April 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
|
|
1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
|
|
1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
D'Anna Robinson
|
|
1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Gloria Torres
|
|
1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Ashley Molina
|
|
2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
|
|
3. Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools; Joey Rivera, Athletic Director; Veronica Johannsen, Chief of Administration, Communications, and Safety
|
|
4. New Business/Action Items
|
|
4.A. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
|
|
4.A.1. Minutes of Meetings:
|
|
4.A.2. Budget Amendments:
|
|
4.B. Discuss and Consider Action Regarding Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Property, Including Possible Approval of the Purchase-Sales Agreement with C3 Investments, LLC, Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 272.001(a) for the Surface and Only Improvements on the Following Property: (1) Tract 1:9.18 Tract or Parcel of Land Situated in The Town of Gonzales, Abstract 25 Gonzales County, Texas, And Being Out of and a Part of Lot No. (4), in Range No. Six (6), East of Water Street in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales According to the Map or Plat of Said Original Outer Town of Gonzales Which is Not of Record in The County Clerk's Office and Being a Resurvey of All of That Certain Tract as Described in a Special Warranty Deed from Orline Iley, Individuall and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of G.R. Iley, Karen Sue Marrou Joined Pro Forma by her husband, Tommy A Marrou, and Regina Lea Durrett (a/k/a Regina Lea Brown) joined Pro Forma by her husband, Bob Durrett to Nelda Rae Taylor and George R. Iley, Jr. Descried as Part of Lot 4, Range 6, East of Water Street in the Outer Town of Gonzales Being of Record in Volume 872, Pages 765-768 of the Official Records of Gonzales County Texas and Also the Same Tract as Described in a Special Warranty Deed from Nelda Rae Taylor an Undivided One-half Interest in Part of Lot 4, Range 6, east of Water Street in the Outer Town of Gonzales Being of Record in Volume 872, Pages 773-774 of the Gonzales County Official Records, Herein After Called Parent Tract, Less and Except, Part Found to be within the Limits of Robertson Street, Dallas Street, Seydler Street (State Highway No. 970 and Hackberry, Said 9.18 Acre Tract is Herein Described by Metes and Bounds with Bearing Basis Being Between 5/8" Iron Rods Found at the Northwest and Northeast Corners of the South 1/2 of Block No. Nine (9) of the Dividson Hill Addition Being of Record in Plat Cabinet Slide 2A of the Gonzales County Plat Records; and (2) Tract 2: Being all that certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in Gonzales County, Texas, within the Corporate Limits of the City of Gonzales, being ALL OF Lots No.1,2,3,4, and 5 of Blocks No. 8 and 9, of DAVIDSON HILL ADDITION, an addition to the Page 2 of 36 Town of Gonzales, according to the map or plat of said City of Gonzales and being the same lots described in the certain deed dated November 14, 2007, executed by Karen Sue Marrou, to George R. Iley, Jr., recorded in Volume 973, Page 29, of the Official Records of Gonzales County, Texas, an addition to the Town of Gonzales, together with any and all improvements to the property.
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Administration recently solicited and received one response to a request for proposals on the sale of the 11 acres located on Robertson Street. The response was from C3 Investments LLC from Columbia, TN. The contact person on the offer is listed as Chadd Cooper.
|
|
4.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Date for the Public Meeting on the 2024-25 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Truth-In-Taxation guidelines published by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts afford taxpayers an opportunity to express their opinions on proposed tax rates. Per these guidelines, before the budget and tax rate can be adopted, a public hearing must be held.
School districts file one notice for budget and tax rate adoption. Education Code Section 44.004(c) specifies the content requirements for this notice and the Comptroller’s office provides the model form which includes the statutory requirements. |
|
4.D. Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Board Resolution for Justice Assistance Grant
Presenter:
Greg Brooks, GISD Chief of Police; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Gonzales ISD is requesting to complete the application process for FY 24/25 Justice Assistance Grant which, if awarded in full, will fund the purchase of Body Worn Cameras and In-Car Cameras along with the video storage and upload system. This would allow GISD officers to video all encounters with students, parents, and citizens for accountability and also evidence gathering in criminal investigations.
|
|
4.E. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Resolution for Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant
Presenter:
Greg Brooks, GISD Chief of Police
Description:
Gonzales ISD is requesting to complete the application process for FY 24-25 Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant which, if awarded in full will fund the purchase of Bullet-Resistant Shields for the School District Police Officers. This would provide safety equipment for the Officers to use during an active shooter threat on any of our campuses or school district facilites. Haley Ratliff will be the authorized official overseeing the grand funds if awarded and accepted.
|
|
5. Reports
|
|
5.A. Financial & Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
|
|
5.B. Board Members Continuing Education Credits/SBOE Framework for School Board Development Record
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools; Ross Hendershot, Board President
Description:
Under the State Board of Education Rule, completing required continuing education each year of service is a basic obligation and expectation of any sitting board member. School Board members must complete the training required by the State Board of Education (SBOE). The announcement must be made at the last regular meeting of the board before an election of trustees. The board president must announce the name of each board member that has completed, exceeded, or is deficient in the required continuing education.
Please see the attached list. |
|
5.C. Superintendent Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
|
|
6. Board Business
|
|
6.A. Board Correspondence
|
|
6.B. Dates of Interest
|
|
7. Adjourn to Closed session: Under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The board will recess this open session and covene 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
|
|
7.A. Personnel
|
|
8. Reconvene to Open Meeting: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President
|
|
9. Adjourn
|