August 27, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
Announcement by the President that a quorum is present, the meeting has been duly called and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

C. CLOSED SESSION as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

C.1. Personnel (§551.074)
Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Non-Renewals and Proposals for Non-Renewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, and Settlements

C.2. Purchase, Exchange, and/or Sale of Real Property (§551.072)

C.3. Consultation with Board Attorney (§551.071)

C.3.a. Pending litigation in the matter styled:  American Humanist Association et al v. Birdville Independent School District, et al; Case No. 4:15-CV-00377-A in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division

D. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - 7 p.m.

E. INTRODUCTION OF MEETING

E.1. Pledges of Allegiance: Addison Kahle, Smithfield Middle School

E.2. Student Expression:  Miles Beal, Smithfield Middle School

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS - Joe Cammarata, Associate Superintendent

F.1. Business Partner:  Gateway Church, North Richland Hills

F.2. Special Recognition:  CTE National Winners: FCCLA, Birdville High School

F.3. Special Recognition:  2015 BISD Race for the CURE

G. PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD

G.1. Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Report - Mark Thomas, Communications Officer

H. HEAR REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

I. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

I.1. Possible Restrooms for the Football Field at Richland High School - Darrell Brown, Superintendent

I.2. Signage at Richland High School - Darrell Brown, Superintendent

I.3. 2015-16 District Improvement Plan [First Reading] - Elizabeth Clark, Associate Superintendent

I.4. House Bill 283 Update (Board Meeting Audio/Video Recording & Archiving) [First Reading] - Mark Thomas, Communications Officer

I.5. 2014 Bond Program Status Update - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

I.6. Projected Construction Permitting Fees for Various Projects in the 2014 Bond Program [First Reading] - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

J. SEPARATE ACTION ITEMS

J.1. Consider Personnel Items

J.2. Consider Design Development Phase for Smithfield Middle School Science Lab Addition in the 2014 Bond Program - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

J.3. Consider Design Development Phase for Watauga Middle School Science Lab Addition in the 2014 Bond Program - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

J.4. Consider the 2015-16 Debt Service Fund Budget Amendment - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

J.5. Consider an Order Calling Bonds for Redemption and Other Matters Relating to Birdville Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds, Series 2007 - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

J.6. Consider the Adoption of the 2015-16 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Including the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Tax Rate and the Interest & Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate - Mike Seale, Associate Superintendent

J.7. Consider 2015-16 PSAT/SAT Test Preparation Boot Camps [Second Reading] - Elizabeth Clark, Associate Superintendent

J.8. Consider Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Proposed Policy Update 102, Affecting Local Policies [Third Reading] - Joe Cammarata, Associate Superintendent
• CDA (LOCAL) Other Revenues: Investments [Revised - with additional revisions recommended by Administration]
• DBB (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Medical Examinations and Communicable Diseases [Revised]
• DEA (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Compensation Plan [Revised]
• DEAA (LOCAL) Compensation Plan: Incentives and Stipends [Revised]
• DEAB (LOCAL) Compensation Plan: Wage and Hour Laws [Add]
• DFFA (LOCAL) Reduction in Force: Financial Exigency [Revised]
• DHE (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct: Searches and Alcohol/Drug Testing [Revised - Not recommended by Administration]
• FNC (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct [Delete]
• FO (LOCAL) Student Discipline [Revised]

J.9. Consider Revision to Board Policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking [Third Reading] - Joe Cammarata, Associate Superintendent

J.10. Consider Revision to Board Policy FNG (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances [Third Reading] - Joe Cammarata, Associate Superintendent

J.11. Consider Revision to Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances [Third Reading] - Joe Cammarata, Associate Superintendent

J.12. Consider Revision to Board Policy GF (LOCAL) Public Complaints [Third Reading] - Joe Cammarata, Associate Superintendent

K. CONSENT ITEMS (All items listed under this subheading will be adopted with one motion unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda by a trustee for discussion.)

K.1. General

K.1.a. Consider Minutes for the July 23, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, August 6, 2015 and August 18, 2015 Special Board Meetings

K.1.b. Consider Continuance of Existing Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4H Organization and Adjunct Staff Status

K.1.c. Consider Approval of the BISD Concussion Oversight Team

K.2. Business

K.2.a. Consider Acceptance of the Work and Authorization for Final Payment to Apex Concrete Construction for Concrete Repairs, RFCSP 055-15

K.2.b. Consider Acceptance of the Work and Authorization for Final Payment to Castro Roofing of Texas for Roofing Repairs at Birdville High School, RFCSP 057-14

K.2.c. Consider Acceptance of the Work and Authorization for Final Payment to SAS Security Alarm Systems for Fire Alarm Replacement at Birdville High School, RFCSP 23-14

K.2.d. Consider Acceptance of the Work and Authorization for Final Payment to Scott Beck Construction for Concrete Improvements, RFCSP 043-15

K.2.e. Consider Budget Amendment

K.2.f. Consider Revision to the Affordable Care Reporting Services Agreement

K.2.g. Consider Bond Expenditures:

K.2.g.1) Ratification of the Emergency Rental of Portable Electric Generators for Portable Classrooms at Three Middle Schools

K.2.g.2) SHI Government Solutions (Protective Cases for Student iPads), DIR-SDD-1951

K.2.g.3) Dell, Inc. (Servers and Equipment for NOC), DIR-SDD-1951

K.2.g.4) Tegrity Contractors, Inc. (Technology Room Construction - Phase 2), RFCSP 079-15

K.2.h. Consider Other Expenditures:

K.2.h.1) 2015-16 AVID Center Revised Contract

K.2.h.2) Dell, Inc. (Annual Support Agreements for Storage Area Network Systems), DIR-SDD-1951

K.2.h.3) Video Reality (Audio/Projector/Control Equipment for Boardroom), TIPS/TAPS Contract #1121914

K.2.h.4) Oak Farms (Milk for Child Nutrition Services), Prospering Pals Cooperative

K.2.h.5) Masters (Ice Cream for Child Nutrition Services), Prospering Pals Cooperative

K.2.h.6) Various Vendors (Commodity Processing for Child Nutrition Services), Prospering Pals Cooperative

K.2.h.7) Various Vendors (Produce for Child Nutrition Services), Region 10 Cooperative

K.2.h.8) Renaissance Learning (STAR Math Subscription Renewal with Hosting Districtwide), BuyBoard Contract 406-12

K.2.h.9) EduServ, Inc. (External Evaluator for Grant Compliance), RFCSP 011-16

K.2.h.10) Nasco (Math Manipulatives), Bid 049-14

L. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS TO THE BOARD

L.1. Quarterly Investment Report

L.2. Bills Paid for July 2015

L.3. July 2015 Financial Reports

M. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

M.1. Special Meeting, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Annual Team Building Session - Administration Building

M.2. Regular Meeting, Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session), 7:00 p.m. (Open Session) - Administration Building

N. ADJOURN