5:00 p.m. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM - MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - RECOGNITIONS - CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS - TRUSTEE B-1 COMMENTS - BUSINESS AGENDA
Recognitions
CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) – BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM 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) Consider and approve appointment of an interim superintendent. d) Discuss potential candidates and receive legal advice about superintendent search process. e) 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) Status report in the matter of Reba Carter, et al. v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-01390 d) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Ronnell Dillard v. Houston Independent School District; in the 125th District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-60666 e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Benjamin Donald Patrick v. Houston Independent School District and Juana M. Mendoza; in the 165th District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-70771 f) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Aaron B. b/n/f Clarissa D. v. Houston Independent School District; before the Texas Education Agency; TEA Docket No. 079-SE-1115 g) Consideration and authority to settle or possible action in the matter of Sebastian M. b/n/f Rhonda M. v. Houston Independent School District; before the Texas Education Agency; TEA Docket No. 201-SE-0315 h) Consideration and authority to settle the matters involving Houston Independent School District and North Forest Independent School District against Vista Medical Center for workers’ compensation benefits 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 b) Sale c) Acquisition d) Trade e) Other RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS A-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)
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.
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—Second Reading
Resolution Ordering The Renaming Of Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School, Sidney Lanier Middle School, And Jefferson Davis High School
Resolution Ordering The Renaming Of Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School, Sidney Lanier Middle School, And Jefferson Davis High School
Approval Of Funding For A Scoping Study Of Student Information System Projects And Authority To Negotiate And Execute Contracts With Service Providers
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FMF(LOCAL), Student Activities: Contests And Competition—First Reading
Consideration And Approval Of Continuing Contract Teaching Fields For Reduction In Force
Consideration And Approval Of Term Contract Employment Areas For Reduction In Force
Approval To Amend And Increase The Construction Contingency Allowance For Herman Barnett Sports Complex And Joe Butler Sports Complex
Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At Yates High School
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS B-2 Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Boards Of Directors B-3 Approval For The Board Of Education To Appoint Trustees To Serve As Representatives To Other Organizations For One- Or Two-Year Terms B-6 Resolution Ordering The Renaming Of Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School, Sidney Lanier Middle School, And Jefferson Davis High School 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 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 D-3 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend a Services Contract Agreement With Rice University E. SCHOOL OFFICES E-1 Request For Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Services Contract Agreement With Educational Concepts For Wheatley High School F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Contract With Harris County Constable Precinct 6 For Its Absent Student Assistance Program F-2 Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Coalition For School Improvement For The 2016–2017 School Year H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Staging Area Site Agreement With CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, For Use Of Stadium Sites H-2 Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Capital Improvements At Various Campuses H-4 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Construction Contract For The New Booker T. Washington High School H-5 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Contracts With An Architectural And Engineering Firm For The Renovation And Stabilization Of John Codwell Elementary School For The 2015–2016 School Year H-6 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Related Contracts For Renovations And Additions At Jefferson Davis High School H-7 Approval Of Adjustment In The Design Allowance And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Robert E. Lee High School H-8 Ratification Of Emergency Purchases And Repairs At Various Campuses Pursuant To Board Policy CH(LOCAL): Purchasing And Acquisition I. FINANCE I-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts [WITHDRAWN] 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 2015–2016 Midyear Budgetary Update I-4 Approval Of Agreement With Dixie Cullen Interests Inc. For Foreign Trade Zone Status And Payment Of Taxes K. POLICY K-1 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DH(LOCAL), Employee Standards Of Conduct, Including The Texas Open Carry Law—Second Reading K-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy GKA(LOCAL), Community Relations: Conduct On School Premises, Including The Texas Open Carry Law—Second Reading L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. OneSource (SAP and PeopleSoft) Update L-2. Nutrition Services Department Status Update
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BBFA (LOCAL), Ethics: Conflict Of Interest Disclosures—Second Reading
HEARING OF CITIZENS
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000
Feb 11, 2016 Board Meetings
5:00 p.m. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM - MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - RECOGNITIONS - CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS - TRUSTEE B-1 COMMENTS - BUSINESS AGENDA
Recognitions
CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) – BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM 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) Consider and approve appointment of an interim superintendent. d) Discuss potential candidates and receive legal advice about superintendent search process. e) 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) Status report in the matter of Reba Carter, et al. v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-01390 d) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Ronnell Dillard v. Houston Independent School District; in the 125th District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-60666 e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Benjamin Donald Patrick v. Houston Independent School District and Juana M. Mendoza; in the 165th District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-70771 f) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Aaron B. b/n/f Clarissa D. v. Houston Independent School District; before the Texas Education Agency; TEA Docket No. 079-SE-1115 g) Consideration and authority to settle or possible action in the matter of Sebastian M. b/n/f Rhonda M. v. Houston Independent School District; before the Texas Education Agency; TEA Docket No. 201-SE-0315 h) Consideration and authority to settle the matters involving Houston Independent School District and North Forest Independent School District against Vista Medical Center for workers’ compensation benefits 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 b) Sale c) Acquisition d) Trade e) Other RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS A-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)
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.
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FO(LOCAL), Student Discipline—Second Reading
Resolution Ordering The Renaming Of Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School, Sidney Lanier Middle School, And Jefferson Davis High School
Resolution Ordering The Renaming Of Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School, Sidney Lanier Middle School, And Jefferson Davis High School
Approval Of Funding For A Scoping Study Of Student Information System Projects And Authority To Negotiate And Execute Contracts With Service Providers
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FMF(LOCAL), Student Activities: Contests And Competition—First Reading
Consideration And Approval Of Continuing Contract Teaching Fields For Reduction In Force
Consideration And Approval Of Term Contract Employment Areas For Reduction In Force
Approval To Amend And Increase The Construction Contingency Allowance For Herman Barnett Sports Complex And Joe Butler Sports Complex
Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up And Restoration Work Necessary After Water Damage At Yates High School
SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS B-2 Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Boards Of Directors B-3 Approval For The Board Of Education To Appoint Trustees To Serve As Representatives To Other Organizations For One- Or Two-Year Terms B-6 Resolution Ordering The Renaming Of Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School, Sidney Lanier Middle School, And Jefferson Davis High School 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 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 D-3 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend a Services Contract Agreement With Rice University E. SCHOOL OFFICES E-1 Request For Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Services Contract Agreement With Educational Concepts For Wheatley High School F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Contract With Harris County Constable Precinct 6 For Its Absent Student Assistance Program F-2 Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Coalition For School Improvement For The 2016–2017 School Year H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Staging Area Site Agreement With CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, For Use Of Stadium Sites H-2 Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Capital Improvements At Various Campuses H-4 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Construction Contract For The New Booker T. Washington High School H-5 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Contracts With An Architectural And Engineering Firm For The Renovation And Stabilization Of John Codwell Elementary School For The 2015–2016 School Year H-6 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Related Contracts For Renovations And Additions At Jefferson Davis High School H-7 Approval Of Adjustment In The Design Allowance And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Robert E. Lee High School H-8 Ratification Of Emergency Purchases And Repairs At Various Campuses Pursuant To Board Policy CH(LOCAL): Purchasing And Acquisition I. FINANCE I-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts [WITHDRAWN] 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 2015–2016 Midyear Budgetary Update I-4 Approval Of Agreement With Dixie Cullen Interests Inc. For Foreign Trade Zone Status And Payment Of Taxes K. POLICY K-1 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DH(LOCAL), Employee Standards Of Conduct, Including The Texas Open Carry Law—Second Reading K-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy GKA(LOCAL), Community Relations: Conduct On School Premises, Including The Texas Open Carry Law—Second Reading L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. OneSource (SAP and PeopleSoft) Update L-2. Nutrition Services Department Status Update
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BBFA (LOCAL), Ethics: Conflict Of Interest Disclosures—Second Reading
HEARING OF CITIZENS
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000