February 15, 2016 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

II.A. BUDGET STATUS REPORT

II.A.1. Bond and Finance Update from BOSC, Inc.

II.B. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.B.1. Quarterly Demographics & Housing Analysis 4Q15

II.B.2. Construction Update

II.B.3. Economic Development Proposal

II.B.4. Transportation Update

II.C. 2016-2017 CAMPUS STAFFING PROPOSAL

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the effect a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071: For the purpose of private consultation with the Boards’ attorney and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would leave a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.C.1. Contract Renewals for District Employees

III.D. Section 551.082:  Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - BRYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IV.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

V.A.1. "I Carry the Torch" Award to State Representative Charlie Geren

V.A.2. "Project ADAM Texas Heart-Safe School" Award to EMS ISD Health Services

V.A.3. Recognize EMS ISD All-State Band & Choir Members

V.B. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board must sign up to speak prior to the 7:00 PM session.  Forms are available in the lobby area.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CALL 2016 TRUSTEE ELECTION

VI.B. ACT ON JOINT ELECTION WITH TARRANT COUNTY

VI.C. ACT ON BIDS AND PROPOSALS

VI.C.1. Opening Day Collections for Dozier Elementary School Library

VI.C.2. Network Cabling for Dozier Elementary School

VI.D. ACT ON 2016-2017 DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR PROPOSAL

VI.E. CONSIDER AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016; APPOINTING A PRICING OFFICER AND DELEGATING TO THE PRICING OFFICER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE BONDS; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE APPROVAL OF SUCH MATTERS; APPROVING AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT

VI.F. CONSIDER TEACHER'S RESIGNATION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE AND PROPOSED COMPLAINT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION FOR ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT

VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORT NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - DECEMBER 2015

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - DECEMBER 2015

VIII.C. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

VIII.D. GRADE DISTRIBUTION REPORT-3RD SIX WEEKS

VIII.E. ATTENDANCE REPORT-3RD SIX WEEKS

VIII.F. FALL 2015 DISCIPLINE REPORT

VIII.G. FALL 2015 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY REPORT

IX. REVIEW 2015-2016 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE 2015-2016 CLASS-SIZE WAIVER SUBMISSION TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

X.C. APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

X.D. APPROVE PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING "CELEBRATE TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK"

X.E. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOG DISCOUNT RFP FOR TECHNOLOGY RELATED SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

X.F. APPROVE TASB POLICY UPDATE 103

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT