October 15, 2012 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 Leon Adkins, Pastor, Berean Memorial Church

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

II.D. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.E. Governor’s “Principals Month” Proclamation – October 2012 (D. Bedden)

II.F. Public Hearing Regarding District’s Rating on State’s Financial Accountability System (D. Cabrera)

II.G. 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, Regular Board Meeting, and Special Called Meeting on Monday, October 1, 2012

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Unaudited Financial Statement for August 2012 (D. Cabrera)

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 12-13-05 Approving Supplements to the Irving ISD Tax Rolls (L. Freeman)

III.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-17 Approving the Purchase of Wireless Internet Access through the Texas Department of Information Resources (A. Owen)

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-18 Approving the Purchase of Learning Together Programs through an Interlocal Agreement (S. Trejo)

III.A.6. Consider Approval of Race to The Top District Grant Application (J. Rudebusch/K. Overturf)

III.A.7. Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 12-13-01 Approving Final List of Appraisers for the PDAS (K. Chapman/R. Wolters)

III.A.8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-19 Approving the Purchase of Medium Duty Trucks through an Interlocal Agreement (K. Horn)

III.A.9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-20 Accepting Schematic Design for Britain Elementary School 2007 Bond Construction Project (S. Layne)

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-21 Accepting Schematic Design for Barton Elementary School 2007 Bond Construction Project (S. Layne)

III.B. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-22 Approving Class Size Waivers (R. Wolters)

III.C. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-23 Approving Second Reading and Adoption of Local Policies EIAA, EKB, BBB, and BG (R. Diaz)

III.D. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-24 Awarding Architectural Services Contract for Administration Annex Bond Construction Project (S. Layne)

III.E. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-26 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit “A” (May be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 551.074 Tex Gov’t Code.)

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

IV.A. Written Reports

IV.A.1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-27 Accepting Gifts and Donations to the District (R. Diaz)

IV.A.2. Division Reports

IV.A.2.a. Division of Finance

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

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. Scott Layne, Assistant Superintendent of School Support Services, Received Awards from the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.b. Irving Schools Foundation Gala Results (D. Bedden)

IV.B.1.c. District Details

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.1.a. Voting Rights Act Claims Related to Single-Member Districts Report on Objections to Pre-Clearance

V.A.1.b. Sharon Evans, Ind. and NF of Nashad T. Lindley (Minor) v. Irving Independent School District, No. DC-12-03630, 101st District Court of Dallas County, Texas

V.A.2. 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.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. Resolution No. 12-13-26 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 by the Board Related to Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Offer, or Matter Under Investigation

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

VI.B.1. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-26  Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit “A”

VII. ADJOURNMENT