January 23, 2012 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 Rev. Deborah Jones, Pastor, First Christian Church

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

II.D. Recognition of Teacher of the Month

II.E. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.F. School Board Appreciation Month Presentation

II.G. Recognition of Brenda Bingham, Principal at Hanes Elementary School, for Being Selected as Regular Educator of the Year by Region X Texas Council of Special Education Administrators

II.H. Recognition of Desiree Arias, Principal at Austin Middle School, for Being Selected to Receive the Designation of TMEA Distinguished Administrator

II.I. Recognition of Hanna Allen, 4th Grade Student at Farine Elementary School, for Receiving Honor from the National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) Essay Contest

II.J. 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, December 12, 2011, Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2012, Special Called Meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012, Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, and Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2012

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

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 11-12-10 Authorizing January Amendment to the 2011-2012 Budget

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

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-58 Approving a Master Service Agreement for Internet Services and Providing for Other Matters Related to the Subject

III.A.6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-59 Approving an Agreement Between Irving ISD and The KICKSTART KIDS

III.A.7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-60 Approving Design Development Phase for Crockett Middle School

III.A.8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-61 Approving Design Development Phase for Lively Elementary School

III.A.9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-62 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Brandenburg Elementary School Bond Construction Project

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-63 Selecting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the Method of Procurement for District-Wide Cafeteria Drinking Fountain Addition Project

III.A.11. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-64 Amending Contract with Corgan Associates for District-Wide Cafeteria Drinking Fountain Addition Project

III.A.12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-65 Rejecting Proposals for Travis Middle School Roof Repair and Replacement Project as Defined within RCSP #12-05 Roof Replacement Repairs at Various Facilities

III.B. Consider Approval of Irving Independent School District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2011

III.C. Consider Dr. Bedden’s Request for Reimbursement of Attorney Fees (The Board May Consult with legal Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(2) V.T.C.A. Gov’t Code)

III.D. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-66 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.E. Consider Approval of Order No. 11-12-04 Confirming Decision to Elect Two (2) School Trustees at Large, Elect Five (5) from Single Member Districts, and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Subject of Electing School Trustees by Single Member Districts (the Board may consult with Legal Counsel in Closed Session about threatened litigation and pursuant to Section 551.07(1) and (2) V.C.C.A. Gov’t Code)

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

IV.A. Written Reports

IV.A.1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-67 Accepting Gifts and Donations to the District

IV.A.2. Division Reports

IV.A.2.a. Division of Finance

IV.A.2.b. Division of Support Services

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. Technology Media Fair – January 26 from 6:00-7:30pm at Singley Academy

IV.B.1.b. Shannon Trejo, Division Director of C & I, Elected to ASCD’s Leadership Council

IV.B.1.c. Angela Warr, CTE Teacher at Nimitz HS, Received the Outstanding New Teacher Award by NTTEA

IV.B.1.d. Robert Abel, Houston Middle School Principal, Asked to Sit on Principal Panel for McNeil Foundation’s Principal Symposium

IV.B.1.e. 8th Grade Preview Day at Irving High School

IV.B.1.f. Engineering Day at MacArthur High School

IV.B.1.g. State/National Presentations

IV.B.1.h. Substitute Job Fair

IV.B.1.i. Information About Filing for IISD Board of Trustees Election in 2012

IV.B.1.j. 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. 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.2.a. Discuss with Legal Counsel Legal Issues Involved with Single-Member Districts, and Threatened Litigation

V.A.2.b. Dr. Bedden’s Request for Attorney Fees Reimbursement

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. 11-12-66 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 by the Board Related to Pending Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offer, or Matter Under Investigation

VI.A.1. Consider Resolution in Connection with Dr. Bedden’s Request for Attorney Fees Reimbursement

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

VI.B.1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 11-12-66 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A

VI.B.2. Consider Approval of Order No. 11-12-04 Confirming Decision to Elect Two (2) School Trustees at Large, Elect Five (5) from Single Member Districts, and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Subject of Electing School Trustees by Single Member Districts

VII. ADJOURNMENT