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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Roll Call
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1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
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1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, December 15, 2023.
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3. Administrative Reports
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3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report - Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - Brent Baker
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
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3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Jana Andrews
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3.B.2. Strategic Initiatives & Campus Leadership Support Report - Denise Davis
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3.B.3. Special Services Report - Stacie Whitaker
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3.B.4. State and Federal Programs Report - Leonard Beles
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3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
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3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
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4. Public Forum
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5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
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5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for December 2023.
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5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for December 2023.
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5.C. Consider approval of the Board to call Board Election on:
Place 1, Margaret Davis, Representing Bowie County Place 4, Dennis Townsend, Representing Morris County Place 7, Sandra Billodeau, Representing Hopkins County |
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5.D. Consider 2022/2023 ESC Annual Fiscal Audit as presented.
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5.E. Consider approval of resolution authorizing participation in Texas CLASS for investment purposes as presented.
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5.F. Consider approval of purchase of bus to be used for bus driver training program.
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5.G. Consider to approve renewal of R8CPC 01-2022 for commodity process of USDA foods for the Region 8 Food Processing Cooperative.
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5.H. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
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5.I. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
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6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________) 1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel b. Employment of professional personnel (Information) c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information) 2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing. a. Any item listed on the agenda b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation |
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7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________) |
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8. Personnel
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8.A. Consider the Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director.
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff: |
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9. Adjourn
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | January 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. Call to Order
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| Subject: |
1.A. Roll Call
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| Subject: |
1.B. Establishment of a Quorum
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| Subject: |
1.C. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Motto
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2. Minutes
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| Subject: |
2.A. Consider the minutes of the regular meeting of the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors of Friday, December 15, 2023.
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3. Administrative Reports
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| Subject: |
3.A. Chief Financial Officer Report - Michele Leach
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
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| Presenter: |
Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - Brent Baker
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| Presenter: |
Brent Baker
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| Subject: |
3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
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| Presenter: |
Heather McGregor
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| Subject: |
3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Jana Andrews
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| Presenter: |
Jana Andrews
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3.B.2. Strategic Initiatives & Campus Leadership Support Report - Denise Davis
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| Presenter: |
Denise Davis
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| Subject: |
3.B.3. Special Services Report - Stacie Whitaker
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| Presenter: |
Stacie Whitaker
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3.B.4. State and Federal Programs Report - Leonard Beles
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| Presenter: |
Leonard Beles
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3.C. TIPS Cooperative Report - Charlie Martin
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| Presenter: |
Charlie Martin
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3.D. Executive Director Report - David Fitts
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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4. Public Forum
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5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
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| Subject: |
5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for December 2023.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.B. Consider the Budget Amendments for December 2023.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.C. Consider approval of the Board to call Board Election on:
Place 1, Margaret Davis, Representing Bowie County Place 4, Dennis Townsend, Representing Morris County Place 7, Sandra Billodeau, Representing Hopkins County |
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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5.D. Consider 2022/2023 ESC Annual Fiscal Audit as presented.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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5.E. Consider approval of resolution authorizing participation in Texas CLASS for investment purposes as presented.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.F. Consider approval of purchase of bus to be used for bus driver training program.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.G. Consider to approve renewal of R8CPC 01-2022 for commodity process of USDA foods for the Region 8 Food Processing Cooperative.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.H. Consider approving new TIPS Membership agreements previously approved by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recent Memberships and those, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified if the Board approves this action item.
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| Presenter: |
Charlie Martin
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| Subject: |
5.I. Consider possible cancellation of TIPS awarded Vendor Agreement(s) previously awarded by the Executive Director with delegated authority. The Board package includes a list of recently awarded contracts and those awards, and others if accidentally omitted from the list, are ratified now without action unless the Board takes action now to terminate any specific contracts.
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| Presenter: |
Charlie Martin
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6. CLOSED SESSION:
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________) 1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel b. Employment of professional personnel (Information) c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information) 2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing. a. Any item listed on the agenda b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation |
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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7. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT: (Time______________) |
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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8. Personnel
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Dr. David Fitts
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8.A. Consider the Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. Dennis Townsend
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff: |
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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9. Adjourn
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