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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 Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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3. Administrative Reports
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3.A. Chief Financial Officer & Operations Report - Michele Leach
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3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - David Jacobson
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
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3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Julia Robinson
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3.B.2. Leadership & School Performance Report - Denise Davis
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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 July 2025.
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5.B. Consider approval of a resolution for the ESC Investment Strategy.
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5.C. Consider approval of Property Casualty Risk Insurance with RMC of Texas.
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5.D. Consider the approval of Board Meeting dates for 2025-2026.
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5.E. Consider approval of an architectural contract with BWA Architects.
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5.F. 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.G. 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. Confirm approval of the Executive Director Employment Agreement for 2025-26.
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:
Employment – Resignation – Retirement - |
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9. Adjourn
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | August 28, 2025 at 10:30 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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| Subject: |
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 Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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| Subject: |
3. Administrative Reports
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| Subject: |
3.A. Chief Financial Officer & Operations Report - Michele Leach
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
3.A.1. Information Services Report - Wayne Snyder
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| Presenter: |
Wayne Snyder
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3.A.2. Technology Report - David Jacobson
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| Presenter: |
David Jacobson
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3.B. Leadership and Instructional Services Report - Heather McGregor
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| Presenter: |
Heather McGregor
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3.B.1. Curriculum & Instruction Report - Julia Robinson
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| Presenter: |
Julia Robinson
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3.B.2. Leadership & School Performance Report - Denise Davis
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| Presenter: |
Denise Davis
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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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| Subject: |
5. Matters Requiring Board Approval
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| Subject: |
5.A. Consider the Financial Reports for July 2025.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.B. Consider approval of a resolution for the ESC Investment Strategy.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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| Subject: |
5.C. Consider approval of Property Casualty Risk Insurance with RMC of Texas.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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5.D. Consider the approval of Board Meeting dates for 2025-2026.
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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5.E. Consider approval of an architectural contract with BWA Architects.
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| Presenter: |
Michele Leach
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5.F. 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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5.G. 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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| Subject: |
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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| Subject: |
8. Personnel
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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8.A. Confirm approval of the Executive Director Employment Agreement for 2025-26.
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| Presenter: |
Dennis Townsend
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8.B. Discuss and consider the employment / resignation / retirement of the following staff:
Employment – Resignation – Retirement - |
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| Presenter: |
Dr. David Fitts
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9. Adjourn
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