I.A.
Note to Public of Video and Audio Conferencing:  Pursuant to the Governor Abbot's Temporary Suspension of Open Meetings Laws issued on March 16, 2020 to advance the public health goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called "social distancing"), this meeting will be broadcasted which will be audible to the public.  The Board President, presiding officer or trustees may not be physically present at one location but a quorum of members attending in person or via video or audio conferencing will be required for the meeting.  The public may view this meeting by by accessing the meeting through the following web address:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-EO0xL_SZxZOo5pnwQwtA?


An electronic copy of the agenda packet may be viewed at the following link https://sisdk12.edlioschool.com.  A recording of the meeting will be available for review on the District's website following the conclusion of the meeting.

Should you desire to provide public comment/public input to the Board, you must e-mail your public comment to anna.montney@sisdk12.net by 10:00a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020, or come by Somerset ISD Administration Office, Bldg. 206 to fill out the form between 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m. at 7791 6th Street, Somerset, Texas, 78069, before the Board Meeting for your public comment to be presented to the board during the public comment portion of this meeting. Alternatively, you may sign up before the meeting at the meeting location and present your comment in person.  You will not be allowed to remain in the room after the presentation of your public comment to limit exposure of yourself, Board members and staff at the location.

II. Call Meeting to Order

III. Invocation

IV. Pledge of Allegience

V. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC INPUT:

VI. COMMUNICATIONS:  Instructional Student Service Report, Operations Report, Finance Report, Construction Updates, and Employee Recognitions.

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 March 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

VII.B. Approval of the engagement letter for the annual financial audit report of Somerset ISD for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

VII.C. Approval of the Istation software licensing for the Early Childhood Elementary, Somerset Elementary, Barrera Veterans Elementary, Savannah Heights Intermediate and Somerset Junior High not to exceed the amount of $44,687.00.

VII.D. Approval of the 2020-2021 Proposed Service Agreement between Somerset ISD and Frontline Education for the eStar IEP Application.

VII.E. Approval of the 2020-2021 Memorandum of Understanding agreements and funding for the Chembridge and MathBridge Dual Credit Programs not to exceed the amount of $15,000.00.

VII.F. Approval of the presentation to the Board of Trustees regarding the Performance Report on Delinquent Ad Valorem Tax Collection Report.

VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:

VIII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Budget Amendment #3 for 2019-2020 General Operating Budget and Budget Amendment #1 for 2019-2020 Child Nutrition Budget.

VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval based on the review quote received, the purchased and installation of one Data Aire Computer Room A/C unit serving Somerset Independent School District's Main Distribution Frame (MDF) room where all the district servers are housed not to exceed the amount of $42,601.00.

VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the quote of $467,690.16 for furniture and design and to allow the Superintendent to finalized adjustments as needed for the Somerset High School Cafeteria Furniture.

VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the purchases and installation of one Kids' Choice 3 Deep Playscape play structure for the Somerset Early Childhood Elementary not to exceed the amount of $43,470.00.

VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the 2020-2025 District of Innovation Plan.

VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Delivery Method of Construction Manager at Risk for the 2019 Bond Project.

VIII.G. Presentation of the Somerset Independent school District Finance Update.

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 New Hires Resignations and/or Retirements.  Texas Government Code 551.074.

IX.B. Discussion regarding the renewal of the Certified Educator, Dual Certified Educator/Coach and Non-Certified contracts of personnel listed for FY 2020-2021.

X. OPEN SESSION:  Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.

X.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.

X.B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the Certified Educator, Dual Certified Educator/Coach and Non-Certified contracts of personnel listed for FY 2020-2021.

XI. ADJOURNMENT: