PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RECOGNITIONS / DONATIONS

1. Discussion and possible action to approve the following donations:

1.A. Laura Bush Library Grant for Palo Alto Elementary in the amount of $7000.00

1.B. Lowes Toolbox Grant for Palo Alto Elementary in the amount of $5000.00

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS (NO ACTION / REPORT ONLY)

PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS / UPDATES

1. Report: 2015 STAAR Grades 3-8, End of Course Assessments Preliminary Results

DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution pertaining to the intent and spirit of proposed legislation HB1486 and HB1931.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve Salary Increases for the 2015-16 School Year.

3. Discussion and possible action to establish a rate for the annual reimbursement of local leave in Board Policy DEC local.

4. Discussion and possible action to amend the employee resignation/retirement incentive. 

5. Discussion and possible action to approve a one-time teacher stipend payment to teachers.

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the new titles/positions of Instructional Coaches. 

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the addition of two Instructional Facilitators to support all four middle schools. 

8. Discussion and possible action to approve Audiology professional service contractors in response to RFQ#15-7 for Special Education department. 

9. Discussion and possible action to approve a HVAC repairs for a Trance Intellipak package unit#12 for Zamora Middle School in the amount of $30,786 utilizing BuyBoard #20-1926069.

CONSENT

1. Approve HB5 Community and Student Engagement Annual Report.

2. Approve Communities in Schools Service Delivery Agreement.

3. Approve JOVEN Service Delivery Agreement.

4. Approve Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) Service Delivery Agreement.

5. Approval of cross functions for purchase of Deaf Education equipment.

6. Approve a contract Extension for Deaf Interpreter Services.

7. Approve SA Youth Memorandum of Understanding.

8. Approve May 12th and 20th, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes.

CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  

The Board will return to open session and take appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.  No Action will be taken in closed session.  Further, Board Members are reminded that all items discussed in closed session must remain confidential so as to avoid liability to the district. The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Discussion and update concerning personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

2. Discussion, update, and consultation with the Board's attorney on pending litigation pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

ADJOURNMENT