.A.2. Resignation(s)/Termination(s)

X.B. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:
 

X.C. Board Reconvenes After Closed Meeting

(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED MEETING)

A. Recommend approval on personnel matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________

B. Recommend approval on litigation matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
 

XI. Announcement(s):

XI.A. The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.

XII. Adjournment