December 8, 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. Recognitions

3.A. Highland Park High School Tennis Team

4. Recess and Reconvene in MIS 5/6 Assembly Room

5. Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make a public statement to the HPISD School Board 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.

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

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

5.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.

6. Board Announcements and Committee Reports

6.A. Central Dad's Clubs

6.B. Curriculum and Instruction Committee

6.C. Facilities Committee

6.D. Finance Committee

6.E. Highland Park Education Foundation & Alumni Association

6.F. HP Arts

6.G. HP Sports Club

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

7. Superintendent's Update

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held on November 10, 2015

8.B. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Called Meeting Held on November 12, 2015

8.C. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Called Meeting Held on November 16, 2015

8.D. Changes in Personnel

8.E. Quarterly Investment Report

8.F. Debt Service Fund Budget Amendments

8.G. Capital Projects Budget Amendment

8.H. Permitting Consultant Procurement

8.I. Zoning Consultant Procurement

8.J. 2015-2016 District and Campus Goals and Objectives

8.K. New Course Proposals for 2016-2017

8.L. TASB Board Policy Manual Update 103

8.L.1) Revised Policies - First and Only Required Reading

8.L.1)A) BF(LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES

8.L.1)B) CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS

8.L.1)C) CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAMS/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL

8.L.1)D) CO(LOCAL): FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT

8.L.1)E) DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

8.L.1)F) DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

8.L.1)G) DIA(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

8.L.1)H) FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

8.L.1)I) FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT

8.L.1)J) GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

8.L.1)K) GRA(LOCAL): RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES

8.L.2) Added Policy - First of Two Required Readings

8.L.2)A) CB(LOCAL): STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUE SOURCES

8.M. Termination of Teacher Probationary Contract

9. Gifts for December 2015

9.A. Gift Summary for December 2015

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

9.B.1) Highland Park ISD

9.B.1)A) Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

9.B.2) John S. Armstrong Elementary School

9.B.2)A) John S. Armstrong Elementary School PTA

9.B.2)B) Carmack and Kang Family

9.B.2)C) Park Cities Dads Club

9.B.3) John S. Bradfield Elementary School

9.B.3)A) John S. Bradfield Elementary School PTA

9.B.4) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

9.B.4)A) Robert S. Hyer Elementary School PTA

9.B.5) McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School

9.B.5)A) HP Arts

9.B.5)B) Park Cities Dads Club

9.B.5)C) Meadows Foundation, Inc.

9.C. Reported Gifts

10. HPISD Board of Trustees 2015 Training Report

11. Turf Purchase

12. Construction Manager Procurement Method

13. Reports

13.A. Highly Qualified Teacher Report

13.B. Financial Report

13.C. Texas Public Information Act

14. Closed Session

14.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;

14.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;

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

14.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; and

14.E. For consultation with attorney pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and/or 551.129.

15. Reconvene in Open Session

16. Acquisition of Real Property

17. Adjournment