RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—Second Reading FO(LOCAL), 2nd Reading
CLOSED SESSION C-1. Private Consultation with the board's attorney on matters posted or as authorized by law C-2. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, internal auditor, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent and internal auditor, 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. C-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. Update and possible action in the matter of Houston Federation of Teachers, Local 2415, et al. v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-01189 e. Update and discussion in the matter of Cause No. 15-20297; Mable Caleb, et al. v. Terry Grier, et al., in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Houston Division; and, Cause No. 01-15-00285-CV; Jackie Anderson and Patrick Cockerham, Diann Banks, Herbert Lenton, and Mable Caleb v. Terry Grier, Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District; in the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas and other related matters f. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Progressive Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Houston Independent School District; in the Harris County Court at Law Number One (1); Houston, Texas; Cause No. 1502449 g. Update and discussion in the matter of Melody Johnson v. Houston Independent School District; in the 270th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-68342 h. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Felicia Standfield against Bobbie Freda and Allstate Insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; Allstate Insurance Claim No. 0308034800 C-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
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS 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)
BOARD OF EDUCATION 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.
Selection Of Ray And Associates To Conduct The Search For The Next Superintendent Of Schools
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 Certificate For Resolution
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—Second Reading FO(LOCAL), 2nd Reading
B-3. Approval Of Amended Resolution Ordering Run-Off Election On December 12, 2015, For Houston Independent School District Single-Member Districts II And III Amended Resolution For Run-Off Election - New D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-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 ? Attachment For Approval Of Donations ? Schools Receiving Donations From Schlumberger 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 Attachment For Acceptance Of Grants F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1. Approval To Adjust The Attendance Boundaries For David Crockett Elementary School, Harvard Elementary School, James Ketelsen Elementary School, And William B. Travis Elementary School ? Current Attendance Boundaries ? Proposed Attendance Boundaries F-2. Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Teaching Strategies, Inc. Doing Business As Safe And Civil Schools G. HUMAN RESOURCES G-1. Consideration And Approval Of A Voluntary Early Notification Program For Teachers and Campus Leadership G-2. Consideration And Approval Of The Teach Forward Houston Initiative Program - Revised H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Ratification Of Emergency Purchases And Repairs At Various Campuses Pursuant To Board Policy CH(LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition ? Emergency Purchase Requests H-2. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Contract With IKLO Construction For The Reconstruction Of The SPARK Park At E. A. “Squatty” Lyons Elementary School H-3. Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Capital Improvements At Booker T. Washington High School H-4. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Jefferson Davis High School I. FINANCE I-2. Approval Of 2015 Tax Roll ? HISD Tax Roll Letter 2015 I-3. Approval Of Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Schoolhouse And Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A; Authorizing The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Select Underwriters And Sell The Series 2016A Bonds, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorizing the Administration To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Bonds ? Order Relating To Bonds I-4. Approval Of Section 125 Benefit Plan Update I-5. 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 ? Certificate For Resolution I-6. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Lease Agreement With 6400 Southwest Freeway, Ltd., For Classroom Space For Liberty High School K. POLICY K-1. Adoption Of A Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Retention And Promotion For The 2015–2016 School Year ? EIE(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Retention And Promotion ? Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL) For 2015–2016 K-2. Proposed Revision To Board Policy CH(LOCAL), Purchasing And Acquisition— Second Reading ? CH(LOCAL), 2nd Reading K-3. Proposed Revision To Board Policy CV(LOCAL), Facilities Construction— Second Reading ? CV(LOCAL), 2nd Reading L SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS Investment Report
Announcement Of Required Board Member Continuing Education
Consideration And Approval Of Thompson And Horton As Board Counsel And Bracewell And Giuliani As Alternate Board Counsel
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 ? Purchasing Requests - Revised
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EHBB(LOCAL), Special Programs: Gifted And Talented Students—Second Reading ? EHBB(LOCAL), 2nd Reading
Selection Of Ray And Associates To Conduct The Search For The Next Superintendent Of Schools
Hearing of Citizens
Dec 10, 2015 Board Meetings
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—Second Reading FO(LOCAL), 2nd Reading
CLOSED SESSION C-1. Private Consultation with the board's attorney on matters posted or as authorized by law C-2. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, internal auditor, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent and internal auditor, 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. C-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. Update and possible action in the matter of Houston Federation of Teachers, Local 2415, et al. v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-01189 e. Update and discussion in the matter of Cause No. 15-20297; Mable Caleb, et al. v. Terry Grier, et al., in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Houston Division; and, Cause No. 01-15-00285-CV; Jackie Anderson and Patrick Cockerham, Diann Banks, Herbert Lenton, and Mable Caleb v. Terry Grier, Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District; in the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas and other related matters f. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Progressive Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Houston Independent School District; in the Harris County Court at Law Number One (1); Houston, Texas; Cause No. 1502449 g. Update and discussion in the matter of Melody Johnson v. Houston Independent School District; in the 270th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-68342 h. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Felicia Standfield against Bobbie Freda and Allstate Insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; Allstate Insurance Claim No. 0308034800 C-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
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS 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)
BOARD OF EDUCATION 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.
Selection Of Ray And Associates To Conduct The Search For The Next Superintendent Of Schools
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 Certificate For Resolution
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—Second Reading FO(LOCAL), 2nd Reading
B-3. Approval Of Amended Resolution Ordering Run-Off Election On December 12, 2015, For Houston Independent School District Single-Member Districts II And III Amended Resolution For Run-Off Election - New D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-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 ? Attachment For Approval Of Donations ? Schools Receiving Donations From Schlumberger 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 Attachment For Acceptance Of Grants F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1. Approval To Adjust The Attendance Boundaries For David Crockett Elementary School, Harvard Elementary School, James Ketelsen Elementary School, And William B. Travis Elementary School ? Current Attendance Boundaries ? Proposed Attendance Boundaries F-2. Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Teaching Strategies, Inc. Doing Business As Safe And Civil Schools G. HUMAN RESOURCES G-1. Consideration And Approval Of A Voluntary Early Notification Program For Teachers and Campus Leadership G-2. Consideration And Approval Of The Teach Forward Houston Initiative Program - Revised H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Ratification Of Emergency Purchases And Repairs At Various Campuses Pursuant To Board Policy CH(LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition ? Emergency Purchase Requests H-2. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Contract With IKLO Construction For The Reconstruction Of The SPARK Park At E. A. “Squatty” Lyons Elementary School H-3. Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Capital Improvements At Booker T. Washington High School H-4. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Jefferson Davis High School I. FINANCE I-2. Approval Of 2015 Tax Roll ? HISD Tax Roll Letter 2015 I-3. Approval Of Order Authorizing The Issuance, Sale, And Delivery Of Houston Independent School District Limited Tax Schoolhouse And Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A; Authorizing The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Or Controller To Select Underwriters And Sell The Series 2016A Bonds, Subject To Stated Parameters; And Authorizing the Administration To Proceed With All Other Necessary Actions For Sale Of Bonds ? Order Relating To Bonds I-4. Approval Of Section 125 Benefit Plan Update I-5. 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 ? Certificate For Resolution I-6. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Lease Agreement With 6400 Southwest Freeway, Ltd., For Classroom Space For Liberty High School K. POLICY K-1. Adoption Of A Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Retention And Promotion For The 2015–2016 School Year ? EIE(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Retention And Promotion ? Resolution To Suspend Portions Of EIE(LOCAL) For 2015–2016 K-2. Proposed Revision To Board Policy CH(LOCAL), Purchasing And Acquisition— Second Reading ? CH(LOCAL), 2nd Reading K-3. Proposed Revision To Board Policy CV(LOCAL), Facilities Construction— Second Reading ? CV(LOCAL), 2nd Reading L SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS Investment Report
Announcement Of Required Board Member Continuing Education
Consideration And Approval Of Thompson And Horton As Board Counsel And Bracewell And Giuliani As Alternate Board Counsel
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 ? Purchasing Requests - Revised
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EHBB(LOCAL), Special Programs: Gifted And Talented Students—Second Reading ? EHBB(LOCAL), 2nd Reading
Selection Of Ray And Associates To Conduct The Search For The Next Superintendent Of Schools
Hearing of Citizens