March 24, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1) Call to Order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.
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2) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items. Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.
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3) Superintendent's Report:
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3)A) Spotlight on Schools - KIPP Coastal Village
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3)B) "Do the Write Thing" Challenge - Lynne Cleveland
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3)C) Attendance Awards - Mary Patrick
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3)D) Update on Facilities
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3)E) Austin Magnet Update
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3)F) Grants and Stimulus Funds Programs
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3)G) Introduction of New Employees
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3)H) PC Replacement Report
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3)I) Safety Report - Chief Amador
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4) The Board will recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Subchapter D551.074 - Personnel and Subchapter D551.071 - Attorney. The Board and Superintendent will discuss:
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4)A) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of term contract teacher at Aim Middle School for good cause.
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4)B) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of term contract Campus Instructional Technologist at Austin and Ball for good cause
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4)C) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to propose termination of probationary contract of the Drop Out Intervention Specialist at AIM/DAEP in the best interest of the District
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4)D) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a probationary contract teacher at Ball High School at the end of the 2009-2010 contract year in the best interest of the District.
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4)E) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for the Director of Instruction and Staff Development
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4)F) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for Principal of AIM Middle/AIM High
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4)G) Consider Superientendent's recommendation for Prinicipal at Morgan Elementary
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4)H) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for Principal of Early Childhood University
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4)I) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for Director of Special Education position
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4)J) Consider Superintendent's recommendation of Chapter 21 Professional Employee Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year
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4)K) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for approval of Chapter 21 Administrator Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year
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4)L) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for approval of Non-Chapter 21 Administrator Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year
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4)M) Consider approval of temporary disability leave requested by two GISD teachers
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5) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
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5)A) Discuss and consider approval of minutes from the Special Meetings on February 3rd and March 3rd and the Regular Meeting on February 17, 2010
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5)B) Discuss and consider approval of Resignations and Routine Appointments with Contracts
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5)C) Discuss and consider approval of temporary disability leave requested by two GISD teachers
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5)D) Discuss and consider approval for students and sponsors from Ball Preparatory and Ball High to attend overnight Robotics Competition in Houston, April 1st - April 3rd, 2010
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5)E) Discuss and consider approval to apply for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant Funds
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5)F) Discuss and consider approval of 2010-2011 School Year Calendar
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5)G) Discuss and consider approval of engagement letter with John R. Pechacek, CPA, to provide annual external audit services for year ending August 31, 2010
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5)H) Discuss and consider continuation of flood insurance through Galveston Insurance Agency (GIA)
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5)I) Discuss and consider continuation of property/casualty insurance through Galveston Insurance Agency (GIA)
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5)J) Discuss and consider continuation of property/casualty insurance with TASB Risk Management Fund
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5)K) Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Galveston County for Installation of a Generator at Crenshaw School
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5)L) Discuss and consider approval of AVID (Achievement via Individual Determination) Service Training and Materials Program
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5)M) Discuss and consider approval of School Bus Purchase through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing
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5)N) Discuss and consider approval of replacement equipment and furniture for CATE Program at Ball High School
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5)O) Discuss and consider approval of RFCSP #2010-12, Grant Evaluation Services
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5)P) Discuss and consider approval of Laying the Foundation Training Program
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5)Q) Discuss and consider approval of Study Island
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5)R) Discuss and consider approval of Wexford, Inc.
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5)S) Discuss and consider approval of payment of Attorney Fees
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5)T) Discuss and consider approval of Anticipated Expenditures of $25,000 and over for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010
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5)U) Discuss and consider approval of 2009-2010 Budget Amendments
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5)V) Routine Reports
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6) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items
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6)A) Discuss and consider approval of KMDHospitality LLC for re-design of Central Middle School cafeteria serving/snack bar area
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6)B) Discuss and consider approval for equipment for Ball High - 2 heated cabinets and 2 refrigerators pass thru units
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6)C) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation of Chapter 21 Professional Employee contracts for the 2010-2011 school year
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6)D) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation of Chapter 21 Administrator contracts for the 2010-2011 school year
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6)E) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation of Non-Chapter 21 Administrator contracts for the 2010-2011 school year
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6)F) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of a term contract teacher at Aim Middle School for good cause
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6)G) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of a term contract as Campus Instructional Technologist at Austin and Ball High for good cause.
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6)H) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a probationary contract for the Drop Out Intervention Specialist at AIM High School/DAEP in the best interest of the District
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6)I) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a probationary contract teacher at Ball High School at the end of the 2009-2010 contract year in the best interest of the District
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6)J) Discuss and consider approving the candidate for the position of Director of Instruction and Staff Development
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6)K) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the Principal of AIM Middle and AIM High for the 2010-2011 school year
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6)L) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the Principal of Morgan Elementary School
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6)M) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the Principal of Early Childhood University
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6)N) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the position of Special Education Director
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6)O) Discuss and consider approval of the contract to Avondale House for Day School Placement of a student in GISD
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6)P) Discuss and consider approval of creating a Charter for Galveston ISD Bond Review Committee
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6)Q) Discuss and consider approval to increase student enrollment at Austin Magnet School
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6)R) Discuss and consider approval to change entry requirements for timelines at the Austin Magnet School
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6)S) Discuss and consider the application from Arrow Academy to open 1 school and 40 centers with 75 kids each in the Brazosport Area
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6)T) Discuss and consider adoption of 2010-2011 Reading/ELA recommended textbook adoptions
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6)U) Discuss and consider approval of the adoption of a Resolution regarding annual review of the District investment policies and strategies
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6)V) Discuss and consider approval of Policy Committee recommended changes to Board Policy
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7) Suggested Future Agenda Items
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8) Board Comments
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9) Adjournment
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