Jorgannie Carter

The board meeting covered several significant items, including the affirmation of uncontested board elections, approval of various contracts for Crisis Prevention Institute training and an interlocal agreement with Community Youth Services, and the authorization of substantial investments in Phase II Renovation Project workplace furniture and construction packages. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 ESC calendar, various educator certification interlocal agreements, professional service agreements for the Texas Education Exchange, and a budget transfer to the Capital Projects Fund. The meeting also included a closed session regarding the evaluation of the Executive Director, reports on personnel and client satisfaction surveys, and the awarding of technology solutions contracts.

The agenda for this Board of Directors meeting includes general items such as public comments and Executive Director remarks. Reports cover the administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Members, personnel matters, usage of OMNIA Partners/Region 4 ESC contracts, a satisfaction survey report, and the 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar. The consent agenda features the approval of budget amendments and financial statements. Action items include affirming uncontested Board Elections for specific places, approving contracts for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training and the Community Youth Services (CYS) Program AWARE Harris Project Interlocal Agreement, approving expenditures for a furniture purchase and a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Package for the Phase II Renovation Project, approving the 2026-2027 ESC Calendar, authorizing negotiation for educator certification interlocal agreements, ratifying procured budgeted purchases over $100,000, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Keen Logic LLC, approving an Interlocal Agreement with Mesquite Independent School District, and approving a transfer of two million dollars from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. A closed session is scheduled to discuss goals and evaluation for the Executive Director.

The agenda includes general items such as the call to order, invocation, public comments, and remarks from the Executive Director. Reports will be given on the 2022-2023 budget proposal, Region 4 personnel matters, educator certification interlocal agreements, and public agencies utilizing National IPA/Region 4 ESC contracts. Action items include approval of the reorganization of officer positions, 2022-2023 board meeting dates, Region 4 ESC pay and compensation plans, employer contributions for health insurance, and a policy manual update. Other action items involve approving funding for school support grants, contract awards for various services, insurance premiums, and architectural services for building renovations. A closed session will be held to discuss the employment and evaluation of the Executive Director.

The meeting will include general items such as a call to order, invocation, public comments, and remarks from the executive director. Reports will cover Region 4 personnel matters, educator certification interlocal agreements, and public agencies utilizing OMNIA Partners/Region 4 ESC contracts. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and budget amendments. Action items involve approving interlocal agreements, budget purchases, contract awards for various services (Management Information System, Open Education Resources, Math Manipulative Kits), and the selection of an external audit firm. A closed session will review human resources updates.

The meeting will include general items such as a call to order, invocation, public comments, and remarks from the executive director. Reports will cover Region 4 personnel matters, educator certification interlocal agreements, and public agencies utilizing National IPA/Region 4 ESC contracts. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting, policy manual updates, budget amendments, financial statements, and contract renewals. Action items involve approving a Xerox lease, purchasing Edthena licenses, an interlocal agreement, and policy manual updates. A closed session will discuss the executive director's goals, evaluation, and compensation.