REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
C. CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) – BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM C-1 Personnel a) Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent and chief audit executive, 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, chief officers, assistant superintendents, chief audit executive, 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) Review applications and discuss possible candidates for the position of Chief Audit Executive. C-2 Legal 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; and, status and resolution of Milby High School streets abandonment, and Dodson Elementary School tree removal matters with City of Houston b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report c) Legal issues related to internal audit policy d) Consideration and approval of mediated settlement agreement in the consolidated matters of Houston ISD v. Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education, and Reginald Simpson; No. D-1-GN-15-003864; in the 250th District Court of Travis County Texas; and, Reginald Simpson v. Houston ISD and Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education; No. D-1-GN-15-004099; in the 98th District Court of Travis County, Texas e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Abigail Valdivia vs. HISD; in the 165th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016- 27225 f) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Tyler Burley and Taylor Tate vs. HISD; in the 269th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016-19069 g) Discussion and possible action in the matters of Cause No. 2015-68342; Melody Johnson & Estate of Mariya Johnson v. HISD & International Truck and Engine Corp.; in the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; and, Sheanine Chatman, Individually and as Rep. of The Estate of Janecia Chatman v. HISD, International Truck and Engine Corp., and Nikita Allen; in the 334th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas h) Discussion regarding board counsel responsibilities and representation i) Discussion and authority to settle claim by Xerox j) Discuss with legal counsel and receive legal advice regarding process for filling vacancy on Board of Education, and discuss individuals for possible appointment. C-3 Real Estate a) Sale b) Acquisition c) Trade d) Other
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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.
Approval Of The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report And The Single Audit Report For The 2015–2016 Fiscal Year And Authority To Publish Condensed Financial Statements
Approval Of Targeted Improvement Plans For Year 1 And Year 2 Improvement Required And Former Improvement Required Campuses
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For The Evan Edward Worthing High School
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Contract For The Improvement And Construction Of A SPARK Park At Ruby Clifton Middle School
B. BOARD OF EDUCATION B-2 Approval Of Amended Order Of Election For Trustee Geographic District VII 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 E. SCHOOL OFFICES F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With The Houston- Galveston Area Council To Recoup Federal Dollars For Child-Care Services F-2 Approval Of Campus Performance Objectives Contained In The Executive Summaries Of School Improvement Plans For The 2016–2017 School Year F-3 Approval Of District Improvement Plan For 2016–2017 F-4 Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With The City Of Houston Health And Human Services Department H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-3 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For The Addition And Renovation Of Pilgrim Academy H-5 Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Improvements At Ashford Elementary School H-6 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Booker T. Washington High School H-7 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Parker Elementary School H-8 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Northside High School H-9 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy H-10 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Fonwood Early Childhood Center 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-4 Authority To Negotiate And Execute Interlocal Agreements With The City Of Houston J. OTHER K. POLICY L. SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION ITEMS
HEARING OF CITIZENS SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ADJOURN
Nov 10, 2016 Board Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
C. CLOSED SESSION (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) – BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM C-1 Personnel a) Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent and chief audit executive, 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, chief officers, assistant superintendents, chief audit executive, 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) Review applications and discuss possible candidates for the position of Chief Audit Executive. C-2 Legal 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; and, status and resolution of Milby High School streets abandonment, and Dodson Elementary School tree removal matters with City of Houston b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report c) Legal issues related to internal audit policy d) Consideration and approval of mediated settlement agreement in the consolidated matters of Houston ISD v. Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education, and Reginald Simpson; No. D-1-GN-15-003864; in the 250th District Court of Travis County Texas; and, Reginald Simpson v. Houston ISD and Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education; No. D-1-GN-15-004099; in the 98th District Court of Travis County, Texas e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Abigail Valdivia vs. HISD; in the 165th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016- 27225 f) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Tyler Burley and Taylor Tate vs. HISD; in the 269th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016-19069 g) Discussion and possible action in the matters of Cause No. 2015-68342; Melody Johnson & Estate of Mariya Johnson v. HISD & International Truck and Engine Corp.; in the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; and, Sheanine Chatman, Individually and as Rep. of The Estate of Janecia Chatman v. HISD, International Truck and Engine Corp., and Nikita Allen; in the 334th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas h) Discussion regarding board counsel responsibilities and representation i) Discussion and authority to settle claim by Xerox j) Discuss with legal counsel and receive legal advice regarding process for filling vacancy on Board of Education, and discuss individuals for possible appointment. C-3 Real Estate a) Sale b) Acquisition c) Trade d) Other
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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.
Approval Of The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report And The Single Audit Report For The 2015–2016 Fiscal Year And Authority To Publish Condensed Financial Statements
Approval Of Targeted Improvement Plans For Year 1 And Year 2 Improvement Required And Former Improvement Required Campuses
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For The Evan Edward Worthing High School
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Contract For The Improvement And Construction Of A SPARK Park At Ruby Clifton Middle School
B. BOARD OF EDUCATION B-2 Approval Of Amended Order Of Election For Trustee Geographic District VII 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 E. SCHOOL OFFICES F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With The Houston- Galveston Area Council To Recoup Federal Dollars For Child-Care Services F-2 Approval Of Campus Performance Objectives Contained In The Executive Summaries Of School Improvement Plans For The 2016–2017 School Year F-3 Approval Of District Improvement Plan For 2016–2017 F-4 Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement Renewal With The City Of Houston Health And Human Services Department H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-3 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For The Addition And Renovation Of Pilgrim Academy H-5 Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Improvements At Ashford Elementary School H-6 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Booker T. Washington High School H-7 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Parker Elementary School H-8 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Northside High School H-9 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy H-10 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Fonwood Early Childhood Center 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-4 Authority To Negotiate And Execute Interlocal Agreements With The City Of Houston J. OTHER K. POLICY L. SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION ITEMS
HEARING OF CITIZENS SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ADJOURN