1. Call to Order. Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees 2. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, to seek the advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Pursuant to Texas Government Section 551.072; deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third party. 1. Deliberation regarding a potential site for a school generally located in Heath, Texas. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074; Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 1. Discuss and Update Board Regarding the Superintendent Search. Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees
3. Reconvene Public Session (7:30 p.m.) Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees 4. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees
Information Reports. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools A. Texas School Public Relations Association Awards. Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer B. Recognition of the State Finalist for H-E-B's Education in Excellence Award. Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer C. Report on Elementary Robotics Program. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
Consider Approval of Consent Agenda. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools, Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer, Mark Speck, Executive Director of Human Resources A. Minutes of the Regular Session held on February 25, 2016 and a Board Training held on February 22, 2016 and Special Session held on February 8, 2016. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools B. Financial Reports. Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Finanical Officer C. Personnel (Executive Session may be called under the authority of the Texas Government Code Section 551.074). i. Resignations of Personnel. Presenter: Mark Speck, Executive Director of Human Resources D. Budget Amendment. Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer E. Acceptance of Donations to the District. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of Renewal of Employment Contracts Under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code for Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Nurses and Other Personnel. (Strategic Plan - Funding) Presenter: Mark Speck, Executive Director of Human Resources
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Purchase of Computers for CTE Computer Labs. (Strategic Plan - Funding) Presenter: Dr. Donna Fisher, Chief Technology Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Purchase of Technology Hardware and Software. (Strategic Planning Funding) Presenter: Dr. Donna Fisher, Chief Technology Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Project Delivery/Contract Method for Construction Projects. (Strategic Plan Funding) Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of Engaging and Investment Manager. (Strategic Plan - Funding) Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Delegating Authority to Negotiate and Execute an Electric Energy Purchase Contract with a retail Electric Provider to the Superintendent or Designee (Chief Financial Officer). (Strategic Planning - Funding) Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of Texas Association of School Board Policy Manual Update 104 on First Reading. (Strategic Plan - Communication) Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Cancellation of Board of Trustee Election. (Strategic Plan- Communication) Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer
Mar 21, 2016 Board of Trustees
1. Call to Order. Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees 2. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, to seek the advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Pursuant to Texas Government Section 551.072; deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third party. 1. Deliberation regarding a potential site for a school generally located in Heath, Texas. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074; Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 1. Discuss and Update Board Regarding the Superintendent Search. Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees
3. Reconvene Public Session (7:30 p.m.) Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees 4. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Presenter: Stephanie Adams, Vice-President, Board of Trustees
Information Reports. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools A. Texas School Public Relations Association Awards. Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer B. Recognition of the State Finalist for H-E-B's Education in Excellence Award. Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer C. Report on Elementary Robotics Program. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
Consider Approval of Consent Agenda. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools, Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer, Mark Speck, Executive Director of Human Resources A. Minutes of the Regular Session held on February 25, 2016 and a Board Training held on February 22, 2016 and Special Session held on February 8, 2016. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools B. Financial Reports. Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Finanical Officer C. Personnel (Executive Session may be called under the authority of the Texas Government Code Section 551.074). i. Resignations of Personnel. Presenter: Mark Speck, Executive Director of Human Resources D. Budget Amendment. Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer E. Acceptance of Donations to the District. Presenter: Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of Renewal of Employment Contracts Under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code for Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Nurses and Other Personnel. (Strategic Plan - Funding) Presenter: Mark Speck, Executive Director of Human Resources
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Purchase of Computers for CTE Computer Labs. (Strategic Plan - Funding) Presenter: Dr. Donna Fisher, Chief Technology Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Purchase of Technology Hardware and Software. (Strategic Planning Funding) Presenter: Dr. Donna Fisher, Chief Technology Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Project Delivery/Contract Method for Construction Projects. (Strategic Plan Funding) Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of Engaging and Investment Manager. (Strategic Plan - Funding) Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Delegating Authority to Negotiate and Execute an Electric Energy Purchase Contract with a retail Electric Provider to the Superintendent or Designee (Chief Financial Officer). (Strategic Planning - Funding) Presenter: Randy McDowell, Chief Financial Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of Texas Association of School Board Policy Manual Update 104 on First Reading. (Strategic Plan - Communication) Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer
Discussion/Action Consider Approval of the Cancellation of Board of Trustee Election. (Strategic Plan- Communication) Presenter: Renae Murphy, Chief Communication Officer