January 21, 2014 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 Keith Bateman, Pastor, Irving First Church of the Nazarene

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

II.D. Recognition of Teacher of the Month

II.E. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.F. School Board Recognition Month Presentation (L. Weaver)

II.G. Public Comment

III. ACTION ITEMS

III.A. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda Items

III.A.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Called Board Meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2013, and Board Work Session and Regular Meeting on Monday, December 16, 2013

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Financial Statement for November 2013 (R. Randle)

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 13-14-10 Authorizing January Amendment to the 2013-2014 Budget (R. Randle)

III.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 13-14-11 Approving Supplements to Irving ISD Tax Rolls (R. Randle)

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-39 approving Purchase of Performance Risers and Associated Safety Equipment Through an Interlocal Agreement (G. Lawrence)

III.A.6. Consider Approval and Adoption of the 2014-2015 School Calendar (A. Gaylord)

III.A.7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-40 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Roof Repair and Replacement Project at Singley Academy (S. Layne)

III.A.8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-41 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Roof Repair and Replacement Project at Keyes Elementary School (S. Layne)

III.A.9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-42 for Final Payment Application and Closeout Documentation for Roof Repair and Replacement Project at Good Elementary School (S. Layne)

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-43 Awarding Construction Manager-At-Risk Contract for Final Phase of 2007 Bond Construction Projects (S. Layne)

III.A.11. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 13-14-12 Amending Multi-Year Construction Budget and 2013-2014 Capital Projects Budget (S. Layne)

III.B. Consider Approval of Irving Independent School District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2013 (D. Cabrera)

III.C. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-45 Authorizing Special Counsel to Represent the Irving ISD in Specific Legal Areas and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Subject (B. Whatley)

III.D. Consider Approval of Employment Contract for Chief Internal Auditor (M. Shipley)

III.E. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 13-14-46 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 Reports

IV.A.1.a. Business Services

IV.A.1.b. Support Services

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

IV.B.1.a. Parent University Classes Start in January 2014 for All Parents (J. Rudebusch)

IV.B.1.b. TASBO Award of Merit for Purchasing and Operations (D. Cabrera)

IV.B.1.c. Board Election Information ( B. Whatley)

IV.B.1.d. District Details (L. Weaver)

IV.B.1.e. Superintendent Announcement(s)

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. Clemmer et al v. Irving ISD, Case 3:13-CV-04997-D  in the District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division

V.A.1.b. Benavidez v. Irving Independent School District et al

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 551.074 - 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.B.1. Resolution No. 13-14-46 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. 13-14-46 Approving the Election, Renewal, and Resignation of Employees as Recommended by the Superintendent of Schools as Listed on Exhibit “A”

VII. ADJOURNMENT