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 B. Discussion of Real Property under § 551.072. 1. 2341 S. Beltline Road, Grand Prairie, Texas C. 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; School Finance Litigation.
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Reverend Michael Brooks St. Joseph's Anglican Church 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. North Texas Council of Governments: Transportation Art Contest Winners B. H-E-B $100,000 Excellence in Education Award C. Texas Association of School Boards Business Recognition Program: Spring Creek BBQ D. National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Awards E. Visual Art Scholastic Event Award Winners (VASE) F. Congressional Art Award Winners G. Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation Outstanding Student Mentors H. First GPCI Graduate I. Grand Prairie High School: AVID National Demonstration School J. CTE Advisory Board K. Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy: National Showcase Site for Capturing Kids Hearts L. Kid Magic Recipient: Christian Cranfill, Young Men's Leadership Academy M. Students of Character
CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. April 13, 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 #8 - General Fund D. Approve Resolution for Hazardous Area for the 2017-2018 School Year Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Ms. Dana Acock E. Approval of an Amendment with Lincoln Builders for the Grand Prairie High School Interior Projects Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Mr. Tony Innmon F. Approval of an Amendment with Lincoln Builders for the South Grand Prairie High School Addition and Renovations Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Mr. Tony Innmon G. Consider and Take Action to Adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance of "Grand Prairie Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2017", Establishing Parameters for the Sale and Issuance of Such Bonds and Delegating Certain Matters to Authorized Officials of the District Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch H. Consider Approval of Meal Prices for Lunch and Breakfast for 2017-2018 Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
A. Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: SkillsUSA Students Presenter: Mr. Winston Minix B. Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: HOSA Students Presenter: Mr. Winston Minix C. Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Art Student Presenter: Ms. Amy Francis
Consider Approval of the 2017-2018 Calendar for Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Presenter: Ms. Darnisha Carreathers and Ms. Traci Davis
Consider Ratifying Memorandum of Understanding between The Holdsworth Center and Grand Prairie ISD Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
Consider and take action to adopt an Order authorizing the creation of a workers compensation provider network, establishing parameters for the network and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the District Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
Consider Taking Action on Teacher Resignations/Contract Abandonment 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.
12. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 13. 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 B. Discussion of Real Property under § 551.072. 1. 2341 S. Beltline Road, Grand Prairie, Texas C. 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; School Finance Litigation.
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Reverend Michael Brooks St. Joseph's Anglican Church 5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS A. North Texas Council of Governments: Transportation Art Contest Winners B. H-E-B $100,000 Excellence in Education Award C. Texas Association of School Boards Business Recognition Program: Spring Creek BBQ D. National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Awards E. Visual Art Scholastic Event Award Winners (VASE) F. Congressional Art Award Winners G. Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation Outstanding Student Mentors H. First GPCI Graduate I. Grand Prairie High School: AVID National Demonstration School J. CTE Advisory Board K. Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy: National Showcase Site for Capturing Kids Hearts L. Kid Magic Recipient: Christian Cranfill, Young Men's Leadership Academy M. Students of Character
CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes from Previous Meetings 1. April 13, 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 #8 - General Fund D. Approve Resolution for Hazardous Area for the 2017-2018 School Year Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Ms. Dana Acock E. Approval of an Amendment with Lincoln Builders for the Grand Prairie High School Interior Projects Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Mr. Tony Innmon F. Approval of an Amendment with Lincoln Builders for the South Grand Prairie High School Addition and Renovations Presenter: Ms. Vicki Bridges and Mr. Tony Innmon G. Consider and Take Action to Adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance of "Grand Prairie Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2017", Establishing Parameters for the Sale and Issuance of Such Bonds and Delegating Certain Matters to Authorized Officials of the District Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch H. Consider Approval of Meal Prices for Lunch and Breakfast for 2017-2018 Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
A. Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: SkillsUSA Students Presenter: Mr. Winston Minix B. Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: HOSA Students Presenter: Mr. Winston Minix C. Consider Approval of Student Out-of-State Travel: Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Art Student Presenter: Ms. Amy Francis
Consider Approval of the 2017-2018 Calendar for Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Presenter: Ms. Darnisha Carreathers and Ms. Traci Davis
Consider Ratifying Memorandum of Understanding between The Holdsworth Center and Grand Prairie ISD Presenter: Dr. Susan Hull
Consider and take action to adopt an Order authorizing the creation of a workers compensation provider network, establishing parameters for the network and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the District Presenter: Mr. Robb Welch
Consider Taking Action on Teacher Resignations/Contract Abandonment 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.
12. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 13. ADJOURNMENT