February 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

II.A. REPORT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO POLICY GKD (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: NON SCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

II.B. REPORT ON POLICY DBD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:  CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLICY DBD REGULATION

II.C. REPORT ON NEW COURSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE 2014 - 2015 SCHOOL YEAR

II.D. QUARTERLY DEMOGRAPHIC & HOUSING ANALYSIS - 4Q13

II.E. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.E.1. Proposed Revisions to Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan for Future Land Use

II.E.2. Proposed Improvement to Traffic Intersections on Cromwell Marine Creek Road

II.E.3. Carpet Replacement Cycle

II.F. 2014 - 2015 STAFFING PROPOSAL

II.G. DRUG TESTING / DRUG SURVEY REPORT

II.H. 2014 - 2015 BUDGET STATUS REPORT

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the effect a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.C.1. Contract Renewals for District Employees

III.C.2. Abandonment of Contracts

III.D. Section 551.082:  Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - BRYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IV.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. WRITTEN - The Board will acknowledge any written communications received.

V.B. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board must sign up to speak prior to the 7:00 PM session.  Forms are available in the lobby area.

V.C. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

V.C.1. Recognition of EM-S ISD All-State Band and Choir Students

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CALL 2014 TRUSTEE ELECTION

VI.B. ACT ON JOINT ELECTION WITH TARRANT COUNTY

VI.C. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.C.1. Extension of Proposal for Indefinite Quantities of Asbestos Abatement

VI.C.2. Extension of Proposal for Indefinite Quantities of Environmentally Impacted Building Materials Abatement

VI.D. ACT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO POLICY GKD (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS:  NON SCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

VI.E. ACT ON EM-S ISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2014 - 2015 INCOMING FRESHMEN

VI.F. ACT ON REVISIONS TO POLICY EIC (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:  CLASS RANKING

VI.G. ACT ON CHILD NUTRITION SUB PAY INCREASE

VI.H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF A FINDING THAT GOOD CAUSE DID NOT EXIST FOR MICHAEL MAIELLA TO RESIGN HIS PROBATIONARY TEACHING CONTRACT, ABANDON HIS EMPLOYMENT, AND ATTEMPT TO RESIGN FROM THE DISTRICT AFTER THE 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR STARTED, AND FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS EDUCATION CODE SECTION 21.105(c) AND 19 TAC 249.14 (g).

VI.I. ACT ON POLICY DCB (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:  TERM CONTRACTS

VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORT NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - DECEMBER  2013

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - DECEMBER  2013

VIII.C. GRADE DISTRIBUTION REPORT

VIII.D. ATTENDANCE REPORT

VIII.E. FALL 2013 DISCIPLINE REPORT

VIII.F. 2014 - 2015 BOARD AGENDA PLAN

VIII.G. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

IX. REVIEW 2013-2014 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

X.C. ACCEPT PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

X.D. ADOPT TASB POLICY UPDATE 98

X.E. APPROVE 2013 - 2014 PARAPROFESSIONAL & AUXILIARY STAFFING PROPOSAL

X.F. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A CLASS-SIZE WAIVER TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR THE 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR

X.G. APPROVE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT

X.H. APPROVE EM-S ISD ATHLETICS STRATEGIC PLAN

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT