II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

IV. Board Announcements

V. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them.  Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.  Additionally, pursuant to board policies BED (LEGAL) and BED (LOCAL), drifting from the stated topic or becoming disruptive shall result in a warning from the board president.  A second violation will result in forfeiture of your allotted time and removal from the board meeting.  Disruptions include speaking on behalf of  or against a person running for political office, promotion of a for-profit organization, or advertisement of products or services to the Board.

VI. Recognitions

VI.A. VETERAN’S MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY – NAMING OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VI.B. STUDENT TREASURES NATIONAL BOOK CHALLENGE

VI.C. UISD INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION DEPARTMENT – 2015 EMMA AWARD

VI.D. UIL STATE COMPETITION – UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL – 2ND PLACE ACCOUNTING

VI.E. ALL-STATE MARIACHI COMPETITION – 1ST PLACE WINNER – TRUMPET DIVISION

VI.F. LBJ HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

VI.G. UNITED HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM – REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST

VI.H. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM

VII. Superintendent's Report

VII.A. Review of LEGAL Policies in TASB Update 102

VIII. Consent Agenda Items

VIII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VIII.B. Approval of Property Tax Refunds for the Month of May 2015

VIII.C. Approval to Designate Norma Farabough to Calculate the 2015 Tax Rate

VIII.D. Discussion and Possible Action on District Health Insurance Premium Pricing

VIII.E. Consideration and Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2015; Entering into a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Delegating to certain District Administrative Staff and Officials the Authority to Approve all Final Terms of the Bonds; and Other Matters Related Thereto

VIII.F. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VIII.G. Approval of request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the solicitation method of procurement for Offsite Public Improvement Projects related to Platting of Properties for New Schools

VIII.H. Approval of Third Supplemental Agreement to the Contract for Design Build Services for the Construction of Seven Elementary Schools Between United Independent School District & Leyendecker Construction, Inc. Amendment of GMP Increase to Elementary School #27 (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)

VIII.I. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VIII.J. Approval  of Application for a Missed Instructional Day (May 21, 2015) for Borchers Elementary and Malakoff Elementary

VIII.K. Approval of Application for a Low Attendance Day (May 21, 2015) for all District Schools due to Inclement Weather

VIII.L. Approval of District Goals for 2015-2016 School Year

VIII.M. First Reading of Policy BBD (LOCAL) - Board Members - Training and Orientation

VIII.N. First Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 102

IX. Items for Individual Consideration

IX.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the Months of February and May 2015

IX.B. Approval of Donations

X. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act

X.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

X.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding status of pending parent/student complaints of R.R. / M.R. and C.V. / V.V.

X.A.2. Discussion of “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under the Design/Build Contract executed June 2, 2014 involving the design and construction of five (5) elementary schools and two (2) replacement schools whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

X.A.3. Discussion of “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under the Design/Build Contract executed June 2, 2014 involving the design and construction of three (3) middle schools whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section   551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

X.A.4. Discussion of “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under the Design/Build Contract executed June 2, 2014 involving the design and construction of four (4) Ninth Grade Campuses whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section   551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

X.A.5. Discussion of “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under an “Agreement  between Owner and Construction Manger as Constructor” (CMAR Contract) dated May 15, 2015 whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

X.A.6. Discussion to rescind the award made to Leyendecker Construction, Inc. by the Board of Trustees concerning the following Construction Manger at Risk Projects: 
 

X.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney and
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

X.B.1. Consider Appointment of Principal for United South Middle School

X.B.2. Discussion re:   Voluntary Resignation Agreement by Classroom Teacher(s) and Rescission of Proposed Termination/non-renewal of same

X.B.3. Discussion re:  Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

XI. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session

XI.A. Appointment of Principal for United South Middle School

XI.B. Action re:  Approval of Voluntary Resignation Agreement by Classroom Teacher(s) and Rescission of Proposed Termination/non-renewal of same

XI.C. Discussion and possible action to execute an  “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under the Design/Build Contract dated June 2, 2014 involving the design and construction of five (5) elementary schools and two (2) replacement schools whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District and any matters incident thereto

XI.D. Discussion and possible action to execute an  “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under the Design/Build Contract dated November 14, 2014 involving the design and construction of three (3) middle schools whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District and any matters incident thereto

XI.E. Discussion and possible action to execute an  “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under the Design/Build Contract dated November 14, 2014 involving the design and construction of four (4) Ninth Grade Campuses whereby Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District and any matters incident thereto

XI.F. Discussion and possible action to execute “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” among and  between the United Independent School District, Leyendecker Construction, Inc., and Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. concerning the assumption of all rights, duties and obligations under an “Agreement between Owner and Construction Manger as Constructor”  (CMAR Contract) dated May 15, 2015 wherein Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. will assume all rights, duties, and obligations under the contract with the School District any matters incident thereto

XI.G. Discussion and possible action to rescind the award made to Leyendecker Construction, Inc. by the Board of Trustees concerning  the following Construction Manger at Risk  Projects:
 

XII. Adjournment