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1. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.01 Eric Cowan, President, District 7

2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ACCOLADES, AND INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS

2.01 Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

2.02 Recognition of Students, Schools, and Staff

3. PRESENTATION OF BOARD RECOGNITIONS

4. REPORTS

4.01 Superintendent's Report

4.02 Individual Board Trustee District Reports

4.03 Board of Trustee Committee Reports

5. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS)

5.01 Speakers to Agenda Items

5.02 Persons desiring to address the Board may register prior to the Board Meeting by calling the Board Services Office at (972) 925-3720 during regular business hours. The deadline for registering to address the Board is 5 p.m., the day preceding the Board Meeting. Speakers on Board Briefing Day are limited to specific agenda items. [See BE(LOCAL)] Persons who have not addressed the Board on Board Briefing Day, but who are properly registered, may address the regular Board Meeting as to agenda items, policies, or matters of public concern. At all other times during Board Meetings, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. Ref: Board Policy BED(LOCAL). Delegations consisting of two or more persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Minutes Submitted for Approval

7. STATUTORY ITEMS WHICH MAY APPROPRIATELY COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD

7.01 Texas Education Code 11.159 requires each school board to reflect in the minutes of the last regular board meeting of the year whether each board member has fulfilled their training requirements.

8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

8.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.01 thru 8.39 as Amended

8.02 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

8.03 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

8.04 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.05 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.06 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.07 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.08 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.09 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.10 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.11 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.13 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Phillips/May Corporation to Renovate W.H. Gaston Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $2,211,459.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

8.14 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky - T&J JV to Renovate George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard and International Academy in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,923,587.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

8.16 Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Completion of Work for the Contract with Big Sky Construction Co., Inc. for the Renovation of Franklin Field; Approve Change Order #1 ($13,031.41 Credit); and Authorize Final Payment in Conjunction with the Bond Program ($2,935.83 Bond Funds)

8.18 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Granting of a 150 Square Foot Easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T) for Jose "Joe" May Elementary School (No Financial Impact)

8.19 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the City of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid or Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.21 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the County of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid for Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.24 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas ISD for the Biology Summer Science Institute (Not to Exceed $6,000/General Funds over 1 Year)

8.26 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Dallas Independent School District and the City of Dallas for Use of the Centennial Hall for Destination Imagination Winter Blitz on January 13, 2016 (Not to Exceed $3,000.00 General Operating Funds)

8.27 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar (No Financial Impact)

8.28 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Dallas to Provide Graduate-Level Coursework for Dallas ISD Teachers and Administrators on Topics Aligned to the Teacher Excellence Initiative and Other Content-Related Courses (Not to Exceed $150,000 Over One Year with Four (4) One (1) Year Renewable Options/Grants/General Operating)

8.31 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Dallas ISD and Texas Tech University Implementing Activities Associated with the i3 Grant (Part A & B)

8.33 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the District to Negotiate and Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Recommended Vendors for the Purchase of Office Furniture on an as Needed Basis (No Financial Impact)

8.36 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2015-2016 Tax Levy of $1,141,622,891

8.37 Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015

9. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

9.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky - T&J JV to Renovate W.T. White High School & Renovate Seagoville Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $4,230,599.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) (Consent Item 8.12, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.02 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Phillips/May Corporation to Renovate Skyline HS in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $7,357,221.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) (Consent Item 8.15, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.03 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Change Order #1 for Jose "Joe" May Elementary School in Conjunction with the 2008 Bond Program ($697,000 Bond Funds) (Consent Item 8.17, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.04 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize a New Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program (No Funding Required) (Consent Item 8.20, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.05 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements to Purchase Plumbing Equipment, Parts and Supplies for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $1,500,000 Over Two Years Using General Operating/Bond/Special Revenue Funds) (Consent Item 8.22, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.06 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Agreements with Various Vendors for STEM Based Inquiry Camps for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $2,275,000 Over Three Years/General/Bond/Special Revenue Funds) (Consent Item 8.23, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.07 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements with Various Vendors for Calculators for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $5,654,000 Over Three Years General Operating/Special Revenue/Bond Funds) (Consent Item 8.25, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.08 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Agreement with TeacherMatch, LLC for the Purchase of an Employment Teacher Assessment Tool (Not to Exceed $300,000 over 3 Years/General Operating/Special Revenue/Bond Funds (Consent Item 8.29, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.09 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into an Agreement with Teach For America (TFA) for Recruitment Services (Not to Exceed $3,500,000 over five (5) Years / General Operating) (Consent Item 8.30, Pulled by Trustees Bernadette Nutall and Joyce Foreman)

9.10 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Critical Shortage Recruitment Incentives (Not to Exceed $2,800,000/General Operating Funds) (Consent Item 8.32, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.11 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the District to Negotiate and Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Recommended Vendors for the Purchase of Office Furniture on an as Needed Basis (No Financial Impact) (Consent Item 8.33, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.12 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2015 (Consent Item 8.34, Pulled by Trustees Bernadette Nutall and Joyce Foreman)

9.13 Consider and take Possible Action to Approve an Athletic Corporate Credit Card (Not to Exceed $25,000 General Operating, Special Revenue, Campus and Student Activity Funds) (Consent Item 8.35, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.14 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for December 17, 2015 (Consent Item 8.38, Pulled by Trustees Bernadette Nutall and Joyce Foreman)

Dec 17, 2015 Board Meetings

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1. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.01 Eric Cowan, President, District 7

2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ACCOLADES, AND INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS

2.01 Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

2.02 Recognition of Students, Schools, and Staff

3. PRESENTATION OF BOARD RECOGNITIONS

4. REPORTS

4.01 Superintendent's Report

4.02 Individual Board Trustee District Reports

4.03 Board of Trustee Committee Reports

5. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS)

5.01 Speakers to Agenda Items

5.02 Persons desiring to address the Board may register prior to the Board Meeting by calling the Board Services Office at (972) 925-3720 during regular business hours. The deadline for registering to address the Board is 5 p.m., the day preceding the Board Meeting. Speakers on Board Briefing Day are limited to specific agenda items. [See BE(LOCAL)] Persons who have not addressed the Board on Board Briefing Day, but who are properly registered, may address the regular Board Meeting as to agenda items, policies, or matters of public concern. At all other times during Board Meetings, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. Ref: Board Policy BED(LOCAL). Delegations consisting of two or more persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Minutes Submitted for Approval

7. STATUTORY ITEMS WHICH MAY APPROPRIATELY COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD

7.01 Texas Education Code 11.159 requires each school board to reflect in the minutes of the last regular board meeting of the year whether each board member has fulfilled their training requirements.

8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

8.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.01 thru 8.39 as Amended

8.02 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

8.03 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

8.04 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.05 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.06 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.07 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.08 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.09 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.10 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.11 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.13 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Phillips/May Corporation to Renovate W.H. Gaston Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $2,211,459.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

8.14 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky - T&J JV to Renovate George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard and International Academy in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,923,587.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

8.16 Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Completion of Work for the Contract with Big Sky Construction Co., Inc. for the Renovation of Franklin Field; Approve Change Order #1 ($13,031.41 Credit); and Authorize Final Payment in Conjunction with the Bond Program ($2,935.83 Bond Funds)

8.18 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Granting of a 150 Square Foot Easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T) for Jose "Joe" May Elementary School (No Financial Impact)

8.19 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the City of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid or Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.21 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the County of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid for Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.24 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas ISD for the Biology Summer Science Institute (Not to Exceed $6,000/General Funds over 1 Year)

8.26 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Dallas Independent School District and the City of Dallas for Use of the Centennial Hall for Destination Imagination Winter Blitz on January 13, 2016 (Not to Exceed $3,000.00 General Operating Funds)

8.27 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar (No Financial Impact)

8.28 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Dallas to Provide Graduate-Level Coursework for Dallas ISD Teachers and Administrators on Topics Aligned to the Teacher Excellence Initiative and Other Content-Related Courses (Not to Exceed $150,000 Over One Year with Four (4) One (1) Year Renewable Options/Grants/General Operating)

8.31 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Dallas ISD and Texas Tech University Implementing Activities Associated with the i3 Grant (Part A & B)

8.33 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the District to Negotiate and Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Recommended Vendors for the Purchase of Office Furniture on an as Needed Basis (No Financial Impact)

8.36 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2015-2016 Tax Levy of $1,141,622,891

8.37 Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015

9. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

9.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky - T&J JV to Renovate W.T. White High School & Renovate Seagoville Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $4,230,599.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) (Consent Item 8.12, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.02 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Phillips/May Corporation to Renovate Skyline HS in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $7,357,221.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) (Consent Item 8.15, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.03 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Change Order #1 for Jose "Joe" May Elementary School in Conjunction with the 2008 Bond Program ($697,000 Bond Funds) (Consent Item 8.17, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.04 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize a New Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program (No Funding Required) (Consent Item 8.20, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.05 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements to Purchase Plumbing Equipment, Parts and Supplies for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $1,500,000 Over Two Years Using General Operating/Bond/Special Revenue Funds) (Consent Item 8.22, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.06 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Agreements with Various Vendors for STEM Based Inquiry Camps for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $2,275,000 Over Three Years/General/Bond/Special Revenue Funds) (Consent Item 8.23, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.07 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements with Various Vendors for Calculators for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $5,654,000 Over Three Years General Operating/Special Revenue/Bond Funds) (Consent Item 8.25, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.08 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Agreement with TeacherMatch, LLC for the Purchase of an Employment Teacher Assessment Tool (Not to Exceed $300,000 over 3 Years/General Operating/Special Revenue/Bond Funds (Consent Item 8.29, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.09 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into an Agreement with Teach For America (TFA) for Recruitment Services (Not to Exceed $3,500,000 over five (5) Years / General Operating) (Consent Item 8.30, Pulled by Trustees Bernadette Nutall and Joyce Foreman)

9.10 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Critical Shortage Recruitment Incentives (Not to Exceed $2,800,000/General Operating Funds) (Consent Item 8.32, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.11 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the District to Negotiate and Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Recommended Vendors for the Purchase of Office Furniture on an as Needed Basis (No Financial Impact) (Consent Item 8.33, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.12 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2015 (Consent Item 8.34, Pulled by Trustees Bernadette Nutall and Joyce Foreman)

9.13 Consider and take Possible Action to Approve an Athletic Corporate Credit Card (Not to Exceed $25,000 General Operating, Special Revenue, Campus and Student Activity Funds) (Consent Item 8.35, Pulled by Trustees Joyce Foreman and Bernadette Nutall)

9.14 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for December 17, 2015 (Consent Item 8.38, Pulled by Trustees Bernadette Nutall and Joyce Foreman)

1.01 Eric Cowan, President, District 7

2.01 Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

2.02 Recognition of Students, Schools, and Staff

3. PRESENTATION OF BOARD RECOGNITIONS

4.01 Superintendent's Report

4.02 Individual Board Trustee District Reports

4.03 Board of Trustee Committee Reports

5.01 Speakers to Agenda Items

6.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Minutes Submitted for Approval

7.01 Texas Education Code 11.159 requires each school board to reflect in the minutes of the last regular board meeting of the year whether each board member has fulfilled their training requirements.

8.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.01 thru 8.39 as Amended

8.02 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

8.03 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

8.04 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.05 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.06 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.07 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.08 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.09 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.10 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.11 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.16 Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Completion of Work for the Contract with Big Sky Construction Co., Inc. for the Renovation of Franklin Field; Approve Change Order #1 ($13,031.41 Credit); and Authorize Final Payment in Conjunction with the Bond Program ($2,935.83 Bond Funds)

8.18 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Granting of a 150 Square Foot Easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T) for Jose "Joe" May Elementary School (No Financial Impact)

8.19 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the City of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid or Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.21 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the County of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid for Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.24 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas ISD for the Biology Summer Science Institute (Not to Exceed $6,000/General Funds over 1 Year)

8.26 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Dallas Independent School District and the City of Dallas for Use of the Centennial Hall for Destination Imagination Winter Blitz on January 13, 2016 (Not to Exceed $3,000.00 General Operating Funds)

8.27 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar (No Financial Impact)

8.31 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Dallas ISD and Texas Tech University Implementing Activities Associated with the i3 Grant (Part A & B)

8.33 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the District to Negotiate and Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Recommended Vendors for the Purchase of Office Furniture on an as Needed Basis (No Financial Impact)

8.36 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2015-2016 Tax Levy of $1,141,622,891

8.37 Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015

9. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

Dec 17, 2015 Board Meetings

1.01 Eric Cowan, President, District 7

2.01 Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

2.02 Recognition of Students, Schools, and Staff

3. PRESENTATION OF BOARD RECOGNITIONS

4.01 Superintendent's Report

4.02 Individual Board Trustee District Reports

4.03 Board of Trustee Committee Reports

5.01 Speakers to Agenda Items

6.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Minutes Submitted for Approval

7.01 Texas Education Code 11.159 requires each school board to reflect in the minutes of the last regular board meeting of the year whether each board member has fulfilled their training requirements.

8.01 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.01 thru 8.39 as Amended

8.02 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

8.03 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

8.04 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.05 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (Second Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

8.06 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to Board Policy FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.07 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.08 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.09 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.10 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.11 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

8.16 Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Completion of Work for the Contract with Big Sky Construction Co., Inc. for the Renovation of Franklin Field; Approve Change Order #1 ($13,031.41 Credit); and Authorize Final Payment in Conjunction with the Bond Program ($2,935.83 Bond Funds)

8.18 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Granting of a 150 Square Foot Easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T) for Jose "Joe" May Elementary School (No Financial Impact)

8.19 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the City of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid or Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.21 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the County of Dallas to Represent the Dallas Independent School District in the Matter of Tax Foreclosure Sales by Public Sealed Bid for Private Sale (No Funding Required)

8.24 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas ISD for the Biology Summer Science Institute (Not to Exceed $6,000/General Funds over 1 Year)

8.26 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Dallas Independent School District and the City of Dallas for Use of the Centennial Hall for Destination Imagination Winter Blitz on January 13, 2016 (Not to Exceed $3,000.00 General Operating Funds)

8.27 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar (No Financial Impact)

8.31 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Dallas ISD and Texas Tech University Implementing Activities Associated with the i3 Grant (Part A & B)

8.33 Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the District to Negotiate and Enter into Cooperative Agreements with Recommended Vendors for the Purchase of Office Furniture on an as Needed Basis (No Financial Impact)

8.36 Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2015-2016 Tax Levy of $1,141,622,891

8.37 Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015

9. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

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