March 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting

Call to order
 

National Anthem
 

Moment of Silence
 

Recognitions
 

Superintendent Update
 

Board Activity Report
 

Public Comment
 

Convene in closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 under the following sections: 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; Section 551.072 - Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, Section 551.074 - Personnel matters, Section 551.076 - Security matters, Section 551.082 - Student discipline matter or complaint, or Section 551.0821 -
Personally identifiable information about public school student
 

Deliberate recommendation to terminate probationary contract(s) of certified employee.
 

Deliberate recommendation to propose non-renewal of term contracts of certified employee.
 

Deliberate to renew and award probationary, term, dual contracts, non-Chapter 21, and District of Innovation (DOI) employee contracts.
 

Deliberate specifying manner of hearing, if requested, to consider the proposed non-renewal, in accordance with Policy DFBB (Local).
  

Reconvene in Open Session
 

Consider Action on Closed Session Items
 

Information
 

Review and Discuss Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

Intruder Detection Report

Bond Oversight Committee Update

Bond 2023 Update

2024 Commencement Information
 

Review Agenda
 

Discussion for Audit Committee: Discussion on the possibility for the Audit Committee to provide an audit status and priority report to the Board in April.
 

Consent Agenda
All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion.  Upon a Board Member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the Action portion of the regular agenda.
 

Annual Financial Audit Engagement Letter: Consideration and approval of the Annual Financial Audit Engagement letter with Whitley Penn, LLP for fiscal year 2023-24.
 

Budget Amendment Regarding Use of 2018 Bond Program Contingency Funds: Consideration and approval for the use of 2018 Bond Program Contingency as proposed by Administration.
 

Commercial Paper Dealer: Consideration and approval for the engagement of a new commercial paper dealer in connection with the District's commercial paper program.
 

Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes: Consideration and approval of the minutes of Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees meetings and/or public hearings on the following dates:

December 04, 2023 - FIRST Hearing

December 04, 2023 - Called Meeting and Agenda Review

December 11, 2023 - Regular Business Meeting

December 15, 2023 - Special Called Meeting

January 08, 2024 - Special Called Meeting

January 10, 2024 - Called Meeting and Agenda Review

January 22, 2024 - Regular Business Meeting
 

Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services: Consideration and approval of the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services ("Agreement") with Fort Bend County to coordinate and administer a general election on Saturday, May 4, 2024, to elect one person to serve a full term as a Trustee in Positions 2 and 6.
 

New Positions for 2024-25: Consideration and approval of new campus positions to support District strategic priorities staffing guidelines for the 2024-25 school year.
 

Review of proposed expenses that exceed $50,000: Specifically for:

Campus-Wide Projector Removal: Consideration and approval of a construction services agreement with Job Order Contractor (JOC) JR Thomas Group, Inc. for the removal of old classroom projection technology from approximately 4,868 rooms across 75 campuses for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,197,031.68.
 

Cellular Services and Equipment: Consideration and approval for the purchase of cellular services and equipment under a cooperative contract with NASPO in an amount not-to-exceed $543,639 and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement through March 2029.
 

Data Center and Network Preventive Maintenance and Support: Consideration and approval for the purchase of data center parts, preventive maintenance, and support from multiple vendors under multiple cooperative contracts in an amount not-to-exceed $1,695,750 and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through April 2029.
 

Fine Arts Color Guard Uniforms, Supplies, and Related Items: Consideration and approval for the purchase of Fine Arts Color Guard Uniforms, Supplies, and Related Items from multiple vendors through multiple cooperative contracts in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through March 2029.
 

Fine Arts Consultants and Clinicians (Supplemental): Consideration and approval for the purchase of Fine Arts consultant and clinicians from multiple vendors and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through January 2028.
 

Child Nutrition Department Vehicle Purchase (CND Increase): Consideration and approval to increase the existing contract awarded under 22-021TA, which includes Fleet Vehicles, by $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $850,000 to purchase fleet vehicles and approval for the Superintendent to execute the agreements through December 2025. 
 

Industry Certifications and Supporting Practice Materials: Consideration and approval for the purchase of industry certification exams and materials for students in Career and Technology Education (CTE) through multiple vendors from various cooperative contracts for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through March 2029.
 

Integrated Pest Management Services: Consideration and approval for the purchase of integrated pest management services and related items from multiple vendors for an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000 and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements and through March 2029.
 

Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services for Flooring Package BP018: Consideration and approval of a construction services agreement with Job Order Contractor (JOC) Jamail & Smith Construction, LP to perform flooring renovations at 11 campuses for a not-to-exceed construction cost of $6,423,395.00 and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute or terminate the agreement.
 

Out of School Time Enrichment and Related Items and Services: Consideration and approval for the use of out of school time enrichment and related items and services from multiple vendors, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through March 2029.
 

Portable Classroom Building Relocations, Installation and Repairs for 2024-25 School Year: Consideration and approval to execute a Job Order Contract (JOC) with J.R. Thomas Group, Inc. to perform the necessary relocation, set up repairs for portable classroom buildings needed to support the 2024-25 school year; approval of a Design Services Agreement with MWA Architects; approval of the project budget of $4,542,600; utilization of Bond 2018 Contingency funds; and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate, execute or terminate the respective contracts.
 

Convene in closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 under the following sections: 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; Section 551.072 - Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, Section 551.074 - Personnel matters, Section 551.076 - Security matters, Section 551.082 - Student discipline matter or complaint, or Section 551.0821 - Personally identifiable information about public school student
 

Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding Recommendation of Independent Hearing Examiner in Texas Education Agency Docket No. 036-LH-11-2023, regarding FBISD v. Joseph Powers.
 

Consider action to terminate the 2023-24 term contract of Joseph Powers.
 

Reconvene in Open Session
 

Consider Action on Closed Session Items
 

Action
 

Deliberate the Recommendation of the Independent Hearing Examiner in Texas Education Agency Docket No. 036-LH-11-2023, FBISD v. Joseph Powers.
 

Adjournment