*This meeting was joined in progress* REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITIONS
SUPERINTENDENT’S PRESENTATION ON STUDENT DATA: STAAR GRADES 5 AND 8 FIRST ADMINISTRATION READING AND MATH (G1 AND G3)
HEARING OF CITIZENS SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
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 Detailed Budget For Bosch Community Fund Grant Detailed Budget For Confucius Institute Grant Detailed Budget For Confucius Institute Grant - Rollover
Approval Of Waiver Requests From Local Board Policy, Approval To Submit Waiver Requests From State Policy, And Approval To Submit Waivers For Low Attendance Days And Missed Instructional Days - Revised
Approval Of The 2017–2018 Code Of Student Conduct - Revised
Approval Of Contract Renewals With Charter Schools For The 2017–2018 School Year - Revised
Approval Of 2018 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Renewal - New
Revisions To Board Policy FFA(LOCAL), Student Welfare: Wellness And Health Services—Second Reading FFA(LOCAL), Second Reading
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DH(LOCAL), Employee Standards Of Conduct—First Reading - New DH(LOCAL), First Reading - New
A. 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) B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Approval To Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones To A New Term On The Board Of Directors Of The Texas Association Of School Boards D. ACADEMIC SERVICES F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-4. Approval Of Contract With ProUnitas, Incorporated, To Support Wraparound Services G. HUMAN RESOURCES G-1. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Teacher Appraisal And Development System G-2. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The School Leader Appraisal System G-3. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Central Office And Campus-Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System Addendum To Proposed 2017–2018 Calendar: Central Office And Campus- Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System G-4. Consideration And Approval Of The Teach Forward Houston Initiative Program— Year Two H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up Necessary After Smoke Damage At Luther Burbank Middle School H-2. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A New Lease Agreement With JAA Enterprise, Inc., Doing Business As Kandy Stripe Academy Charter School, For The Former Thornton Fairchild Elementary School Site - Withdrawn H-3. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Elementary School H-4. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Middle School H-5. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Windsor Village Elementary School H-6. Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Improvements At Various Campuses H-7. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen F. Austin High School H-8. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The High School For Performing And Visual Arts H-9. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Sam Houston Math, Science, Technology Center H-10. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New George Scarborough High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps/Performing Arts Building And Renovation H-11. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Sterling High School H-12. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen Waltrip High School H-13. Approval Of The Purchase Of Boiler And Machinery Insurance H-14. Approval Of The Purchase Of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance - Revised H-15. Approval Of Primary And Catastrophic Athletics Injury Insurance And Voluntary Student Accident Insurance I. FINANCE I-2. Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts Consultant and Professional-Service Contracts I-3. Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions For Tax Year 2017 Resolution And Ordinance Relating To Continuation Of Homestead Exemptions I-4. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Cash Management And Investment Policy And The Authorized List Of Brokers/Dealers Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Cash Management And Investment Policy I-5. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Debt Management Policy I-6. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Contract For Depository Services With JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. I-7. Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers For 2018 Voluntary Benefit Plans I-8. Approval Of 2018 Employee Medical Programs And Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers I-9. Approval To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Franklin Covey - Withdrawn I-10. Approval Of 2017–2018 Resource Allocation Handbook - New I-12. Approval Of Renewal Of Online Wellness Services - New I-13. Approval Of 2018 Onsite Clinic Administration Renewal - New I-15. Approval Of Renewal Of Nearsite Clinic Services - New I-16. Approval Of Renewal Of Employee Assistance Program - New J. OTHER J-1. Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With BDO USA, LLC, For The Audit Of Information Technology - New K. POLICY K-2. Proposed Revisions To Board Policies EHDB(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination With Prior Instruction, And EHDC(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination Without Prior Instruction—Second Reading EHDB(LOCAL), Second Reading EHDC(LOCAL), Second Reading K-3. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BBBA(LOCAL), Elections: Reporting Campaign Funds—First Reading - New BBBA(LOCAL), First Reading - New K-5. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EIC(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Class Ranking—First Reading - Revised EIC(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. Investment Report
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 Purchasing Requests - Revise
Approval Of Renewal Of Discounted Physician Services - New
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 - Revised
A. 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) B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Approval To Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones To A New Term On The Board Of Directors Of The Texas Association Of School Boards D. ACADEMIC SERVICES F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-4. Approval Of Contract With ProUnitas, Incorporated, To Support Wraparound Services G. HUMAN RESOURCES G-1. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Teacher Appraisal And Development System G-2. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The School Leader Appraisal System G-3. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Central Office And Campus-Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System Addendum To Proposed 2017–2018 Calendar: Central Office And Campus- Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System G-4. Consideration And Approval Of The Teach Forward Houston Initiative Program— Year Two H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up Necessary After Smoke Damage At Luther Burbank Middle School H-2. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A New Lease Agreement With JAA Enterprise, Inc., Doing Business As Kandy Stripe Academy Charter School, For The Former Thornton Fairchild Elementary School Site - Withdrawn H-3. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Elementary School H-4. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Middle School H-5. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Windsor Village Elementary School H-6. Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Improvements At Various Campuses H-7. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen F. Austin High School H-8. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The High School For Performing And Visual Arts H-9. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Sam Houston Math, Science, Technology Center H-10. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New George Scarborough High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps/Performing Arts Building And Renovation H-11. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Sterling High School H-12. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen Waltrip High School H-13. Approval Of The Purchase Of Boiler And Machinery Insurance H-14. Approval Of The Purchase Of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance - Revised H-15. Approval Of Primary And Catastrophic Athletics Injury Insurance And Voluntary Student Accident Insurance I. FINANCE I-2. Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts Consultant and Professional-Service Contracts I-3. Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions For Tax Year 2017 Resolution And Ordinance Relating To Continuation Of Homestead Exemptions I-4. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Cash Management And Investment Policy And The Authorized List Of Brokers/Dealers Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Cash Management And Investment Policy I-5. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Debt Management Policy I-6. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Contract For Depository Services With JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. I-7. Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers For 2018 Voluntary Benefit Plans I-8. Approval Of 2018 Employee Medical Programs And Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers I-9. Approval To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Franklin Covey - Withdrawn I-10. Approval Of 2017–2018 Resource Allocation Handbook - New I-12. Approval Of Renewal Of Online Wellness Services - New I-13. Approval Of 2018 Onsite Clinic Administration Renewal - New I-15. Approval Of Renewal Of Nearsite Clinic Services - New I-16. Approval Of Renewal Of Employee Assistance Program - New J. OTHER J-1. Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With BDO USA, LLC, For The Audit Of Information Technology - New K. POLICY K-2. Proposed Revisions To Board Policies EHDB(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination With Prior Instruction, And EHDC(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination Without Prior Instruction—Second Reading EHDB(LOCAL), Second Reading EHDC(LOCAL), Second Reading K-3. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BBBA(LOCAL), Elections: Reporting Campaign Funds—First Reading - New BBBA(LOCAL), First Reading - New K-5. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EIC(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Class Ranking—First Reading - Revised EIC(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. Investment Report
C. CLOSED SESSION 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, Marshall Middle School Principal, 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-2. 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. Discussion and status report in the matter of Houston Federation of Teachers, 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 d. Discussion and 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 of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-01390 e. Consideration and possible action in the matter of Martha Lockett v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:16-CV-01667 f. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Leticia Flores, individually and a/n/f J. F. Flores, a minor child v. Houston Independent School District; in the 127th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016-41907 g. Consideration and approval of the Confidential Mediated Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in the matter of Lena M. b/n/f Annette M. v. Houston Independent School District; before the Texas Education Agency, TEA Docket No. 039-SE-1116 h. Discussion regarding the acceptance and naming rights associated with the Kinder Foundation gift i. Discussion and possible action in the matter of La Feria Independent School District v. Morath, Temporary Injunction j. Discussion regarding proposed immigration resolution C-3. Real Estate ADJOURN
*This meeting was joined in progress* REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITIONS
SUPERINTENDENT’S PRESENTATION ON STUDENT DATA: STAAR GRADES 5 AND 8 FIRST ADMINISTRATION READING AND MATH (G1 AND G3)
HEARING OF CITIZENS SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
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 Detailed Budget For Bosch Community Fund Grant Detailed Budget For Confucius Institute Grant Detailed Budget For Confucius Institute Grant - Rollover
Approval Of Waiver Requests From Local Board Policy, Approval To Submit Waiver Requests From State Policy, And Approval To Submit Waivers For Low Attendance Days And Missed Instructional Days - Revised
Approval Of The 2017–2018 Code Of Student Conduct - Revised
Approval Of Contract Renewals With Charter Schools For The 2017–2018 School Year - Revised
Approval Of 2018 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Renewal - New
Revisions To Board Policy FFA(LOCAL), Student Welfare: Wellness And Health Services—Second Reading FFA(LOCAL), Second Reading
Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DH(LOCAL), Employee Standards Of Conduct—First Reading - New DH(LOCAL), First Reading - New
A. 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) B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Approval To Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones To A New Term On The Board Of Directors Of The Texas Association Of School Boards D. ACADEMIC SERVICES F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-4. Approval Of Contract With ProUnitas, Incorporated, To Support Wraparound Services G. HUMAN RESOURCES G-1. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Teacher Appraisal And Development System G-2. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The School Leader Appraisal System G-3. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Central Office And Campus-Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System Addendum To Proposed 2017–2018 Calendar: Central Office And Campus- Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System G-4. Consideration And Approval Of The Teach Forward Houston Initiative Program— Year Two H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up Necessary After Smoke Damage At Luther Burbank Middle School H-2. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A New Lease Agreement With JAA Enterprise, Inc., Doing Business As Kandy Stripe Academy Charter School, For The Former Thornton Fairchild Elementary School Site - Withdrawn H-3. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Elementary School H-4. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Middle School H-5. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Windsor Village Elementary School H-6. Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Improvements At Various Campuses H-7. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen F. Austin High School H-8. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The High School For Performing And Visual Arts H-9. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Sam Houston Math, Science, Technology Center H-10. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New George Scarborough High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps/Performing Arts Building And Renovation H-11. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Sterling High School H-12. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen Waltrip High School H-13. Approval Of The Purchase Of Boiler And Machinery Insurance H-14. Approval Of The Purchase Of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance - Revised H-15. Approval Of Primary And Catastrophic Athletics Injury Insurance And Voluntary Student Accident Insurance I. FINANCE I-2. Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts Consultant and Professional-Service Contracts I-3. Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions For Tax Year 2017 Resolution And Ordinance Relating To Continuation Of Homestead Exemptions I-4. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Cash Management And Investment Policy And The Authorized List Of Brokers/Dealers Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Cash Management And Investment Policy I-5. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Debt Management Policy I-6. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Contract For Depository Services With JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. I-7. Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers For 2018 Voluntary Benefit Plans I-8. Approval Of 2018 Employee Medical Programs And Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers I-9. Approval To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Franklin Covey - Withdrawn I-10. Approval Of 2017–2018 Resource Allocation Handbook - New I-12. Approval Of Renewal Of Online Wellness Services - New I-13. Approval Of 2018 Onsite Clinic Administration Renewal - New I-15. Approval Of Renewal Of Nearsite Clinic Services - New I-16. Approval Of Renewal Of Employee Assistance Program - New J. OTHER J-1. Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With BDO USA, LLC, For The Audit Of Information Technology - New K. POLICY K-2. Proposed Revisions To Board Policies EHDB(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination With Prior Instruction, And EHDC(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination Without Prior Instruction—Second Reading EHDB(LOCAL), Second Reading EHDC(LOCAL), Second Reading K-3. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BBBA(LOCAL), Elections: Reporting Campaign Funds—First Reading - New BBBA(LOCAL), First Reading - New K-5. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EIC(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Class Ranking—First Reading - Revised EIC(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. Investment Report
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 Purchasing Requests - Revise
Approval Of Renewal Of Discounted Physician Services - New
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 - Revised
A. 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) B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Approval To Nominate Rhonda Skillern-Jones To A New Term On The Board Of Directors Of The Texas Association Of School Boards D. ACADEMIC SERVICES F. STUDENT SUPPORT F-4. Approval Of Contract With ProUnitas, Incorporated, To Support Wraparound Services G. HUMAN RESOURCES G-1. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Teacher Appraisal And Development System G-2. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The School Leader Appraisal System G-3. Approval Of The Proposed 2017–2018 Local Calendar For The Central Office And Campus-Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System Addendum To Proposed 2017–2018 Calendar: Central Office And Campus- Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System G-4. Consideration And Approval Of The Teach Forward Houston Initiative Program— Year Two H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Ratification Of Use Of The Self-Insurance Recovery Fund For Clean-Up Necessary After Smoke Damage At Luther Burbank Middle School H-2. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A New Lease Agreement With JAA Enterprise, Inc., Doing Business As Kandy Stripe Academy Charter School, For The Former Thornton Fairchild Elementary School Site - Withdrawn H-3. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Elementary School H-4. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Luther Burbank Middle School H-5. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For A New Parking Lot At Windsor Village Elementary School H-6. Approval To Establish Budgets And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To Improvements At Various Campuses H-7. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen F. Austin High School H-8. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The High School For Performing And Visual Arts H-9. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New Sam Houston Math, Science, Technology Center H-10. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For The New George Scarborough High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps/Performing Arts Building And Renovation H-11. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Sterling High School H-12. Approval To Amend And Increase The Design Contract For Stephen Waltrip High School H-13. Approval Of The Purchase Of Boiler And Machinery Insurance H-14. Approval Of The Purchase Of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance - Revised H-15. Approval Of Primary And Catastrophic Athletics Injury Insurance And Voluntary Student Accident Insurance I. FINANCE I-2. Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts Consultant and Professional-Service Contracts I-3. Approval Of Resolution And Ordinance Adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions For Tax Year 2017 Resolution And Ordinance Relating To Continuation Of Homestead Exemptions I-4. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Cash Management And Investment Policy And The Authorized List Of Brokers/Dealers Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Cash Management And Investment Policy I-5. Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy Resolution Relating To The Approval Of The Debt Management Policy I-6. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Contract For Depository Services With JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. I-7. Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers For 2018 Voluntary Benefit Plans I-8. Approval Of 2018 Employee Medical Programs And Authority To Negotiate And/Or Renew Contracts With Service Providers I-9. Approval To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Franklin Covey - Withdrawn I-10. Approval Of 2017–2018 Resource Allocation Handbook - New I-12. Approval Of Renewal Of Online Wellness Services - New I-13. Approval Of 2018 Onsite Clinic Administration Renewal - New I-15. Approval Of Renewal Of Nearsite Clinic Services - New I-16. Approval Of Renewal Of Employee Assistance Program - New J. OTHER J-1. Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With BDO USA, LLC, For The Audit Of Information Technology - New K. POLICY K-2. Proposed Revisions To Board Policies EHDB(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination With Prior Instruction, And EHDC(LOCAL), Alternative Methods For Earning Credit: Credit By Examination Without Prior Instruction—Second Reading EHDB(LOCAL), Second Reading EHDC(LOCAL), Second Reading K-3. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BBBA(LOCAL), Elections: Reporting Campaign Funds—First Reading - New BBBA(LOCAL), First Reading - New K-5. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EIC(LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Class Ranking—First Reading - Revised EIC(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. Investment Report
C. CLOSED SESSION 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, Marshall Middle School Principal, 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-2. 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. Discussion and status report in the matter of Houston Federation of Teachers, 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 d. Discussion and 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 of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:14-CV-01390 e. Consideration and possible action in the matter of Martha Lockett v. Houston Independent School District; in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; Civil Action No. 4:16-CV-01667 f. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Leticia Flores, individually and a/n/f J. F. Flores, a minor child v. Houston Independent School District; in the 127th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2016-41907 g. Consideration and approval of the Confidential Mediated Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in the matter of Lena M. b/n/f Annette M. v. Houston Independent School District; before the Texas Education Agency, TEA Docket No. 039-SE-1116 h. Discussion regarding the acceptance and naming rights associated with the Kinder Foundation gift i. Discussion and possible action in the matter of La Feria Independent School District v. Morath, Temporary Injunction j. Discussion regarding proposed immigration resolution C-3. Real Estate ADJOURN