February 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER: 
Waller ISD Board of Trustees: President-David Kaminski, Vice-President-Maria Herrera, Secretary-William Warren, Trustee-Bryan Lowe, Trustee-Dr. Michael Prince, Trustee-Gary Buchanan, Trustee-Ronald Campbell 
 

2. Meeting recessed to closed session in accordance with Sections 551.071-551.087 inclusive, Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Law. BEC (LEGAL) 

2.A. Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.074: Discuss Resignations, Employment, Leaves of Absence, and Staff Transfers

2.B. Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.074: Deliberation Regarding Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Employee(s), Superintendent Duties Including Board Governance

2.C. Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.072: Discuss Future Possible Real Estate Transaction and Consultation Responsibilities; Deliberation Regarding Purchase, Exchange or Value of Real Property

2.D. Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.071, 551.072: Consultation with Counsel Regarding Pending or Threatened Litigation

2.E.  Tex. Gov't Code 551.076-089: School Safety & Security
 

3. Open Meeting Reconvened

3.A. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. & Texas Flag
Prayer: Trustee Warren
Pledges: Trustee Lowe
Alternate: Trustee Prince

4. Public Hearing – Retention Incentive
Consider approval of resolution regarding one-time retention incentive

5. Public Comments on Agenda Items (3-minute limit/patron)

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Resignations, Employment, Leaves of Absence, and Staff Transfers

6.B. Tax Refunds

6.C. Disbursements

6.D. Budget Change Request(s)

6.E. Approve Minutes: December 14, 2020 RCBM, January 4, 2021 SCBM, January 11, 2021 RCBM, January 21, 2021 SCBM 

6.F. Waller ISD Administrators' Contracts 2021-2022

6.G. WISD Construction Department Requests Approval of the design services contract with VLK Architects for the planned Renovation
 

6.H. WISD Construction Department Requests Approval of Amendment Three to Drymalla Construction Company
 

7. Regular Agenda

7.A. 2021-2022 Waller ISD School Calendar

7.B. TEA Expedited Waiver:  Staff Development Waiver 2021-2022

7.C. TEA Maximum Class Size Exception 2020-2021

7.D. TEA Other Waiver:  Educator Appraisal Requirements 2020-2021

7.E. Board Resolution:  Appraisals of All Other Personnel 2020-2021

7.F. The Bilingual/ESL department has requested the purchase of materials to support our English learners from Okapi Educational Publishing  

7.G. COVID-19 Related Waiver:  Request for Hybrid Instruction (Grades 9 - 12) and Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K - 8th Grade

7.H. Call the 2021 Waller ISD Trustee Election with a Joint Election with the City of Waller, Waller County, Harris County

8. Information Items

8.A. Covid-19 Update

8.B. 2019 Bond Update

8.C. Waller ISD Annual Report 2019-2020

8.D. TASB Policy Manual Update 116

9. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items (3 minute limit/patron)

10. Future Board Items

10.A. HB 3 Board Goals Update:  Early Childhood Literacy and Math - March

11. Important Dates

11.A. Key Dates:
February 15 - Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day
February 19 - End of 4th Grade Reporting Period
February 22 - Begin 5th Grade Reporting Period
February 22 - Online Only Learning Day/Teacher Prep Day
March 3 - Waller HS School Day SAT

11.B. Important Election Dates:
February 12- Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
April 1- Last Day to Register to Vote
April 19- First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
April 27- Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
May 1- Election Day

12. Adjourn