February 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular
Minutes |
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1. Call to Order and establish a quorum
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
Meeting called to order and established a quorum at 6:31pm.
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2. Invocation
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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3. American & Texas Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Students of the Month
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4. Recognition
Presenter:
Principal, Julie Mazurek
Description:
Students of the Month
Grayson Barfield (K) Kenzie Davis (7th) Employee of the Month Jennifer Snow |
5. Core Beliefs
Description:
Utopia ISD Belief Statement
Presenter: Terry Snow * We believe education should be relevant and give students life skills to prepare them for success in college or a vocational career. Presenter: Jena Smothers *We believe in providing an environment of respect for self and others that prepares students to be productive citizens. Presenter: Chad Hillis * We believe in promoting a mindset of life-long service for students, staff, and community. Utopia ISD Vision Statement Presenter: Wayne Moore *Utopia ISD inspires excellence through a commitment to community, learning, service, and respect. |
6. Citizens Comments
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The timekeeper will inform the speaker when they have 1 minute remaining. No more than 3 people will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than 3 people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select no more than 3 representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Complaints, criticisms, and concerns against District employees shall be directed through the appropriate channels in accordance with Board policy. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve the matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy to seek resolution before coming to the Board.
Our First Speaker is: _____________________ Topic: _______________________________ |
7. Information
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
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7.A) Principal/Academic Programs
Presenter:
Principal, Julie Mazurek
Description:
None
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7.B) Counselor
Presenter:
Ashleigh Kay
Description:
None
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7.C) CTE/Security
Presenter:
Megan Fullen
Description:
None
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7.D) Food Service
Presenter:
Jennifer Shed
Description:
None
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7.E) Technology
Presenter:
David Carter
Description:
None
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7.F) Superintendent/Athletic Director's Briefing
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
1.) Texas Education Agency Phase 2 competitive safety grant.
The Board discussed adding internal electronic locking doors to the item list to be requested for the Texas Education Agency Phase 2 Competitive Safety Grant. 2.) ESC-20 board of director's openings 3.) Payment to Sabinal ISD for Cluster 5 Special Education services. |
8. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
A) Approval of Minutes
B) School Payments C) Budget/Tax Report D) Investment Report Motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion: Terry Snow Second: Jena Smothers Vote: Unanimous in favor |
9. Regular Agenda
Presenter:
Board President, Wayne Moore
Description:
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following section sand purpose: Texas Government code Section: 551.074 Discussing personnel matters.
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9.A) Consideration and possible action on reorganization of the board.
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
President, Wayne Moore, made a statement to resign his presidency. Following Board Policy, BDAA Local, Terry Snow, as sitting Vice President, filled the position as the new Board President.
Nominations were opened for the Vice President position. Motion made to elect Chad Hillis the new Vice President. Motion: Chance Dean Second: Terry Snow Vote: Unanimous in favor |
9.B) Consideration and possible action on 2024-2025 Academic School Calendar.
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 Academic School Calendar with the amendment to move the Staff Development/Student Tutorial Day from August 30, 2024 to December 6, 2024.
Motion: Terry Snow Second: Sugar Bennett Vote: Unanimous in favor |
9.C) Consideration and possible action on missed instructional day on January 15, 2024.
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
Consideration and discussion on not making up for the missed instructional day on January 15, 2024 due to unforeseen weather.
Motion was made to have an additional instructional day on April 12, 2024 if it becomes necessary to close school for the Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Motion: Jena Smothers Second: Chad Hillis Vote: Unanimous in favor |
9.D) Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Consideration and take possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
The board entered into Executive Session at 7:35pm. Open session resumed at 8:06pm.
No action taken. |
9.E) Consideration and possible action to accept professional resignations
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
No action taken.
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9.F) Consideration and possible action to accept professional recommendations
Presenter:
Superintendent, Michael Derry
Description:
No action taken.
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10. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board President, Terry Snow
Description:
Meeting adjourned at 8:11pm.
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