Public Meeting Public Notice: July 25, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting

1. Call Meeting to Order:

1.A. Roll Call

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Pledge to the Texas Flag

2. Presentation:

2.A. The Board of Managers will hear a presentation of three years of State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from 2015 to 2017 for all students, special education students, and English language learners.

3. Consent:

3.A. Second reading of policies as recommended by Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Services for Policy Update 107, affecting local policies: CDC (LOCAL), CJ (LOCAL), DC (LOCAL), DEE (LOCAL), DFAA (LOCAL), DFBA (LOCAL), DFCA (LOCAL), FEA (LOCAL), FJ (LOCAL), and GE (LOCAL).

3.B. Consideration and approval of an agreement with Texas A&M Chapter of Advise TX in the amount of $20,000 utilizing high school allotment funds.

3.C. Consideration and approval of Service Delivery Agreement with Communities in Schools of San Antonio for the 2017-2018 school year in the amount of $52,000 utilizing federal funds.

3.D. Consideration and approval of the Resolution Approving the Annual Review and Adoption of the Investment Policy and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

3.E. Consideration and approval of Selected Investment Brokers and Dealers for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

3.F. Consideration and approval of the Resolution to Designated Investment Officers as required by Public Funds Investment Act for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

3.G. Consideration and approval to set the date for the Public Meeting to Discuss and Adopt a Budget and Tax Rate for the 2017-2018 school year.

3.H. Consideration and approval of the proposed Tax Rate for the 2017-2018 tax year and authorize the publication of the "Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate."

3.I. Consideration and approval of the Scholastic Education contract for professional development, trainer-to-trainer, and on-site coaching support in the amount not to exceed $271,721

3.J. Consideration and approval of the Scholastic Education contract to purchase Leveled Bookroom 4.0 for all ten elementary campuses in the amount not to exceed $367,447.50.

3.K. Consideration and approval of the Scholastic Education contract to purchase Classroom Libraries for all three middle school campuses in the amount not to exceed $36,388.70.

3.L. Consideration and approval of the University of Texas at Austin Institute for Public Schools Initiatives contract for professional development in the amount not to exceed $85,000.

3.M. Consideration and approval of the Gaggle platform for grades 6 through 12th in the amount of $35,150.00.

3.N. Consideration and approval of the Lead4ward contract for professional development, webinar access, and field guides in the amount not to exceed $128,269.

3.O. Consideration and approval of a Comprehensive Energy Conservation and Facility Improvement project with E3 Entegral Solutions, a partner of TASB Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program and to proceed with construction implementation.

3.P. Consideration and possible approval of a capital needs replacement and improvement plan to be financed.

3.Q. Consideration and approval of the firm of J. Cruz & Associates, LLC to provide legal services and representation to the District limited to and in connection with all general legal matters.

3.R. Consideration to adopt a compensation plan for the 2017-18 school year.

4. Action:

4.A. A resolution expressing intent to finance and reimburse expenditures to be incurred if the Board of Managers approves a construction contract with E3 Entegral Solutions, a partner of TASB, to implement District-wide energy conservation and facility improvements that will result in annual reductions in energy and operating costs.

4.B. A resolution granting the Superintendent or his designee authorization to approve all matters related to the financing of the energy conservation and capital projects upgrades and improvements including the
appointment of special tax counsel or other professionals as needed.

4.C. A resolution whereas the Edgewood Independent School District desires to join in and elects to participate with the described purchasing alliance and its members, both jointly and individually, in an Interlocal Agreement with Central Texas Purchasing Alliance and various other independent school districts.

5. Closed Session:

5.A. The Board will adjourn into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code §551.074 to consider the following:

5.A.1. Attorney consultation regarding Jane Doe n/k/a. M.E. vs. Edgewood Independent School District, et al; Civil No. 5:16-cv-01233 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. (TGC 551.071 and 551.074).

July 25, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting

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