REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION
Public Hearing Regarding The 2019 - 2020 Texas Academic Performance Report
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2019–2020 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
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, including use of the board executive coaches; 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, including resignation agreement and full and final release for principal of Briargrove Elementary School, 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. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c) Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. d) Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. e) 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. f) Legal Update on Special Education Accreditation Investigation. g) Receive legal advice concerning the superintendent search process and timelines. CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION DURING MEETING If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice the board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the board should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the board at the date, hour, and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through Section 551.089 inclusive of said Open Meetings Act including, but not limited to: Section 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized; Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Section 551.073 For the purpose of discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations to the District; Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, or a security audit; Section 551.082 For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children, or to hear a complaint or charge brought against a school district employee by another school district employee; Section 551.0821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 and/or Section 11.151(b) of the Texas Education Code; Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding any witness or witnesses from a hearing during the examination of another witness; and Section 551.089 For the purpose of deliberating security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b), or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either: a) the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or b) a subsequent public meeting of the board upon notice thereof, as the board shall determine.
RECOGNITIONS
HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Superintendent's Discussion on Instructional Continuity
SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ON INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
Consideration And Approval Of Minutes From February 4, 2021
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Agenda Items
Approval For The Board Of Education To Appoint Trustees To Serve As Representatives To Other Organizations For One-Year Or Multiyear Terms
Authority To Negotiate And Execute Agreements And/Or Interlocal Memorandum Of Understanding With Texas Southern University To Provide Internship Opportunities For Student Trainers Interested In Participating In The HISD Athletic Department Internship Program
Approval To Waive Certain Requirements Of Board Policy DNA(LOCAL) In Light Of The COVID-19 Impact On Normal District Operations
Adoption Of Recommended Instructional Materials For School Year 2021–2022
Approval Of Resolution To Dissolve The Relationship Between The Houston Independent School District And The Formerly Created Student Congress And To Establish A New Houston Independent School District Student Advisory Council
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000
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
Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization to Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants
Approval Of The February General Fund, Debt Service Fund, And Nutrition Services Fund Budget Amendment
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy AE(LOCAL), Educational Philosophy—First Reading
Approval To Waive Board Policy BF(LOCAL), Board Policies, And Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BDD(LOCAL), Board Internal Organization: Attorney, On First Reading
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda
Consideration and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed or Executive Session
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
Reports from the Superintendent
Reports and comments by the superintendent of schools regarding meetings and conferences attended, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, and education programs, on which there will be no action. The items may be discussed, but no final action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
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, including use of the board executive coaches; 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, including resignation agreement and full and final release for principal of Briargrove Elementary School, 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. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c) Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. d) Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. e) 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. f) Legal Update on Special Education Accreditation Investigation. g) Receive legal advice concerning the superintendent search process and timelines. CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION DURING MEETING If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice the board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the board should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the board at the date, hour, and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through Section 551.089 inclusive of said Open Meetings Act including, but not limited to: Section 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized; Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Section 551.073 For the purpose of discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations to the District; Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, or a security audit; Section 551.082 For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children, or to hear a complaint or charge brought against a school district employee by another school district employee; Section 551.0821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 and/or Section 11.151(b) of the Texas Education Code; Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding any witness or witnesses from a hearing during the examination of another witness; and Section 551.089 For the purpose of deliberating security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b), or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either: a) the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or b) a subsequent public meeting of the board upon notice thereof, as the board shall determine. ADJOURN
Feb 11, 2021 Board Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION
Public Hearing Regarding The 2019 - 2020 Texas Academic Performance Report
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2019–2020 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
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, including use of the board executive coaches; 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, including resignation agreement and full and final release for principal of Briargrove Elementary School, 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. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c) Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. d) Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. e) 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. f) Legal Update on Special Education Accreditation Investigation. g) Receive legal advice concerning the superintendent search process and timelines. CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION DURING MEETING If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice the board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the board should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the board at the date, hour, and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through Section 551.089 inclusive of said Open Meetings Act including, but not limited to: Section 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized; Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Section 551.073 For the purpose of discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations to the District; Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, or a security audit; Section 551.082 For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children, or to hear a complaint or charge brought against a school district employee by another school district employee; Section 551.0821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 and/or Section 11.151(b) of the Texas Education Code; Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding any witness or witnesses from a hearing during the examination of another witness; and Section 551.089 For the purpose of deliberating security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b), or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either: a) the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or b) a subsequent public meeting of the board upon notice thereof, as the board shall determine.
RECOGNITIONS
HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Superintendent's Discussion on Instructional Continuity
SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ON INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
Consideration And Approval Of Minutes From February 4, 2021
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Agenda Items
Approval For The Board Of Education To Appoint Trustees To Serve As Representatives To Other Organizations For One-Year Or Multiyear Terms
Authority To Negotiate And Execute Agreements And/Or Interlocal Memorandum Of Understanding With Texas Southern University To Provide Internship Opportunities For Student Trainers Interested In Participating In The HISD Athletic Department Internship Program
Approval To Waive Certain Requirements Of Board Policy DNA(LOCAL) In Light Of The COVID-19 Impact On Normal District Operations
Adoption Of Recommended Instructional Materials For School Year 2021–2022
Approval Of Resolution To Dissolve The Relationship Between The Houston Independent School District And The Formerly Created Student Congress And To Establish A New Houston Independent School District Student Advisory Council
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000
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
Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization to Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants
Approval Of The February General Fund, Debt Service Fund, And Nutrition Services Fund Budget Amendment
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy AE(LOCAL), Educational Philosophy—First Reading
Approval To Waive Board Policy BF(LOCAL), Board Policies, And Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy BDD(LOCAL), Board Internal Organization: Attorney, On First Reading
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda
Consideration to Accept the Balance of Today's Agenda
Consideration and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed or Executive Session
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
Reports from the Superintendent
Reports and comments by the superintendent of schools regarding meetings and conferences attended, schools visited, community and district activities, new initiatives, and education programs, on which there will be no action. The items may be discussed, but no final action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
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, including use of the board executive coaches; 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, including resignation agreement and full and final release for principal of Briargrove Elementary School, 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. 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, including specifically any matter listed on this agenda and meeting notice. b) Pending or contemplated litigation matters and status report. c) Update on federal law enforcement activity on February 27, 2020. d) Legal discussion and advice concerning House Bill 1842 (84th Leg., 2015), Senate Bill 1882 (85th Leg., 2017), and the district’s options. e) 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. f) Legal Update on Special Education Accreditation Investigation. g) Receive legal advice concerning the superintendent search process and timelines. CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION DURING MEETING If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice the board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the board should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the board at the date, hour, and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Section 551.071 through Section 551.089 inclusive of said Open Meetings Act including, but not limited to: Section 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation with the board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized; Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Section 551.073 For the purpose of discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations to the District; Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, or a security audit; Section 551.082 For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children, or to hear a complaint or charge brought against a school district employee by another school district employee; Section 551.0821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; Section 551.083 For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by Section 13.901 and/or Section 11.151(b) of the Texas Education Code; Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding any witness or witnesses from a hearing during the examination of another witness; and Section 551.089 For the purpose of deliberating security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b), or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either: a) the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of this public meeting, or b) a subsequent public meeting of the board upon notice thereof, as the board shall determine. ADJOURN