October 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Special Recognition 

IV. Recognize Leadership Rowlett Class 28

V. Public Hearing

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

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Evidence of Excellence

VI.A.1. Recognize 2017-18 Texas Honor Roll Schools

VI.A.2. Recognize Campuses Earning All Distinctions

VI.B. Introduction of District Administrators

VI.C. Review Choice of School Calendar

VI.D. Receive Cooperative Purchasing Report

VI.E. Receive Bond Update Presentation 

VI.F. Taiwanese Cultural Exchange Program Welcome and Resolution

VII. 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. 

VIII. Discussion Items

VIII.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VIII.A.5. Message from Board President

VIII.B. Discuss future agenda items

IX. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

IX.A. Board Meeting Minutes

IX.B. Human Resource Report

X. Action Items (Non Consent)

X.A. New Bids

X.A.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Microsoft Volume Licensing

X.A.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Cafeteria Furniture and Layout

X.A.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Educational Travel Services

X.A.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals 

X.A.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services 

X.A.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of STAAR Preparation Materials 

X.A.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material and Equipment 

X.A.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development

X.A.9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Textbook Publishers and Distributors 

X.A.10. Consider Approval of Purchase of College Readiness Assessment Testing 

X.A.11. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Software 

X.A.12. Consider Approval of Purchase of American Sign and Foreign Language Courses 

X.B. Renewal Bids

X.B.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fuel Quoting 

X.B.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment

X.B.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Business, Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment 

X.B.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of General Retail, School Groceries and Bakery Goods

X.B.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Classroom Walkthrough and Professional Development Management Software

X.B.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Book Fairs

X.B.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Library Books and Material Catalog

X.B.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instrument Supplies/Repairs

X.B.9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Hazardous Materials Consultant Services

X.B.10. Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire Services Curtis Culwell Center

X.C. Increase in Awards

X.C.1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Laminating Machines and Services

X.C.2. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Office Furniture

X.C.3. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Merchandise, Equipment and Services

X.D. Consider approval of granting the Administration the authority to grant utilities and public right of way easements to City of Rowlett at Stephens Elementary School property

X.E. Consider approval of donation of interest in land at 6301 Chiesa Road to City of Rowlett for the public purpose of developing an environmental l earning center

X.F. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor to CSP #500-3.8-18 for Construction Services on Bid Package 3.8 – New Natatorium (2014 Bond Program)

X.G. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 500-4.1-19 Multi-Campus Renovations- Lakeview Centennial HS, Handley ES, Montclair ES and Southgate ES (2014 Bond Program)

X.H. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 500-4.2-19 Multi-Campus Renovations-Austin MS and Houston MS (2014 Bond Program)

X.I. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 500-4.3-19 Multi-Campus Renovations- Park Crest ES, Back ES and Keeley ES (2014 Bond Program)

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

XI.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 3) 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; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

XI.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding real property. 

XI.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments.

XI.A.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding the Board Clerk job duties and evaluation.

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

XIII. Action Items (Non Consent)

XIII.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments..

XIII.B. Consideration and possible action regarding real property.

XIV. Adjournment