REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM • MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHOOLS FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (SCHOOLS FIRST)
RECOGNITIONS
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 b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report c) Legal issues related to options, timelines, and procedures to fill potential future vacancy in District VI by appointment or special election d) Legal advice regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Edgar Leonel Francisco Adolfo Garcia, and Byron Garcia v. Houston Independent School District; in the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-61644 f) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Gustavo Burr v. Houston Independent School District; in the 215th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016-39898 g) Discussion of legal issues related to the matter of The Gil Ramirez Group, LLC v. Houston Independent School District, et al.; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:10-CV-04872V C-3 Real Estate a) Sale 1) Consideration and approval of sale of surplus property at 6511 North Wayside, Houston, Texas b) Purchase c) Exchange 1) Consideration and approval of conveyance of surplus property at 158 Mississippi to the City of Houston in exchange for abandonment parcels within the Charles Milby High School site d) Other 1) Discussion and consideration of Dodson Elementary School tree removal matter with City of Houston
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.
RECOGNITIONS
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.
Announcement Of Required Board Member Continuing Education
Approval Of Resolution Identifying Adequate School Funding As A Priority, Increasing ‘Copper Pennies’, Opposing Any And All Proposed Legislation Related To The Provision Of School Choice Vouchers, And Recommending Repeal Of The A–F Labeling System
STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Approval Of The 2017–2018 Academic Calendar
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For The New James Madison High School
B-3 Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Boards Of Directors B-5 Consideration And Approval Of The 2017 Houston Independent School District Legislative Agenda B-6 Approval Of Amended Resolution Ordering Run-Off Election On December 10, 2016, For Houston Independent School District Single-Member District VII B-7 Consider Letter Of Resignation From Trustee Greg Meyers, Declaration Of Vacancy In District VI, And Related Issues 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 G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Construction Contract For The New Askew Elementary School H-2 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A License Agreement With Neartown Little League And The City Of Houston For Use Of The Baseball Field At The Andrew Carnegie Vanguard High School Site H-3 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For John Codwell Elementary School H-4 Approval To Establish A Budget And To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Improvements At Various Campuses H-6 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New James Madison High School H-7 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Mark White Elementary School H-8 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Tanglewood Middle School Additions And Renovations H-9 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Kashmere High School Additions And Renovations H-10 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Lawson Middle School H-11 Acceptance Of Current And Anticipated Donations For John Osborne Elementary School SPARK Park And Approval Of Campus Right Of Entry Access 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 Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Early Additional Penalty On Delinquent Tangible Personal Property Taxes On Tax Year 2016 For The Houston Independent School District In Accordance With Section 33.11 Of The Texas Property Tax Code I-4 Approval Of 2016 Tax Roll I-5 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Pumping And Disposing Of Approximately 56,000 Gallons Of Water In The Basement Of Lanier Middle School
Consideration Of Options, Timelines, And Procedures To Fill Vacancy In District VI By Appointment Or Special Election
HEARING OF CITIZENS SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ADJOURN
Dec 08, 2016 Board Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETING CONVENES IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM • MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHOOLS FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (SCHOOLS FIRST)
RECOGNITIONS
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 b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report c) Legal issues related to options, timelines, and procedures to fill potential future vacancy in District VI by appointment or special election d) Legal advice regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act e) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Edgar Leonel Francisco Adolfo Garcia, and Byron Garcia v. Houston Independent School District; in the 270th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2015-61644 f) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Gustavo Burr v. Houston Independent School District; in the 215th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016-39898 g) Discussion of legal issues related to the matter of The Gil Ramirez Group, LLC v. Houston Independent School District, et al.; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:10-CV-04872V C-3 Real Estate a) Sale 1) Consideration and approval of sale of surplus property at 6511 North Wayside, Houston, Texas b) Purchase c) Exchange 1) Consideration and approval of conveyance of surplus property at 158 Mississippi to the City of Houston in exchange for abandonment parcels within the Charles Milby High School site d) Other 1) Discussion and consideration of Dodson Elementary School tree removal matter with City of Houston
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.
RECOGNITIONS
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.
Announcement Of Required Board Member Continuing Education
Approval Of Resolution Identifying Adequate School Funding As A Priority, Increasing ‘Copper Pennies’, Opposing Any And All Proposed Legislation Related To The Provision Of School Choice Vouchers, And Recommending Repeal Of The A–F Labeling System
STUDENT SUPPORT F-1 Approval Of The 2017–2018 Academic Calendar
Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For The New James Madison High School
B-3 Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Boards Of Directors B-5 Consideration And Approval Of The 2017 Houston Independent School District Legislative Agenda B-6 Approval Of Amended Resolution Ordering Run-Off Election On December 10, 2016, For Houston Independent School District Single-Member District VII B-7 Consider Letter Of Resignation From Trustee Greg Meyers, Declaration Of Vacancy In District VI, And Related Issues 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 G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Construction Contract For The New Askew Elementary School H-2 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A License Agreement With Neartown Little League And The City Of Houston For Use Of The Baseball Field At The Andrew Carnegie Vanguard High School Site H-3 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For John Codwell Elementary School H-4 Approval To Establish A Budget And To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Improvements At Various Campuses H-6 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New James Madison High School H-7 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Mark White Elementary School H-8 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Tanglewood Middle School Additions And Renovations H-9 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Kashmere High School Additions And Renovations H-10 Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Lawson Middle School H-11 Acceptance Of Current And Anticipated Donations For John Osborne Elementary School SPARK Park And Approval Of Campus Right Of Entry Access 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 Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Early Additional Penalty On Delinquent Tangible Personal Property Taxes On Tax Year 2016 For The Houston Independent School District In Accordance With Section 33.11 Of The Texas Property Tax Code I-4 Approval Of 2016 Tax Roll I-5 Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Pumping And Disposing Of Approximately 56,000 Gallons Of Water In The Basement Of Lanier Middle School
Consideration Of Options, Timelines, And Procedures To Fill Vacancy In District VI By Appointment Or Special Election
HEARING OF CITIZENS SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ADJOURN