- CALL TO ORDER - MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
TRUSTEE B-1 COMMENTS
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Point of Personal Privelege
Approval To Waive Board Policy CW(LOCAL), Naming Facilities, And Name A New School Facility Mark White Elementary School
Consideration Of And Action On A Resolution Accepting A Draft Plan For Redistricting Of Houston Independent School District Board Of Education Single Member Trustee Districts And Confirming Public Hearings And Other Matters Related Thereto
Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DNA(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal: Evaluation Of Teachers—Second Reading
A-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION ITEMS A-1a Investment Report A-1b Change To The Weights Within The Summative Appraisal Ratings Calculation In The Teacher Appraisal And Development System A-1c Board Monitoring Update On STAAR 3–8 Reading And Math Performance A. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS B. BOARD OF EDUCATION B-1 Reports and comments from the Board president and Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, education programs, and continuing education. There will be no action concerning the above items. B-3 Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 14 And 18 Boards Of Directors D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-1 Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, xecute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations D-2 Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants E. SCHOOL SUPPORT E-1 Approval Of Reconstitution Plans Of Blackshear Elementary School, Garcia Elementary School, Attucks Middle School, High School Ahead Academy, Kandy Stripe Academy, Jones High School, Kashmere High School, Washington High School, Wheatley High School, And Worthing High School, Second-Year Improvement Required Campuses F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Approval Of The 2014–2015 Code Of Student Conduct F-4 Approval of School Waiver Requests From Local Board Policy For The 2014–2015 School Year F-5 Approval Of Application For A Waiver For Low Attendance Days, 2013–2014 School Year F-6 Approval Of Revised 2014–2015 Academic Calendar G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Memorandum Of Understanding With The National Wildlife Federation To Continue District Wide Implementation Of Eco-Schools H-2 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At The High School For Performing And Visual Arts H-3 Approval Of Adjustment In The Budget And Construction Contingency Allowance For James Deady Middle School And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Related Contracts H-4 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Contract With P2MG, LLC, For The Construction Of A SPARK Park At Port Houston Elementary School H-5 Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Capital Improvements At Various Campuses I. FINANCE I-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts I-2 Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 I-3 Approval Of Agreement With Westway Terminal Company LLC For Foreign Trade Zone Status And Payment Of Taxes I-4 Designation Of Personnel For Calculation Of District's Effective Tax Rate And Rollback Tax Rate For Tax Year 2014 I-5 Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions For Tax Year 2014 I-6 Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Cash Management And Investment Policy And The Authorized List Of Brokers/Dealers I-7 Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy I-8 Approval Of Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Variable Rate Limited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2014a; Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2014b; Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014c; Approval Of Underwriters And Legal Counsel For The Sale Of Series 2014a Bonds; Approval For The Superintendent Or Designee To Sell The Series 2014a, Series 2014b, And Series 2014c Bonds, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorization To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Bonds J. OTHER K. POLICY K-1 Proposed Revisions To Board Policies DH(LOCAL), Employee Standards Of Conduct, And DIA(LOCAL), Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation—First Reading K-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DN(LOCAL), Performance Appraisals—Second Reading K-4 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DNB(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal: Evaluation Of Other Professional Employees—Second Reading
Approval to Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of School Boards
Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With Forest Glen, Inc., For The Outdoor Education Center At Camp Forest Glen
Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With Camp Olympia, Inc., And Camp Management, Inc., For The Outdoor Education Center At Camp Olympia
Items from Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
Possible Action on Matters discussed in Closed Session
Approval to Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of School Boards
HEARING OF CITIZENS
Items from Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
Possible Action on Matters discussed in Closed Session
ADJOURN
Jun 12, 2014 Board Meetings
- CALL TO ORDER - MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
TRUSTEE B-1 COMMENTS
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Point of Personal Privelege
Approval To Waive Board Policy CW(LOCAL), Naming Facilities, And Name A New School Facility Mark White Elementary School
Consideration Of And Action On A Resolution Accepting A Draft Plan For Redistricting Of Houston Independent School District Board Of Education Single Member Trustee Districts And Confirming Public Hearings And Other Matters Related Thereto
Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DNA(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal: Evaluation Of Teachers—Second Reading
A-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION ITEMS A-1a Investment Report A-1b Change To The Weights Within The Summative Appraisal Ratings Calculation In The Teacher Appraisal And Development System A-1c Board Monitoring Update On STAAR 3–8 Reading And Math Performance A. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS B. BOARD OF EDUCATION B-1 Reports and comments from the Board president and Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, education programs, and continuing education. There will be no action concerning the above items. B-3 Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 14 And 18 Boards Of Directors D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-1 Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, xecute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations D-2 Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants E. SCHOOL SUPPORT E-1 Approval Of Reconstitution Plans Of Blackshear Elementary School, Garcia Elementary School, Attucks Middle School, High School Ahead Academy, Kandy Stripe Academy, Jones High School, Kashmere High School, Washington High School, Wheatley High School, And Worthing High School, Second-Year Improvement Required Campuses F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Approval Of The 2014–2015 Code Of Student Conduct F-4 Approval of School Waiver Requests From Local Board Policy For The 2014–2015 School Year F-5 Approval Of Application For A Waiver For Low Attendance Days, 2013–2014 School Year F-6 Approval Of Revised 2014–2015 Academic Calendar G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Memorandum Of Understanding With The National Wildlife Federation To Continue District Wide Implementation Of Eco-Schools H-2 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At The High School For Performing And Visual Arts H-3 Approval Of Adjustment In The Budget And Construction Contingency Allowance For James Deady Middle School And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Related Contracts H-4 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Contract With P2MG, LLC, For The Construction Of A SPARK Park At Port Houston Elementary School H-5 Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Capital Improvements At Various Campuses I. FINANCE I-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts I-2 Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 I-3 Approval Of Agreement With Westway Terminal Company LLC For Foreign Trade Zone Status And Payment Of Taxes I-4 Designation Of Personnel For Calculation Of District's Effective Tax Rate And Rollback Tax Rate For Tax Year 2014 I-5 Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions For Tax Year 2014 I-6 Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Cash Management And Investment Policy And The Authorized List Of Brokers/Dealers I-7 Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy I-8 Approval Of Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Variable Rate Limited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2014a; Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2014b; Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014c; Approval Of Underwriters And Legal Counsel For The Sale Of Series 2014a Bonds; Approval For The Superintendent Or Designee To Sell The Series 2014a, Series 2014b, And Series 2014c Bonds, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorization To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Bonds J. OTHER K. POLICY K-1 Proposed Revisions To Board Policies DH(LOCAL), Employee Standards Of Conduct, And DIA(LOCAL), Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation—First Reading K-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DN(LOCAL), Performance Appraisals—Second Reading K-4 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DNB(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal: Evaluation Of Other Professional Employees—Second Reading
Approval to Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of School Boards
Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With Forest Glen, Inc., For The Outdoor Education Center At Camp Forest Glen
Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With Camp Olympia, Inc., And Camp Management, Inc., For The Outdoor Education Center At Camp Olympia
Items from Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
Possible Action on Matters discussed in Closed Session
Approval to Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of School Boards
HEARING OF CITIZENS
Items from Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
Possible Action on Matters discussed in Closed Session
ADJOURN