April 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order
Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and manner required by law.

2. First Order of Business

2.A. U. S. Pledge of Allegiance

2.B. Texas Pledge of Allegiance

3. Agenda Related Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make a public statement to the HPISD School Board on a specific agenda item at this meeting may do so by completing a Citizen Comment Card (available at the door) and returning it to the Meeting Secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting to reserve speaking time.

3.A. Please address your comments to the Board and limit your comments to three minutes.

3.B. Comments pertaining to individual personnel or individual student problems are not permitted.

3.C. Please recognize that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may not act at this meeting on a matter not listed on the public notice for this meeting.  If members of the public have questions or private comments for the Board, please contact any of them at their homes or offices by telephone or in person immediately after the meeting.  The Board invites public inquiries and suggestions.

4. Board Announcements and Committee Reports

4.A. Central Dads Clubs

4.B. Curriculum and Instruction Committee

4.C. Facilities Advisory Committee

4.D. Finance Committee

4.E. Highland Park Education Foundation & Alumni Association

4.F. HP Arts

4.G. Highland Park Sports Club

4.H. Staff, Student, and Community Commendations and Acknowledgements

5. Proclamation of Public School Volunteer Appreciation Week

6. Proclamation of School Nurse Appreciation Day

7. Proclamation of Teacher Appreciation Week

8. Proclamation of Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week

9. Consent Agenda

9.A. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Work Session Meeting Held on March 5, 2015

9.B. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held on March 17, 2015

9.C. Quarterly Investment Report - Second Quarter Ending February 28, 2015

10. Gifts for April 2015

10.A. April 2015 Gift Summary

10.B. Acceptance of Gifts from PTAs and Other Supporting Organizations

10.B.1) Highland Park ISD

10.B.1)A) Highland Park Education Foundation

10.B.1)B) Park Cities Talented and Gifted (PC-TAG)

10.B.2) John S. Bradfield Elementary School

10.B.2)A) John S. Bradfield Elementary School PTA

10.B.3) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

10.B.3)A) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School PTA

10.B.3)B) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School PTA

10.B.4) McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School

10.B.4)A) Raider Band Booster Club

10.B.4)B) MIS/HPMS Dads Club and MIS/HPMS PTA

10.B.5) Highland Park High School

10.B.5)A) Highland Park High School PTA

10.C. Reported Gifts

10.C.1) Highland Park ISD

10.C.1)A) Highland Park Education Foundation

10.C.2) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

10.C.2)A) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School Cafeteria

10.C.2)B) Park Cities Learning Disabilities Association

11. Annual Certification of Instructional Materials

12. Adoption of 2015-2016 Instructional Materials

13. TASB Localized Policy Update 101

13.A. New Policies - Second of Two Required Readings

13.A.1) EB(LOCAL):  SCHOOL YEAR

13.A.2) FFG(LOCAL):  STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

14. Personnel Recommendations

15. Facilities Master Plan

16. High School Athletics Locker Room Renovations

17. The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Resolution

18. The Choice Partners Cooperative - Harris County Department of Education

19. Bond Refinancing 

20. 2014-2015 Budget Amendment

21. 2015 - 2016 Budget

22. Reports

22.A. Changes in Personnel

22.B. Monthly Investment Report

22.C. Financial Report

22.D. Texas Public Information Act (TPIA)

23. Non-Agenda Related Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make a public statement to the HPISD School Board on a non-agenda item at this meeting may do so by completing a Citizen Comment Card (available at the door) and returning it to the Meeting Secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting to reserve speaking time.

23.A. Please address your comments to the Board and limit your comments to three minutes.

23.B. Comments pertaining to individual personnel or individual student problems are not permitted.

23.C. Please recognize that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may not act at this meeting on a matter not listed on the public notice for this meeting.  If members of the public have questions or private comments for the Board, please contact any of them at their homes or offices by telephone or in person immediately after the meeting.  The Board invites public inquiries and suggestions.

24. Closed Session

24.A. For discussion of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074;

24.B. For deliberation in a case involving discipline of a public school child or in which a complaint or charge is brought against a district employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.082;

24.C. For discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value or real property, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072.

24.D. For deliberation of the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.076

24.E. For deliberation with the school district attorney regarding various matters pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071

25. Reconvene in Open Session

26. Acquisition of Real Property, Including Consideration of the Use of Eminent Domain to Condemn Property

27. Adjournment