Lisa Yoes, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, will present an update on performance management.
 

Board members and staff will watch a video training on how to use the updated Boardbook Premier during board meetings.
 

The Executive Director will report on the service center and districts within Region 5. 
 

Notice of Election will be posted by January 31 for the filing period of February 1-20. The following board terms will expire on May 31, 2024:

• Trey Clark, Orange County
• Kristi Hughes, Tyler County

LaNell Wilson, Charter School Representative, completes her second one-year term on May 31, 2024.
 

Dr. Terrier will report on personnel changes 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, to discuss matters excepted from public disclosure by the following statutory provisions: to deliberate matters pertaining to personnel, as permitted by §551.074, Texas Government Code; to deliberate matters pertaining to real property, as permitted by §551.072, Texas Government Code; to discuss legal issues or consult with attorney as permitted by §551.071, Texas Government Code.


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 session.
 
Motion to conduct a closed session:

Second: 

Vote: 

            Beginning Time:  
 
Motion to return to open session:

Second: 

Vote: 

            Ending Time:  

Action on items considered in Executive Session:
 
Motion:

Second:

Vote: 
 

Christmas cards from the Board will be mailed to each superintendent in Region 5, service center employees, and educational friends of the ESC.
 

It is recommended that the next board meeting be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the boardroom. Board members and spouses/guests are invited to attend the annual Christmas luncheon with Region 5 staff following the meeting.
 

The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Motion by: 

Second by: 

Vote: 
 

Consider approval of the attached participation agreement between Sourcewell and Region 5 ESC to provide access to Sourcewell's Cooperative Purchasing Program.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

Consider approval of the attached interlocal agreement between Region 5 ESC and Region 6 ESC. Region 6 agrees to provide cooperative purchasing services to Region 5 through a program known as Educational Purchasing Interlocal Cooperative (EPIC6).

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

In accordance with Government Code 2256.005(e), the Board shall review its investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually. The Board shall adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and investment strategies and that the written instrument so adopted shall record any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies. A copy of the investment policy is included in the board packet, and a copy of Texas Government Code Sections 2256.01 through 2256.019 will be made available for review.

It is requested that the Board review its investment policy and strategies, and adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed them and that the opted written instrument shall record any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies.

Motion by:

Second by:

Vote:
 

Consider approval to add Natalie Raney as an Investment Officer for Region 5 ESC. Denise Wallace is currently approved as Investment Officer, and Natalie is cross-training in Denise's position. 

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

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

Motion by: 

Second by: 

Vote: 
 

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.

Motion by: 

Second by: 

Vote: 
 

Due to the continuing statewide teacher shortage and inflation, the board is requested to consider a one-time retention incentive of $1,000 for all full-time staff hired on or before December 14, 2023, and $500 for all part-time staff hired on or before December 14, 2023. 

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 

Motion to Adjourn: 

Second: 

Vote: 

Adjournment Time: 

Minutes taken by: