II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Public Comments: 
Comments shall be limited to current Board agenda items, student recognitions, or charitable causes. Public comment forms must be submitted to the Board Secretary no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the meeting by the person who will be providing public comment. Only one public comment form may be submitted per person. The public comment form must be fully completed to be considered. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, except that non-English speakers requiring a translator, are limited to six minutes.  The presiding Board officer may modify or waive these time limits as appropriate.  Speakers who engage in personal attacks or use insulting, profane, threatening, or abusive language during any Board meeting shall be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and may be escorted from the Board meeting room by District peace officers or security staff.  Any concerns or complaints regarding individual District employees, students, or parents must be resolved via the appropriate complaint process, as stated in Board Policy BED (LOCAL). Pursuant to Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public about an item that is not listed on this agenda, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information.

IV. Items for Individual Consideration

IV.A. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Board Resolution pertaining to emergency repairs needed at Centeno Elementary due to unforeseen catastrophe or emergency and delegation of authority to Superintendent pursuant to Texas Education Code Sections 44.031(h) and 44.0312

IV.B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Board Resolution to approve employee compensation for emergency closure due to water being shut off on October 4, 2024, at Trautmann Elementary School

V. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act

V.A. TGC 551.071  Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting

V.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel regarding retention of Thompson & Horton, LLP as Special Counsel for claims made by/against UISD and its employees, agents, or representatives, and matters incident thereto

V.B. TGC 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney; Closed Meeting
TGC 551.074 Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting

V.B.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, regarding the nomination of candidates to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors as per sections 6.03 and 6.0301 of the Texas Tax Code

VI. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session

VI.A. Action regarding retention of Thompson & Horton, LLP as Special Counsel for claims made by/against UISD and its employees, agents or representatives

VI.B. Discussion and possible action by resolution of the United Independent School District’s Board of Trustees to nominate candidates for the Webb County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors as per sections 6.03 and 6.0301 of the Texas Tax Code

VII. Adjournment