3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Pastor Carl Allen Fairview Baptist Church 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. GPHS Show Choir Musical Performance B. Kid Magic: Justin Wood, South Grand Prairie High School
INFORMATION ITEMS Consider Whether or Not to Change the Name of Robert E. Lee Elementary School Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
PUBLIC HEARING: 2017-2018 OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM FROM CROSSWINDS HIGH SCHOOL Presenter: Ms. Melissa Steger
Update – Grand Prairie Early College High School Nursing Academy/Dallas Promise Presenter: Dr. Joann Slaton, Mr. Winston Minix, and Ms. Cornelia McCowan
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. September 14, 2017 B. Personnel: Routine Action 1. 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), Request(s) for Temporary Disability, Job Abandonment, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Proposed Suspension Without Pay C. Regular Reports of the Superintendent 1. Revenue and Expenditure Report 2. Bids/Professional Services 3. Tax Collection Report 4. Budget Amendment #2 D. Approve Weaver & Tidwell, LLP Audit Engagement Letter for 2016-17 Fiscal Year Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
ACTION ITEMS A. Consider Approval for Student Out-of-State Travel: FFA Students Presenter: Mr. Winston Minix B. Consider Approval for Student Out-of-State Travel: GPFAA Orchestra Students Presenter: Ms. Amy Francis C. Consider Approval of 2017-2018 Optional Flexible School Day Program for Crosswinds High School Presenter: Ms. Melissa Steger D. Consider Approval of School Health Advisory Council Membership Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander and Ms. Pat Shull E. Consider Approval of Campus Targeted Improvement Plan Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis F. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between GPISD and Texas Tech University Alternative Teacher Preparation Program Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis
G. Consider Approval of Annual Appointment of Members to Audit Committee Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull H. Consider Taking Action on Employee Contracts Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
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.
14. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 15. ADJOURNMENT
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Pastor Carl Allen Fairview Baptist Church 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. GPHS Show Choir Musical Performance B. Kid Magic: Justin Wood, South Grand Prairie High School
INFORMATION ITEMS Consider Whether or Not to Change the Name of Robert E. Lee Elementary School Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
PUBLIC HEARING: 2017-2018 OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM FROM CROSSWINDS HIGH SCHOOL Presenter: Ms. Melissa Steger
Update – Grand Prairie Early College High School Nursing Academy/Dallas Promise Presenter: Dr. Joann Slaton, Mr. Winston Minix, and Ms. Cornelia McCowan
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. September 14, 2017 B. Personnel: Routine Action 1. 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), Request(s) for Temporary Disability, Job Abandonment, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Proposed Suspension Without Pay C. Regular Reports of the Superintendent 1. Revenue and Expenditure Report 2. Bids/Professional Services 3. Tax Collection Report 4. Budget Amendment #2 D. Approve Weaver & Tidwell, LLP Audit Engagement Letter for 2016-17 Fiscal Year Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
ACTION ITEMS A. Consider Approval for Student Out-of-State Travel: FFA Students Presenter: Mr. Winston Minix B. Consider Approval for Student Out-of-State Travel: GPFAA Orchestra Students Presenter: Ms. Amy Francis C. Consider Approval of 2017-2018 Optional Flexible School Day Program for Crosswinds High School Presenter: Ms. Melissa Steger D. Consider Approval of School Health Advisory Council Membership Presenter: Dr. Vern Alexander and Ms. Pat Shull E. Consider Approval of Campus Targeted Improvement Plan Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis F. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between GPISD and Texas Tech University Alternative Teacher Preparation Program Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis
G. Consider Approval of Annual Appointment of Members to Audit Committee Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull H. Consider Taking Action on Employee Contracts Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
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.
14. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 15. ADJOURNMENT