October 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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                                        I. Call to Order                 | 
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                                        II. Pledges of Allegiance                 
        Presenter: 
Pete Burson     | 
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                                        II.A. United States Pledge                 | 
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                                        II.B. Texas Pledge                 | 
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                                        III. Invocation                 
        Presenter: 
JT Atkinson     | 
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                                        IV. Recognitions                 | 
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                                        IV.A. Student Recognition(s)                 | 
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                                        IV.B. National Principals Month                  
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        IV.C. FISD Teacher of the Month                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        IV.D. Florence Education Foundation Grant Awards                 
        Presenter: 
Florence ISD Education Foundation     | 
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                                        V. Public Comment                 | 
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                                        VI. Superintendent Report                 | 
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                                        VI.A. Learning Walk Reflections                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        VI.B. Bilingual/ESL Education Program Report                 
        Presenter: 
Naomi Stephenson/Dr. Kelly Avritt     | 
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                                        VI.C. Information about ConnectED Texas Program                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        VI.D. Information on FISD Veterans Day Celebration                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick/Dr. Russell Porterfield     | 
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                                        VI.E. Board Planning                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        VII. Consent Agenda: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action                 | 
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                                        VII.A. Minutes of September 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.                 | 
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                                        VII.B. Resolution Stating the Board has Reviewed the Investment Policy and Investment Strategies of the District                 
        Presenter: 
Eric Banfield     | 
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                                        VII.C. Resolution Approving the Independent Sources of Investment Officer Training                 
        Presenter: 
Eric Banfield     | 
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                                        VII.D. Approve the List of Investment Brokers Used by Florence ISD                 
        Presenter: 
Eric Banfield     | 
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                                        VII.E. Donation(s)                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        VIII. Items Brought Down from Other Agenda Sections for Discussion and Appropriate Action                 | 
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                                        IX. Regular Business: Consideration, Discussion and Appropriate Action                 | 
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                                        IX.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Revised Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 School Year                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        IX.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Payment to All District Employees on an Emergency Closure Day                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        IX.C. Consideration and Possible Action with Respect to Order Authorizing the Issuance of Florence Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing Execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement, and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of Bonds                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick/Eric Banfield     | 
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                                        X. Executive Session                 | 
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                                        X.A. The Board will enter into a Closed Meeting pursuant to Government Code §551.072 related to Real Property, Government Code §551.074 related to Personnel, and Government Code §551.076 related to Security for the purpose of reviewing the latest Safety and Security Audit.                 
        Presenter: 
Rick Kirkpatrick     | 
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                                        XI. Action Taken from Closed Session                 | 
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                                        XII. Items for Future Board Meetings                 | 
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                                        XIII. Reports (no board action required)                 | 
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                                        XIII.A. Finance Reports                 | 
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                                        XIII.B. Enrollment/Attendance Report                 | 
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                                        XIII.C. Campus Reports                 | 
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                                        XIII.D. Resignations/New Hires                 | 
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                                        XIV. Adjournment                 |