December 14, 2015 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 Matt Hamilton, High School Pastor, Irving Bible Church

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags (Britain Elementary)

II.D. 2015 IISD Christmas Card Winner, Cameron Matthew, Kindergarten, T.J. Lee Elementary School (J. King)

II.E. Recognition of Teacher of the Month

II.F. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.G. Public Comment

III. ACTION ITEMS

III.A. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda Items

III.A.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Board Work Session on Monday, November 9, 2015, and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, November 16, 2015 (J. Parra)

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Contracts with Brackett & Ellis for Board Counsel and Special Legal Services (J. Parra)

III.A.3. Consider Approval of  Financial Statement for October 2015 (R. Necessary)

III.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 15-16-08 Authorizing December Amendment to the 2015-2016 Budget (R. Necessary)

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 15-16-09 Approving Supplements to Irving ISD Tax Rolls (R. Necessary)

III.A.6. Consider Approval of the Award of RFP #15-23-861 for Hosted VOIP Telephone Services To Affiliated ComNet (A. McQuarters/J. Pilgrim)

III.A.7. Consider Approval of Requests for Additional Compensation to a Contract or Non-Contract Employee (M. Hernandez)

III.A.8. Consider Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Irving and Irving ISD for the City of Irving Arts Center Facilities Use Agreement (A Grinage/J. King/G. Lawrence)

III.A.9. Consider Approval of the College Board Advanced Placement Examination, Sole Source Expenditure, Not to Exceed $196,000 (A. Grinage/W. Johnstone)

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Architectural Services Contract for Northlake College Natatorium Renovations (S. Layne)

III.A.11. Consider Approval of RCSP #16-19-600 for Repair and Installation of Track Surfaces (Sam Houston and Travis Middle Schools) (S. Layne)

III.A.12. Consider Acceptance of Gifts and Donations to the District (S. Layne)

III.B. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 15-16-03 Ordering an Election of the Qualified Voters of the Irving Independent School District on May 7, 2016, for the purpose of Electing Three Trustees to the Board for said District  (T. Patel)

III.C. Consider Approval of First Reading of Proposed Revisions to the following Locally Developed Policies and Regulations: DCE (LOCAL) Employment Practices – Other Types of Contracts; DK (LOCAL) Assignment & Schedules; EKB (LOCAL) Testing Programs – State Assessment; FDB (LOCAL) Admissions – Intradistrict Transfers & Classroom Assignments and CO (REGULATION) Food Services Management  (T. Patel)

III.D. Consider Approval of First Reading of Proposed Revisions to Exhibit from TASB Update 101 DK (EXHIBIT) Assignment & Schedules (T. Patel)

III.E. Consider Approval of First Reading of Proposed Revisions to the following Policies from TASB Update 102: DBB (LOCAL) Employment Requirements & Restrictions– Medical Examinations & Communicable Diseases; DEA (LOCAL) Compensation & Benefits – Compensation Plan; DEAA (LOCAL) Compensation Plan – Incentives & Stipends; DFFA (LOCAL) Reduction in Force – Financial Exigency; DHE (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct – Searches & Alcohol/Drug Testing (T. Patel)

III.F. Consider Approval of First Reading of Proposed Revisions to the following Policies and Exhibits from TASB Update 103: BBFA (EXHIBIT) Ethics – Conflict of Interest; BF (LOCAL) Board Policies; CAA (LOCAL) Fiscal Management Goals & Objectives - Financial Ethics; CB (LOCAL) State and Federal Revenue Sources; CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Security Personnel; CO (LOCAL) Food Services  Management; DBD (LOCAL)  (EXHIBIT) Employment Requirements & Restrictions – Conflict of Interest; DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct; DIA (LOCAL) (EXHIBIT) Employee Welfare – Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation; EFAA (LOCAL) Instructional Materials – Selection & Adoption; FEA (LOCAL) Attendance – Compulsory Attendance; FEC (LOCAL) Attendance – Attendance for Credit; FFAC (LOCAL) Wellness & Health Services – Medical Treatment; GKA (LOCAL) Community Relations – Conduct on School Premises; GRA (LOCAL) Relations with Governmental Entities – State & Local Government Authorities (T. Patel)

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

IV.A. Written Reports

IV.A.1. Report Regarding Board Training (R. Randle)

IV.A.2. Division Reports

IV.A.2.a. Business Services

IV.A.2.b. Support Services

IV.A.2.c. Human Resources

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. District Details (L. Weaver)

IV.B.1.b. Superintendent Announcement(s)

IV.B.2. Board of Trustees

IV.B.2.a. Individual Trustee Report on IISD Student Activity/Event

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, Settlement Offer, or Matter Under Investigation

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.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.

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

VI.A. Consider Action by the Board Related to Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offer, or Matter Under Investigation

VI.B. Consider Action Regarding Purchase, Exchange, Sale, Lease or Value of Real Property

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

VII. ADJOURNMENT