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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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IV.1) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School student Alexsa Martinez for being selected for the St. Edwards' University - College Assistance Program (CAMP) scholarship, a four-year scholarship in the amount of $222,000.
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IV.2) Recognition of CC Winn High School Senior, Airamy Martinez, for being awarded a Minnie Stevens Piper Scholarship.
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IV.3) Recognition of CC Winn High School Senior, Ricardo Chavarria III and Sergio Long, for being awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship.
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IV.4) Recognition of CC Winn High School Senior, Caleb Medellin, for being awarded a Terry Foundation Scholarship.
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IV.5) Recognition of Ray H. Darr Elementary 3rd Grade student, Nathan Martinez, for being the Top Imagine Math Leader.
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IV.6) Recognition of Ray H. Darr Elementary for placing 3rd Place in the 2024 Lonestar Math Cup Sweepstakes in Texas.
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IV.7) Recognition of Miss Cardenas' 4th Grade class for having perfect attendance for seven weeks straight from January 21, 2024 to April 5, 2024.
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IV.8) Recognition of the 2023-2024 Water Warriors for their accomplishments and leadership skills representing both CC Winn High School and Eagle Pass High School.
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IV.9) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball team for being the 2023-2024 District Champs with an undefeated season. And recognition of Coach Oscar "Koka" Ruiz was selected as Coach of the Year.
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IV.10) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Boys Track and Field athletes for their accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year.
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IV.11) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Girls Track and Field athletes for their accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year.
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IV.12) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Mariachi Aguilas del Norte for placing 1st in their division at the TAMIU Mariachi Festival and were awarded Best Trumpets, Best Violins and Best Armonia.
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IV.13) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Color Guard Varsity for placing 1st at the TECA finals making them State Champions for the second consecutive year.
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IV.14) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Mighty Eagle Concert Bands for being awarded a 1st Division "Superior" rating in concert. Two of the concert bands received a 1st Division "Superior" rating in Sightreading making them "Sweepstakes Bands".
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IV.15) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Might Eagle Band for participating in the Region XI UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition and receiving a total of 19 Solo Medals and 91 Ensemble Medals.
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IV.16) Recognition of CC Winn High School student Javier Ramirez for winning the 3200 meter run District Championship.
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IV.17) Recognition of CC Winn high School Student Council for being awarded the 2023-2024 Texas Association of Student Council Sweepstakes Award.
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IV.18) Recognition of CC Winn High School Girls' Golf Team for winning the UIL 28-5A District Championship.
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IV.19) Recognition of Migrant parents Ana Limon, Marisol Perez, Edna Marquez and Ilsa Alvarez for their video participation in the presentation for the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME).
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V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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V.1) Financial Report
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V.2) Utility Report
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V.3) Tax Collection Report
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 242603 for EPHS and CC Winn High School Cross Country Trails and the Board delegates the Superintendent of Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH and to amend the budget accordingly to include matters related to this project.
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VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve final instructional materials recommendations considered under proclamation 2024 as examined and selected by the technology and instructional materials allotment team.
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VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to certify all items listed on the 2024-2025 certification of provisions of instructional materials survey.
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VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to apply for a Low-Attendance Day waiver with the Texas Education Agency.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2024 (Joint Workshop) and the April 15, 2024 (Regular) Board Meetings.
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 250104 for charter bus transportation services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VII.3) Consider and take appropiate action on the request to approve the Early/Release/Time-off Regulations.
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VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to use the "Choosing the Best" curriculum and several open-source online resources in the 4th through 8th grade health classes.
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VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from The Organization for Disaster Relief, Inc. for children currently enrolled in the Eagle Pass Independent School District that are identified as homeless.
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VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to accept a donation from Mr. Eddie Morales, Jr., from Langley & Banack, Inc. in the form of golf clubs of an estimated value of $1,960.00.
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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VIII.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.2) The Board will hear the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
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VIII.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by Superintendent as Special Education Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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VIII.4) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by Superintendent as Transportation Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX. OPEN SESSION
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IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve term contracts as presented.
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IX.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Special Education Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Transportation Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 13, 2024 at 5:45 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Description:
Mr. Jorge Barrera, President / Mrs. Hilda P. Martinez, Vice-President / Dr. Hector Alvarez, Secretary / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Trustee / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Trustee / Mr. Christopher Hiller, Trustee / Mr. Victor E. Perry, Trustee / Mr. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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Description:
According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 20 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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IV.1) Recognition of Eagle Pass High School student Alexsa Martinez for being selected for the St. Edwards' University - College Assistance Program (CAMP) scholarship, a four-year scholarship in the amount of $222,000.
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IV.2) Recognition of CC Winn High School Senior, Airamy Martinez, for being awarded a Minnie Stevens Piper Scholarship.
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IV.3) Recognition of CC Winn High School Senior, Ricardo Chavarria III and Sergio Long, for being awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship.
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IV.4) Recognition of CC Winn High School Senior, Caleb Medellin, for being awarded a Terry Foundation Scholarship.
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IV.5) Recognition of Ray H. Darr Elementary 3rd Grade student, Nathan Martinez, for being the Top Imagine Math Leader.
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IV.6) Recognition of Ray H. Darr Elementary for placing 3rd Place in the 2024 Lonestar Math Cup Sweepstakes in Texas.
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IV.7) Recognition of Miss Cardenas' 4th Grade class for having perfect attendance for seven weeks straight from January 21, 2024 to April 5, 2024.
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IV.8) Recognition of the 2023-2024 Water Warriors for their accomplishments and leadership skills representing both CC Winn High School and Eagle Pass High School.
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IV.9) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball team for being the 2023-2024 District Champs with an undefeated season. And recognition of Coach Oscar "Koka" Ruiz was selected as Coach of the Year.
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IV.10) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Boys Track and Field athletes for their accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year.
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IV.11) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School Girls Track and Field athletes for their accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year.
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IV.12) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Mariachi Aguilas del Norte for placing 1st in their division at the TAMIU Mariachi Festival and were awarded Best Trumpets, Best Violins and Best Armonia.
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IV.13) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Color Guard Varsity for placing 1st at the TECA finals making them State Champions for the second consecutive year.
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IV.14) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Mighty Eagle Concert Bands for being awarded a 1st Division "Superior" rating in concert. Two of the concert bands received a 1st Division "Superior" rating in Sightreading making them "Sweepstakes Bands".
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IV.15) Recognition of the Eagle Pass High School's Might Eagle Band for participating in the Region XI UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition and receiving a total of 19 Solo Medals and 91 Ensemble Medals.
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IV.16) Recognition of CC Winn High School student Javier Ramirez for winning the 3200 meter run District Championship.
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IV.17) Recognition of CC Winn high School Student Council for being awarded the 2023-2024 Texas Association of Student Council Sweepstakes Award.
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IV.18) Recognition of CC Winn High School Girls' Golf Team for winning the UIL 28-5A District Championship.
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IV.19) Recognition of Migrant parents Ana Limon, Marisol Perez, Edna Marquez and Ilsa Alvarez for their video participation in the presentation for the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME).
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V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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Attachments:
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V.1) Financial Report
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V.2) Utility Report
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Attachments:
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V.3) Tax Collection Report
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Attachments:
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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Attachments:
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VI.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 242603 for EPHS and CC Winn High School Cross Country Trails and the Board delegates the Superintendent of Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH and to amend the budget accordingly to include matters related to this project.
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Attachments:
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VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve final instructional materials recommendations considered under proclamation 2024 as examined and selected by the technology and instructional materials allotment team.
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Attachments:
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VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to certify all items listed on the 2024-2025 certification of provisions of instructional materials survey.
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Attachments:
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VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to apply for a Low-Attendance Day waiver with the Texas Education Agency.
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Attachments:
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
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Attachments:
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VII.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2024 (Joint Workshop) and the April 15, 2024 (Regular) Board Meetings.
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Attachments:
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 250104 for charter bus transportation services and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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Attachments:
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VII.3) Consider and take appropiate action on the request to approve the Early/Release/Time-off Regulations.
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Attachments:
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VII.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to use the "Choosing the Best" curriculum and several open-source online resources in the 4th through 8th grade health classes.
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Attachments:
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VII.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from The Organization for Disaster Relief, Inc. for children currently enrolled in the Eagle Pass Independent School District that are identified as homeless.
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Attachments:
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VII.6) Consider and take appropriate action on the approval to accept a donation from Mr. Eddie Morales, Jr., from Langley & Banack, Inc. in the form of golf clubs of an estimated value of $1,960.00.
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Attachments:
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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Description:
Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
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Attachments:
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VIII.1) The Board will hear the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.2) The Board will hear the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
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VIII.3) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by Superintendent as Special Education Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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VIII.4) The Board will hear the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by Superintendent as Transportation Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX. OPEN SESSION
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Description:
To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
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IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve term contracts as presented.
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IX.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Special Education Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a professional employee to be assigned by the Superintendent as Transportation Director subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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Attachments:
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Attachments:
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