I.A. Announcement by the President as to the presence of a quorum

I.B. Certification that public notice of the meeting was given in accordance with the provision of Section 551.002 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code

II. OPENING EXERCISES

II.A. Invocation

II.B. Pledges

III. BOARD OF TRUSTEE COMMENTS-Any Board member may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, without prior posting being required.  Comment items may not pertain to the character of any students, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting.

IV. SUPERINTENDENT'S BRIEFING

IV.A. The Superintendent will provide information regarding district events and items of community interest.

V. MONTHLY DIGITAL REPORT produced by Matthew Lahey-highlighting HISD construction projects.

VI. BRIEF RECESS

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT

VII.A. Agenda Items

VII.B. Non-Agenda items

VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

VIII.A. Consent Agenda

VIII.A.1. Consider Board approval of minutes

VIII.A.2. Consider Board approval of monthly financials

VIII.A.3. Consider Board approval of Joint Election Agreement 2024

VIII.A.4. Consider Board approval of Order for School Board of Trustees Election on November 5, 2024

VIII.A.5. Consider Board approval of TASB renewal of Workers' Compensation deductible for all employees of the District

VIII.A.6. Consider Board approval of the Principal Coaching & Mentoring Program

VIII.A.7. Consider Board approval of Branching Minds contract

VIII.A.8. Consider Board approval of Certified Behavior Analyst contract

VIII.A.9. Consider Board approval of Reading Horizons program

VIII.A.10. Consider Board approval of the I-Ready contract

VIII.A.11. Consider Board approval of Mance Park Middle School Kitchen Equipment

VIII.A.12. Consider Board approval of purchase of Custodial Services Equipment

VIII.A.13. Consider Board approval for purchase of Cafeteria Tables for Scott Johnson Elementary School

VIII.A.14. Consider Board approval for purchase of Safety Film for the Performing Arts Center and Fieldhouse

VIII.A.15. Consider Board approval of District of Innovation (DOI) Amendment

VIII.A.16. Consider Board approval of bid acceptance for:

VIII.A.16.a. Career Tech Supplies

VIII.A.16.b. Music Supplies and Instruments

VIII.A.16.c. Awards, Rewards, Incentives and Spirit Items

VIII.A.16.d. Athletic/PE Supplies & Equipment

VIII.A.17. Consider Board approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Waiver/Program

VIII.A.18. Consider Board approval of Resolution #24-19 Identification of Hazardous Zones

VIII.A.19. Consider Board approval of 2024- 2025 Hornet Return to School Plan

VIII.A.20. Consider Board approval of Mowing & Landscaping contract

VIII.A.21. Consider Board approval of Lonestar Security & Investigations, LLC contract 24-25

VIII.A.22. Consider Board approval of Resolution #24-20 Inclement Weather Compensation

VIII.B. Consider and approve 2024 Delegate Assembly delegate and alternate to serve as district's representative

IX. REPORT/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

IX.A. 2024-2025 Grading Guidelines Report-written only

IX.B. Bond Project Monthly Update-written only to be distributed at the table

X. NEXT MEETING NOTICE

X.A. Regular Budget Workshop-August 1, 2024  6:00 PM

X.B. Mandatory Team of Eight (8) Board Training-August 8, 2024 6:00 PM

X.C. Regular Board of Trustee Meeting- August 22, 2024 6:00 PM

XI. CLOSED SESSION:  Closed session may be held for the purposes permitted in Section  551, sub-chapter D et. seq. of the Texas Government Code.

Section 551.071 For the purpose of a private consultation between the Board of Trustees and its attorney when the Board of Trustees seeks the attorney's advice with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the duty of the Board of Trustees' counsel to his client pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meeting Act.

Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussion with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect of the position of the Board of Trustees in negotiations with a third person.

Section 551.073 For the purpose of deliberation regarding prospective gifts or to deliberate a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the Board of Trustees or the school district, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board of Trustees in negotiations with a third person.

Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing.

Section 551.075 To confer with an employee or employees where the conference is for the sole purpose of receiving information from the employee(s) or questioning of public business shall take place between the Trustees during the conference.

Section 551.076 To discuss the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices.

Section 551.082 For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing.

Section 551.0821 For the purpose of considering a matter regarding a student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation.

Section 551.084 For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.

Section 39.030 For the purpose of discussing academic skills assessment instruments and individual assessment instruments.

XI.A. A. Personnel (551.074): for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

XI.A.1. Discuss Superintendent Formative Evaluation

XII. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION

XIII. ADJOURNMENT