February 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

INTRODUCTIONS 

1. Introduction of Texas Education Agency representatives and Conservator.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

RECOGNITION

1. Recognize The Mission Continues, Team RWB and Wounded Warriors Project for their assistance in renovating and upgrading the Athens Elementary playground.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS 

1. Report of Superintendent's approved functional Budget Amendments not exceeding $25,000 in accordance with Policy CE (LOCAL).

2. Report on district support of extracurricular/co-curricular student activities.

3. Report on End of Course exams.

4. Report on the possible realignment of campus attendance zones.

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to approve construction change orders to the High School Auditorium Renovation project using construction contingency money as presented by Garza Bomberger and Associates.

2. Discussion and possible action to request approval of proposal to replace 23 Trane rooftop units at Price Elementary from Trane utilizing the TASB Buyboard Cooperative contract #384-11 in the amount of $194,502.00.

3. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of band uniforms from Fred J. Miller utilizing the TASB Buyboard Cooperative contract #416-12 in the amount of $85,057.35.

4. Discussion and possible action to change the March regular board meeting from March 16th to March 23, 2016.

CONSENT

1. Approve the addition to CRD (LOCAL) to include the definition of a Variable Hour Employees as per the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA).

2. Approve the amendment of $29,684.00 from function 11 Instruction to function 61 Community Services for the Parent Center Clerk at Dwight Middle School.

3. Approve Jesus Salazar, Chief Financial Officer, as an authorized District Officer for daily bank transactions and investment transfers with Wells Fargo Bank.

4. Approve Jesus Salazar, Chief Financial Officer, as the First Public Lone Star Investment Pool Authorized District Representative.

5. Approve Jesus Salazar, Chief Financial Officer, as the TexPool Government Investment Authorized District Representative.

6. Approve Board Policies: Update 103.

7. Approve Board Meeting Minutes:

7.A. January 20, 2016 Regular Called Meeting

7.B. January 25, 2016 Special Called Meeting

7.C. February 9, 2016 Special Called Meeting

CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  

The Board will return to open session and take appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.  No Action will be taken in closed session.  Further, Board Members are reminded that all items discussed in closed session must remain confidential so as to avoid liability to the district. The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Report on pending personnel investigation related to the handling of fund accounts and fundraising activities in accordance with district requirements.

2. Conduct a Formative Evaluation of the Superintendent.

ADJOURNMENT