Announcement of Meeting/Agenda As Directed Under the Provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Board of Managers, Beaumont Independent School District July 21, 2014 6:00 p.m. Board Room of the Administration Building 3395 Harrison Avenue Beaumont, TX 77706-5009 If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Managers should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Managers is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Board of Managers at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board of Managers may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice. Subject of Meeting 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags 2. Oath of Office to Members of the Board of Managers 3. Remarks by Commissioner of Education Michael Williams 4. Election of Officers for the Board of Managers 5. Roll Call of Board of Managers 6. Public Comment (limited to 30 minutes) 7. Action to authorize Board of Managers to retain the law firm of Karczewski Bradshaw, LLP on an interim basis 8. Action to authorize the Superintendent to employ a part time interim CFO 9. Action to authorize Superintendent to Advertise for Full-time CFO Position 10. Action to initiate Phase I (Administration) of Reduction In Force (RIF) and approve the proposed termination of the affected employees as listed in Exhibit A, including approval of superintendent recommendations of employment areas 11. Action to Terminate District’s Letters of Engagement with Christopher Tritico, Ron Rainey, and Tritico Rainey, PLLC, lawyers for the Beaumont ISD
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Announcement of Meeting/Agenda
As Directed Under the Provisions of the
Texas Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551
Board of Managers, Beaumont Independent School District
July 21, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Board Room of the Administration Building
3395 Harrison Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77706-5009
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Managers should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Managers is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Board of Managers at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board of Managers may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice.
Subject of Meeting
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags
2. Oath of Office to Members of the Board of Managers
3. Remarks by Commissioner of Education Michael Williams
4. Election of Officers for the Board of Managers
5. Roll Call of Board of Managers
6. Public Comment (limited to 30 minutes)
7. Action to authorize Board of Managers to retain the law firm of Karczewski Bradshaw, LLP on an
interim basis
8. Action to authorize the Superintendent to employ a part time interim CFO
9. Action to authorize Superintendent to Advertise for Full-time CFO Position
10. Action to initiate Phase I (Administration) of Reduction In Force (RIF) and approve the proposed
termination of the affected employees as listed in Exhibit A, including approval of
superintendent recommendations of employment areas
11. Action to Terminate District’s Letters of Engagement with Christopher Tritico, Ron Rainey, and
Tritico Rainey, PLLC, lawyers for the Beaumont ISD
12. Action on Superintendent’s Recommendation to Amend the 2013-2014 Budget
13. Action to approve the Posting of the “Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Propose
Tax Rate” and set a Public Hearing for August 18, 2014
14. Action on Employment of Dr. Timothy Chargois, including possible amendment to contract
terms, suspension, and/or proposed termination
15. Adjournment
__________________________ __________________
Mr. Vern Butler, Superintendent Date Beaumont Independent School District
BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Beaumont, Texas
TO: Mr. Vernon Butler Interim Superintendent of Schools Page 1 of 7
FROM: Dr. Shirley Bonton Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Schools
DATE: July 16, 2014
SUBJECT: Consider and, if Appropriate, Take Action to Amend the 2013-2014 General Fund Budget and Accept the Special Revenue Budget Amendments.
The Budget Amendments for July 21, 2014 have no effect on fund balance.
Total Change to Fund Balance $0
AGENDA: July 21, 2014
BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EXHIBIT "A" PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET AMENDMENTS SUMMARY Page 2 of 7
NO. FUND
General Fund
* Present Budget 2013-14
Increase (Decrease)
* Amended Budget 2013-14
90 199 Revenue/Other Sources 150,972,043 0 150,972,043 Budgeted Fund Balance 7,107,881 0 7,107,881 Total Rev/Other Source/Budgeted Fund Balance 158,079,924 0 158,079,924 Expenditures/Other Uses 158,079,924 0 158,079,924
91 205 Head Start 2,873,711 0 2,873,711
92 211 ESEA Title I Part A Improving Basic Programs 7,011,511 0 7,011,511
93 265 Texas 21st Century Community Learning Center 1,125,000 0 1,125,000
94 485 ExxonMobil Future Leaders 0 8,700 8,700
AGENDA: July 21, 2014
BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
EXHIBIT "A" BUDGET AMENDMENT NO: 90 July 21, 2014
Page 3 of 7
FY2014
FUND 199 - General Fund
* Present Budget
2013-14
* Amended Increase Budget
(Decrease) 2013-14
he following sections of this amendment are movements of funds within budgets and do not represent any increase or decrease in total budgeted funds:
