CALL TO ORDER
Consideration and Approval of Minutes
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 5, 2021
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION HEARING, NANCY GARCIA, UPHOLSTERER, FACILITIES SERVICES
CONFERENCE ROOM 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, including resignation agreements and full and final release for chief officers, assistant superintendents, executive officers, 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) Dispute Resolution Hearing, Nancy Garcia, Upholsterer, Facilities Services 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) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Uriel Marron v. HISD, et al.; in the 281st District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2018-29402. h) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Carmen Herrera, Individually and a/n/f of Kiara C. v. HISD, et al.; in the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2019-64635. i) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Niah Petite v. HISD, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 2, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 1141272. j) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Joi Harris v. HISD, et al.; in the 281st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2020-34260. k) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Paul Jacob, III, Individually and a/n/f minor son, P. J. IV., v. HISD, et al.; in the 151st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2019-69374. 3. REAL ESTATE a) Sale b) Purchase c) Exchange d) Other
Consideration and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed or Executive Session
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN TO CLOSED 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 IN THIS NOTICE
APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR VACCINATED EMPLOYEES
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL LEAVE DAYS FOR COVID-19 RELATED EMPLOYEE ABSENCES
RATIFICATION OF THE FILING OF THE BRIEF, AMICI CURIAE CERTAIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IN OPPOSITION TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS, WHICH OPPOSES GOVERNOR GREGG ABBOTT’S ORDER 38 PROHIBITING MASK MANDATES
APPROVAL OF VENDOR AWARDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000 AND RATIFICATION OF VENDOR AWARDS FOR PURCHASES UNDER $100,000
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE COVID-19 RELATED CONTRACTS VALUED AT OR ABOVE $100,000.00
Consideration and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed or Executive Session
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN
Aug 19, 2021 Board Hearing and Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Consideration and Approval of Minutes
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 5, 2021
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION HEARING, NANCY GARCIA, UPHOLSTERER, FACILITIES SERVICES
CONFERENCE ROOM 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, including resignation agreements and full and final release for chief officers, assistant superintendents, executive officers, 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) Dispute Resolution Hearing, Nancy Garcia, Upholsterer, Facilities Services 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) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Uriel Marron v. HISD, et al.; in the 281st District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2018-29402. h) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Carmen Herrera, Individually and a/n/f of Kiara C. v. HISD, et al.; in the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2019-64635. i) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Niah Petite v. HISD, et al.; in the County Court at Law No. 2, Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 1141272. j) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Joi Harris v. HISD, et al.; in the 281st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2020-34260. k) Consideration and authority to settle in the matter of Paul Jacob, III, Individually and a/n/f minor son, P. J. IV., v. HISD, et al.; in the 151st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2019-69374. 3. REAL ESTATE a) Sale b) Purchase c) Exchange d) Other
Consideration and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed or Executive Session
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN TO CLOSED 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 IN THIS NOTICE
APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR VACCINATED EMPLOYEES
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL LEAVE DAYS FOR COVID-19 RELATED EMPLOYEE ABSENCES
RATIFICATION OF THE FILING OF THE BRIEF, AMICI CURIAE CERTAIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IN OPPOSITION TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS, WHICH OPPOSES GOVERNOR GREGG ABBOTT’S ORDER 38 PROHIBITING MASK MANDATES
APPROVAL OF VENDOR AWARDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000 AND RATIFICATION OF VENDOR AWARDS FOR PURCHASES UNDER $100,000
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE COVID-19 RELATED CONTRACTS VALUED AT OR ABOVE $100,000.00
Consideration and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed or Executive Session
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED OR EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN