August 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1) Call to Order/Establishment of a Quorum
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2) Invocation
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3) Pledges
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4) Recognition
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5) Superintendent Reports
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5)a) Construction Updates
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5)b) Introduction to New Godley ISD Police Officers
Presenter:
Brian Hunt, Director of Safety and Security
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5)c) CBAS Report
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6) Public Participation
Description:
Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the public comment portion of the meeting designated for that purpose. Per H.B. 2840 all public comments shall be limited only to items on the board agenda for consideration. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. BED(LOCAL)
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7) Business (Discussion/Action)
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7)a) Consider Consent Agenda Items
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7)a)1) Minutes of Regular Meeting
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7)a)2) District Financial Report
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Review of current year-to-date budget to actuals history and check register for the general operating fund, child nutrition fund, debt service fund, construction projects, and after-school program.
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7)a)3) District Tax Report
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Review of current year-to-date tax collections of M&O and I&S from Johnson, Hood, and Tarrant Counties.
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7)a)4) District Investment & Cash Report
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Review of the quarterly investment report.
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7)a)5) Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Spencer Davis, Chief Financial Officer
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7)a)6) Consider Good Cause Exemptions for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Brian Hunt, Director of Safety and Security
Description:
Texas Education Code section 37.0814 requires school district's to determine the appropriate number of armed security officers for each district campus. This resolution is to claim a good cause exception under House Bill 3 due to lack of available funding and/or lack of available qualified personnel.
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7)b) Policy EFB(LOCAL) - Instructional Resources Library Materials
Presenter:
Jason Karnes, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the District provides a wide range of library materials for students and faculty that support student achievement and present varying levels of difficulty, diversity of appeal, and a variety of points of view. This policy also provides standards for collection development and the selection and evaluation of library materials. |
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7)c) Consider Adoption of FNCE(LOCAL): Personal Telecomunications/Electronic Device
Presenter:
Jason Karnes, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
The state of Texas recently passed legislation requiring a policy prohibiting students from using cell phones and smart watches on school property during school day. This policy complies with the new law and brings us into compliance. |
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8) Closed Session
Description:
Convene in Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
1. 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney 2. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 3. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations 4. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel 5. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices 6. 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel 7. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups 8. 8.551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing |
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9) Reconvene Open Session
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10) Action on Items Discussed In Closed Session
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11) Adjournment
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