April 1, 2013 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. Deborah Jones, Pastor, First Christian Church

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

II.D. Recognition of Visitors

III. ACTION ITEMS

III.A. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda Items

III.A.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Work Session, Noon Work Session, and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, March 4, 2013

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Resolution No.12-13-109 Authorizing a List of Special Legal Counsel to represent the Irving ISD in specific Legal Areas (B. Whatley)

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution No.12-13-110 Selecting an Outside Legal Counsel to Represent the Board of Trustees (B. Whatley)

III.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-111 Accepting Construction Document Phase for T.J. Lee Elementary School Bond Construction Project (S. Layne)

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-112 Selecting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the Method of Procurement for Freezer/Cooler Renovations at Selected Campuses (K. Horn/S. Layne/M. Rosenberger)

III.A.6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-113 Selecting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the Method of Procurement for Townley Elementary School Restroom Renovation Project (K. Horn/S. Layne)

III.A.7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-114 Approving General Interlocal Membership Agreement with the Region One Education Service Center for District Electricity Procurement (K. Horn)

III.A.8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-115 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for F.M. Gilbert Elementary School Roof Repair and Replacement Project (K. Horn)

III.A.9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-116 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for J. Haley Elementary School Roof Repair and Replacement Project (K. Horn)

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-117 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Lively Elementary School Roof Repair and Replacement Project (K. Horn)

III.A.11. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-118 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for T. J. Lee Elementary School Roof Repair and Replacement Project (K. Horn)

III.A.12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-119 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Travis Middle School Roof Repair and Replacement Project (K. Horn)

III.A.13. Consider Approval to Join Commit! Partnership (R. Huffstetler)

III.B. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-120 Accepting Proposal (RFP#13-12) and Approving Purchase of Irving Schools Stadium Field Turf Replacement Through an Interlocal Agreement (K. Horn/S. Layne/J. Barnett)

III.C. Consider Approval and Adoption of the 2013-2014 School Calendar (R. Diaz)

III.D. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-121 Establishing a School Board Meetings Schedule and Approving Other Matters Related to the Subject (D. Bedden)

III.E. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-122 Approving First Reading and Authorization of TASB Local Update 96 and Other Local Policies (R. Diaz)

III.F. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-123 Amending Joint Election Agreement Between Irving ISD, Other Political Subdivisions and Dallas County Elections Department (R. Diaz)

III.G. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-124 of Formal Censure/Reprimand for Board Member Steven Jones (R. Huffstetler/V. Jones)

III.H. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-125 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. Division of Support Services

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. North Texas Aviation Education Essay Competition Winners (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.b. MacArthur ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Scholars Competed in Cookie Box Creation Build (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.c. Singley Academy HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association) Competed at Regional Level and Will Send 18 Students to State Competition (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.d. Irving High HOSA Students Entered Regional Competition as a 1st Year Chapter and Will Have Three Students Advance to State Level (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.e. Singley Hospitality FCCLA Competed at Regional Competition and Will Send 14 Students to State Level (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.f. Singley Culinary Arts FCCLA Competed at Regional Competition (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.g. Singley Culinary Arts Student Receives $5000 Scholarship (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.h. Singley Culinary Arts Sophomore Student Elected as Regional Vice President (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.i. Ratteree Career Development Center’s Cosmetology Program Had 3 Students Advance to State Level (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.j. MacArthur DECA Competed in District 7 Competition and 11 Students Advanced to State Level (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.k. Irving TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) Received Recognition at State Conference (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.l. Jackie Gorena, Principal at Stipes Elementary, Selected as Finalist for National Distinguished Principal Award (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.m. Information about IISD Board of Trustees Election in 2013 (R. Diaz)

IV.B.1.n. Ryan Patton, Teacher at Austin Middle School, Selected as Finalist in HEB 2013 Excellence in Education Award (M. Paschall)

IV.B.1.o. District Details (B. Rudolph)

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. Benavidez v Irving Independent School District et al

V.A.1.b. Tidwell v. Irving Independent School District

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.A.2.a. Governance Issues

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. Superintendent Priority Performance Goals

V.C.2. Resolution No. 12-13-125 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 Superintendent Priority Performance Goals

VI.B.2. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 12-13-125 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit “A”

VII. ADJOURNMENT