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Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.A. Call to order by President Bennett
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 
1.D. Pledges of Allegiance
2. SPOTLIGHT
2.A. Recognition of Palestine Fire Department
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
5. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
5.A. Financial Update
5.B. 2019-2020 Budget Workshop
5.C. Discuss and Consider Approval of Palestine ISD Proposed Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2019
6.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of June 25, 2019
6.C. Minutes of Called Meeting of May 17, 2019
6.D. Bills Paid for June, 2019
6.E. Financial Report
6.F. Monthly Investment Report
6.G. Tax Collection Report
6.H. Budget Amendments
6.I. Anderson County Appraisal District 2020 Proposed Budget
6.J. 2019-2020 Teacher Shortage Areas
6.K. 2019-2020 School Supply List
6.L. Out of State Trip for PHS Choir
6.M. 2019-2020 Credit by Exam Plan/Timeline
6.N. Endorsement of Nomination of Dr. Carolyn Booker to Serve on TASB Board of Directors 
7. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
7.A. Report on 2018-19 STAAR Scores and Projected Academic Accountability Rating
7.B. Report on LAUNCH/GT/STEAM Programs
7.C. Review Campus Start & End Times for 2019-2020
8. DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
8.A. Final Report on 2018-19 College and Career Readiness Programs
9. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
9.A. Consider Approval of Policy Update 113, Affecting Local Policies
BBE(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - AUTHORITY

BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY

BJCD(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - EVALUATION

CI(LOCAL): SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSAL

CO(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

COA(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - PROCUREMENT

COB(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - FREE AND
REDUCED-PRICE MEALS

CRB(LOCAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - LIABILITY
INSURANCE

EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING

FNF(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
INVESTIGATIONS AND SEARCHES
10. PERSONNEL
10.A. Consider Approval of Hiring Professional Personnel
11. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
11.A. Discussion and Consideration of New Welding Shop
11.B. Vote to Elect Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Delegate Assembly at  the TASA/TASB Convention - Saturday, September 21, 2019  -  Dallas, Texas
12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
12.A. Update on Recent Public Information Request
12.B. Back to School Activities
12.B.1. Extracurricular Programs Begin:  August 5, 2019
12.B.2. New Teacher Orientation Lunch:  Monday, August 5, 2019, 11:30 am - A.M. Story Intermediate Library
12.B.3. PISD Employee Daycare Center Grand Opening: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 2:00 PM
12.B.4. Staff Development/Work Days:  August 7-9 & August 12-14, 2019
12.B.5. Convocation:  Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 1:00 PM
12.B.6. Back to School Staff Picnic:  Thursday, August 8, 2019, 6:30 PM
12.B.7. Meet the Teacher Day/Night - Monday, August 12, 2019
12.B.8. First Day for Students:  Thursday, August 15, 2019
12.B.9. Football Ticket Sales
12.B.10. Football Scrimmages
12.B.10.a. Friday, August 16: Salado @ Waco ISD Stadium
12.B.10.b. Thursday, August 22: Athens @ Palestine ISD Wildcat Stadium
12.C. Regular School Board Meeting:  August 26, 2019
12.D. Any Other Updates
13. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
Subject:
1.A. Call to order by President Bennett
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 
Subject:
1.D. Pledges of Allegiance
Subject:
2. SPOTLIGHT
Subject:
2.A. Recognition of Palestine Fire Department
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.
Subject:
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.
Subject:
5. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Subject:
5.A. Financial Update
Subject:
5.B. 2019-2020 Budget Workshop
Subject:
5.C. Discuss and Consider Approval of Palestine ISD Proposed Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year
Attachments:
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6. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
6.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2019
Attachments:
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6.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of June 25, 2019
Attachments:
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6.C. Minutes of Called Meeting of May 17, 2019
Attachments:
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6.D. Bills Paid for June, 2019
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6.E. Financial Report
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6.F. Monthly Investment Report
Attachments:
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6.G. Tax Collection Report
Attachments:
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6.H. Budget Amendments
Subject:
6.I. Anderson County Appraisal District 2020 Proposed Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
6.J. 2019-2020 Teacher Shortage Areas
Attachments:
Subject:
6.K. 2019-2020 School Supply List
Attachments:
Subject:
6.L. Out of State Trip for PHS Choir
Attachments:
Subject:
6.M. 2019-2020 Credit by Exam Plan/Timeline
Attachments:
Subject:
6.N. Endorsement of Nomination of Dr. Carolyn Booker to Serve on TASB Board of Directors 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Subject:
7.A. Report on 2018-19 STAAR Scores and Projected Academic Accountability Rating
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Report on LAUNCH/GT/STEAM Programs
Subject:
7.C. Review Campus Start & End Times for 2019-2020
Attachments:
Subject:
8. DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Subject:
8.A. Final Report on 2018-19 College and Career Readiness Programs
Attachments:
Subject:
9. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A. Consider Approval of Policy Update 113, Affecting Local Policies
BBE(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - AUTHORITY

BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY

BJCD(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - EVALUATION

CI(LOCAL): SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSAL

CO(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

COA(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - PROCUREMENT

COB(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - FREE AND
REDUCED-PRICE MEALS

CRB(LOCAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - LIABILITY
INSURANCE

EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING

FNF(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
INVESTIGATIONS AND SEARCHES
Attachments:
Subject:
10. PERSONNEL
Subject:
10.A. Consider Approval of Hiring Professional Personnel
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Discussion and Consideration of New Welding Shop
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Vote to Elect Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Delegate Assembly at  the TASA/TASB Convention - Saturday, September 21, 2019  -  Dallas, Texas
Attachments:
Subject:
12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
12.A. Update on Recent Public Information Request
Subject:
12.B. Back to School Activities
Subject:
12.B.1. Extracurricular Programs Begin:  August 5, 2019
Subject:
12.B.2. New Teacher Orientation Lunch:  Monday, August 5, 2019, 11:30 am - A.M. Story Intermediate Library
Subject:
12.B.3. PISD Employee Daycare Center Grand Opening: Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 2:00 PM
Subject:
12.B.4. Staff Development/Work Days:  August 7-9 & August 12-14, 2019
Subject:
12.B.5. Convocation:  Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 1:00 PM
Subject:
12.B.6. Back to School Staff Picnic:  Thursday, August 8, 2019, 6:30 PM
Subject:
12.B.7. Meet the Teacher Day/Night - Monday, August 12, 2019
Subject:
12.B.8. First Day for Students:  Thursday, August 15, 2019
Subject:
12.B.9. Football Ticket Sales
Subject:
12.B.10. Football Scrimmages
Subject:
12.B.10.a. Friday, August 16: Salado @ Waco ISD Stadium
Subject:
12.B.10.b. Thursday, August 22: Athens @ Palestine ISD Wildcat Stadium
Subject:
12.C. Regular School Board Meeting:  August 26, 2019
Subject:
12.D. Any Other Updates
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT

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