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Meeting Agenda
I. BUDGET WORKSHOP  #2:
I.A. Somerset ISD will hold Budget Workshop #2 at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, August 21, 2017 for the purpose of discussing the school district's budget for the 2017-2018 school year.

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP #2.

II. Call Meeting to Order
III. Pledge of Allegience
IV. Invocation
V. COMMUNICATIONS:  Employee Recognitions, Students, partnership, Grants, Etc.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: 
(30 minute total time for this item.  Limit of five minutes per person.  Only one person from each delegation will be heard on the same subject.  No employee names can be mentioned)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)
VII.A. Approval of the July 10, 2017 Board Training and Goal Workshop Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2017 Budget Workshop and Regular Board Meeting Minutes & July 24, 2017 Special Board Meeting  Minutes.
VII.B. Approval of the  Revisions to the Current Board Operating Procedures.
VII.C. Approval of the Revisions to the Current District Goals.
VII.D. Approval of the 2017-2018 Mission Statement.
VII.E. Approval of the 2017-2018 Vision Statement.
VII.F. Approval of Board Members travel to the upcoming 2017 Annual TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas for continued education hours.
VII.G. Approval of the 2017-2018 Organizational Chart.
VII.H. Approval of the 2017-2018 Student Transfer List.
VII.I. Approval of the 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan.
VII.J. Approval of the 2017-2018 Employee Handbook.
VII.K. Approval of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) evaluation criteria.
VII.L. Approval of the 2017-2018 Continued Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with Pleasanton ISD (Atascosa-McMullen Co-op) and to expand funds for Services not to exceed the total amount of $25,000.00.
VII.M. Approval of the District's Investment Policy, CDA (Local) and Resolution as required by the Public Funds Investment Act section 2256.005 (e).
VII.N. Approval of the 2017-2018 Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.
VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
VIII.A. Presentation regarding the Bond 2016 construction projects.
VIII.B. Presentation regarding the 2016-2017 Safety and Security Audit for Somerset ISD campuses and district facilities.
VIII.C. Presentation regarding the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Presentation.
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Final Budget Amendment for 2016-2017.
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of new Band instruments for the 2017-2018 school year.
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Istation software licensing not to exceed the total amount of $27,932.00.
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the extension of the Quotation for Athletic Field Maintenance to provide services to Somerset ISD not to exceed the total amount of $15,302.40.
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Texas A&M Chapter of Advise TX Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas A&M University, and Somerset Independent School District not to exceed the total amount of $10,000.00.
VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to amend the 2017-2018 Dress and Grooming Policy for Students.
VIII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the appointing of a Delegate and Alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly.
VIII.K. Presentation of the Somerset ISD Finance Update.
VIII.K.1.
ADDENDUM TO THE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS AND THE CLOSE AND OPEN SESSIONS ITEMS:

AN ADDENDUM IS BEING MADE TO THE SCHEDULED BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 & REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.. AT THE SOMERSET JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 4730 W. LOOP 1604, VON ORMY, TEXAS, 78073.
VIII.L. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Preliminary Accountability Tables.
VIII.M. Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution and the appointment of the authorized representatives at Texas Community Bank.
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:
IX.A. Discussion regarding the Assessment of the Superintendent.
IX.B. Discussion regarding New Hires.
IX.C. Pursuant to Texas Government code 551.071 and 551.0821, deliberation and consultation with school attorney regarding possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with disability.
X. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Assessment of the Superintendent.
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
X.C. Consideration and possible action concerning possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with a disability.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: August 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Budget Workshop #2 & Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. BUDGET WORKSHOP  #2:
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
I.A. Somerset ISD will hold Budget Workshop #2 at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, August 21, 2017 for the purpose of discussing the school district's budget for the 2017-2018 school year.

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP #2.

Subject:
II. Call Meeting to Order
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegience
Subject:
IV. Invocation
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:  Employee Recognitions, Students, partnership, Grants, Etc.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: 
(30 minute total time for this item.  Limit of five minutes per person.  Only one person from each delegation will be heard on the same subject.  No employee names can be mentioned)
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA: 
Approval and possible discussion of the following items:  (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action)
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of the July 10, 2017 Board Training and Goal Workshop Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2017 Budget Workshop and Regular Board Meeting Minutes & July 24, 2017 Special Board Meeting  Minutes.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of the  Revisions to the Current Board Operating Procedures.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.C. Approval of the Revisions to the Current District Goals.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.D. Approval of the 2017-2018 Mission Statement.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.E. Approval of the 2017-2018 Vision Statement.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.F. Approval of Board Members travel to the upcoming 2017 Annual TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas for continued education hours.
Presenter:
Dr. Omar Pachecano
Subject:
VII.G. Approval of the 2017-2018 Organizational Chart.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.H. Approval of the 2017-2018 Student Transfer List.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.I. Approval of the 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.J. Approval of the 2017-2018 Employee Handbook.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.K. Approval of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) evaluation criteria.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.L. Approval of the 2017-2018 Continued Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with Pleasanton ISD (Atascosa-McMullen Co-op) and to expand funds for Services not to exceed the total amount of $25,000.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.M. Approval of the District's Investment Policy, CDA (Local) and Resolution as required by the Public Funds Investment Act section 2256.005 (e).
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VII.N. Approval of the 2017-2018 Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Presentation regarding the Bond 2016 construction projects.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.B. Presentation regarding the 2016-2017 Safety and Security Audit for Somerset ISD campuses and district facilities.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.C. Presentation regarding the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Presentation.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Final Budget Amendment for 2016-2017.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of new Band instruments for the 2017-2018 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Istation software licensing not to exceed the total amount of $27,932.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the extension of the Quotation for Athletic Field Maintenance to provide services to Somerset ISD not to exceed the total amount of $15,302.40.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Texas A&M Chapter of Advise TX Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas A&M University, and Somerset Independent School District not to exceed the total amount of $10,000.00.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to amend the 2017-2018 Dress and Grooming Policy for Students.
Presenter:
Sandra Rosales
Subject:
VIII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the appointing of a Delegate and Alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.K. Presentation of the Somerset ISD Finance Update.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.K.1.
ADDENDUM TO THE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS AND THE CLOSE AND OPEN SESSIONS ITEMS:

AN ADDENDUM IS BEING MADE TO THE SCHEDULED BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 & REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.. AT THE SOMERSET JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 4730 W. LOOP 1604, VON ORMY, TEXAS, 78073.
Subject:
VIII.L. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Preliminary Accountability Tables.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
VIII.M. Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution and the appointment of the authorized representatives at Texas Community Bank.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 et.seq. to consider the following:
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion regarding the Assessment of the Superintendent.
Presenter:
Dr. Omar Pachecano
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion regarding New Hires.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
IX.C. Pursuant to Texas Government code 551.071 and 551.0821, deliberation and consultation with school attorney regarding possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with disability.
Presenter:
Don Green
Subject:
X. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
Subject:
X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Assessment of the Superintendent.
Presenter:
Dr. Omar Pachecano
Subject:
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
Presenter:
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
Subject:
X.C. Consideration and possible action concerning possible settlement of claims made by an adult student with a disability.
Presenter:
Don Green
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT

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