October 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Hearing

III.A. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Recognize Leadership Rowlett Class 26

IV.B. Recognize Taiwanese Exchange Students 

IV.C. Evidence of Excellence

IV.C.1. Recognize Juanita Wells and Moriah Bass

IV.D. Presentation of GP&L Incentive Check 

IV.E. Receive Gifted and Talented Program Updates

IV.F. Receive Magnet Program Updates

IV.G. Receive Bond Project Update

V. Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

VI.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI.C. Discuss Local Polices from Update 105 

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VII.B. Human Resources Report

VII.C. Tax Refunds

VII.D. Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 Adopted Budget

VII.E. New Bids

VII.E.1. Purchase of Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment

VII.E.2. Purchase of Business, Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment

VII.E.3. Purchase of Office Furniture

VII.E.4. Purchase of Video Technologies, Supplies and Equipment

VII.E.5. Purchase of American Sign and Foreign Language Course Agreement 

VII.F. Renewal Bids

VII.F.1. Purchase of Fuel

VII.F.2. Purchase of Drupal Design and Development Services

VII.F.3. Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog)

VII.F.4. Purchase of Flooring Indoor/Outdoor and Sports Surfaces

VII.F.5. Purchase of Curriculum Management System and Related Services 

VII.F.6. Purchase of Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals 

VII.F.7. Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog

VII.F.8. Purchase of Musical Instruments Supplies/Repairs 

VII.F.9. Purchase of Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry 

VII.G. Increase in Award

VII.G.1. Increase in Awarded Amount for Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspection 

VII.G.2. Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials, Equipment and Services 

VII.G.3. Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies 

VIII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VIII.A. New Bids

VIII.A.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Plagiarism Protection Tool

VIII.B. Renewal Bids

VIII.B.1. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Web Based Survey Service 

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) required by the Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) Process

VIII.D. Consider Purchase of Kiln Room Renovation at Brandenburg MS, Sellers MS, Webb MS, Hillside ES, Walnut Glen Academy and Naaman Forest HS (add cooling only)

VIII.E. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor to CSP #500-1.6-16 for Construction Services on Bid Package 1.6 – New Natatorium

IX. Superintendent's Report

IX.A. Tax Report

IX.B. Fourth Quarter Investment Report

IX.C. Annual Investment Report

X. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

X.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board's attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: (1) pending or contemplated litigation; (2) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee:

X.A.1. Board, Superintendent, Team of 8; and

X.A.2. Administrative Recommendations.

XI. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

XI.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

XI.A.1. Board, Superintendent, Team of 8. 

XI.A.2. Administrative Recommendations.

XII. Adjournment