November 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

A. Call to Order
 Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum

B. Invocation, Pledges and Introductions 

C. Canvass Votes of the Nov. 3, 2020 Board of Trustees Election

D. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members

E. Reorganization of Board of Trustees

F. Executive Session
held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act including:
1. Consultation with school attorney for legal advice concerning personnel matters. (Tex.Gov't. Code §551.071).
2. Discuss personnel or to hear complaints against personnel. (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074).
3. Discussion of purchase exchange or lease of real property. (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072).
4. Discussion of Board and Superintendent Goals - AE(LEGAL), BJCD(LOCAL). 
5. Discussion concerning personnel resignations, probationary contract terminations,proposed contract terminations, proposed contract modification, proposed nonrenewal of all district employees, terminations, and retirement. (Tex. Gov't. Code §551.074).

G. Reconvene from Executive Session

H. Gifts and Donations

H.1. Mineola Community Chest 

I. Superintendent Update

J. Recognitions and Celebrations

J.1. Primary School Students of the Month

J.2. Elementary School Students of the Month

J.3. Middle School Students of the Month

J.4. High School Students of the Month

J.5. Support Staff of the Month

J.6. Teacher of the Month

K. 2019-2020 Independent Audit Report by Arnold, Walker, Arnold, & Co., P.C.

L. Public Review and Distribution of  2019-2020 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report of the School Year 2018-2019 Data for Mineola Independent School District

M. Consider Information and Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session

N. Information Items

N.1. Financial Reports for October

N.2. Tax Collection Report

N.3. Enrollment - Attendance Report

N.4. EL Program Evaluation

N.5. First Reading of TASB Policy Update 115, effecting policies:
BF(LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES
DED(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
DIA(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
DMD(LOCAL): PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND VISITATIONS
EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
FB(LOCAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS
FEB(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE ACCOUNTING
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
FMF(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES - CONTESTS AND COMPETITION
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
 

O. Public Forum (Public Comments)

P. Action Items

P.1. Consent Agenda

P.1.a. Minutes of Meetings held by the Mineola ISD Board of Trustees

P.2. New and Unfinished Action Items

P.2.a. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Independent School Audit by Arnold, Walker, Arnold, & Co., P.C.

P.2.b. Consider Approval of the 2019-2020 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating Report

P.2.c. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Amendment to the 2020-2021 Expenditure and Revenue Budget

P.2.d. Consider Approval of General Conditions of the Contract for Construction Regarding Band Hall Project

Q. Adjournment