June 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Special Called Meeting

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS

PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS

1. Status Report by the Election Agent on issues related to the Elections Order adopted by the Board of Trustees on May 2, 2016. 

2. Report on the preliminary STAAR EOC results for SY 2015-2016 and associated issues related thereof.

WORK SESSION

1. The Board will meet in a work session to plan for the allocation of District resources to support student learning in the 2016 - 2017 school year.

2. Community input concerning the 2016 - 2017 Budget.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to the Election Order calling for the general election of Trustees to be held on November 8, 2016, in Single Member Districts 2, 3, 5 and 7 for the purpose of electing four trustees for four-year terms.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $703,740 for the purpose of purchasing technology devices that will enhance instruction in the classroom.

3. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2016 - 2017 Pay & Compensation Plan.

4. Pursuant to Directive #7, issued on May 12, 2016, by Conservator Dr. Judy Castleberry, “. . . the Board is directed to take action . . .  on the issue of stipends for teachers with master’s degrees who were employed by the District prior to June 21, 2006.  The action shall include acceptance of the Administration’s recommendation, or ratification of previous Board action with clarification requested by the administration, or new action that will provide the information needed by the Administration for the budgeting process.”   

5. Discussion and possible action concerning the Level III employee grievance hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.074 filed by Clarissa Cortinas.

CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Discussion concerning Superintendent's update on personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.074.

2. Level III employee grievance hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.074 filed by Clarissa Cortinas.

ADJOURNMENT