October 14, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. First Order of Business
Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and manner required by law.

2.A. U. S. Pledge of Allegiance

2.B. Texas Pledge of Allegiance

3. Recess for Public Hearing

3.A. Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

4. Reconvene Regular Meeting

5. Agenda Related Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make a public statement to the HPISD School Board on a specific agenda item at this meeting may do so by completing a Citizen Comment Card (available at the door) and returning it to the Meeting Secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting to reserve speaking time.

5.A. Please address your comments to the Board and limit your comments to three minutes.

5.B. Comments pertaining to individual personnel or individual student problems are not permitted.

5.C. Please recognize that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may not act at this meeting on a matter not listed on the public notice for this meeting.  If members of the public have questions or private comments for the Board, please contact any of them at their homes or offices by telephone or in person immediately after the meeting.  The Board invites public inquiries and suggestions.

6. John S. Armstrong Elementary School Centennial Resolution

7. Board Announcements and Committee Reports

7.A. Central Dads Clubs

7.B. Community-Based Assessment and Accountability System (CBAAS)

7.C. Curriculum and Instruction Committee

7.D. Facilities Advisory Committee

7.E. Finance Committee

7.F. Highland Park Education Foundation and Alumni Association

7.G. HP Arts

7.H. HP Centennial Celebration

7.I. HP Sports Club

7.J. La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas

7.K. Student, Staff and Community Commendations and Acknowledgements

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held on September 9, 2014

8.B. Annual Review of Board Policy CDA(LOCAL) OTHER REVENUE: INVESTMENTS

8.C. Annual Review of Broker Dealers Authorized to Sell Investment Securities to Highland Park ISD

9. Gifts for October 2014

9.A. October 2014 Gift Summary

9.B. Acceptance of Gifts from PTAs and Other Supporting Organizations

9.B.1) John S. Armstrong Elementary School

9.B.1)A) John S. Armstrong Elementary School PTA

9.B.2) Highland Park ISD

9.B.2)A) Highland Park Education Foundation

9.B.2)B) Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

9.B.2)C) Sewell Automotive Companies

9.C. Reported Gifts

9.C.1) Highland Park ISD

9.C.1)A) Henry S. Miller Companies

9.C.1)B) Park Cities Talented and Gifted (PC-TAG)

9.C.2) Highland Park Middle School

9.C.2)A) Park Cities Talented and Gifted (PC-TAG)

10. Highland Park ISD Board Policy EFA(LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES: INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

11. New Jersey/Abydos Writing Project of Texas Participants

12. American College Testing (ACT) Program Test Results and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Results

13. National Merit Semifinalists

14. National Merit Commended Students

15. National Hispanic Award Recipients

16. Advanced Placement Scholars for 2014

17. TASB Localized Board Policy

17.A. Added Policy - Second of Two Required Readings

17.A.1) GBAA(LOCAL) INFORMATION ACCESS: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

18. Texas Education Agency Elementary Class Size Exception Waiver

19. 2015 Instructional Materials Adoption Committees

20. Personnel Recommendation

21. Seay Tennis Court

22. Girls Softball Locker Room Renovation

23. Financial Software

24. Capital Projects Planning

25. 2014-2015 Budget Amendments

26. Quarterly Investment Report

27. Reports

27.A. Changes in Personnel

27.B. 2014-2015 Enrollment Report

27.C. Financial Report

27.D. Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) Report

28. Non-Agenda Related Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make a public statement to the HPISD School Board on a non-agenda item at this meeting may do so by completing a Citizen Comment Card (available at the door) and returning it to the Meeting Secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting to reserve speaking time.

28.A. Please address your comments to the Board and limit your comments to three minutes.

28.B. Comments pertaining to individual personnel or individual student problems are not permitted.

28.C. Please recognize that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may not act at this meeting on a matter not listed on the public notice for this meeting.  If members of the public have questions or private comments for the Board, please contact any of them at their homes or offices by telephone or in person immediately after the meeting.  The Board invites public inquiries and suggestions.

29. Closed Session

29.A. For discussion of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074

29.B. For deliberation in a case involving discipline of a public school child or in which a complaint or charge is brought against a district employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.082

29.C. For discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072

29.D. For consultation with attorney pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and/or 551.129

30. Reconvene in Open Session

31. Adjournment