December 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Recognize Holiday Greeting Card Winners

III.B. Recognize Canned Food Drive Winners 

III.C. Receive Report on Program Compliance/Performance for Highly Qualified Teachers 

III.D. Receive Information about AVID Program Updates Featuring AVID EXCEL 

III.E. Receive Montessori Program Update

III.F. Receive Bond Update Presentation

III.G. Announce Trustee Continuing Education Credit Hours

IV. 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. 

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items (Non Consent)

VI.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report

VI.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2015-16 Adopted Budget

VI.D. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds

VI.E. New Bids

VI.E.1. Consider Purchase of Fueling Services 

VI.E.2. Consider Purchase of Flooring Indoor/Outdoor and Sports Surfaces 

VI.E.3. Consider Purchase of HVAC Installation, Repair and Related Services 

VI.F. Renewal Bids

VI.F.1. Consider Purchase of Microsoft Volume License Agreement 

VI.F.2. Consider Purchase of Geographic Information Systems Products and Services 

VI.G. Increase in Award

VI.G.1. Consider Increase to the Awarded Amount for Purchase of Windows 8 Tablet Devices

VI.H. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2016-17 School Calendar

VI.I. Consider Approval of 2016-2017 New Course Request 

VI.J. Consider Approval for the District to Pay for Costs Associated with AP and IB Test Fees for all Students in GISD

VII. Superintendent's Report

VII.A. Tax Report

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

VIII.A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters, concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct)

VIII.B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VIII.C. Discussion with Board Clerk (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VIII.D. Discussion with Internal Auditor (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VIII.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, and to consult with the District's attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, specifically regarding a recommendation to send notice of proposed termination of a term contract employee, Thomas Seaberry, for good cause.

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent, as presented, to send notice of proposed termination of Thomas Seaberry.

X. Adjournment