Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Region 5 Staff Presentation - Hannah Jobe
3. Recognition of Outgoing Board Member
4. Discussion/Information Items
4.A. Executive Director Report
4.B. Bid Process for Fourth Floor Buildout 
4.C. Statement of Officer Forms 
4.D. Food Service Cooperative Bid Items
4.E. Next Board Meeting - June 25, 2025
4.F. Personnel Changes
4.G. Executive Session
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Administrative Management
6.A. Evaluate Executive Director and Consider Continued Employment for 2025-26
6.B. 2025-26 Salary for the Executive Director
6.C. Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule for 2025-2026
7. Financial Management
7.A. Investment Portfolio Report 
7.B. Statement of Operations; Budget Amendments; Check Register; and Checks Over $10,000.
7.C. Bid Releases for the SETX Purchasing Cooperative
8. Adjournment
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Meeting: April 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Description:

Call to Order Time: 

Invocation by: 

Board Members Present: 

Board Members Absent: 

Region 5 Personnel Present:

Guests Present:
 
Subject:
2. Region 5 Staff Presentation - Hannah Jobe
Description:
Hannah Jobe will present information to the Board on the recent Autism Conference.
 
Subject:
3. Recognition of Outgoing Board Member
Description:
The board recognized Keith Elliott for his years of service to the Board.
 
Subject:
4. Discussion/Information Items
Subject:
4.A. Executive Director Report
Description:
The Executive Director will report on items of interest within Region 5 and its districts.
 
Subject:
4.B. Bid Process for Fourth Floor Buildout 
Description:
Consider, and if appropriate, approve moving forward with the 4th floor buildout to be awarded through a competitive using Job Order Contract (JOC) process.  Upon approval, the selected vendor will be determined based on the best value proposal. 


 
Subject:
4.C. Statement of Officer Forms 
Description:
Statement of Officer forms will be signed by LaNell Wilson, Rob Madding, and Donald Foster. Marianne Kondo will sign her form at the June board meeting.

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.
 
Subject:
4.D. Food Service Cooperative Bid Items
Description:
The Food Service Cooperative has the following updates:
  • General and catering bid rolled over
  • Milk and Specialty Bid going out (will award May 6-7)
  • Produce Bid going out (will award June 10)
The Cooperative is considering introducing a fresh bread bid option and revising the interlocal agreement to list each bid as a separate line item that each member can choose to opt into.
 
Subject:
4.E. Next Board Meeting - June 25, 2025
Description:
The next Board meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.
 
Subject:
4.F. Personnel Changes
Description:
Dr. Terrier will report on employment, retirements, and resignations of staff since the previous board meeting as shown on the attached report.
 
Subject:
4.G. Executive Session
Description:

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 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 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: 
 
Subject:
5. Approval of Minutes
Description:
The Board is requested to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Motion by: 

Second by: 

Vote: 
 
Subject:
6. Administrative Management
Subject:
6.A. Evaluate Executive Director and Consider Continued Employment for 2025-26
Description:
The Commissioner has completed the process of evaluating the Executive Director. The Board will now proceed with its evaluation. Approval is sought to continue employment of the Executive Director for the 2025-26 school year.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 
Subject:
6.B. 2025-26 Salary for the Executive Director
Description:
The Board is requested to consider the salary of the Executive Director for 2025-26 pending employment authorization from the Commissioner of Education.

Motion by:

Secondy by:

Vote:
 
Subject:
6.C. Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule for 2025-2026
Description:
Consider approval of the proposed Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule as presented.

Motion:

Second:

Vote:
 
Subject:
7. Financial Management
Subject:
7.A. Investment Portfolio Report 
Description:
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: 
 
Subject:
7.B. Statement of Operations; Budget Amendments; Check Register; and Checks Over $10,000.
Description:
The Executive Director and the Director of Financial Operations 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: 
 
Subject:
7.C. Bid Releases for the SETX Purchasing Cooperative
Description:
May Bid: Release May 6, 2025 
  • Athletic & Academic Awards, Equipment, Clothing & Supplies
  • Athletic Training, Nursing & Health Supplies
  • Electrical Supplies and/or Services
  • HVAC Capital Equipment, Supplies and/or Services 
  • Plumbing Supplies and/or Services
Bid Releases for July 1, 2025
  • Athletic Complex, Gymnasium & Auditorium Equipment Supplies and/or Services
  • Audio Visual/Media Equipment, Supplies and/or Service
  • Computer, Peripherals, Supplies & Operating Systems Technical Assistance
  • Fencing Supplies, Installation & Services
  • Janitorial Equipment, Supplies and/or Services
  • Lawn Maintenance, Equipment, Supplies and/or Services
  • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
  • Region 5 Only Print Services
Bid Releases for August 5, 2025
  • Paper Supplies (6 month bid)
  • Signs-Outdoor & Indoor Sales and/or Services
  • Drug Testing-Identification Services
  • Pest Control Supplies and/or Services
  • Portable Building, Ramping, Supplies and/or Services
  • Transportation Parts & Supplies (Excludes Sales and Service)
Motion by:

Second by:

Vote:
 
Subject:
8. Adjournment
Description:

Motion to Adjourn: 

Second: 

Vote: 

Adjournment Time: 

Minutes taken by:

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