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Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.A. Call to Order by President Sheeley
1.B. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
1.C. Invocation  -  Reverend Keith Parkes  -  Beulah Baptist Church
1.D. Pledge of Allegiance 
2. SPOTLIGHT
2.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians"
2.A.1. Gabriela Guzman and Isaac Fulgham
2.B. Recognition of PHS Students of the Month
2.B.1. Dominique Lacy and Caden LaFontaine
2.C. Recognition of Jack Hallock, PHS Student, for participation at Student Congress State Meet
2.D. Recognition of Morghyn Harper and Jack Hallock. PHS Students, for 3rd Place win and advancement to CX Debate State Meet
2.E. Resolution in Support of Texas Public Schools 2018
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
5. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
5.A. Financial Report
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2018
6.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of February 6, 2018
6.C. Bills Paid for January, 2018
6.D. Financial Report
6.E. Monthly Investment Report
6.F. Tax Collection Report
6.G. Budget Amendments
6.H. Donations
6.I. Bus Purchase
6.J. Cheerleading Constitution for 2018-2019
6.K. Drill Team Constitution for 2018-2019
6.L. Junior High Course Guides for 2018-2019
6.M. High School Course Guides for 2018-2019
6.N. Expedited Staff Development Minutes Waiver
6.O. PISD District of Innovation Class Sizes Update 
7. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
7.A. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 School Calendar
7.B. PISD Campus Presentation by Stephen Cooksey, Palestine Junior High School Principal
8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
8.A. Repeal of all previously adopted policies and adoption of (LOCAL) policies as prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list)
8.B. Consider Approval of Policy Update 109 affecting local policies
BBE(LOCAL): Board Members - Authority
CDA(LOCAL): Other Revenues - Investments
CKC(LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management - Emergency Plans
CNA(LOCAL): Transportation Management - Student Transportation
CO(LOCAL): Food Services Management
DF(LOCAL): Termination of Employment
DH(LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct
EHBAF(LOCAL): Special Education - Video/Audio Monitoring
EJ(LOCAL): Academic Guidance Program
FEA(LOCAL): Attendance - Compulsory Attendance
FFAA(LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Physical Examinations
FFF(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Student Safety 
FFI(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying
GBAA(LOCAL): Information Access Requests for Information
GKA(LOCAL): Community Relations - Conduct on School Premises
GKC(LOCAL): Community Relations - Visitors
GKE(LOCAL): Community Relations - Business, Civic, and Youth Groups
8.C. Consider Approval of Policy Update 110 affecting local policies
BBB (LOCAL): Board Members - Elections
9. PERSONNEL
10. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 5, 2018 Board of Trustees Election
10.B. Cancellation of May 5, 2018 Board of Trustees Election
10.C. Consider Superintendent's Evaluation
10.D. Consider Superintendent's Contract
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
11.A. Enrollment Report
11.B. Report on February 16, 2018 Flex Day
11.C. Texas Primary Election - Tuesday, March 6, 2018 
The following Palestine ISD Campuses will be used as Polling Locations: Palestine ISD Administrative Offices, Palestine High School, and Washington Early Childhood Center
11.D. March Activities
11.D.1. Celebrate Texas Public Schools 
11.D.2. Spring Break  -  March 12-16, 2018
11.D.3. Good Friday Holiday for Staff & Students  -  March 30, 2018
11.E. Calendar of Events
11.F. TASB Summer Leadership Institute Dates
 San Antonio - June 14-16, 2018  
 Fort Worth - June 28-30, 2018
11.G. Any Other Updates
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: February 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order by President Sheeley
Subject:
1.B. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
Subject:
1.C. Invocation  -  Reverend Keith Parkes  -  Beulah Baptist Church
Subject:
1.D. Pledge of Allegiance 
Subject:
2. SPOTLIGHT
Subject:
2.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians"
Subject:
2.A.1. Gabriela Guzman and Isaac Fulgham
Subject:
2.B. Recognition of PHS Students of the Month
Subject:
2.B.1. Dominique Lacy and Caden LaFontaine
Subject:
2.C. Recognition of Jack Hallock, PHS Student, for participation at Student Congress State Meet
Subject:
2.D. Recognition of Morghyn Harper and Jack Hallock. PHS Students, for 3rd Place win and advancement to CX Debate State Meet
Subject:
2.E. Resolution in Support of Texas Public Schools 2018
Attachments:
Subject:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker will be allowed to demean employees of the school district or discuss students. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to five minutes. A delegation of three or more persons shall appoint one person to present their view to the Board. Due to a possible violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board shall make no response.
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4. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
Description:
IF, DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING, DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA SHOULD BE HELD IN A CLOSED MEETING, THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TX. GOV'T CODE, CHAPTER 551.146, SUBCHAPTERS D AND E. BEFORE ANY CLOSED MEETING IS CONVENED, THE PRESIDING OFFICER WILL PUBLICLY IDENTIFY THE SECTION OR SECTIONS OF THE ACT AUTHORIZING THE CLOSED MEETING. ALL FINAL VOTES, ACTIONS, OR DECISIONS WILL BE TAKEN IN OPEN MEETING.
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5. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Subject:
5.A. Financial Report
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6. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
6.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2018
Attachments:
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6.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of February 6, 2018
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Bills Paid for January, 2018
Attachments:
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6.D. Financial Report
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Monthly Investment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
6.F. Tax Collection Report
Attachments:
Subject:
6.G. Budget Amendments
Subject:
6.H. Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
6.I. Bus Purchase
Attachments:
Subject:
6.J. Cheerleading Constitution for 2018-2019
Attachments:
Subject:
6.K. Drill Team Constitution for 2018-2019
Attachments:
Subject:
6.L. Junior High Course Guides for 2018-2019
Attachments:
Subject:
6.M. High School Course Guides for 2018-2019
Attachments:
Subject:
6.N. Expedited Staff Development Minutes Waiver
Attachments:
Subject:
6.O. PISD District of Innovation Class Sizes Update 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Subject:
7.A. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 School Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. PISD Campus Presentation by Stephen Cooksey, Palestine Junior High School Principal
Subject:
8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
8.A. Repeal of all previously adopted policies and adoption of (LOCAL) policies as prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list)
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Consider Approval of Policy Update 109 affecting local policies
BBE(LOCAL): Board Members - Authority
CDA(LOCAL): Other Revenues - Investments
CKC(LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management - Emergency Plans
CNA(LOCAL): Transportation Management - Student Transportation
CO(LOCAL): Food Services Management
DF(LOCAL): Termination of Employment
DH(LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct
EHBAF(LOCAL): Special Education - Video/Audio Monitoring
EJ(LOCAL): Academic Guidance Program
FEA(LOCAL): Attendance - Compulsory Attendance
FFAA(LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Physical Examinations
FFF(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Student Safety 
FFI(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying
GBAA(LOCAL): Information Access Requests for Information
GKA(LOCAL): Community Relations - Conduct on School Premises
GKC(LOCAL): Community Relations - Visitors
GKE(LOCAL): Community Relations - Business, Civic, and Youth Groups
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Consider Approval of Policy Update 110 affecting local policies
BBB (LOCAL): Board Members - Elections
Attachments:
Subject:
9. PERSONNEL
Subject:
10. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 5, 2018 Board of Trustees Election
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Cancellation of May 5, 2018 Board of Trustees Election
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Consider Superintendent's Evaluation
Subject:
10.D. Consider Superintendent's Contract
Subject:
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
11.A. Enrollment Report
Subject:
11.B. Report on February 16, 2018 Flex Day
Subject:
11.C. Texas Primary Election - Tuesday, March 6, 2018 
The following Palestine ISD Campuses will be used as Polling Locations: Palestine ISD Administrative Offices, Palestine High School, and Washington Early Childhood Center
Subject:
11.D. March Activities
Subject:
11.D.1. Celebrate Texas Public Schools 
Subject:
11.D.2. Spring Break  -  March 12-16, 2018
Subject:
11.D.3. Good Friday Holiday for Staff & Students  -  March 30, 2018
Subject:
11.E. Calendar of Events
Subject:
11.F. TASB Summer Leadership Institute Dates
 San Antonio - June 14-16, 2018  
 Fort Worth - June 28-30, 2018
Subject:
11.G. Any Other Updates
Subject:
12. ADJOURNMENT

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