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Meeting Agenda
1. REGULAR MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE

Notice is hereby given that on April 13, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Palestine Independent School District will hold a Regular Meeting beginning at 5:00 PM. Due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by telephone call. At least a quorum of the Board will be participating by telephone call in accordance with the provisions of Sections 551.125 or 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the governor. Members of the public may access this meeting by using the following link:  
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9639348316?pwd=SHFyMVMrZkR1UHAxcnczeXlnTFZQZz09 

An electronic copy of the agenda has been posted on the district's website www.palestineschools.org. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed on the agenda which is made a part of this notice. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.

Those individuals desiring to make a public comment can sign up by calling 903-731-8000 until 4:30 P.M. the day of the meeting.
2. 5:00 PM - CALL VIRTUAL MEETING TO ORDER
2.A. Roll Call to Determine a Quorum
2.B. Announcements by the Chairman 
2.B.1. Although members of the board are not gathered in a central, physical location, we do have a quorum in attendance at this meeting by telephone call.
2.B.2. We are meeting by use of Zoom software application which allows two-way communication for members of the public.
2.B.3. As we would at any in-person meeting, members of the public who have followed the instructions on the meeting notice for registering to speak during the public comment portion will be unmuted for 5 minutes to speak. If the speaker submitted written comments in advance, the Palestine ISD Board Secretary will read the comments into record before or during the board's consideration of that item. If you would like to provide comment at a meeting conducted by videoconference or telephone call, please follow instructions on the meeting notice.
2.B.4. All other meeting procedures will adhere to board-adopted procedures to the extent practicable.
2.B.5. An audio recording of this meeting is being made and will be available to the public at a later date.
2.B.6. This software application allows for 100 people to view and interact at a time. We apologize in advance for any unforeseeable difficulties and ask for your patience as we navigate unprecedented conditions.
2.B.7. If you have any questions about these suspended laws, please call the Office of the Attorney General at 888.672.6787 or by email at TOMA@oag.texas.gov. 
2.C. Invocation  
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
4.A. COVID-19 Update
4.A.1. At-Home Learning and Breakfast/Lunch Information
4.A.2. Student/Staff Participation Numbers/Activities
4.A.3. Current/Future Grading Plan Including Report Cards
4.A.4. Cleaning/Other Precautionary Measures
4.B. Calendar of Events & End of Year Activities
4.C. Construction Project/Bidding Update
4.D. Upcoming Board Meetings to be held in Virtual Format
4.D.1. Called Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2020
4.D.2. Regular Meeting - Monday, May 11, 2020
4.E. Any Other Updates
5. CONSENT ITEMS
5.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2020
5.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of March 2, 2020
5.C. Minutes of the Emergency Called Meeting of March 17, 2020
5.D. Minutes of Virtual Called Meeting of April 6, 2020
5.E. Bills Paid for February-March, 2020
5.F. Financial Report
5.G. Monthly Investment Report
5.H. Tax Collection Report
5.I. Donations
5.J. Chartwells Food Service Contract Extension for 2020-2021
5.K. Resolution for Resale of Tax Foreclosed Property
5.L. 2020-2021 Local Textbook Adoption
5.M. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
5.N. DEA (Local) Policy Revision
5.O. Certification of Superintendent for Region 7 ESC Regional Advisory Committee for 2020-2021
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of Teacher Contracts
6.B. Consider Approval of Hiring Professional Personnel
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
7.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 2, 2020 Board of Trustees Election
7.B. Cancellation of May 2, 2020 Board of Trustees Election
7.C. Announcement of Board of Trustees Continuing Education Credit
8. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Virtual Teleconference Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. REGULAR MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE

Notice is hereby given that on April 13, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Palestine Independent School District will hold a Regular Meeting beginning at 5:00 PM. Due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by telephone call. At least a quorum of the Board will be participating by telephone call in accordance with the provisions of Sections 551.125 or 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the governor. Members of the public may access this meeting by using the following link:  
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9639348316?pwd=SHFyMVMrZkR1UHAxcnczeXlnTFZQZz09 

An electronic copy of the agenda has been posted on the district's website www.palestineschools.org. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed on the agenda which is made a part of this notice. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.

Those individuals desiring to make a public comment can sign up by calling 903-731-8000 until 4:30 P.M. the day of the meeting.
Subject:
2. 5:00 PM - CALL VIRTUAL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
2.A. Roll Call to Determine a Quorum
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2.B. Announcements by the Chairman 
Subject:
2.B.1. Although members of the board are not gathered in a central, physical location, we do have a quorum in attendance at this meeting by telephone call.
Subject:
2.B.2. We are meeting by use of Zoom software application which allows two-way communication for members of the public.
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2.B.3. As we would at any in-person meeting, members of the public who have followed the instructions on the meeting notice for registering to speak during the public comment portion will be unmuted for 5 minutes to speak. If the speaker submitted written comments in advance, the Palestine ISD Board Secretary will read the comments into record before or during the board's consideration of that item. If you would like to provide comment at a meeting conducted by videoconference or telephone call, please follow instructions on the meeting notice.
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2.B.4. All other meeting procedures will adhere to board-adopted procedures to the extent practicable.
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2.B.5. An audio recording of this meeting is being made and will be available to the public at a later date.
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2.B.6. This software application allows for 100 people to view and interact at a time. We apologize in advance for any unforeseeable difficulties and ask for your patience as we navigate unprecedented conditions.
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2.B.7. If you have any questions about these suspended laws, please call the Office of the Attorney General at 888.672.6787 or by email at TOMA@oag.texas.gov. 
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2.C. Invocation  
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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.  

Those individuals desiring to make a public comment can sign up by calling 903-731-8000 until 4:30 P.M. the day of the meeting.
Subject:
4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
4.A. COVID-19 Update
Subject:
4.A.1. At-Home Learning and Breakfast/Lunch Information
Subject:
4.A.2. Student/Staff Participation Numbers/Activities
Subject:
4.A.3. Current/Future Grading Plan Including Report Cards
Subject:
4.A.4. Cleaning/Other Precautionary Measures
Subject:
4.B. Calendar of Events & End of Year Activities
Subject:
4.C. Construction Project/Bidding Update
Subject:
4.D. Upcoming Board Meetings to be held in Virtual Format
Subject:
4.D.1. Called Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2020
Subject:
4.D.2. Regular Meeting - Monday, May 11, 2020
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4.E. Any Other Updates
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5. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
5.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2020
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5.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of March 2, 2020
Attachments:
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5.C. Minutes of the Emergency Called Meeting of March 17, 2020
Attachments:
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5.D. Minutes of Virtual Called Meeting of April 6, 2020
Attachments:
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5.E. Bills Paid for February-March, 2020
Attachments:
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5.F. Financial Report
Attachments:
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5.G. Monthly Investment Report
Attachments:
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5.H. Tax Collection Report
Attachments:
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5.I. Donations
Subject:
5.J. Chartwells Food Service Contract Extension for 2020-2021
Attachments:
Subject:
5.K. Resolution for Resale of Tax Foreclosed Property
Attachments:
Subject:
5.L. 2020-2021 Local Textbook Adoption
Attachments:
Subject:
5.M. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
Attachments:
Subject:
5.N. DEA (Local) Policy Revision
Attachments:
Subject:
5.O. Certification of Superintendent for Region 7 ESC Regional Advisory Committee for 2020-2021
Attachments:
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6. PERSONNEL
Subject:
6.A. Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of Teacher Contracts
Subject:
6.B. Consider Approval of Hiring Professional Personnel
Subject:
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
7.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 2, 2020 Board of Trustees Election
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Cancellation of May 2, 2020 Board of Trustees Election
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Announcement of Board of Trustees Continuing Education Credit
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8. ADJOURNMENT
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, Texas Government Code, chapter 551, subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). 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. [See TASB Policy BDA(LEGAL)] The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on April 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM.

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