October 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board will hear as many reports as time allows.  All remaining reports will be made after reconvening for the 7:00  PM meeting.

II.A. CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORT

II.B. ASPIRE 2022 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

II.C. DISTRICT & CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLANS

II.D. 2013 TASA / TASB CONVENTION REPORT

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the effect a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.D. Section 551.082:  Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - ELKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IV.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. WRITTEN - The Board will acknowledge any written communications received.

V.B. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board must sign up to speak prior to the 7:00 PM session.  Forms are available in the lobby area.

V.C. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

V.C.1. PRESENTATION OF THE MARTHA PITTENGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO THE EM-S ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

V.C.2. SCORE A GOAL IN THE CLASSROOM RECOGNITIONS

V.C.2.a. Tuesday, October 22 Declared "Jim Chadwell Day" by the Fort Worth City Council

V.C.2.b. Bayard H. Friedman HERO Award to Director for Communications Kristin Courtney

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR F.I.R.S.T. RATING (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)

VI.B. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.B.1. EXTENSION OF BID FOR FOOTBALL HELMET RECONDITIONING

VI.B.2. EXTENSION OF BID FOR PREPARED FRANCHISE FOODS FOR CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

VI.B.3. PRINTING OF BENCHMARK TESTING

VI.B.4. NEW SERVING LINE FOR SAGINAW HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

VI.C. ACT ON INTENT TO REIMBURSE COSTS OF PROJECTS

VI.D. ACT ON SELECTION OF CONCUSSION OVERSIGHT TEAM

VI.E. SET SPECIAL MEETING FOR SUPERINTENDENT APPRAISAL

VI.F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF A FINDING THAT GOOD CAUSE DID NOT EXIST FOR SYLVIA AYALA TO RESIGN HER PROBATIONARY TEACHING CONTRACT, ABANDON HER EMPLOYMENT AND ATTEMPT TO RESIGN FROM THE DISTRICT AFTER THE 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR STARTED, AND FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS EDUCATION CODE SECTION 21.105(c) AND 19 TAC 249.14( g)

VI.G. APPOINT 2013 - 2014 NAMING COMMITTEE

VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORT NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - AUGUST  2013

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - AUGUST 2013

VIII.C. 2013 FOOTBALL GATE RECEIPTS REPORT

VIII.D. RED RIBBON WEEK REPORT

VIII.E. GOLD CARD PROGRAM REPORT

VIII.F. GRADE DISTRIBUTION REPORT

VIII.G. ATTENDANCE REPORT

VIII.H. REPORT ON PURCHASES MADE THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM

IX. REVIEW 2013-2014 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE PROPOSED REVISION TO POLICY DEA (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  WAGE AND HOUR LAWS

X.C. APPROVE 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

X.D. APPROVE 2013 - 2014 ATTENDANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

X.E. APPROVE CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT STAFFING PROPOSAL

X.F. FRANCHISE SMOOTHIE PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES AWARD WITHDRAWAL

X.G. APPROVE POLICY REVISIONS

X.G.1. Policy FB (LOCAL) Equal Educational Opportunity

X.G.2. Policy FFH (LOCAL) Student Welfare:  Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

X.H. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE 2013 - 2014 PDAS APPRAISER LIST

X.I. ACCEPT DONATION TO THE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT FROM COMM ONE LLC

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT