August 15, 2022 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. Superintendent's Report

2.B.1. General overview of 2022 accountability ratings just released by the State 

2.B.2. Report regarding summer athletic camps 

2.C. Board Reports

2.C.1. Reports from Board members regarding attendance at education-related meetings and events and/or student, staff, Board or community recognition highlights

3. Action Items for Consideration

3.A. Regular Action Items

3.A.1. Consider approving the ranking and selection of a vendor for interior door access control (RFP #3644) 

3.A.2. Consider approving an easement improvement agreement for the construction of improvements to the north/south drive just west of the Rod Schroder Education Support Center

3.A.3. Consider endorsing a candidate for the Texas Association of School Boards Board of Directors from Region 16

3.A.4. Consider designating a delegate and an alternate for the 2022 Texas Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly

3.A.5. Consider adopting a Board Advocacy Plan

3.A.6. Consider reviewing Board committee assignments and taking action, as necessary, to appoint trustees to Board internal committees, the Districtwide Educational Advisory Council, the School Health Advisory Council, and the District Safety & Security Committee

3.A.7. Consider appointing Board representatives to the Downtown Amarillo and the East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards of directors

3.A.8. Consider adopting a Resolution regarding COVID leave for employees

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. July 18, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

3.B.3. Approval of District budgeted purchases

3.B.3.a. Don Harrington Discovery Center annual contract

3.B.3.b. Eduphoria Software System annual renewal

3.B.3.c. Main entrance and vestibule access control and video for elementary schools

4. Information Items

4.A. Review on first reading Policy Manual Update 119, including local policies:

4.A.1. CPC(LOCAL) Office Management - Records Management

4.A.2. DMA(LOCAL) Professional Development - Required Staff Development

4.A.3. EHAA(LOCAL) Basic Instructional Programs - Required Instruction (All Levels)

4.A.4. EHB(LOCAL) Curriculum Design - Special Programs

4.A.5. EHBAA(LOCAL) Special Education - Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility

4.A.6. EHBB(LOCAL) Special Programs - Gifted and Talented Students

4.A.7. EIF(LOCAL) Academic Achievement - Graduation 

4.A.8. FFBA(LOCAL) Crisis Intervention - Trauma-Informed Care

4.A.9. FFH(LOCAL) Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

4.B. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the Petition for Detachment and Annexation of Land from Bushland Independent School District to Amarillo Independent School District

4.C. 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, and Staff Travel Report for 2021-22 Spring Semester)

4.D. Report regarding incidents of vandalism or damage to District property

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; approve a list of appraisers for the 2022-2023 school year