November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER 
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

2. CLOSED SESSION 
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

551.071)  Private consultation with the board's attorney, and
551.072) Deliberation regarding real property
551.074)  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
551.082)  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
551.0821)To deliberate a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation unless an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by the student's parent.
   IDA Intruder Detection Audits
  If, during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section listed above.

The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable.

3. PUBLIC SESSION 

3.A. Pledges

3.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag

3.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag

3.B. Prayer

4. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

5. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.A. 2024 Audit Report

6.B. May 2024 Bond Update 

6.C. Employee Healthcare Plan 

7. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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8. ACTION AGENDA

8.A. Policy Update CDA (Local)

8.B. Investment Advisor Agreement

8.C. Resolution Approving Participation in the Texas Connect Investment Pool

8.D. Director, Community & Parent Involvement 

8.E. Proposed Termination for Board Approval

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings

9.B. 2024 Audit

9.C. Budget Amendment No. 3 General Fund

9.D. Adult Meal Pricing 

9.E. RFP 24-25-03 Electric Bus

9.F. EPA Clean School Bus Rebate- Pass-through Agreement 

9.G. Resolution Approving Investment Agencies and Brokers 

9.H. Election of DCAD Representative

10. BOARD DISCUSSION

10.A. Upcoming Events

10.B. Training and Event Recaps

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

11.A. 168 Reports- October/November

11.B. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations

11.C. Bond Budget Update 

11.D. Financial Report

11.E. Purchases Over $50,000

11.F. Investment Report

11.G. Facilities DER

12. ADJOURN