August 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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2. Roll Call and Announcement by President that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner as required by law
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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3. Closed Session, Gov’t. Code 551.071-551.084. The Board May Retire into Closed Session in Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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3.A. 551-071 For the purpose of a private consultation with its attorney only when it seeks the attorney's advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the requirement for open meetings.
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3.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel regarding SB 10, SB 12, SB 13, and HB 6. |
3.A.2. Consultation with legal counsel regarding Board Policies: FNG (LOCAL), DGBA (LOCAL), GF (LOCAL) and EFB (LOCAL).
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3.A.3. Consultation with legal counsel regarding bond and competitive proposals.
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3.A.4. Consultation with legal counsel regarding public information requests. |
3.A.5. Consultation with legal counsel regarding TEA Employee Investigation.
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3.B. 551-072 For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the District in negotiations with a third person.
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3.C. 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
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3.D. 551-074 For the purpose of deliberating 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. However, the Board may not conduct a closed meeting for these purposes if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing.
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3.D.1. Evaluation of employees.
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3.D.2. Superintendent Goals.
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3.E. 551-076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, devices or security audits.
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3.E.1. Contracting with Security Personnel.
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3.F. 551-082 For the purpose of deliberating in a case involving discipline of a public school child, or in which a complaint or charge is brought against a District employee by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in the need for a hearing. However, the Board may not conduct a closed meeting for this purpose if the employee against whom the complaint or charge is brought makes a written request for an open hearing.
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3.G. 551-0821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation. This exception does not apply if an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by a parent or guardian of the student or by the student if the student has attained 18 years of age.
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3.H. 551-083 For the purpose of discussing or deliberating the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representative to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
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3.I. 551-084 For the purpose of excluding a witness from a hearing during the examination of another witness.
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4. Return to Open Meeting for Action, If Necessary, On Matters Discussed In Closed Session
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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5. Opening Exercise
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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5.A. Pledges
Presenter:
Justin Wieller, Principal, Lovejoy High School
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6. Public Comments Related to August 25, 2025 Agenda Items
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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7. Invocation
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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8. Board Notifications
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8.A. Notification of New Hires & Resignations
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Executive Director of Human Resources and Communications
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8.B. Notification of Public Information Requests Report
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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8.C. Notification of Cabinet Reports
Presenter:
Executive Cabinet Members
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9. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the July 28, 2025 Board Meeting
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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9.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the July 28, 2025 Board Training
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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9.C. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the August 11, 2025 Board Workshop
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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9.D. Consider Approval of Monthly Finance Report
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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9.E. Consider Approval of the Student Nutrition Request for Proposal (RFP) for Ready for Resale: Chicken Fingers, Deli Sub Sandwich, Chicken & Beef Bowls, Pizza, and Related Items
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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9.F. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Board Priorities
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9.G. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Superintendent Goals
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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9.H. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Update to the Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9.I. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees Activity Calendar
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9.J. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9.K. Consider Approval of Contracted Services with Stepping Stones for Special Education
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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9.L. Consider Approval of the Educational Services Behavior Network Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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10. Presentation: Celebration of Learning
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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11. Presentation: Safety and Security Program Update
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Executive Director of Operations
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12. Presentation: Enrollment Update
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Executive Director of Human Resources and Communications
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13. Consider and Act on Class Size Exemption Resolution
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Executive Director of Human Resources and Communications
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14. Consider and Act on the 2025 Tax Rate
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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15. Presentation: Bond Update
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Executive Director of Operations and Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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16. Consider and Act on Architectural Services
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Executive Director of Operations and Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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17. Public Testimony Regarding Required Annual Approval of Certification of Compliance with Texas Education Code Sections 11.005 28.0022 (SB 12)
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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18. Consider and Act on Required Annual Approval of Certification of Compliance with Texas Education Code Sections 11.005 28.0022 (SB 12)
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Julie McLaughlin, President
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19. Consider and Act on Board Policies
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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20. Consider and Act on a Resolution Establishing a Local School Library Advisory Council
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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21. Consider and Act on a Recommendation for the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Amendment as a result of Legislative Changes
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Executive Director of Human Resources and Communications and Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Executive Director of Student Services
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22. Consider and Act on the Board Legislative Committee Membership
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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23. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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24. Public Comments Related to Non-Agenda Items
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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25. Announcements
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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26. Adjournment
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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