December 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Regular

I. CALL TO ORDER FOR 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING

II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS

II.A. Announcement by the chairperson whether a quorum is present, and that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

II.B. Invocation by Tyrone W. Howell, Pastor, Sword of the Spirit Church and Ministries

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags

II.D. Holiday Music Presentation: Austin Middle School 7th/8th Grade Choir

II.E. Recognition of Teacher of the Month

II.F. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.G. Special Student Recognition

II.H. Recognition of Suzie Oelschlegel, Texas Girls Basketball Coach of the Year

II.I. Recognition of Visitors

III. ACTION ITEMS

III.A. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda Items

III.A.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, November 14, 2011

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Financial Statement for October 2011

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 11-12-07 Authorizing December Amendment to the 2011-2012 Budget

III.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution and order No. 11-12-08 Approving Supplements to Irving ISD Tax Rolls

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-38 Approving a Report of a  Review of the Human Resources Department, Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Subject, and Declaring an Emergency

III.A.6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-39 Calling Certain Outstanding Bonds for Redemption; Authorizing the Deposit of Funds with the Paying Agent/Registrar; and Resolving Other Matters Related Thereto

III.A.7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-40 Approving Amendment #2 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Schools for Internet Services

III.A.8. Consider Approval of Early Dismissal Waiver for Seniors During Spring TAKS Administration

III.A.9. Consider approval of the Texas Literacy Initiative Grant Application

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-41 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Austin Middle School Bond Construction Project

III.A.11. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-42 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for de Zavala Middle School Bond Construction Project

III.A.12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-43 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Playground Equipment and Installation Bond Construction Project

III.A.13. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-44 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Playground Equipment Site Preparation Bond Construction Project

III.A.14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-45 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Secondary Reassignment Center Bond Construction Project

III.A.15. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-46 Accepting Schematic Design for Crockett Middle School 2007 Bond Construction Project

III.A.16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-47 Accepting Schematic Design for Lively Elementary School 2007 Bond Construction Project

III.A.17. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-48 Accepting Schematic Design for FM Gilbert Elementary School 2007 Bond Construction Project

III.A.18. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-49 Approving Design Development Phase for John Haley Elementary School Bond Construction Project

III.B. Consider Approval of Resolution No.11-12-50 Approving Second Reading and Adoption of Local Board Policies CDC, CH, CV, CW, FEB, GKA, and GKD

III.C. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 11-12-09 Amending Multi-Year Construction Budget and 2010-2011 Capital Projects Budget

III.D. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-51 Accepting Proposal CSP #12-04 and Awarding Contract for Administration Building Atrium Renovation Bond Construction Project

III.E. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-52 Awarding Construction Manager-At-Risk Contract for Phase III, Package “A” of 2007 Bond Construction Program

III.F. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-53 Awarding Construction Manager-At-Risk Contract for Phase III, Package “B” of 2007 Bond Construction Program

III.G. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-54 Awarding Construction Manager-At-Risk Contract for Phase III, Package “C” of 2007 Bond Construction Program

III.H. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-55 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A (May be discussed in Executive Session)

III.I. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-57 Changing Trustee Election Date from May to November, Changing Length of Terms of Trustees and Providing for Staggered Terms  (May consult with Legal Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 Tex Educ Code)

III.J. Consider Approval of Order No. 11-12-03 Calling Public Hearings on the Proposition of Electing Trustees by Single Member Districts (May consult with Legal Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 Tex Educ Code)

III.K. Consider Release of Hypothetical or Illustrative Single Member District Maps with Related Information

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

IV.A. Written Reports

IV.A.1. Report Regarding Board Member Training

IV.A.2. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-56 Accepting Gifts and Donations to the District

IV.A.3. Division Reports

IV.A.3.a. Division of Finance

IV.A.3.b. Division of Support Services

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. Semester Exams/Winter Break

IV.B.1.b. Middle School Dream Tour

IV.B.1.c. District Details

IV.B.2. Board of Trustees

IV.B.2.a. Individual Trustee Member Reports on Attendance at Events and Activities

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

V.A. Section 551.071 - To seek the advice of the Board's attorney about:

V.A.1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation

V.A.2. Settlement Offers, if any

V.A.3. A Matter in Which the Professional Duty of the Attorney to the Board
Conflicts with the Applicable Provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

V.A.3.a. Discuss with Legal Counsel Single-Member Districts, Changing Election Dates, and Trustee Terms

V.B. Section 551.072 - To deliberate the purchase, exchange, sale, lease or value of real property if such deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board’s position in negotiations with a third party.

V.C. Section 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, proposed nonrenewals, termination, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

V.C.1. Resolution No. 11-12-55 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A

VI. RECONVENE from Closed Meeting for Action Relative to Items Covered in Such Meeting.

VI.A. Consider Action Regarding Public Officer(s) or Employee(s) Considered in Executive Session as Authorized by Section 551.074, Texas Government Code

VI.A.1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-55 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A

VI.A.2. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-57 Changing Trustee Election Date, Extending and Staggering Terms of Office of Trustees

VI.A.3. Consider Order No. 11-12-03 Scheduling Public Hearings on Single Member Trustee Elections Proposition

VI.A.4. Consider Release of Illustrative or Hypothetical Single Member District Maps and Related Information

VII. ADJOURNMENT