***Due to technical issues there is no audio for portions of this meeting.*** INVOCATION - I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG III. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT That this is a regular meeting and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required and that there is a quorum present. IV. OPEN FORUM Opportunity for citizens to address the Board. Should the citizen's comments include complaints or charges against a VISD officer or employee, the Board may adjourn to closed meeting under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to hear such complaints or charges. This closed meeting may occur at any point during the meeting. V. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION A. Pillar of Excellence Award - John Sanchez, Victoria East High School B. Employee of the Month Award - Amando Cantu, Patti Welder Middle School C. You Make A Difference Award - Gulf Bend Clinical Services VI. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Legislative Update B. The Board will review the current Quarterly Campus and District Improvement Plans focusing on goals for campus and student performance. VII. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and take action on approval of the 2017-2018 School Year Calendar B. Discuss and take action on Election Order and Notice for General Election to be held on May 6,2017 C. Consider acceptance of donations and gifts received by the Victoria Independent School District D. Discuss and take action on Resolution Declaring February 27, 2017 - March 3, 2017 as Western Week in support of the Victoria Livestock Show E. Consider recommended contracts for award 1. Wireless Connectivity 2. Fiber for Mission Valley Elementary School F. Consent Agenda 1. Approve minutes 2. Approve budget amendments VIII. CLOSED MEETING The governmental body may go into closed meeting as authorized by V.T.C.A. Government Code, Chapter 551, sub-chapter D as provided in the notice of this meeting. The following items may be discussed in closed meeting: A. The Board may seek the advice of the attorney for the governmental body on matters that are protected by the attorney/client privilege (TGC 551.071) B. The Board will discuss resignations and retirement of personnel (TGC 551.074) C. The Board will discuss Employment of personnel (TGC 551.074) IX. BOARD TO RECONVENE FOR OFFICIAL ACTION Board will reconvene and take any action deemed necessary based on discussions held in closed meeting. X. ADJOURN
Feb 16, 2017 School Board Meetings
***Due to technical issues there is no audio for portions of this meeting.*** INVOCATION - I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG III. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT That this is a regular meeting and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required and that there is a quorum present. IV. OPEN FORUM Opportunity for citizens to address the Board. Should the citizen's comments include complaints or charges against a VISD officer or employee, the Board may adjourn to closed meeting under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to hear such complaints or charges. This closed meeting may occur at any point during the meeting. V. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION A. Pillar of Excellence Award - John Sanchez, Victoria East High School B. Employee of the Month Award - Amando Cantu, Patti Welder Middle School C. You Make A Difference Award - Gulf Bend Clinical Services VI. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Legislative Update B. The Board will review the current Quarterly Campus and District Improvement Plans focusing on goals for campus and student performance. VII. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and take action on approval of the 2017-2018 School Year Calendar B. Discuss and take action on Election Order and Notice for General Election to be held on May 6,2017 C. Consider acceptance of donations and gifts received by the Victoria Independent School District D. Discuss and take action on Resolution Declaring February 27, 2017 - March 3, 2017 as Western Week in support of the Victoria Livestock Show E. Consider recommended contracts for award 1. Wireless Connectivity 2. Fiber for Mission Valley Elementary School F. Consent Agenda 1. Approve minutes 2. Approve budget amendments VIII. CLOSED MEETING The governmental body may go into closed meeting as authorized by V.T.C.A. Government Code, Chapter 551, sub-chapter D as provided in the notice of this meeting. The following items may be discussed in closed meeting: A. The Board may seek the advice of the attorney for the governmental body on matters that are protected by the attorney/client privilege (TGC 551.071) B. The Board will discuss resignations and retirement of personnel (TGC 551.074) C. The Board will discuss Employment of personnel (TGC 551.074) IX. BOARD TO RECONVENE FOR OFFICIAL ACTION Board will reconvene and take any action deemed necessary based on discussions held in closed meeting. X. ADJOURN