August 14, 2023 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. Remarks from Dr. Walter Wendler, President of West Texas A&M University

2.C. Superintendent's Report

2.C.1. Report on Storybridge and the partnership agreement for a Birth-to-5 initiative

2.C.2. Update on installation of air-conditioning in elementary school gymnasiums and recognition of Maintenance crews

2.C.3. Update on academic activities

3. Action Items for Consideration

3.A. Regular Action Items

3.A.1. Consideration and action, if any, to authorize the proposed Settlement Agreement in Cause No. D-1-GN-22-007202, styled GKC Operating, LLC, et al and Amarillo Independent School District, Plaintiffs, vs. Texas Commissioner of Education and Bushland Independent School District, Defendants, in the District Court; 53rd Judicial District of Travis County, Texas

3.A.2. Consider designating a Delegate and an Alternate to the 2023 Texas Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly at the TASA/TASB Convention

3.A.3. Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between Amarillo College and Amarillo ISD for instructional services, including an agreement for dual credit courses

3.A.4. Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between Randall County Juvenile Board and Amarillo ISD for Educational Services

3.A.5. Consider adopting on first reading revised Policy CV(LOCAL) Facilities Construction

3.A.6. Consider approving the issuance of School District Teaching Permits for two career and technical education teachers

3.A.7. Consider adopting a Resolution designating District non-business days for Public Information Act timelines

3.A.8. Consider approving a revised 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and review changes to the 2023-2024 Student Handbook

3.A.9. Consider adopting a Resolution finding good cause for alternative compliance to HB3 requirements for armed security officers, by potentially creating a school Guardian program

3.A.10. Consider approving the implementation of the Defender Program (Guardian plan) in District schools and delegating authority to the Superintendent to develop rules and procedures to implement the Defender Program

3.A.11. Consider adopting on first reading revised Policy CKE(LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management - Security Personnel 

3.A.12. Consider approving the purchase of additional vehicles for Amarillo ISD Police Department officers

3.A.13. Receive update and consider proposed Settlement and Release Agreement for property damage claim with American Home Assurance Company under insurance policy #033313454 related to hail damage to facilities occurring on or about June 8, 2017, and possible action to approve, reject, or counter the Settlement and Release Agreement or take other action as needed

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. June 26, 2023 Work Session

3.B.2.b. June 26, 2023 Regular Meeting

3.B.3. Approval of District budgeted purchases

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

3.B.3.b. Field lights and poles for Dick Bivins Stadium

4. Information Items

4.A. Review on first reading Policy Manual Update 121, affecting local policies:

4.A.1. CFB(LOCAL) Accounting - Inventories

4.A.2. CLB(LOCAL) Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management - Maintenance

4.A.3. CRF(LOCAL) Insurance and Annuities Management - Unemployment Insurance

4.A.4. CVA(LOCAL) Facilities Construction - Competitive Bidding

4.A.5. CVB(LOCAL) Facilities Construction - Competitive Sealed Proposals

4.A.6. DEA(LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits - Compensation Plan

4.A.7. FFI(LOCAL) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying

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

4.C. Discussion regarding Districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and other safety and security issues

4.D. Monthly financial reports (Budget Status and Comparison Report, Investment Report, Medical Insurance Fund Report, Dental Insurance Fund Report, Workers Compensation Fund Report, and 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), police officers, administrator(s), and/or supervisory staff; approve a list of appraisers for the 2023-2024 school year