MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Miguel Solis, President, District 8 TRUSTEE MIKE MORATH WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD BRIEFING MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE FROM 42 MORAGA AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129
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.
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Discussion of Board Policy BBG (Local) Board Members - Compensation and Expenses (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) C. Discussion of Board Policy BBI (Local) Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) D. Discussion of Board Policy FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (First Read, Sponsored by Mike Koprowski, Chief Transformation & Innovation)
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Discussion of Board Policy BBG (Local) Board Members - Compensation and Expenses (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) C. Discussion of Board Policy BBI (Local) Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) D. Discussion of Board Policy FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (First Read, Sponsored by Mike Koprowski, Chief Transformation & Innovation)
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Discussion of Board Policy BBG (Local) Board Members - Compensation and Expenses (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) C. Discussion of Board Policy BBI (Local) Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) D. Discussion of Board Policy FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (First Read, Sponsored by Mike Koprowski, Chief Transformation & Innovation)
MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL Minutes Submitted for Approval
STATUTORY ITEMS Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Resolution Ordering a General Election to be Held May 9, 2015, for the Purpose of Electing Three Members to the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Independent School District in Districts 1, 3, and 9
Discussion of the Joint Election Contract and the Election Services Agreement Between the Dallas County Elections Administrator and the Dallas Independent School District
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (FEBRUARY 26, 2015 BOARD MEETING CONSENT AGENDA) A. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND RELATED ITEMS (1 HOUR) 1. FINANCIAL SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2014 - 2015 Tax Levy of $1,073,042,354 b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2014 c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for February 26, 2015 d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims, and Accounts for December 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 B. PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED BY POLICY (1 HOUR) 1. COMMUNICATION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into a Contract with Various Vendors for Communication Services (Not to Exceed $2,900,000 Over Three Years/Generating Operating/Special Revenue Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Contract for Broadcast Equipment and Maintenance Providers (Up to $300,000 Over Three Years/General Operating Funds) 2. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky Construction Co., Inc. to Renovate Franklin Field in Conjunction with the Bond Program (Not to Exceed $600,198.00 Bond Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Reeder / Icon, LLC to Renovate Boude Storey Middle School & Renovate Barbara M. Manns Education Center in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,400,790.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Phillips/May Corporation to Renovate School Community Guidance Center, Renovate E.D. Walker Middle School, Renovate Alex W. Spence Talented / Gifted Academy & 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 $1,967,337.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) 3. SERVICE CENTERS a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Term Agreements for Laminators and Laminator Film for Service Center Stock and Districtwide Use (Up to $335,500.00 Over Three Years/General Operating Funds) 4. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter Into Contract(s) for Commercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $75,000,000 Over Three Years/General Operating Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter Into Contracts for HVAC Building Automation and Control Systems Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Over Three Years/General Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter Into Contract(s) with Carrier Corporation and Trane U.S. Incorporated for Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services for Various Facilities Districtwide (Not to Exceed $15,000,000 for 31 Months Using General Operating Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) 5. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Contracts for Audio Visual Equipment and Service for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $10,500,000 Over Three Years / General Operating / Bond / Special Revenue / Food Service Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the Purchase of Oracle Enterprise Software Licenses, Including Maintenance, Updates, Technical Support and Training for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $6,100,000 Over Thirty Eight (38) Months/General Operating Funds) C. OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL (1 HOUR) 1. FINANCIAL SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Waive Certain Provisions of CH(LOCAL) to Approve the Contract with American Express for an Accounts Payable Card and a Travel Card (No Funding Required) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Underwriters to Provide Underwriting, Marketing, and Distribution of Dallas Independent School District Multi-Modal Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2015; to be Issued Under Dallas Independent School District's Authorization and Other Matters Related Thereto c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of Intent to Enter into One or More Contracts for the Acquisition, Improvement, and Construction of Various Facilities and Additions to New Facilities Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 271.004, Texas Local Government Code, as Amended; Appointing Co-Bond Counsel for the Possible Issuance of One or More Series of Lease Revenue Bonds by the Dallas Independent School District Public Facility Corporation; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Dallas Independent School District Multi-Modal Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2015; Making Provisions for the Payment thereof by the Annual Levy of the District Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Tax; Providing for the Award of the Sale thereof in Accordance with Specified Parameters; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Remarketing Agreement, and a Tender Agent Agreement; Appointing Co-Bond Counsel and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Retention Agreements; Approving the Preparation of an Official Statement; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto e. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Creation of the Dallas Independent School District Public Facility Corporation to Act on Behalf of the Dallas Independent School District as Provided by the Public Facility Corporation Act, as Amended; Authorizing and Approving the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for this Public Facility Corporation; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto f. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - February 2015 (Not to Exceed $152,505 Special Revenue Funding Sources) 2. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Innovative Course Applications (No Financial Impact) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase for the Purchase of Inquiry- Based Science Camps with Invent Now for Elementary Students for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $87,500/437,500 Aggregate Over Three Years/General/Special Revenue Funds) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase with Two Revolutions, LLC for Personalized Learning Design Services (Not to Exceed $36,068/$180,343 Over One Year/ Grant Funds) d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and Dallas ISD for the Early Development Instrument (EDI) as Part of the Texas Home Visiting Program March 2015 - October 2015 (No Financial Impact) 3. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase to the Agreements for Roller Shades, Material and Installation Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $3,000,000/$3,300,000 Over 30 Months Using General Operating Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase to the Agreements for the Purchase of Tires, Oils, Lubricants, and Mower Blades for Transportation and Fleet (Not to Exceed $500,000/$1,000,000 Over the Remaining Term of the Agreement Using General Operating Funds) 4. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. 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) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Granting of an Easement to the City of Dallas for the Widening of Sidewalks Adjacent to the Rosemont Primary School - Chris V. Semos Campus Located at 1919 Stevens Forest Drive, Dallas, Texas (No Financial Impact) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Quitclaim Deed to the City of Seagoville Conveying the District's Interest in a Former Tax-Foreclosure Property Located at 708 Elmo, Seagoville, Texas (No Financial Impact) 11. ADJOURNMENT
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Miguel Solis, President, District 8 TRUSTEE MIKE MORATH WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD BRIEFING MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE FROM 42 MORAGA AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129
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.
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Discussion of Board Policy BBG (Local) Board Members - Compensation and Expenses (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) C. Discussion of Board Policy BBI (Local) Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) D. Discussion of Board Policy FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (First Read, Sponsored by Mike Koprowski, Chief Transformation & Innovation)
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Discussion of Board Policy BBG (Local) Board Members - Compensation and Expenses (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) C. Discussion of Board Policy BBI (Local) Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) D. Discussion of Board Policy FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (First Read, Sponsored by Mike Koprowski, Chief Transformation & Innovation)
PERFORMANCE MONITORING (2 HOURS) A. Mid-Year State of the District Report B. Draft Comprehensive Plan C. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Report, FY 2014-15, 2nd Quarter D. Quarterly Business Expenses for Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools, from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 Per Employment Contract
POLICY UPDATES - ERIC COWAN, LIAISON (1 HOUR) A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt Board Policy BBBA (Local) Elections Reporting Campaign Funds (Second Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) B. Discussion of Board Policy BBG (Local) Board Members - Compensation and Expenses (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) C. Discussion of Board Policy BBI (Local) Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications (First Read, Sponsored by Deno Harris, Executive Director Administrative Services) D. Discussion of Board Policy FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (First Read, Sponsored by Mike Koprowski, Chief Transformation & Innovation)
MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL Minutes Submitted for Approval
STATUTORY ITEMS Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Resolution Ordering a General Election to be Held May 9, 2015, for the Purpose of Electing Three Members to the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Independent School District in Districts 1, 3, and 9
Discussion of the Joint Election Contract and the Election Services Agreement Between the Dallas County Elections Administrator and the Dallas Independent School District
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (FEBRUARY 26, 2015 BOARD MEETING CONSENT AGENDA) A. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND RELATED ITEMS (1 HOUR) 1. FINANCIAL SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2014 - 2015 Tax Levy of $1,073,042,354 b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2014 c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for February 26, 2015 d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims, and Accounts for December 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 B. PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED BY POLICY (1 HOUR) 1. COMMUNICATION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into a Contract with Various Vendors for Communication Services (Not to Exceed $2,900,000 Over Three Years/Generating Operating/Special Revenue Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Contract for Broadcast Equipment and Maintenance Providers (Up to $300,000 Over Three Years/General Operating Funds) 2. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky Construction Co., Inc. to Renovate Franklin Field in Conjunction with the Bond Program (Not to Exceed $600,198.00 Bond Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Reeder / Icon, LLC to Renovate Boude Storey Middle School & Renovate Barbara M. Manns Education Center in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,400,790.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Phillips/May Corporation to Renovate School Community Guidance Center, Renovate E.D. Walker Middle School, Renovate Alex W. Spence Talented / Gifted Academy & 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 $1,967,337.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes) 3. SERVICE CENTERS a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Term Agreements for Laminators and Laminator Film for Service Center Stock and Districtwide Use (Up to $335,500.00 Over Three Years/General Operating Funds) 4. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter Into Contract(s) for Commercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $75,000,000 Over Three Years/General Operating Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter Into Contracts for HVAC Building Automation and Control Systems Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Over Three Years/General Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter Into Contract(s) with Carrier Corporation and Trane U.S. Incorporated for Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services for Various Facilities Districtwide (Not to Exceed $15,000,000 for 31 Months Using General Operating Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) 5. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Contracts for Audio Visual Equipment and Service for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $10,500,000 Over Three Years / General Operating / Bond / Special Revenue / Food Service Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the Purchase of Oracle Enterprise Software Licenses, Including Maintenance, Updates, Technical Support and Training for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $6,100,000 Over Thirty Eight (38) Months/General Operating Funds) C. OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL (1 HOUR) 1. FINANCIAL SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Waive Certain Provisions of CH(LOCAL) to Approve the Contract with American Express for an Accounts Payable Card and a Travel Card (No Funding Required) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Underwriters to Provide Underwriting, Marketing, and Distribution of Dallas Independent School District Multi-Modal Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2015; to be Issued Under Dallas Independent School District's Authorization and Other Matters Related Thereto c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of Intent to Enter into One or More Contracts for the Acquisition, Improvement, and Construction of Various Facilities and Additions to New Facilities Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 271.004, Texas Local Government Code, as Amended; Appointing Co-Bond Counsel for the Possible Issuance of One or More Series of Lease Revenue Bonds by the Dallas Independent School District Public Facility Corporation; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Dallas Independent School District Multi-Modal Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2015; Making Provisions for the Payment thereof by the Annual Levy of the District Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Tax; Providing for the Award of the Sale thereof in Accordance with Specified Parameters; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Remarketing Agreement, and a Tender Agent Agreement; Appointing Co-Bond Counsel and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Retention Agreements; Approving the Preparation of an Official Statement; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto e. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Creation of the Dallas Independent School District Public Facility Corporation to Act on Behalf of the Dallas Independent School District as Provided by the Public Facility Corporation Act, as Amended; Authorizing and Approving the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for this Public Facility Corporation; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto f. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - February 2015 (Not to Exceed $152,505 Special Revenue Funding Sources) 2. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Innovative Course Applications (No Financial Impact) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase for the Purchase of Inquiry- Based Science Camps with Invent Now for Elementary Students for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $87,500/437,500 Aggregate Over Three Years/General/Special Revenue Funds) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase with Two Revolutions, LLC for Personalized Learning Design Services (Not to Exceed $36,068/$180,343 Over One Year/ Grant Funds) d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and Dallas ISD for the Early Development Instrument (EDI) as Part of the Texas Home Visiting Program March 2015 - October 2015 (No Financial Impact) 3. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SERVICES a. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase to the Agreements for Roller Shades, Material and Installation Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $3,000,000/$3,300,000 Over 30 Months Using General Operating Funds/Bond Funds/Special Revenue Funds) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Increase to the Agreements for the Purchase of Tires, Oils, Lubricants, and Mower Blades for Transportation and Fleet (Not to Exceed $500,000/$1,000,000 Over the Remaining Term of the Agreement Using General Operating Funds) 4. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT a. 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) b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Granting of an Easement to the City of Dallas for the Widening of Sidewalks Adjacent to the Rosemont Primary School - Chris V. Semos Campus Located at 1919 Stevens Forest Drive, Dallas, Texas (No Financial Impact) c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Quitclaim Deed to the City of Seagoville Conveying the District's Interest in a Former Tax-Foreclosure Property Located at 708 Elmo, Seagoville, Texas (No Financial Impact) 11. ADJOURNMENT