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Meeting Agenda
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I. Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting:
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I.A. Somerset ISD will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 12A.002(a) and Board Policy AF(legal) at 6:00p.m., on Monday, February 10, 2020 for the purpose of discussing Somerset Independent School District's interest and approval to move forward in becoming a District of Innovation.
Public Participation in the discussion is invited. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Somerset Independent School District will be held immediately following the conclusion of the Public Hearing of the Somerset Independent's School District. |
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II. Call Meeting to Order
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III. Invocation
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IV. Pledge of Allegience
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V. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:
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VI. COMMUNICATIONS: Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.
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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) |
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VII.A. Approval of the January 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
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VII.B. Approval of the 2020-2021 Budget Planning Calendar and designate the Superintendent or (designee) to update and review as necessary and required.
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VII.C. Approval of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) Memorandum of Understanding not to exceed the amount of $47,855.00.
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VII.D. Approval of the travel for the Close Up Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. not to exceed the amount of $18,000.00.
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VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
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VIII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase Somerset High School band uniforms.
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VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to consider and approve a plan of finance presented by PFM advisors LLC regarding the finance structure related to the potential issuance of one or more series of unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds.
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VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to name a District of Innovation Committee to develop the District of Innovation Plan.
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VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of the additional Educational Technology Learning Content Brix Software and instructional materials not to exceed the amount of $2,600.00.
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VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase one district truck.
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VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the consideration and adoption of a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred.
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VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of Proposed Modification 008 to decrease the Contingency Allowance of $ 10,826.00 for a New Sidewalk/Ramp at the ROTC Building.
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VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 20-001, Wastewater Maintenance and Repair, to provide services by a licensed company for district plants.
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VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of updates to playground surfacing at several schools to meet compliance with state standards.
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VIII.J. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.
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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: |
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IX.A. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements. Texas Government Code 551.074.
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IX.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss possible action regarding finding that good cause did not exist for a contract teacher's resignation and possible pursuit of sanctions, mid-contract termination of term contract employees.
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IX.C. Discussion regarding the review and approval of the Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent.
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X. OPEN SESSION: Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
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X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
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X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed mid-contract termination of term contract of employee.
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X.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review approval of the Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT:
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XII. Call Meeting to Order
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XIII. Invocation
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XIV. Pledge of Allegience
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XV. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:
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XVI. COMMUNICATIONS: Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.
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XVII. 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) |
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XVII.A. Approval of the January 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
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XVII.B. Approval of the 2020-2021 Budget Planning Calendar and designate the Superintendent or (designee) to update and review as necessary and required.
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XVII.C. Approval of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) Memorandum of Understanding not to exceed the amount of $47,855.00.
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XVII.D. Approval of the travel for the Close Up Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. not to exceed the amount of $18,000.00.
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XVIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
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XVIII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase Somerset High School band uniforms.
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XVIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to consider and approve a plan of finance presented by PFM advisors LLC regarding the finance structure related to the potential issuance of one or more series of unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds.
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XVIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to name a District of Innovation Committee to develop the District of Innovation Plan.
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XVIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of the additional Educational Technology Learning Content Brix Software and instructional materials not to exceed the amount of $2,600.00.
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XVIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase one district truck.
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XVIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the consideration and adoption of a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred.
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XVIII.G. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.
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XIX. 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: |
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XIX.A. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements. Texas Government Code 551.074.
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XIX.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss possible action regarding finding that good cause did not exist for a contract teacher's resignation and possible pursuit of sanctions, mid-contract termination of term contract employees.
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XX. OPEN SESSION: Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
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XX.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
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XX.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed mid-contract termination of term contract of employee.
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XXI. ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | February 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting | |
| Subject: |
I. Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting:
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| Subject: |
I.A. Somerset ISD will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 12A.002(a) and Board Policy AF(legal) at 6:00p.m., on Monday, February 10, 2020 for the purpose of discussing Somerset Independent School District's interest and approval to move forward in becoming a District of Innovation.
Public Participation in the discussion is invited. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Somerset Independent School District will be held immediately following the conclusion of the Public Hearing of the Somerset Independent's School District. |
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| Subject: |
II. Call Meeting to Order
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| Subject: |
III. Invocation
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| Subject: |
IV. Pledge of Allegience
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| Subject: |
V. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:
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| Subject: |
VI. COMMUNICATIONS: Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.
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| 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) |
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| Subject: |
VII.A. Approval of the January 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VII.B. Approval of the 2020-2021 Budget Planning Calendar and designate the Superintendent or (designee) to update and review as necessary and required.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VII.C. Approval of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) Memorandum of Understanding not to exceed the amount of $47,855.00.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VII.D. Approval of the travel for the Close Up Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. not to exceed the amount of $18,000.00.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
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| Subject: |
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase Somerset High School band uniforms.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to consider and approve a plan of finance presented by PFM advisors LLC regarding the finance structure related to the potential issuance of one or more series of unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to name a District of Innovation Committee to develop the District of Innovation Plan.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of the additional Educational Technology Learning Content Brix Software and instructional materials not to exceed the amount of $2,600.00.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase one district truck.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the consideration and adoption of a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of Proposed Modification 008 to decrease the Contingency Allowance of $ 10,826.00 for a New Sidewalk/Ramp at the ROTC Building.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the RFP 20-001, Wastewater Maintenance and Repair, to provide services by a licensed company for district plants.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of updates to playground surfacing at several schools to meet compliance with state standards.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
VIII.J. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| 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: |
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| Subject: |
IX.A. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements. Texas Government Code 551.074.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
|
|
| Subject: |
IX.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss possible action regarding finding that good cause did not exist for a contract teacher's resignation and possible pursuit of sanctions, mid-contract termination of term contract employees.
|
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
IX.C. Discussion regarding the review and approval of the Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent.
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Don Green
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| Subject: |
X. OPEN SESSION: Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
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| Subject: |
X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed mid-contract termination of term contract of employee.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
X.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review approval of the Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent.
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Don Green
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| Subject: |
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
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| Subject: |
XII. Call Meeting to Order
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| Subject: |
XIII. Invocation
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| Subject: |
XIV. Pledge of Allegience
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| Subject: |
XV. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:
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| Subject: |
XVI. COMMUNICATIONS: Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.
|
|
| Subject: |
XVII. 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: |
XVII.A. Approval of the January 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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|
| Subject: |
XVII.B. Approval of the 2020-2021 Budget Planning Calendar and designate the Superintendent or (designee) to update and review as necessary and required.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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|
| Subject: |
XVII.C. Approval of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) Memorandum of Understanding not to exceed the amount of $47,855.00.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVII.D. Approval of the travel for the Close Up Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. not to exceed the amount of $18,000.00.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
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| Subject: |
XVIII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase Somerset High School band uniforms.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
|
|
| Subject: |
XVIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to consider and approve a plan of finance presented by PFM advisors LLC regarding the finance structure related to the potential issuance of one or more series of unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to name a District of Innovation Committee to develop the District of Innovation Plan.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchase of the additional Educational Technology Learning Content Brix Software and instructional materials not to exceed the amount of $2,600.00.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to purchase one district truck.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the consideration and adoption of a reimbursement resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred.
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|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XVIII.G. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.
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|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XIX. 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: |
XIX.A. Discussion Regarding New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements. Texas Government Code 551.074.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
|
|
| Subject: |
XIX.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss possible action regarding finding that good cause did not exist for a contract teacher's resignation and possible pursuit of sanctions, mid-contract termination of term contract employees.
|
|
| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XX. OPEN SESSION: Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
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| Subject: |
XX.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XX.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed mid-contract termination of term contract of employee.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Saul Hinojosa
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| Subject: |
XXI. ADJOURNMENT:
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