December 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

2. Public Comments, Presentations and Reports

2.A. Public comments/audience participation

2.B. Public Hearing regarding the District's Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services plan

2.C. Superintendent's Report: Christmas music performed by the Amarillo High School New Sound Singers

2.D. Board Reports

2.D.1. Reports from Board members regarding scheduled visits to campuses

2.D.2. Reports from Board members regarding attendance at education-related meetings and events

3. Action Items for Consideration

3.A. Regular Action Items

3.A.1. Consider approving Amendment #4 to the 2020-2021 District budget

3.A.2. Consider possible action to renew the District of Innovation Plan

3.A.3. Consider selecting an architect and approving an architect agreement for an elevator modernization project at Tascosa High School

3.A.4. Consider adopting a Resolution to extend COVID leave provisions to June 2022

3.A.5. Consider approving an agreement with Storybridge for a birth - 5 community/parent engagement initiative

3.A.6. Consider approving a vendor for property, boiler and equipment, and crime insurance coverage

3.A.7. Consideration and Board action on next steps related to the Petition for Detachment and Annexation of School Territory by GKC Operating, LLC and an appeal to the Commissioner of Education

3.A.8. Consideration of and action upon hiring the Haglund Law Firm, P.C. to represent Amarillo Independent School District in an appeal of the Petition for Detachment and Annexation and authorizing the signing of an engagement letter by the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees

3.B. Consent Agenda Items

3.B.1. Acceptance of gifts to the District

3.B.2. Approval of Board meeting minutes

3.B.2.a. November 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

3.B.3. Approval of District budgeted purchases

3.B.3.a. Renewal of math online instructional materials for grades K - 5

3.B.3.b. Renewal of math online instructional materials for grades 6 - 8

4. Information Items

4.A. Review on first reading Policy Update 118, affecting local policies as listed:

4.A.1. CFD(LOCAL) Accounting - Activity Funds Management

4.A.2. CQB(LOCAL) Technology Resources - Cybersecurity

4.A.3. DFE(LOCAL) Termination of Employment - Resignation

4.A.4. DP(LOCAL) Personnel Positions

4.A.5. EHAA(LOCAL) Basic Instructional Program - Required Instruction (All Levels)

4.A.6. EHBC(LOCAL) Special Programs - Compensatory/Accelerated Services

4.A.7. EIE(LOCAL) Academic Achievement - Retention and Promotion

4.A.8. FDE(LOCAL) Admissions - School Safety Transfers

4.A.9. FEA(LOCAL) Attendance - Compulsory Attendance

4.A.10. FEC(LOCAL) Attendance - Attendance for Credit

4.A.11. FFG(LOCAL) Student Welfare - Child Abuse and Neglect

4.A.12. FL(LOCAL) Student Records

4.B. Monthly financial reports (Budget Status and Comparison Report, Investment Report, Medical Insurance Fund Report, Dental Insurance Fund Report, Workers Compensation Fund Report, Purchase Order Report)

5. Personnel Items

5.A. Information Items:  deliberation regarding resignation, evaluation, discipline, changes of assignment and/or duties of employees, administrators and/or public officer(s)
Action Items: appointment, employment, leave of absence, or dismissal of public officer(s), district employee(s), teacher(s), teacher/coach(es), administrator(s), and/or supervisory staff