RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION
CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) – BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM D-1 Private consultation with the board’s attorney on matters posted or as authorized by law. D-2 Personnel a) Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, and board members; superintendent’s evaluation, consideration of compensation and contractual provisions. b) Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including teachers, assistant principals, principals, assistant superintendents, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements. c) Hear complaints against and deliberate the duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. d) Accept the resignation of the Superintendent of Schools. D-3 Legal Matters a) Matters on which the district's attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Law. b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c) Update and discussion regarding North Forest Independent School District annexation and related matters d) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Johnnie Richard, et al. v. Houston Independent School District, et al.; in the 279th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2014-58018 e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Janice Odie v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:15-CV-00969 f) Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Jerrod Battle against Sentria Edwards and AAA Texas Mutual Insurance Company for workers’ compensation benefits; AAA Texas Mutual Insurance Company Claim Number 011271368 D-4 Real Estate a) Deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the HISD 2007 and 2012 facilities bond programs b) Sale c) Acquisition d) Trade e) Other
SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS A-1 Board Monitoring Update: Multiple Metrics A-2 Investment Report
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS B-1 Approval Of Personal Services Performed By The Superintendent, Including Speaking Engagements, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Etc., In Accordance With Texas Education Code Section 11.201(E)
Approval Of School Improvement Plans For The 2015–2016 School Year
Approval Of District Improvement Plan For 2015–2016
Approval Of Fall 2015 Class-Size Waiver Requests For Transmittal Of Report To The Texas Education Agency
Approval Of ASPIRE Award Program For Teachers, School Leaders, And Campus-Based Staff Members For The 2015–2016 School Year
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Construction Contract For Jack Yates High Schoo
Approval Of Performance Pay Program For The Chief School Officers And School Support Officers For The 2015-2016 School Year
Approval Of Certified Teacher Appraisal And Development System Appraisers For School Year 2015–2016
Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate And Levying Ad Valorem Taxes For Tax Year 2015
Consideration And Approval To Renew Engagement Of 2015–2016 Panel Of Law Firms To Provide Legal Services
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy CW(LOCAL), Naming Facilities—Second Reading
C-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. C-2 Approval Of Amended Order Of Election For Trustee Geographic Districts II, III, IV, And VIII C-3 Consideration And Approval Of Engagement Of 2015–2016 Law Firms To Provide Legal Services As Board Counsel [WITHDRAWN]t -5 Consideration And Approval Of A Request For Proposals From Search Firms To Assist In The Search For A Superintendent E. ACADEMIC SERVICES E-1 Approval of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations E-2 Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants G-4 Approval To Designate Courses To Receive Weighted-Course Credit I. BUSINESS OPERATIONS I-1 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At Kate Bell Elementary School H. HUMAN RESOURCES H-1 Approval Of Math Fellows' Incentive Program For The 2015–2016 School Year H-5 Approval Of Incentive Payment Program For Apollo And Apollo-Like School Principals, School Support Officers, And Academic Program Managers For The 2015–2016 School Year I. BUSINESS OPERATIONS I-1 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At Kate Bell Elementary School J. FINANCE J-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts [WITHDRAWN] J-2 Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 J-4 Approval Of Resolution Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes; Approval For The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Sell The Notes, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorization To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Notes K-2 Amendment To The Authority To Negotiate And Execute Contracts To Assist The Office Of Internal Audit With Audit And Investigation Projects L-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EK(LOCAL), Testing Programs—Second Reading L-3 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—First Reading
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy GKG(LOCAL), Community Relations, School Volunteer Program—First Reading
Hearing of Citizens
Oct 15, 2015 Board Meetings
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION
CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) – BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM D-1 Private consultation with the board’s attorney on matters posted or as authorized by law. D-2 Personnel a) Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, and board members; superintendent’s evaluation, consideration of compensation and contractual provisions. b) Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including teachers, assistant principals, principals, assistant superintendents, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements. c) Hear complaints against and deliberate the duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. d) Accept the resignation of the Superintendent of Schools. D-3 Legal Matters a) Matters on which the district's attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Law. b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c) Update and discussion regarding North Forest Independent School District annexation and related matters d) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Johnnie Richard, et al. v. Houston Independent School District, et al.; in the 279th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2014-58018 e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Janice Odie v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:15-CV-00969 f) Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Jerrod Battle against Sentria Edwards and AAA Texas Mutual Insurance Company for workers’ compensation benefits; AAA Texas Mutual Insurance Company Claim Number 011271368 D-4 Real Estate a) Deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the HISD 2007 and 2012 facilities bond programs b) Sale c) Acquisition d) Trade e) Other
SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS A-1 Board Monitoring Update: Multiple Metrics A-2 Investment Report
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS B-1 Approval Of Personal Services Performed By The Superintendent, Including Speaking Engagements, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Etc., In Accordance With Texas Education Code Section 11.201(E)
Approval Of School Improvement Plans For The 2015–2016 School Year
Approval Of District Improvement Plan For 2015–2016
Approval Of Fall 2015 Class-Size Waiver Requests For Transmittal Of Report To The Texas Education Agency
Approval Of ASPIRE Award Program For Teachers, School Leaders, And Campus-Based Staff Members For The 2015–2016 School Year
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Construction Contract For Jack Yates High Schoo
Approval Of Performance Pay Program For The Chief School Officers And School Support Officers For The 2015-2016 School Year
Approval Of Certified Teacher Appraisal And Development System Appraisers For School Year 2015–2016
Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate And Levying Ad Valorem Taxes For Tax Year 2015
Consideration And Approval To Renew Engagement Of 2015–2016 Panel Of Law Firms To Provide Legal Services
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy CW(LOCAL), Naming Facilities—Second Reading
C-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. C-2 Approval Of Amended Order Of Election For Trustee Geographic Districts II, III, IV, And VIII C-3 Consideration And Approval Of Engagement Of 2015–2016 Law Firms To Provide Legal Services As Board Counsel [WITHDRAWN]t -5 Consideration And Approval Of A Request For Proposals From Search Firms To Assist In The Search For A Superintendent E. ACADEMIC SERVICES E-1 Approval of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations E-2 Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants G-4 Approval To Designate Courses To Receive Weighted-Course Credit I. BUSINESS OPERATIONS I-1 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At Kate Bell Elementary School H. HUMAN RESOURCES H-1 Approval Of Math Fellows' Incentive Program For The 2015–2016 School Year H-5 Approval Of Incentive Payment Program For Apollo And Apollo-Like School Principals, School Support Officers, And Academic Program Managers For The 2015–2016 School Year I. BUSINESS OPERATIONS I-1 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At Kate Bell Elementary School J. FINANCE J-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts [WITHDRAWN] J-2 Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 J-4 Approval Of Resolution Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes; Approval For The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Sell The Notes, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorization To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Notes K-2 Amendment To The Authority To Negotiate And Execute Contracts To Assist The Office Of Internal Audit With Audit And Investigation Projects L-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EK(LOCAL), Testing Programs—Second Reading L-3 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—First Reading
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy GKG(LOCAL), Community Relations, School Volunteer Program—First Reading
Hearing of Citizens