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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.A. Declaration of Quorum
1.B. Closed Session (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
2. Reconvene after Closed Meeting
2.A. Recognition of Veterans
2.B. Invocation
2.C. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognitions
3.A. Students and Teachers
3.B. Administrative Personnel
3.C. Presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the Klein ISD Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
3.D. Boy Scout Visitors
4. Intermission to meet the Trustees
5. Citizen Inquiries
6. Report: Instructional update on grade recovery/repair program and End of Course (EOC) grade conversion chart
7. Dual Language Program
8. Bond Counsel
9. Bonds, Series 2012
10. Budget Review
11. Zoning
12. Board Policy - First Reading
12.A. DFBB (Local) Term Contracts - Nonrenewal
12.B. Pursuant to TASB Update 92: DFF Termination of Employment - Reduction in Force; DFFA Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency; DFFB Reduction in Force - Program Change; and DFFC Reduction in Force - Continuing Contracts
13. Board Policy
14. Board Policy
14.A. BE (Local) Board Meetings [Szymczak, J.Smith] regarding the scheduling of meetings of the board on student holidays [first reading conducted January 9, 2012]
14.B. BE (Local) Board Meetings [Szymczak, J.Smith] changing from two to one trustee in regard to adding items to the board agenda [first reading conducted January 9, 2012]
15. Hearing Officer Recommendation
16. Resolution
17. Real Property Purchase
18. Real Property Purchase
19. Real Property Conveyance
19.A. Tract 1A, Abstract 369, F.H. Herring Survey, containing 63.282 acres of land in Harris County, Texas (Account No. 043-035-000-0005); and
19.B. Tract 10, Abstract 189, James Cooper Survey, containing 20.00 acres, more or less, of land in Harris County, Texas (Account No. 042-042-000-0040)
20. Easements
20.A. CenterPoint Energy easements on the Multipurpose property
20.B. Sanitary sewer easement for Zwink Elementary School
20.C. Water meter easements at Zwink Elementary School
21. Design Development
22. Project Initiation
23. Construction Documents
23.A. 2012 facility renovations project
23.B. Klein High School Annex/soccer bleacher replacement
24. DIR Purchases
25. Items removed from the Consent Agenda
26. Consent Agenda
26.A. Petitions for tax refunds in excess of $500
26.B. Continuation of Interlocal Agreement with Ft. Worth ISD
26.C. Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 for background checks for period March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013
26.D. Dollar Volume Contract with the Houston Chronicle newspaper for the period March 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013, for the publication of legal advertisements/notices and bids
26.E. Disposal of obsolete CRT monitors
26.F. Bid #12-176 periodical and newspaper subscriptions
26.G. Bid #12-188 livestock panels, pens, and auction stand
26.H. Bid #12-200 warehouse stock
26.I. Renewal of CSP #11-933 computer carts
26.J. Purchase of Geography Alive! Regions and People
26.K. Purchase of additional online courses and student licenses from Education 20/20
26.L. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Medicaid billing services renewal
26.M. Request for maximum class size exception for the 22:1 pupil teacher ratio
26.N. Settlement agreement in Docket No. 2010-57582, Harris County District Court, 11th Judicial District for KISD as subrogee
26.O. Charter School Statements of Impact application requests
27. Minutes
28. Board Agenda Calendar Review
29. KISD Events Calendar
30. Preview for Next Month
31. Comments
31.A. Follow-up on prior reports/requests for information
31.B. Comments from Board Members and Administrators
32. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
Call to Order
Subject:
Declaration of Quorum
Description:
State for the record, the names of trustees representing the quorum
Subject:
Closed Session (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
Description:
Request to have a closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code in accordance with Sections 551.071 private consultation with the board's attorney, including board governance, 551.072 discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, 551.074 discussing employment, evaluation, or discipline of personnel, including superintendent's contract and evaluation, 551.076 discussing security personnel, 551.082 discussing disciplinary matters or complaints regarding school children and/or school district employees, 551.0821 discussing personally identifiable information about public school students, and 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
Subject:
Reconvene after Closed Meeting
Subject:
Recognition of Veterans
Subject:
Invocation
Description:
Presenter: Mr. S. Smith
Subject:
Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Presenter: Mr. Mann
Subject:
Recognitions
Subject:
Students and Teachers
Description:
Kohrville Elementary School and Northampton Elementary School
Presenters: Mr. S. Smith and Mr. Anderson
Subject:
Administrative Personnel
Subject:
Presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the Klein ISD Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Subject:
Boy Scout Visitors
Subject:
Intermission to meet the Trustees
Subject:
Citizen Inquiries
Description:
Approximately 20 minutes of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries. After registering with the board secretary prior to the meeting, a school district resident, employee, vendor, or potential vendor shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees for the four specific purposes as dictated by the state laws governing open meetings: 1) to discuss an item that appears on the agenda/notice of meeting, 2) to make a request for specific factual information, 3) to ask for a recitation of existing policy, and 4) to redress grievances. In accordance with the law, no deliberation, discussion or decision will be made other than to consider a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting, unless the subject is listed on the board agenda, in which case it may be discussed by the board. A written response or acknowledgment will be provided. Oral comments are limited to five minutes in length, unless extended by a majority of the trustees, and must not mention any individuals by name or position or contain any personally identifiable reference.
Subject:
Report: Instructional update on grade recovery/repair program and End of Course (EOC) grade conversion chart
Subject:
Dual Language Program
Description:
Approval of Two Way Dual Language Program pilot at McDougle Elementary
Subject:
Bond Counsel
Description:
Approval of selection of bond counsel RFQ# 12-220 and authorization for the superintendent and the associate superintendent for financial services to negotiate the fees accordingly before each bond sale therein
Subject:
Bonds, Series 2012
Description:
Approval and review of the tentative Schedule of Events and authorization for the district's financial advisor and bond counsel to begin preparation of the preliminary official statement (POS) and notice of sale on the combined $57 million Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2012, and a refunding amount to be determined at the next Board meeting
Subject:
Budget Review
Description:
Approval of budget amendments for the 2011-12 school year
Subject:
Zoning
Description:
Approval of the elementary attendance zones for 2012-13
Subject:
Board Policy - First Reading
Description:
First reading of proposed modifications to local board policies as follows:
Subject:
DFBB (Local) Term Contracts - Nonrenewal
Subject:
Pursuant to TASB Update 92: DFF Termination of Employment - Reduction in Force; DFFA Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency; DFFB Reduction in Force - Program Change; and DFFC Reduction in Force - Continuing Contracts
Subject:
Board Policy
Description:
Approval of proposed modifications to the following local board policies pursuant to TASB Update 91: BQ Planning and Decision-making Process; CDA Other Revenues - Investments; CMD Equipment and Supplies Management - Instructional Materials Care and Accounting; CV Facilities Construction; DFBB Term Contracts - Nonrenewal; EFAA Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption - Textbook Selection and Adoption; and FFH Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation [first reading conducted January 9, 2012]
Subject:
Board Policy
Description:
Approval of proposed modifications to local board policy as follows:
Subject:
BE (Local) Board Meetings [Szymczak, J.Smith] regarding the scheduling of meetings of the board on student holidays [first reading conducted January 9, 2012]
Subject:
BE (Local) Board Meetings [Szymczak, J.Smith] changing from two to one trustee in regard to adding items to the board agenda [first reading conducted January 9, 2012]
Subject:
Hearing Officer Recommendation
Description:
Consideration and approval of hearing officer recommendation regarding student matter
Subject:
Resolution
Description:
Approval of Resolution authorizing participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and the authorized representative add form for Lone Star Investment Pool
Subject:
Real Property Purchase
Description:
Consideration and approval of the real property purchase contract for the purchase of 7.18 acres of land +/- located on N. Houston Rosslyn Road between North and South Klein Circle Drives, described as Block 1, Unrestricted Reserve A, in Harris County, Texas
Subject:
Real Property Purchase
Description:
Consideration and approval of the contract for the purchase of 4.2 acres +/- of vacant real property known as tract 2B, in the James A. Doswell Survey, Abstract No. 230, in Harris County
Subject:
Real Property Conveyance
Description:
Approval to convey the Klein ISD interest in said real properties to Harris County for the purpose of developing a county-owned public park located at:
Subject:
Tract 1A, Abstract 369, F.H. Herring Survey, containing 63.282 acres of land in Harris County, Texas (Account No. 043-035-000-0005); and
Subject:
Tract 10, Abstract 189, James Cooper Survey, containing 20.00 acres, more or less, of land in Harris County, Texas (Account No. 042-042-000-0040)
Subject:
Easements
Description:
Approval of the following easements:
Subject:
CenterPoint Energy easements on the Multipurpose property
Subject:
Sanitary sewer easement for Zwink Elementary School
Subject:
Water meter easements at Zwink Elementary School
Subject:
Design Development
Description:
Approval of design development for the 2012 roof and structural repair project
Subject:
Project Initiation
Description:
Approval of project initiation for the Klein Memorial Stadium turf replacement
Subject:
Construction Documents
Description:
Approval of construction documents for the following:
Subject:
2012 facility renovations project
Subject:
Klein High School Annex/soccer bleacher replacement
Subject:
DIR Purchases
Description:
Approval of Department of Information Resources (DIR) purchases
Subject:
Items removed from the Consent Agenda
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
Petitions for tax refunds in excess of $500
Subject:
Continuation of Interlocal Agreement with Ft. Worth ISD
Subject:
Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 for background checks for period March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013
Subject:
Dollar Volume Contract with the Houston Chronicle newspaper for the period March 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013, for the publication of legal advertisements/notices and bids
Subject:
Disposal of obsolete CRT monitors
Subject:
Bid #12-176 periodical and newspaper subscriptions
Subject:
Bid #12-188 livestock panels, pens, and auction stand
Subject:
Bid #12-200 warehouse stock
Subject:
Renewal of CSP #11-933 computer carts
Subject:
Purchase of Geography Alive! Regions and People
Subject:
Purchase of additional online courses and student licenses from Education 20/20
Subject:
Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Medicaid billing services renewal
Subject:
Request for maximum class size exception for the 22:1 pupil teacher ratio
Subject:
Settlement agreement in Docket No. 2010-57582, Harris County District Court, 11th Judicial District for KISD as subrogee
Subject:
Charter School Statements of Impact application requests
Subject:
Minutes
Description:
Approval of Minutes of regular meeting on January 9, 2012, and Minutes of special meeting on January 23, 2012
Subject:
Board Agenda Calendar Review
Subject:
KISD Events Calendar
Subject:
Preview for Next Month
Description:
Items over one million dollars: eRate purchases

Subject:
Comments
Subject:
Follow-up on prior reports/requests for information
Subject:
Comments from Board Members and Administrators
Subject:
Adjournment

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