3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Pastor Kathryn Strempke First United Methodist Church 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. Powell Elementary School: LearnStorm Recognition B. Kevin Pennebaker - Goodyear Cotton Bowl Teacher of the Year C. April Shaw - Huston-Tillotson University International Alumni Association Award D. Sharon Miller (GPFAA) - Texas Art Educators Association Middle School Division Outstanding Art Educator E. Sarah Waggoner (SGPHS) - Texas Art Educators Association Senior High School Division Outstanding Art Educator F. Linda Ellis - Texas Foreign Language Association Administrator of the Year G. Arts School Network Awards 1. Dr. Susan Hull, Superintendent Award 2. Marta Ocampo, Teacher of the Year 3. Garner Fine Arts Academy, Exemplary Campus H. GPISD Education Foundation Attendance Incentive Awards I. Kid Magic: Wharton ISD Relief Team
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. October 12, 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. Quarterly Investment Report 5. Budget Amendment #3 D. Approval of Amendments with Lincoln Builders for Multiple Projects Associated with the 2015 Bond Program Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Mr. Tony Innmon E. Approval of Investment Policy and Strategy Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch F. Resolution Approving the Certiifed Tax Roll Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
ACTION ITEMS Consider Approval of Resolution Casting Vote for the Fifth Member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: GPFAA Choir Students Presenter: Ms. Amy Francis
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 Kathryn Strempke First United Methodist Church 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. Powell Elementary School: LearnStorm Recognition B. Kevin Pennebaker - Goodyear Cotton Bowl Teacher of the Year C. April Shaw - Huston-Tillotson University International Alumni Association Award D. Sharon Miller (GPFAA) - Texas Art Educators Association Middle School Division Outstanding Art Educator E. Sarah Waggoner (SGPHS) - Texas Art Educators Association Senior High School Division Outstanding Art Educator F. Linda Ellis - Texas Foreign Language Association Administrator of the Year G. Arts School Network Awards 1. Dr. Susan Hull, Superintendent Award 2. Marta Ocampo, Teacher of the Year 3. Garner Fine Arts Academy, Exemplary Campus H. GPISD Education Foundation Attendance Incentive Awards I. Kid Magic: Wharton ISD Relief Team
A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. October 12, 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. Quarterly Investment Report 5. Budget Amendment #3 D. Approval of Amendments with Lincoln Builders for Multiple Projects Associated with the 2015 Bond Program Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Mr. Tony Innmon E. Approval of Investment Policy and Strategy Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch F. Resolution Approving the Certiifed Tax Roll Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
ACTION ITEMS Consider Approval of Resolution Casting Vote for the Fifth Member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: GPFAA Choir Students Presenter: Ms. Amy Francis
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