REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
Superintendent's Discussion on Instructional Continuity
SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ON INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
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) A-2. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Monitoring Report - Revised A-3. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - New • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Monitoring Report - New
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Consideration of Superintendent's Agenda Items
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) A-2. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Monitoring Report - Revised A-3. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - New • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Monitoring Report - New B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Report From The Audit Committee Chair B-2. Update From The Board Operating Procedures Ad Hoc Committee Chair B-3. Receive And Discuss Draft Of Community Engagement Plan From Board Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee • Explanatory Sheet And Timeline B-4. Discussion Of The Governance Strategic Plan D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-1. Approval Of The 2020–2021 Region 4 Regional Day School Program For The Deaf Shared Services Arrangement With Pasadena Independent School District And Deer Park Independent School District - Revised • Explanatory Sheet D-2. Approval Of The Proposed 2020–2021 Local Calendar For The Central Office And Campus-Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System - Revised • Explanatory Sheet - Revised D-3. Approval Of The Proposed 2020–2021 Local Calendar For The Teacher Appraisal And Development System • Explanatory Sheet - Revised D-4. Approval Of The Proposed 2020–2021 Local Calendar For The School Leader Appraisal System • Explanatory Sheet - Revised D-5. Approval To Waive Certain Requirements Of Board Policy DN(LOCAL) In Light Of The COVID-19 Impact On Normal District Operations • Explanatory Sheet E. SCHOOL OFFICES E-1. Approval Of Resolution Of The Board Of Education To Approve Campus Turnaround Plan For Sugar Grove Academy • Executive Summary • Resolution To Approve Campus Turnaround Plan(s) - Revised F. STRATEGY AND INNOVATION F-1. Consider And Take Possible Action To Approve The Resolution To Initiate The Process Of Designation As A District Of Innovation - Revised • Resolution - Revised F-2. Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Energized For Excellence Academy And Energized For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Academy Campuses For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-3. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Mount Carmel Academy For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-4. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Connections Academy @ Houston For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-5. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Southern University Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-6. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Young Learners Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS I. FINANCE I-1. Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 • Purchasing Requests - Revised Page 7 of 7 I-2. 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 Acceptance Of Donations I-3. 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 I-4. Designation Of Personnel For Calculation Of District's Effective Tax Rate And Rollback Tax Rate For Tax Year 2020 And Subsequent Years • Executive Summary J. OTHER K. POLICY K-1. Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EL(LOCAL), Charter Campus Or Program—First Reading • EL(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised
C-1. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the interim superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the interim 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, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements for Gerardo Leal, Principal, Park Place Elementary School, and Evangeline Campos, Principal, Browning Elementary School. c. Hear complaints against and deliberate the appointment, evaluation, and duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. d. Receive evaluative feedback from Lone Star Governance coaches concerning board member responsibilities. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b. Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c. Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. d. Receive legal advice concerning the Texas Education Agency special accreditation investigation and possible options. e. Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. f. Legal discussion concerning Houston ISD v. Texas Education Agency, et al., In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN- 19-003695. g. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Rashunda Gipson- Johnson v. Houston Independent School District; in the District Court, Harris County, Texas, 151st Judicial District; Cause No. 2018-47855 h. Consideration and authority to negotiate a settlement of a claim with Praxair i. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Natali C. b/n/f Faguna C. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 103-SE-1119 j. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Josiah W. b/n/f Pamela W. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 053-SE-0120 C-3. Real Estate
Report From The Audit Committee Chair
Update From The Board Operating Procedures Ad Hoc Committee Chair
Discussion Of The Governance Strategic Plan
Receive And Discuss Draft Of Community Engagement Plan From Board Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee • Explanatory Sheet And Timeline
Consider And Take Possible Action To Approve The Resolution To Initiate The Process Of Designation As A District Of Innovation - Revised • Resolution - Revised
Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Energized For Excellence Academy And Energized For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Academy Campuses For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Mount Carmel Academy For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Energized For Excellence Academy And Energized For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Academy Campuses For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Connections Academy @ Houston For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Southern University Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Young Learners Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EL(LOCAL), Charter Campus Or Program—First Reading • EL(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
• CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION • CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
C-1. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the interim superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the interim 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, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements for Gerardo Leal, Principal, Park Place Elementary School, and Evangeline Campos, Principal, Browning Elementary School. c. Hear complaints against and deliberate the appointment, evaluation, and duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. d. Receive evaluative feedback from Lone Star Governance coaches concerning board member responsibilities. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b. Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c. Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. d. Receive legal advice concerning the Texas Education Agency special accreditation investigation and possible options. e. Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. f. Legal discussion concerning Houston ISD v. Texas Education Agency, et al., In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN- 19-003695. g. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Rashunda Gipson- Johnson v. Houston Independent School District; in the District Court, Harris County, Texas, 151st Judicial District; Cause No. 2018-47855 h. Consideration and authority to negotiate a settlement of a claim with Praxair i. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Natali C. b/n/f Faguna C. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 103-SE-1119 j. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Josiah W. b/n/f Pamela W. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 053-SE-0120 C-3. Real Estate
• CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION • CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY
Reports and comments from the board president and board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, including board committee meetings, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, education programs, and continuing education. The items may be discussed, but no final action will be taken on these items at this meeting. ADJOURN
May 14, 2020 Board Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
Superintendent's Discussion on Instructional Continuity
SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ON INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
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) A-2. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Monitoring Report - Revised A-3. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - New • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Monitoring Report - New
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Consideration of Superintendent's Agenda Items
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) A-2. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 1 And 2 Monitoring Report - Revised A-3. Approval Of Emergency Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - Revised • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Progress Measures - New • May 2020 Emergency Constraints 3 And 4 Monitoring Report - New B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Report From The Audit Committee Chair B-2. Update From The Board Operating Procedures Ad Hoc Committee Chair B-3. Receive And Discuss Draft Of Community Engagement Plan From Board Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee • Explanatory Sheet And Timeline B-4. Discussion Of The Governance Strategic Plan D. ACADEMIC SERVICES D-1. Approval Of The 2020–2021 Region 4 Regional Day School Program For The Deaf Shared Services Arrangement With Pasadena Independent School District And Deer Park Independent School District - Revised • Explanatory Sheet D-2. Approval Of The Proposed 2020–2021 Local Calendar For The Central Office And Campus-Based Non-Teacher Appraisal System - Revised • Explanatory Sheet - Revised D-3. Approval Of The Proposed 2020–2021 Local Calendar For The Teacher Appraisal And Development System • Explanatory Sheet - Revised D-4. Approval Of The Proposed 2020–2021 Local Calendar For The School Leader Appraisal System • Explanatory Sheet - Revised D-5. Approval To Waive Certain Requirements Of Board Policy DN(LOCAL) In Light Of The COVID-19 Impact On Normal District Operations • Explanatory Sheet E. SCHOOL OFFICES E-1. Approval Of Resolution Of The Board Of Education To Approve Campus Turnaround Plan For Sugar Grove Academy • Executive Summary • Resolution To Approve Campus Turnaround Plan(s) - Revised F. STRATEGY AND INNOVATION F-1. Consider And Take Possible Action To Approve The Resolution To Initiate The Process Of Designation As A District Of Innovation - Revised • Resolution - Revised F-2. Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Energized For Excellence Academy And Energized For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Academy Campuses For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-3. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Mount Carmel Academy For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-4. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Connections Academy @ Houston For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-5. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Southern University Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New F-6. Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Young Learners Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS I. FINANCE I-1. Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 • Purchasing Requests - Revised Page 7 of 7 I-2. 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 Acceptance Of Donations I-3. 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 I-4. Designation Of Personnel For Calculation Of District's Effective Tax Rate And Rollback Tax Rate For Tax Year 2020 And Subsequent Years • Executive Summary J. OTHER K. POLICY K-1. Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EL(LOCAL), Charter Campus Or Program—First Reading • EL(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised
C-1. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the interim superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the interim 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, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements for Gerardo Leal, Principal, Park Place Elementary School, and Evangeline Campos, Principal, Browning Elementary School. c. Hear complaints against and deliberate the appointment, evaluation, and duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. d. Receive evaluative feedback from Lone Star Governance coaches concerning board member responsibilities. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b. Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c. Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. d. Receive legal advice concerning the Texas Education Agency special accreditation investigation and possible options. e. Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. f. Legal discussion concerning Houston ISD v. Texas Education Agency, et al., In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN- 19-003695. g. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Rashunda Gipson- Johnson v. Houston Independent School District; in the District Court, Harris County, Texas, 151st Judicial District; Cause No. 2018-47855 h. Consideration and authority to negotiate a settlement of a claim with Praxair i. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Natali C. b/n/f Faguna C. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 103-SE-1119 j. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Josiah W. b/n/f Pamela W. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 053-SE-0120 C-3. Real Estate
Report From The Audit Committee Chair
Update From The Board Operating Procedures Ad Hoc Committee Chair
Discussion Of The Governance Strategic Plan
Receive And Discuss Draft Of Community Engagement Plan From Board Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee • Explanatory Sheet And Timeline
Consider And Take Possible Action To Approve The Resolution To Initiate The Process Of Designation As A District Of Innovation - Revised • Resolution - Revised
Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Energized For Excellence Academy And Energized For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Academy Campuses For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Mount Carmel Academy For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Energized For Excellence Academy And Energized For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Academy Campuses For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Connections Academy @ Houston For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Texas Southern University Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Authority To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Young Learners Charter School For The 2020–2021 School Year - New • Explanatory Sheet - New
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EL(LOCAL), Charter Campus Or Program—First Reading • EL(LOCAL), First Reading - Revised
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
• CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION • CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
C-1. Personnel a. Deliberate the duties of the interim superintendent of schools, chief officers, assistant superintendents, principals, employees, chief audit executive, and board members; evaluations of the interim 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, and other administrators, and, if necessary, approve waiver and release and compromise agreements for Gerardo Leal, Principal, Park Place Elementary School, and Evangeline Campos, Principal, Browning Elementary School. c. Hear complaints against and deliberate the appointment, evaluation, and duties of public officers or employees and resolution of same. d. Receive evaluative feedback from Lone Star Governance coaches concerning board member responsibilities. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b. Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c. Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. d. Receive legal advice concerning the Texas Education Agency special accreditation investigation and possible options. e. Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. f. Legal discussion concerning Houston ISD v. Texas Education Agency, et al., In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN- 19-003695. g. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Rashunda Gipson- Johnson v. Houston Independent School District; in the District Court, Harris County, Texas, 151st Judicial District; Cause No. 2018-47855 h. Consideration and authority to negotiate a settlement of a claim with Praxair i. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Natali C. b/n/f Faguna C. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 103-SE-1119 j. Consideration and authority to settle in the special education matter of Josiah W. b/n/f Pamela W. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 053-SE-0120 C-3. Real Estate
• CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION • CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY
Reports and comments from the board president and board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, including board committee meetings, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, education programs, and continuing education. The items may be discussed, but no final action will be taken on these items at this meeting. ADJOURN