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Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on July 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM. 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.
1.A. Call to order by President Bennett
1.B. Roll call to establish quorum 
Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that the notice has been posted in the time and manner required.
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Pledges of Allegiance
2. SEA SCOUT PRESENTATION BY AVEN ALEXANDER
3. THE HONORABLE JUDGE JEFF DORAN WILL ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
4. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR PALESTINE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
6. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
If during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, including but not limited to the following: Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 - Real Property; 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gift/Donations; 551.074 - Personnel Matters; 551.076 - Security Devices; 551.082 - School Children / District Employees / Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.0821 - Personally Identifiable Student Information; 551.083 - 551.084 - Investigation. 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.











 
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
7.A. 2020-21 School Calendar Update
8. PERSONNEL
8.A. Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: July 6, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on July 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM. 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.
Subject:
1.A. Call to order by President Bennett
Subject:
1.B. Roll call to establish quorum 
Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that the notice has been posted in the time and manner required.
Subject:
1.C. Invocation
Subject:
1.D. Pledges of Allegiance
Subject:
2. SEA SCOUT PRESENTATION BY AVEN ALEXANDER
Subject:
3. THE HONORABLE JUDGE JEFF DORAN WILL ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
4. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR PALESTINE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Subject:
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
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:
6. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
If during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session is required, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, including but not limited to the following: Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 - Real Property; 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gift/Donations; 551.074 - Personnel Matters; 551.076 - Security Devices; 551.082 - School Children / District Employees / Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.0821 - Personally Identifiable Student Information; 551.083 - 551.084 - Investigation. 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:
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
7.A. 2020-21 School Calendar Update
Subject:
8. PERSONNEL
Subject:
8.A. Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel
Subject:
9. ADJOURNMENT

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