MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Miguel Solis, President, District 8
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A. Recognition of Elected/Public Officials B. President's Remarks - Miguel Solis
PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS) Persons desiring to address the Board may register prior to the Board Briefing 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.
CLOSED SESSION - The Board will retire to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551 concerning the following sections: A. 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BDAE (Local) Officers and Official Duties and Requirements of Depository (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CAA (Local) Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives Financial Ethics (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CHE (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition Vendor Relations (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Carmen Darville, Chief Human Capital Management) E. Discussion of Board Policy AE (Local) Educational Philosophy (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) F. Discussion of Board Policy AEA (Local) Educational Philosophy - Vision, Beliefs, Commitments (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) G. Discussion of Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) H. Discussion of BDB (Local) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) I. Discussion of BDB (Exhibit) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) J. Discussion of BDD (Local) Board Internal Organization Attorney (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall) K. Discussion of CFC (Local) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) L. Discussion of CFC (Exhibit) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) M. Discussion of DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) N. Discussion of EK (Local) Testing Programs (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall)
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. African American Success Initiative Update B. Public School Choice and Personalized Learning Update C. Issues in the 84th Texas Legislature
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. African American Success Initiative Update B. Public School Choice and Personalized Learning Update C. Issues in the 84th Texas Legislature
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. African American Success Initiative Update B. Public School Choice and Personalized Learning Update C. Issues in the 84th Texas Legislature
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BDAE (Local) Officers and Official Duties and Requirements of Depository (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CAA (Local) Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives Financial Ethics (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CHE (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition Vendor Relations (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Carmen Darville, Chief Human Capital Management) E. Discussion of Board Policy AE (Local) Educational Philosophy (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) F. Discussion of Board Policy AEA (Local) Educational Philosophy - Vision, Beliefs, Commitments (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) G. Discussion of Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) H. Discussion of BDB (Local) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) I. Discussion of BDB (Exhibit) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) J. Discussion of BDD (Local) Board Internal Organization Attorney (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall) K. Discussion of CFC (Local) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) L. Discussion of CFC (Exhibit) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) M. Discussion of DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) N. Discussion of EK (Local) Testing Programs (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall)
MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL Minutes Submitted for Approval
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (JANUARY 22, 2015 BOARD MEETING CONSENT AGENDA) A. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND RELATED ITEMS (1 HOUR) 1. FINANCIAL SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for November 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - January 2015 (Not to Exceed $162,739,046 Special Revenue Funding Sources) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and theMonthly Tax Report for the Period Ending November 30, 2014 d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for January 22, 2015 B. PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED BY POLICY (1 HOUR) 1. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Allen & Company Environmental Services for Abatement of Hazardous Materials at Thomas C. Marsh Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $583,575 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) 2. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Term Agreement with Lone Star Auctioneers for Auction Services for the Sale of Obsolete or Surplus Items (No Funding Required Over the Remaining Term of Region VIII Education Service Center TIPS/TAPS Contract) 3. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize Negotiate and Enter into a Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Tyler for Career and Technical Education Courses(Not to Exceed $472,500 Over Five Years/General/Special Revenue Funds) 4. STUDENT SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter Into Contract with Healthmaster Holdings, LLC for Health Services Electronic Health Records (Not to Exceed $1,793,000 Over Three Years with Two (2) One (1) Year Renewal Options /General Operating) 5. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter Into a Contract with Cogent Communications, Inc. for Internet Access Services for Districtwide use (Not to Exceed $2,600,000 Over Five Years (Three Years with two (2) one (1) Year Renewal Options) (General Operating/Special Revenue Funds/E-Rate Eligible) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with NCS Pearson, Inc. for Chancery Student Management System and Gradespeed Software Licenses, including Maintenance, Updates and Technical Support for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $1,800,000 Over Twenty-Seven (27) Months/Generaln Operating Funds) C. OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL (1 HOUR) 1. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Completion of Work for the Contract with AP Gulf States, Inc. dba Adolfson & Peterson Construction for the Addition and Renovation of Robert T. Hill Middle School; Approve Change Order #1 ($16,864.25 Credit); and Authorize Final Payment in Conjunction with the Bond Program ($28,023.34 Bond Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the Abandonment (Purchase) of Portions of Wheelock Street (Formerly Womack Court) for the New Jose "Joe" May Elementary School Site (Not to Exceed $123,478 Bond Funds) 2. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. 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 or Private Sale (No Funding Required) b. 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) 3. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Digital and Video Services Between the Dallas County Schools and the Dallas Independent School District for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $200,000 Over Two Years with One (1) Year Renewal Option/General Operating/Grant Funds) 4. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 Education Services Center for Background/Criminal History Check Services ($30,000 Annually not to Exceed $90,000 for Three-Year Term) 5. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT a. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the District and Dallas County Community College District/Mountain View College Alternative Certification Program (No Funding Required) 9. ADJOURNMENT
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Miguel Solis, President, District 8
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A. Recognition of Elected/Public Officials B. President's Remarks - Miguel Solis
PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS) Persons desiring to address the Board may register prior to the Board Briefing 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.
CLOSED SESSION - The Board will retire to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551 concerning the following sections: A. 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BDAE (Local) Officers and Official Duties and Requirements of Depository (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CAA (Local) Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives Financial Ethics (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CHE (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition Vendor Relations (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Carmen Darville, Chief Human Capital Management) E. Discussion of Board Policy AE (Local) Educational Philosophy (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) F. Discussion of Board Policy AEA (Local) Educational Philosophy - Vision, Beliefs, Commitments (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) G. Discussion of Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) H. Discussion of BDB (Local) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) I. Discussion of BDB (Exhibit) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) J. Discussion of BDD (Local) Board Internal Organization Attorney (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall) K. Discussion of CFC (Local) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) L. Discussion of CFC (Exhibit) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) M. Discussion of DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) N. Discussion of EK (Local) Testing Programs (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall)
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. African American Success Initiative Update B. Public School Choice and Personalized Learning Update C. Issues in the 84th Texas Legislature
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. African American Success Initiative Update B. Public School Choice and Personalized Learning Update C. Issues in the 84th Texas Legislature
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. African American Success Initiative Update B. Public School Choice and Personalized Learning Update C. Issues in the 84th Texas Legislature
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BDAE (Local) Officers and Official Duties and Requirements of Depository (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CAA (Local) Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives Financial Ethics (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy CHE (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition Vendor Relations (Second Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Services and Mike Singleton, Chief Internal Audit) D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct (Second Read, Sponsored by Carmen Darville, Chief Human Capital Management) E. Discussion of Board Policy AE (Local) Educational Philosophy (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) F. Discussion of Board Policy AEA (Local) Educational Philosophy - Vision, Beliefs, Commitments (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Eric Cowan) G. Discussion of Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) H. Discussion of BDB (Local) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) I. Discussion of BDB (Exhibit) Board Internal Organization Internal Committees (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) J. Discussion of BDD (Local) Board Internal Organization Attorney (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall) K. Discussion of CFC (Local) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) L. Discussion of CFC (Exhibit) Accounting Audits (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) M. Discussion of DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Lew Blackburn) N. Discussion of EK (Local) Testing Programs (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Bernadette Nutall)
MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL Minutes Submitted for Approval
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (JANUARY 22, 2015 BOARD MEETING CONSENT AGENDA) A. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND RELATED ITEMS (1 HOUR) 1. FINANCIAL SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for November 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - January 2015 (Not to Exceed $162,739,046 Special Revenue Funding Sources) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and theMonthly Tax Report for the Period Ending November 30, 2014 d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for January 22, 2015 B. PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED BY POLICY (1 HOUR) 1. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Allen & Company Environmental Services for Abatement of Hazardous Materials at Thomas C. Marsh Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $583,575 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) 2. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Term Agreement with Lone Star Auctioneers for Auction Services for the Sale of Obsolete or Surplus Items (No Funding Required Over the Remaining Term of Region VIII Education Service Center TIPS/TAPS Contract) 3. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize Negotiate and Enter into a Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Tyler for Career and Technical Education Courses(Not to Exceed $472,500 Over Five Years/General/Special Revenue Funds) 4. STUDENT SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter Into Contract with Healthmaster Holdings, LLC for Health Services Electronic Health Records (Not to Exceed $1,793,000 Over Three Years with Two (2) One (1) Year Renewal Options /General Operating) 5. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter Into a Contract with Cogent Communications, Inc. for Internet Access Services for Districtwide use (Not to Exceed $2,600,000 Over Five Years (Three Years with two (2) one (1) Year Renewal Options) (General Operating/Special Revenue Funds/E-Rate Eligible) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with NCS Pearson, Inc. for Chancery Student Management System and Gradespeed Software Licenses, including Maintenance, Updates and Technical Support for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $1,800,000 Over Twenty-Seven (27) Months/Generaln Operating Funds) C. OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL (1 HOUR) 1. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Completion of Work for the Contract with AP Gulf States, Inc. dba Adolfson & Peterson Construction for the Addition and Renovation of Robert T. Hill Middle School; Approve Change Order #1 ($16,864.25 Credit); and Authorize Final Payment in Conjunction with the Bond Program ($28,023.34 Bond Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the Abandonment (Purchase) of Portions of Wheelock Street (Formerly Womack Court) for the New Jose "Joe" May Elementary School Site (Not to Exceed $123,478 Bond Funds) 2. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. 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 or Private Sale (No Funding Required) b. 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) 3. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Digital and Video Services Between the Dallas County Schools and the Dallas Independent School District for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $200,000 Over Two Years with One (1) Year Renewal Option/General Operating/Grant Funds) 4. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 Education Services Center for Background/Criminal History Check Services ($30,000 Annually not to Exceed $90,000 for Three-Year Term) 5. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT a. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between the District and Dallas County Community College District/Mountain View College Alternative Certification Program (No Funding Required) 9. ADJOURNMENT