November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Meeting Opening

1.1. Agenda

1.2. Call to Order

1.3. Prayer

1.4. Pledges

1.5. Roll Call

2. Superintendent's Star Awards

2.1. Superintendent's Star Awards -- November 2013

3. Commendations

3.1. Commendations and recognition of students, staff, and others who have significantly impacted the Mansfield Independent School District.

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Approve Minutes from the 10/22/2013 Regular Board Meeting

4.2. Approve Minutes from the 10/22/2013 Called Board Meeting

5. Human Resources Report

5.1. Human Resources Report -- November 2013

6. Public Comments

6.1. The correct procedure for addressing the board during Public Comments is as follows: Each speaker should address the board from the podium microphone and state his or her name and address before speaking. All speakers will be limited to five minutes to make comments. When five or more persons represent a group, one person should be appointed to present their views. Copies of presentations should be made available to all trustees and the superintendent.  Board policy prohibits the discussion of complaints against District employees during an open forum.

7. Discussion

7.1. 2006 Bond Program Project Manager Report -- John Schmitt

7.2. 2011 Bond Program Project Manager Report -- John Schmitt

8. Presentation

8.1. Business and Community Partnerships -- Christie Alfred and Justin Dearing

8.2. Salary Comparison Presentation  -- Dr. Kim Cantu

8.3. Strategic Plan Refresh Update -- Terry Morawski

9. Business Items Requiring Board Action

9.1. Approve Resolution #14-05 Electing the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors

10. Consent Agenda

10.1. Consideration and Approval of Bids, Renewals and RFPs Received in the Month of November

10.2. Budget Amendments

10.3. Disbursement Reports

10.4. Approve Updated 2013-2014 High School Online Handbook

10.5. Approve Demolition of the R.L. Anderson Gymnasium, 2001 MISD Bond Program

10.6. Approve Renovations to the Alternative Education Center -- Contract Award, 2011 MISD Bond Program

10.7. Approval of Expedited Waivers (TEA)

10.8. District-Wide AP US History Textbook Committee

10.9. District-Wide AP Spanish Textbook Committee

10.10. District-Wide K-8 Technology Applications Instructional Materials Committee

11. Superintendent's Report

11.1. Property Tax Collection Reports from Tarrant County

11.2. Financial Report

11.3. Delinquent Tax Attorney Report

11.4. Enrollment Report

11.5. Attendance Percentage

11.6. Approved Student Trips

11.7. Early Release Day Campus Staff Development Plans

12. Closed Session

12.1. Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate 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; 551.071, Consultation with the Board's Attorney; and 551.072, Real Property.

12.2. Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located in Tarrant County in the T.O. Harris Survey, Abstract Number 645 and containing approximately 2.5 acres.

13. Reconvene

13.1. Reconvene to Public

13.2. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

13.3. Consider and act upon adoption of a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to execute an Unimproved Property Contract between Mansfield Independent School District and Christian Fellowship Flock Church, Inc., for the purchase of approximately 2.5 acres of land in Tarrant County in the T.O. Harris Survey, Abstract Number 645, and authorizing the Superintendent to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms thereof.

14. Adjourn

14.1. Adjourn