September 16, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Roll Call

II. Invocation

III. Opening Ceremony

IV. Open Forum

V. Spot Light on Learning - Neila Scheller - Summer middle school projects

VI. Reports

VI.A. Finance, Investments, Budget Amendments

VI.B. Donation

VI.C. Information from TEA, TASB, TASA, ESC, TREA, Attorney

VI.D. Enrollment

VI.E. High School Principal

VI.F. Middle School Principal

VI.G. Elementary Principal

VI.H. Secondary Curriculum & Programs Coordinator

VI.I. Elementary Curriculum & Programs Coordinator

VI.J. Special Education Director

VI.K. Technology Director

VI.L. Athletic Director

VI.M. Maintenance & Grounds Director

VI.N. Custodial & Transportation Report

VI.O. Transfers

VI.P. Team of 8 Meeting Date on October 28, 2015, 5:30 PM

VI.Q. Board policy Review on November 4, 2015, at 5:30 pm with Kathy London.

VI.R. Potter County 4-H - Extracurricular status/adjunct faculty agreement

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. Approve minutes from August 19, 2015

VII.B. Approve Expenditures and Financial Statements

VII.C. Accept Donation

VII.D. Approve transfers

VII.E. Approve Resolution establishing Potter County 4-H as extracurricular activities and naming their staff as adjunct teachers.

VII.F. Call Meeting for Team of 8 training on October 28, 2015, 5:30PM.

VII.G. Call meeting for November 4, 2015, 5:30PM, for TASB board policy review with Kathy London.

VIII. Business Items

VIII.A. Hear from Jay Foster concerning student safety

VIII.B. Consider nominations to the Potter-Randall Appraisal District

VIII.C. CLOSED SESSION ITEM: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney regarding approval to retain Gravely & Pearson, L.L.P. and initiate contemplated litigation regarding defects at Highland Park ISD (Hornets Stadium). 

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney regarding approval to retain Gravely & Pearson, L.L.P. and initiate contemplated litigation arising from insurance claims made for damage to Highland Park ISD facilities.

VIII.D. CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION(S) REGARDING ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: 
Consider and take possible action regarding retention of Gravely & Pearson, L.L.P. and approval to initiate contemplated litigation regarding defects at Highland Park ISD (Hornets Stadium). 

Consider and take possible action regarding retention of Gravely & Pearson, L.L.P. and approval to initiate contemplated litigation arising from insurance claims made for damage to Highland Park ISD facilities.

IX. Personnel

IX.A. Retirement/Resignations

IX.B. Hire Teachers/Coaches

X. Superintendent Remarks

X.A. TASB Convention - October 1-4, 2015

X.B. Amarillo Highland Park Education Foundation - October 3, 2015 6:00 PM

X.C. Fall School Board Conference - Region 16 - October 21, 2015, 9:30 - 3:00

XI. Adjournment