Board Briefs

Board Winter Retreat - Dec. 9, 2022

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Adoption of Policies 

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• Adoption of Policy: CPC (Local): Office Management - Records Management
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: DMA (Local): Professional Development - Required Staff Development
  • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to make an amendment to the policy. Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: EHAA (Local): Basic Instructional Program - Required Instruction (All Levels)
  • Trustees voted 6-0 to make an amendment to the policy. Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: EHB (Local): Curriculum Design - Special Programs
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: EHBAA (Local): Special Education - Identification, Evaluation and Eligibility
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: EHBB (Local): Special Programs - Gifted and Talented Students
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: EIF (Local): Academic Achievement - Graduation
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: FFBA (Local): Crisis Intervention - Trauma - Informed Care
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 
• Adoption of Policy: FFH (Local): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
  • Policy moved on to fourth reading for possible adoption. 

Action

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• Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve all Action items.
  • Approval of Academic Calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
  • Request for Approval of Pre-Kindergarten Tuition for 2023-2024 

Consent Agenda Action Items 

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• Request for Approval of Contract Award
  • Planning and Construction: Change Order #008 for the New Bunker Hill Elementary School Replacement Project 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
  • Planning and Construction: Change Order #001 for the New Nottingham Elementary School Replacement Project 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
  • Planning and Construction: Memorial Drive Elementary School Replacement Project Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 
    • Trustees voted 5-2 to approve contract. 
  • Planning and Construction: Running Track Replacement and Turf Field Re-Install at Northbrook HS and Stratford HS 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
  • Planning and Construction: Woodview Elementary School Replacement Project Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
  • Academics: Request for Proposal (RFP) for Social Emotional Student Support 
    • Trustees voted 6-1 to remove the contract for further review. 
  • Academics: HCDE Academic and Behavior School-West 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
  • Administration and Talent: School Violence Prevention Program 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
  • Finance: Increase of Contract for Purchase of District Vehicles 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract.
  • Technology: E-Rate Consultant 
    • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve contract. 
• Request for Approval of Acceptance of Gifts
  • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve Acceptance of Gifts. 
• Request for Approval of Minutes for School Board Meetings
  • Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) to approve Minutes for School Board Meetings.
    • November 02, 2022 - Special
    • November 07, 2022 - Workshop
    • November 16, 2022 - Special
    • November 28, 2022 - Special
    • November 28, 2022 - Regular 

Reports and Discussions

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• Discussion of House Bill 3 Board Goals
  • Trustees discussed results and target adjustments regarding early childhood literacy, early childhood math proficiency and college, career and military readiness based on the impact and recovery of Covid-19. 
• Discussion of FY 2023 Budget and FY 2024 Board Priorities
  • Trustees discussed the current year budget and projections, followed by the priorities for the fiscal year 2024 budget.
• Discussion of Board Priorities in Preparation for EFA (Local) Policy Development
  • Trustees discussed guiding priorities to include while planning agenda items for upcoming board meetings.  
• Discussion of the District Emergency Preparedness Plan
  • Trustees discussed the district's decision to close during the City of Houston's Boil Water Notice. Trustees will further discuss procedures in place to address emergency events during the Jan. 24, 2023 regular meeting.

Discussion and Possible Action 

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•  Discussion of Legislative Priorities 
  • Trustees discussed the district's 88th Legislative Priorities. 
    • Trustees voted 6-0 to approve the district's 88th Legislative Priorities.