Region 18 Education Service Center public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider approving the 2023-2024 audit report and selecting an independent auditor for the next fiscal year. Other business includes budget amendments, vehicle procurement, and the election of Board members for Places 5 and 7.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Audit Report performed by Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, L.L.P.
- Selection of independent auditor for 2024-2025 with an estimated fee of $30,000
- Authorization to competitively purchase one full size SUV from dealer stock
- Approval of Budget Amendment #2
- Call for Election of Board of Directors Places 5 and 7
Regular Meeting
The Region 18 Education Service Center board will vote on routine minutes, a budget amendment, a contract for special-education software, and authorization to competitively buy two SUVs. Directors will also receive financial and investment reports and hear updates from staff.
- Approve minutes of August 22 and September 24 meetings
- Approve Budget Amendment #1 per Texas Education Agency requirements
- Approve contract with Cityon System, Inc. (Plano, TX) for special-education legal framework software, $100,000–$150,000 (RFP R18-2023-06-000035)
- Authorize competitive purchase of two SUVs from dealer stock
- Receive financial statement and investment report
Special Called Meeting
The Region 18 Education Service Center will discuss authorizing the Executive Director to execute an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to liquidate ESSER funding. The board will also consider delegating authority to the Executive Director to enter into interlocal agreements with state agencies, other service centers, and schools.
- Authorization for Executive Director to execute interlocal agreement with TEA to liquidate Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding
- Possible delegation of authority to Executive Director for interlocal agreements with TEA, state agencies, regional education service centers, school districts, and charter schools
Regular Meeting
The Region 18 Education Service Center board will meet to review financial reports, approve the 2024-2025 budget, set employee salaries, and authorize purchases including two SUVs. The board will also vote on policy updates, insurance renewals, and accept a donation from Diamondback Energy.
- Approval of 2024-2025 budget and budget amendment #6
- Approval of 2024-2025 employee salaries and benefits ($525/month per employee)
- Authorization to competitively purchase two SUVs
- Approval of 2024-2025 intergovernmental contracts and property casualty insurance renewal
- Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Diamondback Energy
Regular Meeting
The Region 18 Education Service Center Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to swear in newly elected members, reorganize by electing officers for 2024-2025, and consider several action items including roof replacement and repairs, the 2024-2025 pay grade schedule, and a staff retention plan. The board will also approve a consent agenda with minutes, a budget amendment, and two contracts.
- Swearing in of elected board members: Marcus Ramage (Place 2), Linda Conway (Place 3), Cater James (Charter School representative)
- Election of board officers for 2024-2025 (chair, vice-chair, secretary)
- Consent agenda: approval of April 4, 2024 minutes, Budget Amendment #5, contract R18-2024-04-000041 (Data tracking & CRM System), R18-2024-02-000040 (2024-2025 Purchasing Cooperative Discount RFP)
- Action: Annex roof replacement and main building roof repairs
- Action: Approval of 2024-2025 Pay Grade Schedule (8 professional levels, 5 paraprofessional levels, based on 235 days)
11:30am - Regular Meeting
The Region 18 Education Service Center Board of Directors is meeting to consider routine items including approval of the consent agenda, which covers minutes, a budget amendment, intergovernmental agreements, and a procurement contract. The board will also act on canceling the board election because only two incumbents filed, and will enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve minutes from February 8, 2024 board meeting
- Budget Amendment #4: no amendments needed for 2023-2024
- Approve 2023-2024 intergovernmental agreements
- Approve RFP R18-2023-10-000039 (TEEMS)
- Declare uncontested election: Marcus Ramage (Place 2) and Linda Conway (Place 3)
Regular Meeting
The Region 18 Education Service Center Board of Directors will consider appointing Edward (Eddie) A. Brewer to fill the Place 4 vacancy, approve the sale and transfer of fiber optic cable to local telecommunications companies, and adopt the annual investment policy review. The board will also hear financial and program reports, consider consent agenda items including budget amendment #3 and internet service contracts, and hold an executive session on personnel and the Executive Director's evaluation.
- Appointment of Edward (Eddie) A. Brewer to Place 4 of the Board of Directors
- Approval of Fiber Optic Sale and Transfer Agreements with local TELCOs
- Approval of Budget Amendment #3 (no amendments necessary)
- Approval of RFPs for internet access services (Big Bend Telecom, Poka Lambro, Astound, WesTex, Delcom, Hill Country Telephone)
- Approval of 2024-2025 board meeting dates