Video index

Item 1

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Eric Cowan, President, District 7

Items 2 & 3

A. Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

B. President's Remarks - Eric Cowan

3. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS)

Item 4

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.

5. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

Item 5A

Campuses Rated Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) Targeted Improvement Plans

Item 5B

2014-15 Achievement Outcomes

Item 5C

Teaching and Learning: Core Academic Content Update

Item 6

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy BF (Local) Board Policies (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Edwin Flores)

B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EB (Local) School Year (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to FN (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

E. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

F. Discussion of Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (First Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

G. Discussion of DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

H. Discussion of DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

I. Discussion of FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

J. Discussion of FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

K. Discussion of FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

L. Discussion of FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

M. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

N. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

Item 7

MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

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

Consent Agenda

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Central Staff Professional Learning and Development with Various Vendors for Three Years (Not to Exceed $900,000 over Three Years)

B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with J.C. Commercial, Inc. to Renovate Thomas C. Marsh Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,948,906.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with MDF Partners Ltd. d/b/a J&J Roofing Company to Renovate Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,330,312.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky - T&J JV to Renovate A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, Renovate Hector P. Garcia Middle School & Renovate Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,678,916.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

E. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with DMI, Corp dba Decker Mechanical to Renovate Eduardo Mata Elementary School & Renovate E.D. Walker Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $746,879.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

F. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Targeted Improvement Plans for Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) Schools (No Financial Impact)

G. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Participation in the Texas Visiting Teacher Program 2016-2017 Agreement of Collaboration Between Texas Education Agency, the Ministry of Education of Spain, and the Dallas Independent School District (Not to Exceed $10,000 General Operating)

H. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Payment of a Stipend to Distinguished Teachers not Earning an Increase in 2015-16

I. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2015

J. Consider and Take Possible Action to Review and Accept the Fiscal Year 2015 External Auditor's Report Prepared by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

K. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015

L. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements with Various Vendors for the Purchase of Awards, Trophies and Promotional Items (Not to Exceed $3,000,000 for Three Years/General Operating/Bond/Special Revenue Funds)

M. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for September 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015

N. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for November 19, 2015

O. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - November 2015 (Not to Exceed $2,902,928 Special Revenue Funding Sources)

9. ADJOURNMENT

Nov 05, 2015 Board Briefings

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Item 1

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Eric Cowan, President, District 7

Items 2 & 3

A. Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

B. President's Remarks - Eric Cowan

3. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS)

Item 4

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.

5. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

Item 5A

Campuses Rated Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) Targeted Improvement Plans

Item 5B

2014-15 Achievement Outcomes

Item 5C

Teaching and Learning: Core Academic Content Update

Item 6

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy BF (Local) Board Policies (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Edwin Flores)

B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EB (Local) School Year (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to FN (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

E. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

F. Discussion of Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (First Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

G. Discussion of DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

H. Discussion of DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

I. Discussion of FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

J. Discussion of FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

K. Discussion of FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

L. Discussion of FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

M. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

N. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

Item 7

MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

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

Consent Agenda

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Central Staff Professional Learning and Development with Various Vendors for Three Years (Not to Exceed $900,000 over Three Years)

B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with J.C. Commercial, Inc. to Renovate Thomas C. Marsh Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,948,906.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with MDF Partners Ltd. d/b/a J&J Roofing Company to Renovate Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,330,312.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Big Sky - T&J JV to Renovate A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, Renovate Hector P. Garcia Middle School & Renovate Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $1,678,916.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

E. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with DMI, Corp dba Decker Mechanical to Renovate Eduardo Mata Elementary School & Renovate E.D. Walker Middle School in Conjunction with the Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes, Taxable Series 2013 Program (Not to Exceed $746,879.00 Limited Maintenance Tax Qualified School Construction Notes)

F. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Targeted Improvement Plans for Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) Schools (No Financial Impact)

G. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Participation in the Texas Visiting Teacher Program 2016-2017 Agreement of Collaboration Between Texas Education Agency, the Ministry of Education of Spain, and the Dallas Independent School District (Not to Exceed $10,000 General Operating)

H. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Payment of a Stipend to Distinguished Teachers not Earning an Increase in 2015-16

I. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2015

J. Consider and Take Possible Action to Review and Accept the Fiscal Year 2015 External Auditor's Report Prepared by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

K. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015

L. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements with Various Vendors for the Purchase of Awards, Trophies and Promotional Items (Not to Exceed $3,000,000 for Three Years/General Operating/Bond/Special Revenue Funds)

M. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for September 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015

N. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for November 19, 2015

O. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - November 2015 (Not to Exceed $2,902,928 Special Revenue Funding Sources)

9. ADJOURNMENT

Item 1 MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Eric Cowan, President, District 7

Items 2 & 3

A. Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

B. President's Remarks - Eric Cowan

3. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS)

Item 4 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.

5. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

Item 6

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy BF (Local) Board Policies (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Edwin Flores)

B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EB (Local) School Year (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to FN (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

E. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

F. Discussion of Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (First Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

G. Discussion of DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

H. Discussion of DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

I. Discussion of FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

J. Discussion of FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

K. Discussion of FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

L. Discussion of FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

M. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

N. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

Item 7 MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

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

Consent Agenda

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Central Staff Professional Learning and Development with Various Vendors for Three Years (Not to Exceed $900,000 over Three Years)

F. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Targeted Improvement Plans for Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) Schools (No Financial Impact)

G. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Participation in the Texas Visiting Teacher Program 2016-2017 Agreement of Collaboration Between Texas Education Agency, the Ministry of Education of Spain, and the Dallas Independent School District (Not to Exceed $10,000 General Operating)

H. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Payment of a Stipend to Distinguished Teachers not Earning an Increase in 2015-16

I. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2015

J. Consider and Take Possible Action to Review and Accept the Fiscal Year 2015 External Auditor's Report Prepared by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

K. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015

L. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements with Various Vendors for the Purchase of Awards, Trophies and Promotional Items (Not to Exceed $3,000,000 for Three Years/General Operating/Bond/Special Revenue Funds)

M. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for September 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015

N. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for November 19, 2015

O. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - November 2015 (Not to Exceed $2,902,928 Special Revenue Funding Sources)

9. ADJOURNMENT

Nov 05, 2015 Board Briefings

Item 1 MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Eric Cowan, President, District 7

Items 2 & 3

A. Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

B. President's Remarks - Eric Cowan

3. PUBLIC FORUM (SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS)

Item 4 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.

5. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

Item 6

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Board Policy BF (Local) Board Policies (Second Read, Sponsored by Trustee Edwin Flores)

B. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EB (Local) School Year (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

C. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

D. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Amendment to FN (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities (Second Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

E. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy BR (Local) Reports (First Read, Sponsored by Trustee Mike Morath)

F. Discussion of Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues - Investments (First Read, Sponsored by Jim Terry, Chief Financial Officer)

G. Discussion of DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

H. Discussion of DFFA (Local) Reduction in Force - Financial Exigency (First Read, Sponsored by Karry Chapman, Chief Human Capital Management)

I. Discussion of FFAD (Local) Wellness and Health Services - Communicable Diseases (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

J. Discussion of FFE (Local) Student Welfare - Student Assistance Programs/Counseling (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

K. Discussion of FFEA (Local) Student Assistance Programs/Counseling - Comprehensive Guidance Program (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

L. Discussion of FFI (Local) Student Welfare - Freedom from Bullying (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

M. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

N. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Board Policy FO (Local) Student Discipline (First Read, Sponsored by Ann Smisko, Deputy Superintendent)

Item 7 MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

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

Consent Agenda

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Central Staff Professional Learning and Development with Various Vendors for Three Years (Not to Exceed $900,000 over Three Years)

F. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Targeted Improvement Plans for Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) Schools (No Financial Impact)

G. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Participation in the Texas Visiting Teacher Program 2016-2017 Agreement of Collaboration Between Texas Education Agency, the Ministry of Education of Spain, and the Dallas Independent School District (Not to Exceed $10,000 General Operating)

H. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Payment of a Stipend to Distinguished Teachers not Earning an Increase in 2015-16

I. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Monthly Financial Reports and the Monthly Tax Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2015

J. Consider and Take Possible Action to Review and Accept the Fiscal Year 2015 External Auditor's Report Prepared by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

K. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015

L. Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate and Enter into Term Agreements with Various Vendors for the Purchase of Awards, Trophies and Promotional Items (Not to Exceed $3,000,000 for Three Years/General Operating/Bond/Special Revenue Funds)

M. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify the Amount of Bills, Claims and Accounts for September 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015

N. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments for November 19, 2015

O. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Applications and Accept Grant Funds - November 2015 (Not to Exceed $2,902,928 Special Revenue Funding Sources)

9. ADJOURNMENT

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Item 1

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Item 4

CLOSED SESSION - The Board will retire to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551 concerning the following sections:

Item 7

MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL

Item 1

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Item 4

CLOSED SESSION - The Board will retire to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551 concerning the following sections:

Item 7

MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL