INVOCATION - Rev. Phscilla Abbott, Grace Presbyterian 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. National Merit Scholarship Finalists Calder Meis, Victoria East High School Vy Nguyen, Victoria West High School B. Pillar of Excellence Award - Faith Wood, Victoria East High School C. Employees of the Month Award Pamela Briones, Transportation Department Martha Ramos, Shields Elementary School D. You Make A Difference Award - American Bank 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. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and take action on Certification of Unopposed Status for District 4 for Trustee Election on May 5, 2018 B. Discuss and take action on Order Declaring Unopposed Candidate for District 4 elected to office C. Consider acceptance of donations and gifts received by the Victoria Independent School District D. Discuss and take action on 2018-2019 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification E. Consider recommended contracts for award 1. Electrical Appliances 2. Wood Gym Floors 3. Fiber for Mission Valley Elementary F. Discuss and take action on the revision of Board Policy EL(LOCAL) G. Discuss and take action to amend the minutes from the February 1, 2018 Special Called Board Meeting regarding the Superintendent Search Timeline H. Consent Agenda 1. Approve minutes 2. Approve budget amendments VII. 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 security measures regarding school safety (TGC 551.076) VIII. BOARD TO RECONVENE FOR OFFICIAL ACTION The Board will reconvene and take any action deemed necessary based on discussions held in closed meeting. IX. ADJOURN This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the Superintendent's Office at (361) 576-3131 or by fax at (361) 788-9643 for further information. This notice posted at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018.
Mar 08, 2018 School Board Meetings
INVOCATION - Rev. Phscilla Abbott, Grace Presbyterian 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. National Merit Scholarship Finalists Calder Meis, Victoria East High School Vy Nguyen, Victoria West High School B. Pillar of Excellence Award - Faith Wood, Victoria East High School C. Employees of the Month Award Pamela Briones, Transportation Department Martha Ramos, Shields Elementary School D. You Make A Difference Award - American Bank 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. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and take action on Certification of Unopposed Status for District 4 for Trustee Election on May 5, 2018 B. Discuss and take action on Order Declaring Unopposed Candidate for District 4 elected to office C. Consider acceptance of donations and gifts received by the Victoria Independent School District D. Discuss and take action on 2018-2019 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification E. Consider recommended contracts for award 1. Electrical Appliances 2. Wood Gym Floors 3. Fiber for Mission Valley Elementary F. Discuss and take action on the revision of Board Policy EL(LOCAL) G. Discuss and take action to amend the minutes from the February 1, 2018 Special Called Board Meeting regarding the Superintendent Search Timeline H. Consent Agenda 1. Approve minutes 2. Approve budget amendments VII. 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 security measures regarding school safety (TGC 551.076) VIII. BOARD TO RECONVENE FOR OFFICIAL ACTION The Board will reconvene and take any action deemed necessary based on discussions held in closed meeting. IX. ADJOURN This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the Superintendent's Office at (361) 576-3131 or by fax at (361) 788-9643 for further information. This notice posted at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018.