March 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Regular

I. CALL TO ORDER FOR 7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING

II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS

II.A. Announcement by the chairperson whether a quorum is present, and that 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.

II.B. Invocation by Rev. C.D. Shelton, Pastor, New Home Missionary Baptist Church

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags

II.D. Presentation of Golden Apple Award

II.E. Recognition of Teacher of the Month

II.F. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.G. Recognize 2010 Higher Performance Schools from the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA): Lamar Middle School, MacArthur High School, Austin Middle School, John Haley Elementary School, and Jack E. Singley Academy

II.H. Recognition of Visitors

III. ACTION ITEMS

III.A. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda Items

III.A.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Noon Work Session and Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-92, A Shared Services Arrangement Agreement with the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Early Dismissal Waivers for Seniors During Spring TAKS Administration

III.A.4. Consider Approval of the District Textbook Committee Recommendations Proclamation 2011

III.B. Consider Approval of Order No. 10-11-05 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Irving Independent School District Unlimited Tax Qualified School Construction Bonds, Taxable Series 2011 (Tax Credit Bonds) in the Approximate Aggregate Principal Amount of $21,640,000; Levying a Tax and Providing for the Security and Payment Thereof; Approving a Bond Purchase Agreement; a Private Placement Memorandum; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto

III.C. Consider Approval of Order No. 10-11-06 Ordering an Election of the Qualified Voters of the Irving Independent School District on May 14, 2011, for the Purpose of Electing Two Trustees to the Board of Trustees for Said District

III.D. Consider Acceptance of Recommended Boundary for Lady Bird Johnson Middle School, Other Recommended Boundary Changes to Balance Enrollment Across Irving ISD Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle and High School Attendance Areas, Recommended Grandfather Provisions, and Recommended Hazardous Route Designations

III.E. Consider Approval and Adoption of the School Calendar for the 2011-2012 School Year

III.F. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-93 Amending the Employment Contract of Dr. Dana T. Bedden (May be discussed in Executive Session as part of continuing evaluation and employment permitted by Section 551.074 Tex Open Meetings Act)

III.G. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-94 Implementing Provisions of Dr. Dana T. Bedden’s Employment Contract (May be discussed in Executive Session as part of continuing evaluation and employment permitted by Section 551.074 Tex Open Meetings Act)

III.H. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-95 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A (May be discussed in Executive Session)

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

IV.A. Written Reports

IV.A.1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-96 Accepting Gifts and Donations to the District

IV.A.2. Division Reports

IV.A.2.a. Division of Teaching and Learning

IV.A.2.b. Division of Support Services

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. HIPPY On-Site Monitoring Visit

IV.B.1.b. Texas Public Schools Week March 7-11

IV.B.1.c. Texas Academic Decathlon

IV.B.1.d. UIL Girls State Basketball Tournament

IV.B.1.e. Elections

IV.B.2. Board of Trustees

IV.B.2.a. Individual Trustee Member Reports on Attendance at Events and Activities

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

V.A. Section 551.071 - To seek the advice of the Board's attorney about:

V.A.1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation

V.A.2. Settlement Offers, if any

V.A.3. A Matter in Which the Professional Duty of the Attorney to the Board
Conflicts with the Applicable Provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

V.A.3.a. Financial Exigency

V.A.3.b. Discuss Proposed Resolution of ACLU Concern

V.B. Section 551.072 - To deliberate the purchase, exchange, sale, lease or value of real property if such deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board’s position in negotiations with a third party.

V.C. Section 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, proposed nonrenewals, termination, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

V.C.1. Reassignment of Central Office Personnel

V.C.2. Update on Position of Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

V.C.3. Superintendent’s Performance Goals

V.C.4. Resolution No. 10-11-93 Amending the Employment Contract of Dr. Dana T. Bedden

V.C.5. Resolution No. 10-11-94 Implementing Provisions of Dr. Dana T. Bedden’s Employment Contract

V.C.6. Resolution No. 10-11-95 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A

VI. RECONVENE from Closed Meeting for Action Relative to Items Covered in Such Meeting.

VI.A. Consider Action Regarding Public Officer(s) or Employee(s) Considered in Executive Session as Authorized by Section 551.074, Texas Government Code

VI.A.1. Approval of Superintendent’s Performance Goals

VI.A.2. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-93 Amending the Employment Contract of Dr. Dana T. Bedden

VI.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-94 Implementing Provisions of Dr. Dana T. Bedden’s Employment Contract

VI.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 10-11-95 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit A

VI.B. Consider Action in Which the Professional Duty of the Attorney to the Board Conflicts with the Applicable Provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act

VII. ADJOURNMENT