October 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Evidence of Excellence

III.A.1. Recognize National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists 

III.A.2. Recognize National PTA Schools of Excellence Campuses 

IV. Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

V.A. Review Tax Refunds

V.B. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 Adopted Budget

V.C. New Bids

V.C.1. Consider Purchase of Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment

V.C.2. Consider Purchase of Business, Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment

V.C.3. Consider Purchase of Plagiarism Protection Tool 

V.C.4. Consider Purchase of Office Furniture 

V.C.5. Consider Purchase of Digital Video Technologies, Supplies and Equipment 

V.C.6. Consider Purchase of American Sign and Foreign Language Course Agreement 

V.D. Renewal Bids

V.D.1. Consider Purchase of Fuel

V.D.2. Consider Purchase of Drupal Design and Development Services 

V.D.3. Consider Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog)

V.D.4. Consider Purchase of Flooring Indoor/Outdoor and Sports Surfaces

V.D.5. Consider Purchase of Web Based Survey Service 

V.D.6. Consider Purchase of Curriculum Management System and Related Services

V.D.7. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog  

V.D.8. Consider Purchase of Musical Instruments Supplies/Repairs

V.D.9. Consider Purchase of Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry 

V.D.10. Consider Purchase of Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals 

V.E. Increase in Award

V.E.1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspection 

V.E.2. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Digital Printing Equipment and Related Services 

V.E.3. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials, Equipment and Services 

V.E.4. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

VI.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.A.5. School a Priority Month Update

VI.B. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of the 2017-2018 Choice of School Basic Calendar

VIII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VIII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board's attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: (1) pending or contemplated litigation; (2) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee:

VIII.A.1. Board, Superintendent, Team of 8; and

VIII.A.2. Administrative Recommendations.

IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

IX.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A.1. Board, Superintendent, Team of 8. 

IX.A.2. Administrative Recommendations.

X. Adjournment