December 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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II. Opening Ceremony
Presenter:
Board President
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III. Consider Listing of Agenda Items
Presenter:
Board President
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IV. Recognition Items
Presenter:
Board President and Dr. Sharon M. Shields
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V. Public Participation
Presenter:
Board President
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VI. Special Reports
Presenter:
Board President
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VI.A. Facility Review and Planning Committee Report
Presenter:
Dr. Sharon M. Shields, Mr. Todd Gooden, Mr. James Garrett
Description:
Mr. John Nickell will present an overview of the Bond Committee’s findings and considerations.
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VI.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
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VI.B.1. Student Enrollment Update
Presenter:
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
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VI.B.2. Calendar of Events
Presenter:
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
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VI.B.3. Other Miscellaneous Items
Presenter:
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
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VII. Consider Consent Agenda Items
Presenter:
Board President
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VII.A. Minutes for Meetings Held
Presenter:
Ms. Betty Bentura
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VII.B. Monthly Tax Collection Recap and Report
Presenter:
Mr. James Garrett
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VII.C. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Mr. James Garrett
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VII.D. Letter of Support for LASO Grant
Presenter:
Mrs. Sandra Gibson
Description:
The Strong Foundation LASO Grant allows La Vega ISD to develop a strong instructional framework in math or literacy. The grant includes optional adoption support for High-Quality Instructional Materials, training for managing district-level instruction, and professional learning for teachers, coaches, and administrators to effectively implement HQIM.
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VIII. Action and Discussion Items
Presenter:
Board President
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VIII.A. Financial Audit Report
Presenter:
Mr. James Garrett
Description:
Section 44.008, Texas Education Code, requires that school districts have an annual financial audit conducted by an independent audit firm. This year, La Vega ISD retained the firm of Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd and Therrell, P.C. of Waco to conduct the 2022-2023 annual financial audit for our District.
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VIII.B. Consider Monthly Budget Analysis Report
Presenter:
Mr. James Garrett
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VIII.C. Consider La Vega ISD 2024 HVAC Renovations
Presenter:
Mr. James Garrett
Description:
In April 2023, the District was impacted by a severe thunderstorm, causing significant hail damage to all of our of our campuses. Before you this evening is the recommendation from our HVAC consultant firm, EMA, retained by TASB to be our representative and walk us through this process.
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VIII.D. Consider Replacement of Serving Lines for Cafeterias
Presenter:
Mr. James Garrett
Description:
The serving line at the La Vega Elementary School campus is in need of replacement due to its age and increased limits related to our operation. We advertised for proposals and received only one bid from Mission Restaurant Supply. This serving line proposal meets our needs and updates the space for greater efficiency.
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VIII.E. Resolution for SB 763 - Chaplain
Presenter:
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
Description:
Discuss, and consider resolution about District campus chaplains.
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VIII.F. Consider Teacher and Professional Employee Contract Recommendations
Presenter:
Mr. Todd Gooden
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IX. Closed Meeting
Presenter:
Board President
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X. Adjournment
Presenter:
Board President
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