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Meeting Agenda
1. 6:00 PM  REGULAR MEETING 
2. ROUTINE BUSINESS
2.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order by President Stanley Sokolowski
2.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.
2.C. Invocation
2.D. Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags
3. SPOTLIGHT 
3.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month
3.A.1. De'Myzjean Martin and Delaney Fletcher
3.B. Recognition of Students of the Month
3.B.1. Reagan Sokolowski and Jeremy Reyes
3.C. Recognition of A.M. Story Intermediate Millennial Class Reunion Group, for Donation of the Story Lion Mascot and Jordan Crabill, Artist, for Refurbishment of the Story Lion Mascot
3.D. Recognition of Human Resources Department
4. 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.
5. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
if, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter 551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by section 551.071 through 551.084, or Texas Government Code section 418.183. 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.
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
6.A. Enrollment Report
6.B. Extracurricular Activities
6.C. Calendar of Events
6.C.1. Friday, September 24, 2021: End of First Six Weeks
6.C.2. Monday, September 27, 2021, 6:00 PM: Homecoming Pep Rally 
6.C.3. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Events:
6.C.3.a. 5:30-6:00 PM - Industrial Arts Facility Grand Opening at Palestine High School
6.C.3.b. 6:00-7:30 PM - CTE Showcase at Palestine High School
6.C.3.c. 6:00-7:30 PM - 1st Six Weeks Report Card Pick Up Night (PHS & PJHS)
6.C.4. Friday, October 8, 2021: Student Holiday/Staff Development/Parent Conferences
6.C.5. Monday, October 11, 2021: Columbus Day Student & Staff Holiday
6.D. Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
6.D.1. Monday, October 18, 2021: Regular Board Meeting
6.E. Any Other Updates
7. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
7.A. Financial Report
7.B. Report on District Food Service Program
8. CONSENT ITEMS
All items within the Consent Agenda will be acted on at one time, unless a member of the Board requests that an item be removed from the "Consent Agenda" and voted upon separately.
8.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2021
8.B. Bills Paid for August, 2021
8.C. Financial Report
8.D. Monthly Investment Report
8.E. Tax Collection Report
8.F. Donations
8.G. Anderson County Appraisal District 2022 Approved Budget 
8.H. 2021-2022 District Action Team (DAT) Members
8.I. 2021-2022 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Members 
9. DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
9.A. Overview of PHS New Industrial Arts Facility Grand Opening Event
10. PERSONNEL
10.A. Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel
11. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
11.A. Information of Board's Intent to Vote on District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
11.B. Consider Resolution Regarding Home Learning Program for COVID/Exposures 
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.A. Board Meeting attendees are invited to the Chartwells Food Service Showcase in the PHS Cafeteria following adjournment of the meeting. A quorum of the Board of Trustees may be in attendance, however, no action will be taken.
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Meeting: September 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. 6:00 PM  REGULAR MEETING 
Subject:
2. ROUTINE BUSINESS
Subject:
2.A. Call Regular Meeting to Order by President Stanley Sokolowski
Subject:
2.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:
2.C. Invocation
Subject:
2.D. Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags
Subject:
3. SPOTLIGHT 
Subject:
3.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month
Subject:
3.A.1. De'Myzjean Martin and Delaney Fletcher
Subject:
3.B. Recognition of Students of the Month
Subject:
3.B.1. Reagan Sokolowski and Jeremy Reyes
Subject:
3.C. Recognition of A.M. Story Intermediate Millennial Class Reunion Group, for Donation of the Story Lion Mascot and Jordan Crabill, Artist, for Refurbishment of the Story Lion Mascot
Subject:
3.D. Recognition of Human Resources Department
Subject:
4. 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:
5. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
if, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter 551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by section 551.071 through 551.084, or Texas Government Code section 418.183. 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.
Description:
IF, DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING COVERED BY THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHOULD DETERMINE THAT A CLOSED MEETING OR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED, THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS. GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001, 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:
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
6.A. Enrollment Report
Subject:
6.B. Extracurricular Activities
Subject:
6.C. Calendar of Events
Subject:
6.C.1. Friday, September 24, 2021: End of First Six Weeks
Subject:
6.C.2. Monday, September 27, 2021, 6:00 PM: Homecoming Pep Rally 
Subject:
6.C.3. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Events:
Subject:
6.C.3.a. 5:30-6:00 PM - Industrial Arts Facility Grand Opening at Palestine High School
Subject:
6.C.3.b. 6:00-7:30 PM - CTE Showcase at Palestine High School
Subject:
6.C.3.c. 6:00-7:30 PM - 1st Six Weeks Report Card Pick Up Night (PHS & PJHS)
Subject:
6.C.4. Friday, October 8, 2021: Student Holiday/Staff Development/Parent Conferences
Subject:
6.C.5. Monday, October 11, 2021: Columbus Day Student & Staff Holiday
Subject:
6.D. Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
Subject:
6.D.1. Monday, October 18, 2021: Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
6.E. Any Other Updates
Subject:
7. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Subject:
7.A. Financial Report
Subject:
7.B. Report on District Food Service Program
Subject:
8. CONSENT ITEMS
All items within the Consent Agenda will be acted on at one time, unless a member of the Board requests that an item be removed from the "Consent Agenda" and voted upon separately.
Subject:
8.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2021
Subject:
8.B. Bills Paid for August, 2021
Subject:
8.C. Financial Report
Subject:
8.D. Monthly Investment Report
Subject:
8.E. Tax Collection Report
Subject:
8.F. Donations
Subject:
8.G. Anderson County Appraisal District 2022 Approved Budget 
Subject:
8.H. 2021-2022 District Action Team (DAT) Members
Subject:
8.I. 2021-2022 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Members 
Subject:
9. DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Subject:
9.A. Overview of PHS New Industrial Arts Facility Grand Opening Event
Subject:
10. PERSONNEL
Subject:
10.A. Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Information of Board's Intent to Vote on District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
Subject:
11.B. Consider Resolution Regarding Home Learning Program for COVID/Exposures 
Subject:
12. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
12.A. Board Meeting attendees are invited to the Chartwells Food Service Showcase in the PHS Cafeteria following adjournment of the meeting. A quorum of the Board of Trustees may be in attendance, however, no action will be taken.

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