March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1) Call to Order/Establishment of a Quorum
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2) Invocation
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3) Pledges
Presenter:
Legacy Elementary Ambassadors
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4) Recognition
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4)a) Area Spelling Bee Runner-Up
Presenter:
Jodie Dickson, Principal
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4)b) Ladycat Basketball Regional Finalist Team
Presenter:
Kurtis Flood, GHS Principal
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4)c) GHS Swim State Competitor
Presenter:
Kurtis Flood, GHS Principal
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4)d) Texas Association of Future Educators - State Competitors and National Qualifiers
Presenter:
Kurtis Flood, GHS Principal
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4)e) Godley High School Cheerleaders
Presenter:
Kurtis Flood, GHS Principal
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5) Campus Spotlight - Legacy Elementary School
Presenter:
Tom Frazier, Principal
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6) Public Hearing
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6)a) 2022-2023 District Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Presenter:
Dr. Airemy Caudle, Chief Academic Officer
Description:
The Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) report is required by TEC 39.306(a) & Board Policy AIB(LEGAL).
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7) Superintendent Reports
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7)a) Construction Updates
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7)b) Graduation Update
Presenter:
Tom Frazier, Principal
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7)c) Summer Training Dates for Trustees
Presenter:
Rich Dear, Superintendent
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7)d) Proposed Budget Schedule and Board Dates for 2025-2026
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
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8) Public Participation
Description:
Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the public comment portion of the meeting designated for that purpose. Per H.B. 2840 all public comments shall be limited only to items on the board agenda for consideration. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. BED(LOCAL)
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9) Business (Discussion/Action)
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9)a) Conduct Level III Grievance filed by Peter Svendsen
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9)b) Consider and Take Action on Level III Grievance
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9)c) Consider Consent Agenda Items
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9)c)1) Minutes of Regular Meeting: February 17, 2025
Presenter:
Faith Barnes, Administrative Assistant
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9)c)2) District Financial Report
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Review of current year-to-date budget to actuals history and check register for the general operating fund, child nutrition fund, debt service fund, and construction projects.
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9)d) Consider Approving Designation of Job Order Contract Construction Method for the 600 N Pearson Property
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Request designation and approval to proceed with a Job Order Contract renovation on the 600 Pearson property. This procurement method from Texas Education Code Chapter 44 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, allows us to designate an architectural design through an interlocal contract with construction related goods and services under Texas Government Code Chapter 791.
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9)e) Consider Additional FTEs (Full Time Employees)
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Consider approval of new FTEs if additional funding from the State is received that allows us to keep a balanced budget.
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9)f) Consider Administrative Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Cheryl Villanueva, Director of Human Resources
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9)g) Consider Authorization to Give Superintendent Hiring Authority
Presenter:
Cheryl Villanueva, Director of Human Resources
Description:
Most teachers start looking for job openings before summer and the end of their contract. The period between Spring Break and the end of the school year, districts must act quickly to secure the best candidates for open positions. Granting Dr. Dear the authority to approve hiring personnel between board meetings will help in recruiting high-quality staff.
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10) Closed Session
Description:
Convene in Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
1. 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney 2. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 3. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations 4. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel 5. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices 6. 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel 7. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups 8. 8.551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing |
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11) Reconvene Open Session
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12) Action on Items Discussed In Closed Session
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12)a) Discuss and Consider Resolution for Good Cause Exemption
Presenter:
Brian Hunt, Chief Safety and Well Being Officer
Description:
The Texas Education Agency has assigned Godley ISD responsibility for implementing minimal safety standards at the Excel campus in Grandview, which operates under the Johnson County Shared Services Agreement (JCSSA). Due to facility limitations, funding constraints, and logistical challenges, Godley ISD is requesting board approval for Good Cause Exceptions to ensure alternative safety measures are in place while addressing financial and operational constraints
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13) Adjournment
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