1. 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters: A. Board Discussion of Personnel Matters under § 551.074: Employment, Retirement(s), Termination(s)/Proposed Termination(s), Proposed Nonrenewal(s), Request(s) for Leave of Absence, Request(s) for Extended Leave Without Pay, Resignation(s), Reassignment(s), Job Abandonment, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Administrator Contract Recommendations, Non-Administrator Contract Recommendations B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, to deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation, including to conduct a Level III hearing on a student matter.. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including to conduct a Level III hearing on a student matter. D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including to conduct a Level III hearing on a student matter. E. Discussion of Real Property under § 551.072. F. Consultation with legal counsel regarding and/or involving pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter which the School District's legal counsel determines should be confidential including contract negotiations in accordance with Government Code, § 551.082, § 551.0821, § 551.087, and § 551.071, respectively; Hawkland v. GPISD No. 3-19-cv-01822-B- 3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 1. Consider Level III Appeal by Parent 4. INVOCATION Minister Earl Horton Lighthouse Deliverance Church of God in Christ 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. Troy Broussard, Dubiski Career High School - SkillsUSA Texas State Officer B. Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Winners
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings B. Personnel: Routine Action 1. Employment, Retirement(s), Request(s) for Leave of Absence, Resignation(s), Reassignment(s), Request(s) for Temporary Disability, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Administrator Contract Recommendations, Non- Administrator Contract Recommendations C. Regular Reports of the Superintendent 1. Purchasing Contracts 2. Tax Collection Report 3. Revenue and Expenditure Report 4. Summary of Proposed Budget Transfers/Amendments 5. Consider Approval of the District’s Property Insurance Provider Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 6. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the University of Texas at Arlington and Grand Prairie Independent School District relating to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 7. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the Education Service Center Region 19 and Grand Prairie Independent School District relating to the Allied States Cooperative Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 8. Consider Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Construction Education Foundation (CEF) and Grand Prairie Independent School District relating to the Grand Prairie High School Construction Trades Program Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 9. Consider Approval of the Master Interlocal Agreement between the Education Service Center Region 14 and Grand Prairie Independent School District to utilize the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 10. Consider Approval of the Master Intergovernmental agreement between the purchasing cooperative Equalis Group LLC and Grand Prairie Independent School District Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis D. Consider Approval of Meal Prices for Lunch and Breakfast for 2020-2021 Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis and Mr. Domenik Peterson E. Consider Approval to Request a Waiver for Texas Virtual School Network Course Review and Teacher Professional Development Requirements Presenter: Ms. Traci Davis F. Consider Approval to Request Waiver for Parent Requirements for Students at Risk of Failure Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis G. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Waiver Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis H. Consider Approval of Waiver for Low Attendance Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis I. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between GPISD and UT Austin for Students Enrolled in the OnRamps Dual Credit/Enrollment Program Presenter: Ms. Angela Herron J. Approval of Board Travel
ACTION ITEMS Consider Approval of Employee Health Benefits Medical Provider Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray
INFORMATION ITEMS 2020-2021 Instructional Scenarios Presenter: Ms. Traci Davis and Ms. Angela Herron
B. Student Handbook 2020-2021 Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander C. Student Code of Conduct 2020-2021 Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander
OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS A. Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. This second Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject, except personnel and individual/specific students. Any personnel concern should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent prior to the meeting. Speakers will be limited to five (5) minutes. When more than one individual wishes to address the same topic, the Board President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.
15. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 16. ADJOURNMENT
1. 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters: A. Board Discussion of Personnel Matters under § 551.074: Employment, Retirement(s), Termination(s)/Proposed Termination(s), Proposed Nonrenewal(s), Request(s) for Leave of Absence, Request(s) for Extended Leave Without Pay, Resignation(s), Reassignment(s), Job Abandonment, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Administrator Contract Recommendations, Non-Administrator Contract Recommendations B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, to deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation, including to conduct a Level III hearing on a student matter.. C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including to conduct a Level III hearing on a student matter. D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including to conduct a Level III hearing on a student matter. E. Discussion of Real Property under § 551.072. F. Consultation with legal counsel regarding and/or involving pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter which the School District's legal counsel determines should be confidential including contract negotiations in accordance with Government Code, § 551.082, § 551.0821, § 551.087, and § 551.071, respectively; Hawkland v. GPISD No. 3-19-cv-01822-B- 3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 1. Consider Level III Appeal by Parent 4. INVOCATION Minister Earl Horton Lighthouse Deliverance Church of God in Christ 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. Troy Broussard, Dubiski Career High School - SkillsUSA Texas State Officer B. Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Winners
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings B. Personnel: Routine Action 1. Employment, Retirement(s), Request(s) for Leave of Absence, Resignation(s), Reassignment(s), Request(s) for Temporary Disability, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Administrator Contract Recommendations, Non- Administrator Contract Recommendations C. Regular Reports of the Superintendent 1. Purchasing Contracts 2. Tax Collection Report 3. Revenue and Expenditure Report 4. Summary of Proposed Budget Transfers/Amendments 5. Consider Approval of the District’s Property Insurance Provider Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 6. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the University of Texas at Arlington and Grand Prairie Independent School District relating to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 7. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the Education Service Center Region 19 and Grand Prairie Independent School District relating to the Allied States Cooperative Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 8. Consider Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Construction Education Foundation (CEF) and Grand Prairie Independent School District relating to the Grand Prairie High School Construction Trades Program Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 9. Consider Approval of the Master Interlocal Agreement between the Education Service Center Region 14 and Grand Prairie Independent School District to utilize the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 10. Consider Approval of the Master Intergovernmental agreement between the purchasing cooperative Equalis Group LLC and Grand Prairie Independent School District Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis D. Consider Approval of Meal Prices for Lunch and Breakfast for 2020-2021 Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis and Mr. Domenik Peterson E. Consider Approval to Request a Waiver for Texas Virtual School Network Course Review and Teacher Professional Development Requirements Presenter: Ms. Traci Davis F. Consider Approval to Request Waiver for Parent Requirements for Students at Risk of Failure Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis G. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Waiver Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis H. Consider Approval of Waiver for Low Attendance Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis I. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between GPISD and UT Austin for Students Enrolled in the OnRamps Dual Credit/Enrollment Program Presenter: Ms. Angela Herron J. Approval of Board Travel
ACTION ITEMS Consider Approval of Employee Health Benefits Medical Provider Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray
INFORMATION ITEMS 2020-2021 Instructional Scenarios Presenter: Ms. Traci Davis and Ms. Angela Herron
B. Student Handbook 2020-2021 Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander C. Student Code of Conduct 2020-2021 Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander
OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS A. Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. This second Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject, except personnel and individual/specific students. Any personnel concern should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent prior to the meeting. Speakers will be limited to five (5) minutes. When more than one individual wishes to address the same topic, the Board President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.
15. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 16. ADJOURNMENT