CALL TO ORDER WHEN A QUORUM IS PRESENT
RECOGNITIONS
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. Achieve 180 2018–2019 Year Two Program Evaluation Report, Part B • Achieve 180 2018–2019 (Year 2) Progress Toward Goals And Objectives (Part B) B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Boards Of Directors E. SCHOOL OFFICES E-1. Approval Of Contract Renewal Between Westbury High School And Harris County Protective Services For Children And Adults For The Community Youth Services Program E-2. Approval Of An Agreement With The University Of Texas At Austin and The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Regarding The Advise TX College Advising Corps Program At Madison High School • Executive Summary E-3. Approval Of The Updated 2020–2021 Academic Calendar • Executive Summary • 2020-2021 Academic Calendar F. STRATEGY AND INNOVATION F-1. Approval Of The Closure Of Texas Southern University Charter Lab School • Executive Summary F-3. Approval Of Application To Participate In The Optional Flexible School Day Program For State Funding For The 2020–2021 School Year • Executive Summary F-4. Authority To Execute An Agreement Renewal With The Harris County Juvenile Board • Executive Summary F-5. Interlocal Partnership Agreement With The City Of Houston Municipal Courts Department For The Juvenile Case Manager Program • Executive Summary G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For Modular Improvements At Thomas Sinclair Elementary School • Executive Summary 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 I-2. Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School- Specific Programs Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations • Attachment For Approval 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. Approval Of The Contract For The Purchase Of Attendance Credits From The State To Reduce Revenue Level Under Texas Education Code, Chapter 48.257 And 49.004 • Executive Summary I-5. Approval Of 2020–2021 Budget For Title I, Part A Instructional Continuity Grant • Instructional Continuity Grant Budget K. POLICY K-1. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EHBB(LOCAL), Special Programs: Gifted And Talented Students—Second Reading • EHBB(LOCAL), Second Reading K-2. Authority To Waive Five Business Days Of In-Person Voting, As Well As Other Board Policy DGB(LOCAL) Consultation Election Procedures, If Warranted K-3. Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policies DIA(LOCAL), Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation; FB(LOCAL), Equal Educational Opportunity; And FFH(LOCAL), Student Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation, As Pertaining To Compliance With The New Title IX Regulations Issued By The Department Of Education And Legal Update Related To Title VII—Second Reading - Revised • DIA(LOCAL), Second Reading - New • FB(LOCAL), Second Reading - New • FFH(LOCAL), Second Reading - New L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. Debt Management Activity Report • Debt Management Activity Report 063020 • Executive Summary
Discussion Concerning Proposed Revisions To The Emergency Constraint Progress Measures And Progress Monitoring Calendar
Approval Of The August General Fund Budget Amendment • August 2020 Budget Amendment
Second Amendment To The March 19, 2020, Resolution Regarding Continuation Of Payments To Employees And Continuing Business Operations During The COVID-19 Outbreak • Second Amendment To Resolution
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda Items by Consensus (Part 1 of 2)
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
Consider And Take Possible Action To Approve The Formation Of A Local Innovation Plan Committee To Draft A Local Innovation Plan • Committee Membership - Explanatory Sheet
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda Items by Consensus (Part 2 of 2)
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
Consideration and Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings
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.
C. CLOSED SESSION 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. 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-GN19-003695. g. Receive legal advice concerning NXTBoard contract. h. Pending insurance claims for Hurricane Harvey damage to Braeburn and Scarborough Elementary campuses i. Consideration and possible action to ratify the district’s Purdue Pharma bankruptcy claim filing agreement j. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Harris County, Texas v. Houston Independent School District; in the County Court at Law No. Three (3), Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 1152181 k. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of John Albert Hightower v. Houston Independent School District; in the 234th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2018-41096 l. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Rosa Davila, et al vs. Houston Independent School District; in the 334th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas, Cause No. 2017-21104 m. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Angelica D. b/n/f Ruth D. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 281-SE-0620 n. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Robert Lopez against Ruby McNeil and AAA Insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; AAA Insurance Claim no. 013619069 o. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Jackie Thornton against Jennifer Danielle Roberts and progressive insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; Progressive Insurance claim no. 204393238 p. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Phyllis Graham against Victor Maldonado and Hanover Insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; Hanover Insurance claim no. 1900624057 q. Receive legal advice concerning the Texas Education Agency special accreditation investigation concerning special education, the District’s response, and possible options r. Consideration and approval of settlement agreement in the matter of Andrea C. b/n/f Yolanda G. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 274-SE-0520 C-3. Real Estate
CALL TO ORDER WHEN A QUORUM IS PRESENT
RECOGNITIONS
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. Achieve 180 2018–2019 Year Two Program Evaluation Report, Part B • Achieve 180 2018–2019 (Year 2) Progress Toward Goals And Objectives (Part B) B. TRUSTEE ITEMS B-1. Appointment Of Houston Independent School District Representatives To Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Boards Of Directors E. SCHOOL OFFICES E-1. Approval Of Contract Renewal Between Westbury High School And Harris County Protective Services For Children And Adults For The Community Youth Services Program E-2. Approval Of An Agreement With The University Of Texas At Austin and The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Regarding The Advise TX College Advising Corps Program At Madison High School • Executive Summary E-3. Approval Of The Updated 2020–2021 Academic Calendar • Executive Summary • 2020-2021 Academic Calendar F. STRATEGY AND INNOVATION F-1. Approval Of The Closure Of Texas Southern University Charter Lab School • Executive Summary F-3. Approval Of Application To Participate In The Optional Flexible School Day Program For State Funding For The 2020–2021 School Year • Executive Summary F-4. Authority To Execute An Agreement Renewal With The Harris County Juvenile Board • Executive Summary F-5. Interlocal Partnership Agreement With The City Of Houston Municipal Courts Department For The Juvenile Case Manager Program • Executive Summary G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. BUSINESS OPERATIONS H-1. Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Construction Contract For Modular Improvements At Thomas Sinclair Elementary School • Executive Summary 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 I-2. Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School- Specific Programs Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations • Attachment For Approval 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. Approval Of The Contract For The Purchase Of Attendance Credits From The State To Reduce Revenue Level Under Texas Education Code, Chapter 48.257 And 49.004 • Executive Summary I-5. Approval Of 2020–2021 Budget For Title I, Part A Instructional Continuity Grant • Instructional Continuity Grant Budget K. POLICY K-1. Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EHBB(LOCAL), Special Programs: Gifted And Talented Students—Second Reading • EHBB(LOCAL), Second Reading K-2. Authority To Waive Five Business Days Of In-Person Voting, As Well As Other Board Policy DGB(LOCAL) Consultation Election Procedures, If Warranted K-3. Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policies DIA(LOCAL), Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation; FB(LOCAL), Equal Educational Opportunity; And FFH(LOCAL), Student Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation, As Pertaining To Compliance With The New Title IX Regulations Issued By The Department Of Education And Legal Update Related To Title VII—Second Reading - Revised • DIA(LOCAL), Second Reading - New • FB(LOCAL), Second Reading - New • FFH(LOCAL), Second Reading - New L. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMS L-1. Debt Management Activity Report • Debt Management Activity Report 063020 • Executive Summary
Discussion Concerning Proposed Revisions To The Emergency Constraint Progress Measures And Progress Monitoring Calendar
Approval Of The August General Fund Budget Amendment • August 2020 Budget Amendment
Second Amendment To The March 19, 2020, Resolution Regarding Continuation Of Payments To Employees And Continuing Business Operations During The COVID-19 Outbreak • Second Amendment To Resolution
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda Items by Consensus (Part 1 of 2)
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
Consider And Take Possible Action To Approve The Formation Of A Local Innovation Plan Committee To Draft A Local Innovation Plan • Committee Membership - Explanatory Sheet
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda Items by Consensus (Part 2 of 2)
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda by Consensus
Consideration and Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings
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.
C. CLOSED SESSION 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. 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-GN19-003695. g. Receive legal advice concerning NXTBoard contract. h. Pending insurance claims for Hurricane Harvey damage to Braeburn and Scarborough Elementary campuses i. Consideration and possible action to ratify the district’s Purdue Pharma bankruptcy claim filing agreement j. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Harris County, Texas v. Houston Independent School District; in the County Court at Law No. Three (3), Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 1152181 k. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of John Albert Hightower v. Houston Independent School District; in the 234th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2018-41096 l. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Rosa Davila, et al vs. Houston Independent School District; in the 334th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas, Cause No. 2017-21104 m. Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Angelica D. b/n/f Ruth D. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 281-SE-0620 n. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Robert Lopez against Ruby McNeil and AAA Insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; AAA Insurance Claim no. 013619069 o. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Jackie Thornton against Jennifer Danielle Roberts and progressive insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; Progressive Insurance claim no. 204393238 p. Consideration and authority to settle the subrogation lien of Phyllis Graham against Victor Maldonado and Hanover Insurance for workers’ compensation benefits; Hanover Insurance claim no. 1900624057 q. Receive legal advice concerning the Texas Education Agency special accreditation investigation concerning special education, the District’s response, and possible options r. Consideration and approval of settlement agreement in the matter of Andrea C. b/n/f Yolanda G. v. Houston Independent School District; TEA Docket No. 274-SE-0520 C-3. Real Estate