March 23, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Welcome, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

2. Recognition of Public Forum Opportunity

3. Campus/Department Spotlight

3.A. Student of the Month

3.B. Teacher/Employee of the Month

3.C. Special Programs/Elementary

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Board Minutes for February 16, 2015 Meeting

4.B. General Operating Checks and Financial Reports, Utility, Tax Reports and Executive Director of Finance Reports

5. Reports

5.A. Assistant Superintendent

5.B. Superintendent

5.B.1. Maintenance Report

5.B.2. Transportation, Vehicle Repairs, and Fuel Report

5.B.3. Discipline Report

5.B.4. Mexia ISD Attendance Report

5.B.5. MISD Police Report

5.B.6. Tax Resale Deed for 208 S. Kaufman

5.B.7. Campus Data Walk

5.B.8. Leadership Conference

5.B.9. Freestone Central Appraisal District Annual Financial Report for 2014

5.B.10. Facilities Committee Meeting Date - March 26, 2015 5:30 PM

5.B.11. Facilities Tour Dates - April 3, 2015; 9 AM, 1 PM, 4:15 PM April 9; 9 AM, 1 PM, 4:15 PM

6. New Business - Discussion/Action Items

6.A. Consideration and/or action regarding adoption of MISD Calendar for the 2015 – 2016 School Year  

6.B. Consideration and/or action regarding the 2015 Media Honor Roll

6.C. Consideration and/or Action regarding approval of budget amendments for legal fees

6.D. Consideration, Discussion and/or Action regarding Low Math Benchmark Results in some areas and Plans for Improvement

6.E. Consideration and/or Action regarding suggestion box concerns

6.F. Consideration and/or Action regarding procedures to communicate responses to suggestion box concerns

6.G. Consideration and/or Action regarding Board Policy FDA Local (Transfer Students)

6.H. Consideration and/or action regarding the contract with Interquest Detection Canines for the 2015 – 2016 School Year  

6.I. Consideration and/or action regarding approval of Out-of-State travel for DECA Competition

6.J. Consideration and/or Action regarding approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for School Year 2015-2016

6.K. Consideration and/or Action regarding approval the adoption of textbooks for Proclamation 2015

6.L. Consideration and/or action regarding the Pre-K Program at MISD

6.M. Consideration and/or action regarding approval of Mexia ISD’s payment percentage of ERATE  

6.N. Consideration and/or action regarding Future Board Agenda Items

7. Executive Session

7.A. Consultation with Board Attorney regarding John Simpson and Colby Archibald matters, and regarding pending or threatened Litigation

7.B. Consider and deliberate the recommendation by independent hearing officer in Mexia ISD v. John Simpson; TEA Docket No. 013-LH-12-2014 including oral arguments from the parties.

7.C. Hear Level Three Grievance of John Simpson and deliberate same.

7.D. Consider and deliberate regarding Mexia ISD’s Amended Notice of Suspension Without Pay to John Simpson.

7.E. Consider and deliberate termination of probationary teacher contract (John Simpson)

7.F. Deliberation concerning report and findings and conclusions of hearing examiner concerning the proposed termination of Colby Archibald

7.G. Consider recommendation of MISD Administration concerning the termination of the contract of Colby Archibald.

7.H. Hear Level Three Grievance of Colby Archibald and deliberate same.

7.I. Student Issues Including Student Transfers - Deliberating a Matter Regarding a Public School Student if Personally Identifiable Information about the Student will Necessarily be Revealed by the Deliberation (551.0821)

7.J. Issues Relating to 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 (551.074)

7.J.1. Consideration regarding Administrator Term Contracts and Non-Certified Administrators (Renewals)

8. Return to Open Meeting and Take Any Action Deemed Necessary Upon Discussion in the Closed Meeting

8.A. Consider and take possible action on the recommendation by independent hearing officer in Mexia ISD v. John Simpson; TEA Docket No. 013-LH-12-2014.

8.B. Take possible action related to Level Three Grievance of John Simpson.

8.C. Consider and take possible action regarding Mexia ISD’s Amended Notice of Suspension Without Pay to John Simpson.

8.D. Consider and take possible action on termination of probationary teacher contract (John Simpson).

8.E. Consider and take possible action on the report and findings and conclusions of hearing examiner concerning the proposed termination of Colby Archibald.

8.F. Consider and take possible action to terminate the contract of Colby Archibald.

8.G. Take possible action related to Level Three Grievance of Colby Archibald.

8.H. Student Issues Including Student Transfers - Deliberating a Matter Regarding a Public School Student if Personally Identifiable Information about the Student will Necessarily be Revealed by the Deliberation (551.0821)

8.I. Issues Relating to 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 (551.074)

8.I.1. Consideration regarding Administrator Term Contracts and Non-Certified Administrators (Renewals)

9. Adjournment