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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Opening Prayer
4. Welcome Visitors/Public Comment
5. Information
5.A. Update on status of entry gate project.
6. Consent Agenda
6.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Divide ISD that was held on February 22, 2024.
 
6.B. Consider and Approve payment of the bills and invoices for the period 02/20/2024 through 04/15/2024.
 
6.C. Annual eMat Certification - Consider and Approve Instructional Materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the 2024-2025 school year Allotment.
6.D. Consider and Approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
6.E. Consider and Approve an engagement letter from Neffendorf and Blocker PC to
perform the fiscal year 2024 financial audit.
7. Discussion and Business Action Items
7.A. Review and adopt Board Policy Changes to the following policies that were suggested after a TASB policy review:

AF(LOCAL): INNOVATION DISTRICTS 

BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS 

BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS 

BQ(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS 

BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL 

CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - INVESTMENTS 

CDC(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS 

CFB(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - INVENTORIES 

CFEA(LOCAL): PAYROLL PROCEDURES - SALARY DEDUCTIONS AND REDUCTIONS 

CH(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION 

CO(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT 

COA(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - PROCUREMENT 

COB(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS 

CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION 

DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - COMPENSATION PLAN 

DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES 

DEE(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 

DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES 

DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 

DNA(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF TEACHERS 

DNB(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS 

EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS 

EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION 

FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS 

FFI(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE – FREEDOM FROM BULLYING 

FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS 

FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

FNAA(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION – DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE 

FNAB(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION – USE OF FACILITIES FOR NONSCHOOL PURPOSES 

FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES 

FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE 

GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS 

GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES 

GKDA(LOCAL): NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES – DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE 

7.B. Consider and approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar. Changing December 4th for Oct. 31st for a day off. This will aid in preparing for the Wild Game Dinner
7.C. Consider and Approve copier lease bids, or alternate action relative to the copier lease. Hand out.
7.D. Consider and approve the superintendent moving forward with a possible building project.
7.E. Consider and approve granting the superintendent to vet and hire a architect through the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process as prescribed by statute. 
7.F. Consider and approve adjustments to the benefit package DISD provides to their employees relative to the Memo released by the TSHBP Insurance Program on April 15, 2024. This affects this fiscal budget year. As of April 2024, there are 5 enrolled employees in the plan. 
7.G. Discuss and consider possible action relative to CD XXXX1167 which matures on 04/29/2024.
8. Closed Session
8.A. Consider administration and teacher contracts as presented. 
9. Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session
9.A. Consider and approve administration and teacher contracts as presented. 
10. Campus Reports
10.A. Principal's Report
10.B. Business Manger's Report
10.B.1. Balance of safety grant funds and deadline for expenditures.
10.B.2. Updated Summary of Finance Report
10.B.3. Updated Business Manager's Report
10.C. Superintendent Report
10.C.1. Status of the Divide ISD Education Foundation.
11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
:
1. Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present
:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
:
3. Opening Prayer
:
4. Welcome Visitors/Public Comment
:
5. Information
:
5.A. Update on status of entry gate project.
:
6. Consent Agenda
:
6.A. Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Divide ISD that was held on February 22, 2024.
 
:
6.B. Consider and Approve payment of the bills and invoices for the period 02/20/2024 through 04/15/2024.
 
:
6.C. Annual eMat Certification - Consider and Approve Instructional Materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the 2024-2025 school year Allotment.
:
6.D. Consider and Approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
:
6.E. Consider and Approve an engagement letter from Neffendorf and Blocker PC to
perform the fiscal year 2024 financial audit.
:
7. Discussion and Business Action Items
:
7.A. Review and adopt Board Policy Changes to the following policies that were suggested after a TASB policy review:

AF(LOCAL): INNOVATION DISTRICTS 

BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS 

BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS 

BQ(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS 

BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL 

CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - INVESTMENTS 

CDC(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS 

CFB(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - INVENTORIES 

CFEA(LOCAL): PAYROLL PROCEDURES - SALARY DEDUCTIONS AND REDUCTIONS 

CH(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION 

CO(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT 

COA(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - PROCUREMENT 

COB(LOCAL): FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS 

CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION 

DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - COMPENSATION PLAN 

DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES 

DEE(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 

DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES 

DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 

DNA(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF TEACHERS 

DNB(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS 

EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS 

EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION 

FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS 

FFI(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE – FREEDOM FROM BULLYING 

FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS 

FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

FNAA(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION – DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE 

FNAB(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION – USE OF FACILITIES FOR NONSCHOOL PURPOSES 

FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES 

FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE 

GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS 

GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES 

GKDA(LOCAL): NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES – DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE 

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7.B. Consider and approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar. Changing December 4th for Oct. 31st for a day off. This will aid in preparing for the Wild Game Dinner
:
7.C. Consider and Approve copier lease bids, or alternate action relative to the copier lease. Hand out.
:
7.D. Consider and approve the superintendent moving forward with a possible building project.
:
7.E. Consider and approve granting the superintendent to vet and hire a architect through the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process as prescribed by statute. 
:
7.F. Consider and approve adjustments to the benefit package DISD provides to their employees relative to the Memo released by the TSHBP Insurance Program on April 15, 2024. This affects this fiscal budget year. As of April 2024, there are 5 enrolled employees in the plan. 
:
7.G. Discuss and consider possible action relative to CD XXXX1167 which matures on 04/29/2024.
:
8. Closed Session
:
8.A. Consider administration and teacher contracts as presented. 
:
9. Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session
:
9.A. Consider and approve administration and teacher contracts as presented. 
:
10. Campus Reports
:
10.A. Principal's Report
:
10.B. Business Manger's Report
:
10.B.1. Balance of safety grant funds and deadline for expenditures.
:
10.B.2. Updated Summary of Finance Report
:
10.B.3. Updated Business Manager's Report
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10.C. Superintendent Report
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10.C.1. Status of the Divide ISD Education Foundation.
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11. Adjourn

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