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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Establish Quorum
2. Board Work Session - 5:30 PM/Conference Room 125
2.A. Superintendent Reports
2.B. Agenda Items
2.C. School Budget
2.D. Safety Update
2.E. Review of District's Monthly Activities
2.F. Monthly Data for Board Goal Action Plan 3.5
2.G. Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP
3. Opening Ceremonies - 6:30 PM / Board of Trustees Room
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Hearing - Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
6. Public Notice - Notice of Public Meeting / Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services
7. Superintendent's Reports
7.A. Enrollment
7.B. Attendance
7.C. ADA Report
7.D. Child Nutrition
7.E. Property Tax Collection
7.F. Monthly Financial Reports
7.G. Monthly and Year to Date Status of Special Revenue Funds
7.H. Check Register
7.I. Police Department Report
7.J. JISD Calendar of Events
7.K. Campus Presentation - Plum Creek Elementary School
8. Recognitions
9. Public Forum - Opportunity for the General Public or Audience to address the Board regarding topics not listed on the Agenda. Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-Up Form (located on the podium at each entrance) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened. This Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject except personnel. (Any personnel concern should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent.)
10. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda. Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-Up Form (located on the podium at each entrance) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.
11. Subjects
11.A. Consider Consent Agenda Items
11.A.1. Minutes
11.A.2. Budget Amendments
11.A.3. Accounts Payable - Refer to item 6-H
11.A.4. Purchases Over $50,000
11.B. Consider Calling a General Election for School Board Trustees on Saturday, May 4, 2024 for Places Three (3) and Four (4)
11.C. Consider Appointment of Election Judge and Early Voting Clerks for the May 4, 2024 School Board Trustee Election
11.D. Consider Joint Election Agreement with the City of Joshua
11.E. Consider Approval of the Collaboration Agreement Between Joshua ISD and Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)
11.F. Consider Revision to the Salary Supplements Section of the 2023-2024 JISD Compensation Plan

11.G. Consider Additions/Revisions/Deletions of Local Policies Resulting from the Policy Review Session Conducted on November 29, 2023: BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS – ELECTIONS, BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS, BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL, BQB(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - CAMPUS-LEVEL, CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES – INVESTMENTS, CDC(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS, CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL, CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT, CRD(LOCAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, DCA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS, DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS, DCD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT, DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS, DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES, DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR, EEB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - CLASS SIZE, EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS, EIC(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - CLASS RANKING, EIF(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – GRADUATION, FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS, FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, FEE(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS, FFAA(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS, FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT, FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS, FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES, FMG(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES – TRAVEL, FMH(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES – COMMENCEMENT, FNAA(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE, FNF(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INVESTIGATIONS AND SEARCHES, GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, GKG(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS – SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

12. Closed Meeting - Executive Session - The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board will convene in a closed session to discuss items authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.084.
12.A. Consultation with the Board's Attorney
12.B. Discussion of Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property
12.C. Discussion of Personnel to Consider Compensation, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Contract Extensions, Resignations, Dismissal, and/or Leave of Absence Requests
12.C.1. Resignations/Retirement
12.C.2. Employment
12.D. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
12.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing, including:
12.E.1. Consider seeking sanctions against teacher's certificate for contract abandonment.
12.F. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, private consultation with and consideration of Attorneys' advice regarding contemplated litigation regarding and any other dispute resolution processes and procedures regarding property claims against the District's insurer(s) and all related parties arising out of damages causes by hail/wind storms on or around June 12, 2023.
13. Open Session - The Board reconvenes into open session to consider action on items discussed in Executive Session.
13.A. Consider Employee's Resignation Without Good Cause and Proposed Complaint to the State Board of Educator Certification for Abandonment of Contract.
13.B. Consideration and possible action, pursuant to Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, regarding retention of Pearson Legal, P.C. and Leasor Crass, P.C. as contingent fee counsel to handle litigation and any other dispute resolution processes and procedures regarding property claims against the District's insurer(s) and all related parties arising out of damages causes by hail/wind storms on or around June 12, 2023.
13.C. Consideration and possible action to authorize Superintendent Corey Hickerson to review, approve, and sign the Board Meeting Minutes regarding the January 22, 2024 meeting once such Minutes are typed and in final form, including at any time before any meeting of the Board in February 2024.
14. Adjourn
15. Public Notice - Notice of Public Meeting / Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order - Establish Quorum
Subject:
2. Board Work Session - 5:30 PM/Conference Room 125
Subject:
2.A. Superintendent Reports
Subject:
2.B. Agenda Items
Subject:
2.C. School Budget
Subject:
2.D. Safety Update
Subject:
2.E. Review of District's Monthly Activities
Subject:
2.F. Monthly Data for Board Goal Action Plan 3.5
Subject:
2.G. Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP
Subject:
3. Opening Ceremonies - 6:30 PM / Board of Trustees Room
Subject:
4. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
5. Public Hearing - Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Subject:
6. Public Notice - Notice of Public Meeting / Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Superintendent's Reports
Subject:
7.A. Enrollment
Subject:
7.B. Attendance
Subject:
7.C. ADA Report
Subject:
7.D. Child Nutrition
Subject:
7.E. Property Tax Collection
Subject:
7.F. Monthly Financial Reports
Subject:
7.G. Monthly and Year to Date Status of Special Revenue Funds
Subject:
7.H. Check Register
Subject:
7.I. Police Department Report
Subject:
7.J. JISD Calendar of Events
Subject:
7.K. Campus Presentation - Plum Creek Elementary School
Subject:
8. Recognitions
Subject:
9. Public Forum - Opportunity for the General Public or Audience to address the Board regarding topics not listed on the Agenda. Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-Up Form (located on the podium at each entrance) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened. This Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject except personnel. (Any personnel concern should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent.)
Subject:
10. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda. Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-Up Form (located on the podium at each entrance) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.
Subject:
11. Subjects
Subject:
11.A. Consider Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
11.A.1. Minutes
Subject:
11.A.2. Budget Amendments
Subject:
11.A.3. Accounts Payable - Refer to item 6-H
Subject:
11.A.4. Purchases Over $50,000
Subject:
11.B. Consider Calling a General Election for School Board Trustees on Saturday, May 4, 2024 for Places Three (3) and Four (4)
Subject:
11.C. Consider Appointment of Election Judge and Early Voting Clerks for the May 4, 2024 School Board Trustee Election
Subject:
11.D. Consider Joint Election Agreement with the City of Joshua
Subject:
11.E. Consider Approval of the Collaboration Agreement Between Joshua ISD and Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)
Subject:
11.F. Consider Revision to the Salary Supplements Section of the 2023-2024 JISD Compensation Plan
Subject:

11.G. Consider Additions/Revisions/Deletions of Local Policies Resulting from the Policy Review Session Conducted on November 29, 2023: BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS – ELECTIONS, BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS, BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL, BQB(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - CAMPUS-LEVEL, CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES – INVESTMENTS, CDC(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS, CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL, CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT, CRD(LOCAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, DCA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS, DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS, DCD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT, DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS, DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES, DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR, EEB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - CLASS SIZE, EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS, EIC(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - CLASS RANKING, EIF(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – GRADUATION, FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS, FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, FEE(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS, FFAA(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS, FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT, FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS, FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES, FMG(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES – TRAVEL, FMH(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES – COMMENCEMENT, FNAA(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE, FNF(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INVESTIGATIONS AND SEARCHES, GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, GKG(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS – SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Subject:
12. Closed Meeting - Executive Session - The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board will convene in a closed session to discuss items authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.084.
Subject:
12.A. Consultation with the Board's Attorney
Subject:
12.B. Discussion of Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property
Subject:
12.C. Discussion of Personnel to Consider Compensation, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Contract Extensions, Resignations, Dismissal, and/or Leave of Absence Requests
Subject:
12.C.1. Resignations/Retirement
Subject:
12.C.2. Employment
Subject:
12.D. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
Subject:
12.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing, including:
Subject:
12.E.1. Consider seeking sanctions against teacher's certificate for contract abandonment.
Subject:
12.F. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, private consultation with and consideration of Attorneys' advice regarding contemplated litigation regarding and any other dispute resolution processes and procedures regarding property claims against the District's insurer(s) and all related parties arising out of damages causes by hail/wind storms on or around June 12, 2023.
Subject:
13. Open Session - The Board reconvenes into open session to consider action on items discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
13.A. Consider Employee's Resignation Without Good Cause and Proposed Complaint to the State Board of Educator Certification for Abandonment of Contract.
Subject:
13.B. Consideration and possible action, pursuant to Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, regarding retention of Pearson Legal, P.C. and Leasor Crass, P.C. as contingent fee counsel to handle litigation and any other dispute resolution processes and procedures regarding property claims against the District's insurer(s) and all related parties arising out of damages causes by hail/wind storms on or around June 12, 2023.
Subject:
13.C. Consideration and possible action to authorize Superintendent Corey Hickerson to review, approve, and sign the Board Meeting Minutes regarding the January 22, 2024 meeting once such Minutes are typed and in final form, including at any time before any meeting of the Board in February 2024.
Subject:
14. Adjourn
Subject:
15. Public Notice - Notice of Public Meeting / Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services

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