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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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II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
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III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
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IV. Board Announcements
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V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy. Additionally, pursuant to board policies BED (LEGAL) and BED (LOCAL), drifting from the stated topic or becoming disruptive shall result in a warning from the board president. A second violation will result in forfeiture of your allotted time and removal from the board meeting. Disruptions include speaking on behalf of or against a person running for political office, promotion of a for-profit organization, or advertisement of products or services to the Board.
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VI. Recognitions
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VI.A. United High School Students - 2015 AV Digital Video Awards
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VI.B. United High School - National Merit Scholar
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VI.C. UISD Instructional Television Department
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VI.D. Meet in the Middle Program District-Wide
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VI.E. Alexander High School Dazzlers
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VI.F. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Cheerleaders - South Texas Nationals - 1st Place National Champions (Non-Tumbling High School Division
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VI.G. Texas Educational Colorguard Association - Novice Blue - State Champions March 2015
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VI.H. 2015 UIL Music Region XIV Sweepstakes Winners
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VI.I. Texas Scholastic Chess Tournament - 1st Place State Team Trophy
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VI.J. National Chess Tournament - 9th Place U800 Section - Top Ten Category
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VI.K. United High School Girls Golf Team - District 29-6A Champions/Regional Qualifier
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VI.L. United High School Boys Golf Team - Regional Qualifier
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VI.M. Alexander High School Boys Golf Team - District 29-6A Champions/Regional Qualifier
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VI.N. Alexander High School Girls Golf Individual Regional Qualifiers
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VI.O. UIL Academic Competition
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VI.P. TAFE Competition
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VI.Q. HOSA Competition
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VI.R. Chapter Yearbook Competition
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VI.S. Business Professionals of America Competition
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VI.T. One Act Play Competition
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VI.U. Theatrical Design Competition
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VI.V. VITA Certification
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VI.W. FFA Competition
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VI.X. State Film Contest
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VII. Consent Agenda Items
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VII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
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VII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
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VII.C. Award of District Workers' Compensation Insurance Program
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VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize, by Resolution, the Extension of the District's Depository Contract for the 2015-2017 Biennium
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VII.E. Approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Additions and Improvements at Trautmann Elementary
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VII.F. Approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Additions and Improvements at Clark Middle School
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VII.G. Approval of Changes to CH (LOCAL) and New CH Regulations Policy
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VII.H. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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VII.I. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of June 2015
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VII.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
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VII.K. Approval of Employment Contracts for 2015-2016 School Year
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VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
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VIII.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of April 2015
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VIII.B. Approval of Donations
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VIII.C. Approval of request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the solicitation method of procurement for Additions and Renovations at J.B. Alexander High School (Non-Bond Project)
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VIII.D. Approval of Proposed Name for Elementary #27 Opening 2015-2016 School Year
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VIII.E. Final Approval of the MOU between City of Laredo and United ISD Natatorium Project
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IX. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
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IX.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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IX.A.1. Discussion re: finalize nonrenewal of classroom teacher’s term contract
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IX.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel |
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IX.B.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, re: proposed non-renewal/termination of term/continuing contracts for classroom teacher(s)
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IX.B.2. Discussion re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
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X.A. Approve Administration’s recommendation to propose termination of classroom teacher(s) continuing contract(s) and authorize Superintendent to send notice of same
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X.B. Approve Administration’s recommendation to propose non-renewal of classroom teacher(s) term contract(s), authorize Superintendent to send notice of same, and designate Board-appointed attorney to conduct hearing(s) pursuant to Section 21.207 of the Texas Education Code
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X.C. Action to finalize nonrenewal of classroom teacher’s term contract
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XI. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 20, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular | |
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
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III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
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IV. Board Announcements
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V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy. Additionally, pursuant to board policies BED (LEGAL) and BED (LOCAL), drifting from the stated topic or becoming disruptive shall result in a warning from the board president. A second violation will result in forfeiture of your allotted time and removal from the board meeting. Disruptions include speaking on behalf of or against a person running for political office, promotion of a for-profit organization, or advertisement of products or services to the Board.
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VI. Recognitions
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VI.A. United High School Students - 2015 AV Digital Video Awards
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VI.B. United High School - National Merit Scholar
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VI.C. UISD Instructional Television Department
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VI.D. Meet in the Middle Program District-Wide
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VI.E. Alexander High School Dazzlers
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VI.F. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Cheerleaders - South Texas Nationals - 1st Place National Champions (Non-Tumbling High School Division
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VI.G. Texas Educational Colorguard Association - Novice Blue - State Champions March 2015
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VI.H. 2015 UIL Music Region XIV Sweepstakes Winners
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VI.I. Texas Scholastic Chess Tournament - 1st Place State Team Trophy
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VI.J. National Chess Tournament - 9th Place U800 Section - Top Ten Category
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VI.K. United High School Girls Golf Team - District 29-6A Champions/Regional Qualifier
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VI.L. United High School Boys Golf Team - Regional Qualifier
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VI.M. Alexander High School Boys Golf Team - District 29-6A Champions/Regional Qualifier
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VI.N. Alexander High School Girls Golf Individual Regional Qualifiers
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VI.O. UIL Academic Competition
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VI.P. TAFE Competition
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VI.Q. HOSA Competition
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VI.R. Chapter Yearbook Competition
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VI.S. Business Professionals of America Competition
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VI.T. One Act Play Competition
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VI.U. Theatrical Design Competition
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VI.V. VITA Certification
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VI.W. FFA Competition
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VI.X. State Film Contest
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VII. Consent Agenda Items
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VII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
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Attachments:
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VII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
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Attachments:
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VII.C. Award of District Workers' Compensation Insurance Program
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Attachments:
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VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize, by Resolution, the Extension of the District's Depository Contract for the 2015-2017 Biennium
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Attachments:
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VII.E. Approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Additions and Improvements at Trautmann Elementary
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Attachments:
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VII.F. Approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for Additions and Improvements at Clark Middle School
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Attachments:
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VII.G. Approval of Changes to CH (LOCAL) and New CH Regulations Policy
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Attachments:
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VII.H. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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Attachments:
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VII.I. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of June 2015
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Attachments:
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VII.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses
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Attachments:
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VII.K. Approval of Employment Contracts for 2015-2016 School Year
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Attachments:
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VIII. Items for Individual Consideration
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VIII.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of April 2015
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Attachments:
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VIII.B. Approval of Donations
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Attachments:
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VIII.C. Approval of request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the solicitation method of procurement for Additions and Renovations at J.B. Alexander High School (Non-Bond Project)
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Attachments:
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VIII.D. Approval of Proposed Name for Elementary #27 Opening 2015-2016 School Year
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Attachments:
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VIII.E. Final Approval of the MOU between City of Laredo and United ISD Natatorium Project
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Attachments:
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IX. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
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IX.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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| Subject: |
IX.A.1. Discussion re: finalize nonrenewal of classroom teacher’s term contract
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| Subject: |
IX.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel |
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IX.B.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, re: proposed non-renewal/termination of term/continuing contracts for classroom teacher(s)
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IX.B.2. Discussion re: Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities
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X. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
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| Subject: |
X.A. Approve Administration’s recommendation to propose termination of classroom teacher(s) continuing contract(s) and authorize Superintendent to send notice of same
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Attachments:
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X.B. Approve Administration’s recommendation to propose non-renewal of classroom teacher(s) term contract(s), authorize Superintendent to send notice of same, and designate Board-appointed attorney to conduct hearing(s) pursuant to Section 21.207 of the Texas Education Code
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Attachments:
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X.C. Action to finalize nonrenewal of classroom teacher’s term contract
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Attachments:
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XI. Adjournment
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