August 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Josie Smith-Wright, Board Secretary
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
D'Anna Robinson
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Ashley Molina
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. New Business/Action Items
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3.A. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Consent Agenda
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3.A.1. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer
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3.B. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Purchase of three upfitted vehicles for the GISD Police Department and Associated Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools; Veronica Johannsen, Chief of Administration, Communications, and Security; Gregory Brooks, Chief of Police
Description:
To support the district's safety and security initiative, the administration and Gonzales ISD's Police department recommends the purchase of three new upfitted police vehicles. Pricing and additional information for the vehicles is included in the board documentation shared with you.
Per policy CH(Local), the board alone has the authority to approve any single expenditure over the amount of $75,000. The purchase will be made through a TASB BuyBoard purchasing cooperative contract. A budget amendment in the amount of $193,807 from Function 11 to Function 52 is necessary to move forward . |
3.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of a Portion of the District's Outstanding Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2015A, Approving an Escrow Agreement and Providing for Other Matters and Procedures Related Thereto
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Administration recommends authorizing a defeasance(i.e. pay down portion of debt ahead of the original schedule) for tax rate management and stability and interest cost savings.
This is an updated version of and will replace the original defeasance resolution approved on June 20, 2023. |
4. Reports
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5. Adjourn to Closed session: Under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The board will recess this open session and convene in a closed meeting to discuss items on the agenda. The board may conveniently meet in such a closed or executive session or meeting, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Texas government code chapter 551:
Presenter:
Board President
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5.A. Resignations
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5.B. New Positions
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5.C. New Hires
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5.D. Safety & Security Audit Report
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6. Recovene to Open Meeting: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President
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7. Adjourn
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