INVOCATION - Brother Mike Swearingen, Rushing Wind Church 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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION A. Pillar of Excellence Award - Austin Montez, Victoria West High School B. Employee of the Month Award - Mrs. Wanda Phillips, Harold Cade Middle School C. You Make A Difference Award - Natal's Produce and Landscape V. 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. VI. PRESENTATION A. Legislative Update VII. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and take action on offers to purchase tax sale properties B. Discuss and take action on out-of-state travel request for the Victoria East High School Speech and Debate Team C. Discuss and take action on TASB Policy Update 107 and Local District Update 2017-1, affecting local policies AF, EB & FFA (see attached list) D. Discuss and take action on the Resolution Approving the Review of Victoria Independent School District's Investment Policy and Strategies E. Discuss and take action on Resolution Approving List of Qualified Investment Brokers F. Discuss and take action on extension of Depository Contract G. Consider acceptance of donations and gifts received by the Victoria Independent School District H. Discuss and take action on 2017-2018 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification I. Consider recommended contracts for award 1. Magazines 2. Hardwood Floor Service 3. Technology 4. Copy & Assorted Color Paper 5. Canned & Frozen Fruits & Vegetables 6. Frozen Meats & Meat Products 7. Staples & Misc. Frozen Foods 8. Chemicals, Supplies & Paper Products 9. Alternative Entree Items 10. Potato & Corn Chips 11. Tortilla Products J. 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) D. The Board will discuss the Superintendent's recommendation for the appointment of an administrator to serve as principal for Rodolfo Torres Elementary School and subject to future reassignment by the Superintendent (TGC 551.074) E. The Board will conduct Superintendent Evaluation (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
Apr 20, 2017 School Board Meetings
INVOCATION - Brother Mike Swearingen, Rushing Wind Church 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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION A. Pillar of Excellence Award - Austin Montez, Victoria West High School B. Employee of the Month Award - Mrs. Wanda Phillips, Harold Cade Middle School C. You Make A Difference Award - Natal's Produce and Landscape V. 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. VI. PRESENTATION A. Legislative Update VII. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and take action on offers to purchase tax sale properties B. Discuss and take action on out-of-state travel request for the Victoria East High School Speech and Debate Team C. Discuss and take action on TASB Policy Update 107 and Local District Update 2017-1, affecting local policies AF, EB & FFA (see attached list) D. Discuss and take action on the Resolution Approving the Review of Victoria Independent School District's Investment Policy and Strategies E. Discuss and take action on Resolution Approving List of Qualified Investment Brokers F. Discuss and take action on extension of Depository Contract G. Consider acceptance of donations and gifts received by the Victoria Independent School District H. Discuss and take action on 2017-2018 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification I. Consider recommended contracts for award 1. Magazines 2. Hardwood Floor Service 3. Technology 4. Copy & Assorted Color Paper 5. Canned & Frozen Fruits & Vegetables 6. Frozen Meats & Meat Products 7. Staples & Misc. Frozen Foods 8. Chemicals, Supplies & Paper Products 9. Alternative Entree Items 10. Potato & Corn Chips 11. Tortilla Products J. 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) D. The Board will discuss the Superintendent's recommendation for the appointment of an administrator to serve as principal for Rodolfo Torres Elementary School and subject to future reassignment by the Superintendent (TGC 551.074) E. The Board will conduct Superintendent Evaluation (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