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 Pastor Josh Briscoe Lead Pastor - Gateway Church Grand Prairie Campus 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. Community Partner-Lockheed Martin B. Community Partner-Gateway Church C. Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools; Travis World Language Academy and Fannin Middle School
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. June 11, 2020 Minutes 2. June 15, 2020 Minutes 3. June 22, 2020 Minutes 4. June 29, 2020 Minutes 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-General Fund Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 4. Summary of Proposed Budget Transfers/Amendments-General Fund #11 & Child Nutrition #1 5. Quarterly Investment Report - 3rd Quarter Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 6. Investment Officer Training Sources Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 7. Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas at Austin and Grand Prairie ISD for all Services and Products Provided to GPISD Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 8. Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas at Arlington and Grand Prairie ISD for all Services and Products Provided to GPISD. Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 9. Consider Calling the Required Public Meeting to Discuss and Adopt the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Tax Rate Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 10. Consider Approval of Resolution for Hazardous Area - 2020-2021 School Year Presenter: Mr. Phil Jimerson 11. Consider Approval of Declaration of Surplus Property Presenter: Mr. Phil Jimerson 12. Consider Approval of Resolution between the City of Grand Prairie and GPISD. Presenter: Ms. Teri Wilson D. Approval of Board Travel
B. Consider Approval of Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander C. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for DCJJAEP Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander
D. Consider Taking Action on Employee Contracts Presenter: Ms. Linda Ellis E. Consider Teacher Resignations/Contract Abandonment Presenter: Ms. Linda Ellis
2020-2021 School Year Safety Task Force Presentation Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander, Ms. Traci Davis, District Safety Task Force
2020-2021 Teaching and Learning Presentation Presenter: Ms. Traci Davis & Dr. Angela Herron
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.
13. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 14. 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 Pastor Josh Briscoe Lead Pastor - Gateway Church Grand Prairie Campus 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. Community Partner-Lockheed Martin B. Community Partner-Gateway Church C. Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools; Travis World Language Academy and Fannin Middle School
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. June 11, 2020 Minutes 2. June 15, 2020 Minutes 3. June 22, 2020 Minutes 4. June 29, 2020 Minutes 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-General Fund Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 4. Summary of Proposed Budget Transfers/Amendments-General Fund #11 & Child Nutrition #1 5. Quarterly Investment Report - 3rd Quarter Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 6. Investment Officer Training Sources Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 7. Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas at Austin and Grand Prairie ISD for all Services and Products Provided to GPISD Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 8. Interlocal Agreement Between the University of Texas at Arlington and Grand Prairie ISD for all Services and Products Provided to GPISD. Presenter: Ms. Sherry Ellis 9. Consider Calling the Required Public Meeting to Discuss and Adopt the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Tax Rate Presenter: Ms. Tracy Ray 10. Consider Approval of Resolution for Hazardous Area - 2020-2021 School Year Presenter: Mr. Phil Jimerson 11. Consider Approval of Declaration of Surplus Property Presenter: Mr. Phil Jimerson 12. Consider Approval of Resolution between the City of Grand Prairie and GPISD. Presenter: Ms. Teri Wilson D. Approval of Board Travel
B. Consider Approval of Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander C. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for DCJJAEP Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander
D. Consider Taking Action on Employee Contracts Presenter: Ms. Linda Ellis E. Consider Teacher Resignations/Contract Abandonment Presenter: Ms. Linda Ellis
2020-2021 School Year Safety Task Force Presentation Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander, Ms. Traci Davis, District Safety Task Force
2020-2021 Teaching and Learning Presentation Presenter: Ms. Traci Davis & Dr. Angela Herron
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.
13. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 14. ADJOURNMENT