September 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Meeting Opening

1.1. Agenda

1.2. Call to Order

1.3. Prayer

1.4. Pledges

1.5. Roll Call

2. Superintendent's Star Awards

2.1. Superintendent's Star Awards -- September 2014

3. Commendations

3.1. Commendations and recognition of students, staff, and others who have significantly impacted the Mansfield Independent School District.

4. Approval of Minutes

4.1. Approve Minutes from the 8/26/2014 Regular Board Meeting

5. Human Resources Report

5.1. Human Resources Report

5.2. Introductions

6. Public Comments

6.1. The correct procedure for addressing the board during Public Comments is as follows: Each speaker should address the board from the podium microphone and state his or her name and address before speaking. All speakers will be limited to five minutes to make comments. When five or more persons represent a group, one person should be appointed to present their views. Copies of presentations should be made available to all trustees and the superintendent.  Board policy prohibits the discussion of complaints against District employees during an open forum.

7. Discussion

7.1. 2006 Bond Program Project Manager Report -- John Schmitt

7.2. 2011 Bond Program Project Manager Report -- John Schmitt

7.3. September Audit Committee Report -- Dr. Michael Evans

7.4. District Statement on Skyward -- Dr. Jim Vaszauskas

8. Presentation

8.1. Mineral Management Update -- Zach Burt

8.2. Presentation of Energy Excellence Award -- Dale Grantham

8.3. Presentation of Energy Conservation Program -- Kelly Campbell and Dwayne Tampkins

8.4. Enrollment Report/Technology Update -- Dr. Kim Cantu and Dr. Doug Brubaker

8.5. MISD Advanced Academics Programs Update -- Cynthia McCallum

9. Business Items Requiring Board Action

9.1. Consider Approval of 2014-2015 PDAS Appraisers

9.2. First Reading of MISD Policy Updates 

10. Consent Agenda

10.1. Budget Amendments

10.2. Disbursement Reports

10.3. Consider Approval of  TEA Expedited Waivers

10.4. Approve Change Order No. 3, District-Wide Security and Wireless Systems (Phase 2), MISD 2011 Bond Program 

10.5. Approve Vendor Recommendation for Awarding DIR Quote for BCD Video Servers, Related Equipment and Contracted Services

10.6. Approve Student Health Advisory Council for 2014-2015 School Year

10.7. Adopt Resolution #15-01 for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization, Tarrant County

10.8. Adopt Resolution # 15-02 for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization, Johnson County

11. Superintendent's Report

11.1. Property Tax Collection Reports from Tarrant County

11.2. Delinquent Tax Attorney Report

11.3. Enrollment Report

11.4. Approved Student Trips

11.5. Report on Cooperative Fees Paid by Mansfield ISD during the 2013-2014 School Year

12. Closed Session

12.1. Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate 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, specifically to include the Superintendent's Evaluation and Contract; 551.071, Consultation with the Board's Attorney; and 551.072, Real Property.

12.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information
about the student. 1. Civil Action No. 14-cv-715;  Disability Rights Texas v. Mansfield Independent School District and Dr. Jim Vaszauskas, in his Official Capacity as Superintendent.

13. Reconvene

13.1. Reconvene to Public

13.2. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

14. Adjourn

14.1. Adjourn