December 15, 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 Rev. Michael Wallens, Interim Rector, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

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

II.D. Holiday Card Recognition (M. Ryan)

II.E. Recognition of Teacher of the Month

II.F. Recognition of Employee of the Month

II.G. Public Comment

III. ACTION ITEMS

III.A. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda Items

III.A.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Board Work Session on November 10, 2014 and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, November 17, 2014 (J. Parra)

III.A.2. Consider Approval of Financial Statement for October 2014 (R. Randle)

III.A.3. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 14-15-08 Authorizing December Amendment to the 2014-2015 Budget (R. Randle)

III.A.4. Consider Approval of Resolution and Order No. 14-15-09 Approving Supplements to Irving ISD Tax Rolls (R. Randle)

III.A.5. Consider Approval of Requests for Additional Compensation to a Contract or Noncontract Employee (M. Hernandez)

III.A.6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 14-15-02 of the Board of Trustees, Irving Independent School District, Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Schools Texserve for Provision of Instructional Technology Services (P. Alvarado/A. Grinage)

III.A.7. Consider Approval of the 2015-16 School Calendar (A. Grinage/A. Gaylord)

III.A.8. Consider Approval of Fourth Amendment to Natatorium Contract Between Dallas County Community College District, City of Irving, and Irving Independent School District (S. Layne)

III.A.9. Consider Approval of Outdoor Learning Center Project Including Tax Increment Finance (TIF) #1 Reimbursement Agreement (S. Layne)

III.A.10. Consider Approval of Architectural Firm for Outdoor Learning Center Project (S. Layne)

III.A.11. Consider Approval of Third Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement Between Irving Independent School District and Dallas County Community College District (S. Layne)

III.A.12. Consider Approval of a Trail License Agreement with Dallas County Community College District for Use of Land for Outdoor Learning Center (S. Layne)

III.A.13. Consider Approval of Architectural Services Contract for Kitchen Renovations (S. Layne)

III.A.14. Consider Acceptance of Gifts and Donations to the District (S. Layne)

III.B. Consider Approval of Filing Authority and First Reading of Locally Developed Policies FDA (Local)—Admissions Interdistrict Transfers; FL (Local)—Student Records; FL (Exhibit); and First Reading with a Waiver of the Second Reading of FM (Local)—Student Activities (B. Whatley)

III.C. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 14-15-03 Ordering an Election of the Qualified Voters of the Irving Independent School District on May 9, 2015, for the purpose of Electing Two Trustees to the Board for Said District (B. Whatley)

III.D. Consider Approval of Appointment of Chief Legal Counsel (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. Report Regarding Board Member Training (L. Stipes)

IV.A.2. Division Reports

IV.A.2.a. Business Services and Human Resources

IV.A.2.b. Support Services

IV.B. Announcements

IV.B.1. Administration

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

IV.B.1.b. 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.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. Approve Appointment of Chief Legal Counsel

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. Approve Appointment of Chief Legal Counsel

VII. ADJOURNMENT