Amanda Hatton, Region 5 Program Coordinator, will present information on the recent Youth Career Expo held at Ford Park.
 

Dr. Terrier will update the Board on steps taken to replace worn carpet on the fourth floor of Edison Plaza. The foot traffic from workshops, training sessions, and conferences have contributed to the need for replacement.
 

Dr. Terrier will report on results from the annual Client Satisfaction Survey. 
 

The TAESC (Texas Association for Educational Service Centers) Conference has been scheduled for November of 2023 in South Padre Island. The conference, which began in 2014, was originally planned for even-numbered years. COVID-19 caused the 2020 conference to be postponed to 2021, so the conference is now planned for odd-numbered years. The guidelines and updated schedule are attached.
 

Dr. Terrier will report on the sale of the Region 5 2017 Ford Pickup Truck according to policy CI(Local) - Property Disposal.
 

The Region 5 Food Service Cooperative went out for bids in March for specialty items, including soda, water, chemicals, smallwares, produce, and catalog items (ice cream and plastic bagging system).
 

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023.
 

Statement of Officer forms will be signed by Debbie Nicks, Jimmy Hicks, and LaNell Wilson (pending approval of Ms. Wilson by TEA).

These statements must be signed prior to taking the Oath of Office and retained with the ESC's official Board records. The Oath of Office will be administered at the June meeting, at which time the Board will elect officers. No vote is required on this item.
 

Dr. Terrier will report on employment and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
 

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, Government Code, Chapter 551, 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.

Conduct a closed session:
 
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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the special meeting held Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the special meeting held Thursday, March 9, 2023.

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The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the special meeting held Wednesday, March 24, 2023.

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Consider approval of the proposed Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule as presented.

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Consider resignation of Region 5 Board Member Wanda Woods in accordance with policy BBB(Local) and (Legal). 

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As required in Policy No. CBF the Executive Director will present a detailed report on the enclosed investment portfolio for approval as presented.

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The Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer will review the Statement of Operations, budget amendments, check register, and checks over the amount of $10,000 (copies enclosed) for approval as presented.

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