Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER 
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
1.A. CLOSED SESSION 
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

551.071)  Private consultation with the board's attorney, and
551.072) Deliberation regarding real property
551.074)  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
551.082)  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
     

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 Section listed above.

The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable.
2. PUBLIC SESSION 
2.A. Pledges
2.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
2.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
2.B. Prayer
3. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Business Professionals of America National Qualifiers
3.B. CHISD Purchasing Department Recognition & Leadership & Service Awards Finalists 
4. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Founded on research, Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams—boards in collaboration with their superintendents—who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance accomplishes this intense focus through tailored coaching aligned to the five pillars of the Texas Framework for School Board Development: Vision, Accountability, Structure, Advocacy, and Unity.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.A. RFP for Health Insurance 2025-2026
7.B. Consider Voluntary Retirement Agreement of Superintendent
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
8.B. Transpar Contract Renewal 2025-2026
8.C. Lease Agreement
9. BOARD DISCUSSION
9.A. Upcoming Events
9.B. Training and Event Recaps
9.B.1. Board Credit Reporting
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
10.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
10.B. Financial Report
10.C. Bond Budget Update
10.D. Purchases Over $50,000
11. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER 
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS - Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present, and that the notice of the meeting has been duly called, and posted in the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
Subject:
1.A. CLOSED SESSION 
Recess to Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

551.071)  Private consultation with the board's attorney, and
551.072) Deliberation regarding real property
551.074)  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
551.082)  Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
     

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 Section listed above.

The Board will vote on matters in Open Session considered in Closed Session or matters considered if the Board enters into a Closed meeting during the meeting, if applicable.
Subject:
2. PUBLIC SESSION 
Description:
Please note that the duration of the Closed Session could delay the Public Session.
Introduction of student pledge leaders and JROTC. 
Subject:
2.A. Pledges
Subject:
2.A.1. Pledge to the American Flag
Description:

 
Subject:
2.A.2. Pledge to the Texas Flag
Subject:
2.B. Prayer
Presenter:
Board Trustee
Subject:
3. COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
3.A. Business Professionals of America National Qualifiers
Presenter:
Jacqueline Fields
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. CHISD Purchasing Department Recognition & Leadership & Service Awards Finalists 
Presenter:
Jaclyn West
Attachments:
Subject:
4. CITIZENS FORUM: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Forum Citizen Participation Form. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 
Subject:
5. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Founded on research, Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams—boards in collaboration with their superintendents—who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance accomplishes this intense focus through tailored coaching aligned to the five pillars of the Texas Framework for School Board Development: Vision, Accountability, Structure, Advocacy, and Unity.
Subject:
7. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
7.A. RFP for Health Insurance 2025-2026
Presenter:
Ms. Jaclyn West
Subject:
7.B. Consider Voluntary Retirement Agreement of Superintendent
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
8.A. Minutes from Previous Board of Trustee Meetings
Presenter:
Courtney Lackey Wilson
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Transpar Contract Renewal 2025-2026
Presenter:
Mr. Norbert Whitaker
Subject:
8.C. Lease Agreement
Presenter:
Jaclyn West
Subject:
9. BOARD DISCUSSION
Subject:
9.A. Upcoming Events
Subject:
9.B. Training and Event Recaps
Subject:
9.B.1. Board Credit Reporting
Subject:
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
These items are presented to the Board for information only.  No presentations will be made unless specifically requested by the Board.
Subject:
10.A. Employment Retirements Resignations Terminations
Presenter:
Ms. Hallema Jackson
Subject:
10.B. Financial Report
Presenter:
Mrs. Paula McBride
Subject:
10.C. Bond Budget Update
Presenter:
Mrs. Paula McBride
Subject:
10.D. Purchases Over $50,000
Presenter:
Paula McBride
Subject:
11. ADJOURN

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