June 12, 2018 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 VEX Robotics World Championships Teams

III.A.2. Recognize United States Academic Pentathlon 2018 Nationals Teams 

III.B. Recognize Texas Instruments Innovations in STEM Teaching Award Winners

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Chandra Berihuete McCleskey

III.D. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Leyla Garcia

III.E. Receive District Lighting Update

III.F. Presentation on High School Band Trailers

III.G. Review April 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.H. Receive Notification of Intent to Change the Fiscal Year Start Date to July 1 

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. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments

V.B. Consider Approval of Bond Renewal for Tax Assessor/Collector

V.C. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 

V.D. New Bids

V.D.1. Consider Purchase of Instructional Software

V.E. Renewal Bids

V.E.1. Consider Purchase of CTE Trades and Industrial Education Equipment

V.E.2. Consider Purchase of Beverage Vending Equipment and Services 

V.E.3. Consider Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling 

V.E.4. Consider Purchase of Cellular Telephone Equipment and Service 

V.E.5. Consider Purchase of Leased Warehouse Space

V.E.6. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material 

V.E.7. Consider Purchase of Online/Web-Hosted Intervention Programs for Math and Reading 

V.E.8. Consider Purchase of Balanced Literacy, Assessment Kits and Professional Development

V.E.9. Consider Purchase of K-12 Computer Based Reading Program

V.E.10. Consider Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing 

V.E.11. Consider Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services

V.F. Increase in Awards

V.F.1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material and Equipment

V.F.2. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Chromebooks and Carts

V.F.3. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Storage and Area Network

V.F.4. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss Local Policies BDB(LOCAL) and CFC(LOCAL) First Read

VI.B. Discuss Board Committee Assignments

VI.C. Discuss Board Meeting Schedule 

VI.D. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.D.5. Message from Board President

VI.E. Discuss Future Agenda Items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of the Memorandum Of Understanding Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP)

VII.B. Consider Approval of Notification of Intent to Change the Fiscal Year Start Date

VII.C. Consider Approval of the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Loan Agreement

VII.D. New Bids

VII.D.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Student Management

VII.D.2. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractors for the Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery Services

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 3) 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; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.082: Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel:

VIII.A.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations.

VIII.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding Level III Employee Grievance filed by Kandre Covington-Smith.

VIII.A.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding the selection of officers for the Board of Trustees.

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

IX.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations.

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding Level III Employee Grievance filed by Kandre Covington-Smith.

IX.A.3. Consideration and possible action regarding the election of Board Officers.

X. Adjournment