November 16, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

RECOGNITION

1. Recognition of Art Contest Winners who demonstrated pride and cultural awareness with the theme, Honoring our Traditions & Culture.

2. Recognition of the South San High School Marching Band for its accomplishments during the 2016 marching season. 

3. Recognition of Mrs. Stacey Estrada for her service to the children of South San ISD. 

PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS 

1. Report on GKD Regulation.

2. Report on District of Innovation Eligibility & Designation to enhance program choices for students. 

3. Report on the South San Antonio ISD Strategic Design Process: Our Journey to Excellence to continue the Transformation of South San ISD.

4. Presentation of the Middle School Chromebook Technology- Based Curriculum Enhancement Initiative being implemented at all four South San ISD Middle Schools and the impact on the development of the 21st Century Learner. 

CONSENT

1. Approval of Recommended Reviewing Person and Hearing Officer for School Bus Safety/Stop Arm Enforcement Program. 

2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between South San Antonio ISD and the Alamo Community College District for the Learn to Swim program. 

3. Approve the 2016-2017 District Improvement Plan & Campus Improvement Plans to create innovative school experiences that will raise student achievement. 

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to move the December regular called board meeting from December 21, 2016 to December 14, 2016.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve the selected vendors for RFP 2016-14 Charter Bus Services for the 2016-2017 school year and the possibility to renew an additional two (2) years, in one (1) year increment with Board approval. This will be a multiple award in the event the primary vendor is not available.

3. Discussion and possible action to renew Cisco Smartnet for network equipment. 

ELECTION MATTERS

1. Receipt and approval of Tabulation Report of the Canvass of Election Results. 

2. Canvass of election results in accordance Chapter 67, Texas Election Code and related matters.

3. Presentation of Certificates of Election.

4. Administration of the Oath of Office by a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in Texas to the candidates elected to office or declared elected in the November 8, 2016, trustee elections in the South San Antonio ISD.

DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Organization of the Board of Trustees pursuant to Section 11.061(c) of the Election Code and Board Policy series BDAA, to wit:
• Selection of President, Vice-President, Secretary

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. Discussion concerning personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code
Section 551.074.

ADJOURNMENT