February 14, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order

II. Closed Meeting from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

III. Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 pm

IV. Pledge and Invocation

IV.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.

IV.B. Invocation will be given by Ms. Candace Pohl, Principal, La Porte Junior High.

V. Board Recognitions

V.A. Student Recognitions

VI. Public Comments

VII. Reports

VII.A. Superintendent's Report

VII.A.1. Update Capital Projects

VII.A.2. Recent Changes to Public School Finances

VII.A.3. 2017-2018 Budget Calendar

VII.A.4. December 2016 EOC Retest Scores

VIII. Public Hearing Regarding the Establishment of Praxair Reinvestment Zone, Pursuant to Chapters 312 and 313 of the Texas Tax Code

IX. Public Hearing on the Application of Praxair, Inc. for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, Pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code

X. Consent Agenda

X.A. Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.

X.B. Approve Board Minutes.

X.B.1. Draft Regular Board Meeting, January 24, 2017

X.C. Receive Principals' Reports.

X.C.1. Bayshore Elementary

X.C.2. College Park Elementary

X.C.3. Heritage Elementary

X.C.4. Jennie Reid Elementary

X.C.5. La Porte Elementary

X.C.6. Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary

X.C.7. Lomax Elementary

X.C.8. James H. Baker 6th Grade Campus

X.C.9. La Porte Junior High

X.C.10. Lomax Junior High

X.C.11. La Porte High School

X.C.12. Viola DeWalt High School

X.D. Receive Financial Reports for January 2017.

X.E. Approve Budget Amendment.

X.F. Approve Employment of Professional Staff.

X.G. Approve Addendum No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement for Joint Elections Between the City of Shoreacres, La Porte ISD and San Jacinto College.

X.H. Approve Resolution 2017-03, Calling the May 6, 2017 Trustee Election for the Purpose of Electing Three Trustees to the Board for Regular Terms in Position Nos. 1, 2, and 3.

X.I. Approve Response to the Charter School Statement for Aristoi Classical Academy.

X.J. Approve Board Resolution 2017-04 for District of Innovation Designation.

X.K. Approve Board Resolution 2017-05 for the La Porte ISD Grant Application #2920801 to the Office of the Governor.

X.L. Approve Board Resolution 2017-06 for the La Porte ISD Grant Application #3344301 to the Office of the Governor.

X.M. Approve Board Resolution 2017-07 for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2017-2018.

X.N. Approve the Annual Financial Audit Engagement for the Year Ended June 30, 2017.

X.O. Approve Purchase of Classroom Sound Systems for New Construction at the High School.

X.P. Approve Purchase of Basketball Goals for the New Multi-Purpose Center.

X.Q. Approve Purchase of Classroom Interactive Projectors for New Construction at the High School.

X.R. Approve Renewal/Purchase for Property/Casualty, Boiler and Machinery Insurance Coverage.

X.S. Authorization of Additional Broker/Dealers.

XI. Public Hearing on District of Innovation

XII. Action and/or Discussion Items

XII.A. Approve the Pursuit of District of Innovation Designation for La Porte ISD and the Appointment of the District of Innovation Plan Committee.

XII.B. Approve The Resale of Tax Foreclosure Property.

XII.C. Approve Resolution 2017-08 Designating an Area Within the District and Within Harris County as a Reinvestment Zone in Anticipation of a Texas Tax Code Chapter 313 Appraised Value Limitation in the La Porte ISD, to be Known as the Praxair Reinvestment Zone; Establishing the Boundaries thereof; and Providing for an Effective Date.

XII.D. Approve Resolution 2017-09 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approve the Application of Praxair, Inc. for a Limitation on Appraised Value on Qualified Property, Pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code.

XII.E. Approve Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property of School District Maintenance and Operation Taxes, Pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Code, with Praxair, Inc.

XIII. Action on Closed Session Items

XIV. Adjournment