CALL TO ORDER
ADJOURN TO CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER SECTIONS 551.004, 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083, 551.084, AND 551.089 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED UNDER SECTION C RECESS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION
RECOGNITIONS
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Hearing of the Community (Part 1 of 2)
HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY
Superintendent's Discussion on Instructional Continuity
SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ON INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS Acceptance Of Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Goal 2 Progress Measures 1, 2, And 3
Agenda Items
Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Interlocal Agreement With Texas A&M University–Commerce To Increase The Number Of District Students And Employees Earning Undergraduate And Graduate Degrees
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 21-09-01 - RFQ/Real Estate Broker Services 21-12-04 RFP/Carpet, Wood, and Other Flooring Services Maintenance and Repairs
Consideration And Approval Of 2021–2022 Panel Of Law Firms To Provide Legal Services
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy CE(LOCAL), Annual Operating Budget—First Reading
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy AE(LOCAL), Educational Philosophy, Regarding Constraints—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
Consideration and Approval of Minutes from April 22, 29, and 30, 2021, and May 1, 6, and 7, 2021
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 22, 29, AND 30, 2021, AND MAY 1, 6, AND 7, 2021
Hearing of the Community (Part 2 of 2)
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-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, 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) Discuss and consider 2020–2021 evaluation of the chief audit executive. e) Consideration of interim superintendent compensation for unused leave days. 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. h) Consideration and approval of settlement agreement in the special education matter of Allen B. b/n/f Allison C. v. Houston Independent School District; before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 224-SE-0302. i) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Clarissa Botello v. Houston Independent School District; in the 334th Judicial District Court of Harris County, TX; Cause No. 2019-02767. j) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Heather Napoleon v. Houston Independent School District; in the 152nd Judicial District Court of Harris County, TX; Cause No. 2017-68770. k) Consideration and authority to settle the Houston Independent School District vehicle damage claim against Zonar Systems, Incorporated. C-3 Real Estate a) Sale b) Purchase c) Exchange d) Other 1) Consideration and approval of Houston Land Bank Interlocal Agreement. ADJOURN
May 13, 2021 Board Meetings
CALL TO ORDER
ADJOURN TO CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER SECTIONS 551.004, 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083, 551.084, AND 551.089 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED UNDER SECTION C RECESS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING RECONVENES FOR OPEN SESSION
RECOGNITIONS
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Hearing of the Community (Part 1 of 2)
HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY
Superintendent's Discussion on Instructional Continuity
SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSION ON INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS Acceptance Of Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Goal 2 Progress Measures 1, 2, And 3
Agenda Items
Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Interlocal Agreement With Texas A&M University–Commerce To Increase The Number Of District Students And Employees Earning Undergraduate And Graduate Degrees
Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000 21-09-01 - RFQ/Real Estate Broker Services 21-12-04 RFP/Carpet, Wood, and Other Flooring Services Maintenance and Repairs
Consideration And Approval Of 2021–2022 Panel Of Law Firms To Provide Legal Services
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy CE(LOCAL), Annual Operating Budget—First Reading
Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy AE(LOCAL), Educational Philosophy, Regarding Constraints—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
Consideration and Approval of Minutes from April 22, 29, and 30, 2021, and May 1, 6, and 7, 2021
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 22, 29, AND 30, 2021, AND MAY 1, 6, AND 7, 2021
Hearing of the Community (Part 2 of 2)
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-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, 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) Discuss and consider 2020–2021 evaluation of the chief audit executive. e) Consideration of interim superintendent compensation for unused leave days. 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. h) Consideration and approval of settlement agreement in the special education matter of Allen B. b/n/f Allison C. v. Houston Independent School District; before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 224-SE-0302. i) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Clarissa Botello v. Houston Independent School District; in the 334th Judicial District Court of Harris County, TX; Cause No. 2019-02767. j) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Heather Napoleon v. Houston Independent School District; in the 152nd Judicial District Court of Harris County, TX; Cause No. 2017-68770. k) Consideration and authority to settle the Houston Independent School District vehicle damage claim against Zonar Systems, Incorporated. C-3 Real Estate a) Sale b) Purchase c) Exchange d) Other 1) Consideration and approval of Houston Land Bank Interlocal Agreement. ADJOURN