HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOCUS ON LEARNING REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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1 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOCUS ON LEARNING REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at Eastway Village, Humble, Texas. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action might be taken are as follows: Call to order 5:00 p.m. Adjourn to Closed Session Hearing Section Hearing and deliberation on timeliness appeal of FNG Complaint No brought by a student against certain employees at KMS.* *Portions of this hearing may take place in open session per Hearing Section Consultation with legal counsel regarding timeliness appeal of FNG Complaint No Section: Hearing and deliberation on Level III appeal of Complaint No brought by B. Qualls against Humble ISD. Section Consultation with legal counsel regarding timeliness appeal of FNG Complaint No Section Section Section Consultation with Attorney for legal advice, opinion and recommendations. Personnel Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, re-assignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee. Student Expulsions

2 2 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing In compliance with Texas Education Code Chapter 39 this public hearing is being held for public discussion of the annual report that includes the AEIS report, campus performance objectives, a report of violent or criminal incidents and information received under Texas Education Code (e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section et seq of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections , inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act Reconvene regular session 7:00 p.m. Welcome and introduction of Board and administration Pledge of Allegiance Salute to the Texas flag Moment of Silence Commendations and Recognitions Questions and comments by patrons or employees of the district regarding agenda items or any other matters Comments by individual Board Members (may include, but are not limited to, expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; reminders about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the District; and/or information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a Trustee or a member of the District) Comments by the Administration Superintendent regarding student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues and Board and district events Cabinet Members Cecilia Hawkins: Paula Almond: Deputy Superintendent (HHS Vertical Team, KPHS Vertical Team International Baccalaureate) Associate Superintendent (AHS Vertical Team, KHS Vertical Team, AVID, High Schools of the Future Task Force)

3 3 Janet Orth Learning Support Services (Academics, Professional Development, Instructional Coaching, Science Grant, Kingwood College partnership planning) Carol Atwood: Data Quality, Accountability, Evaluation and Research (Demographic Study Update, Needs Assessment, Process Mapping, Systems Review and Student Information Services) Janet Griffin: Human Resources (Employee Retention and Recruitment, Retire-Rehire program) Lynn Lynn: Finance Services (Budget Development, Process Mapping and Systems Review, FIRST Accountability) Martha Buckner: Support Services (Facilities planning and maintenance, Transportation services, Safety, and Child Nutrition services) Mike Drachenberg: Technology Services (Process Mapping and Systems Review, Instructional Technology training and enhancements) Karen Perkins: Community Development (Learning support resources) Karen Collier: Public Information (Communications and Teacher of the Year program) Stephanie Rosenberg General Counsel, (Contract Review, Legal Counsel)

4 4 BOARD ACTION AGENDA Action: Closed session Consideration of and action on items addressed in closed session Action: Minutes a) Consideration and deliberation on timeliness appeal of FNG Complaint No brought by a student against certain employees at KMS b) Consideration and deliberation on Level III appeal of Complaint No brought by B. Qualls against Humble ISD. c) Approval of personnel recommendations d) Consideration student expulsions Consideration of minutes for the regular Board meeting held on January 18, Action: Consent agenda Consideration of items placed on the consent agenda 1. LEARNING REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Report: District Annual Report on Accountability Report on The Annual Report on Accountability 2. GOVERNANCE REPORTS AND CONSIDERATIONS A. Action: School Calendar for Consideration of the School Calendar for ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends the Board of Trustees approve the School Calendar. B. Action: Election and Special Election for Board of Trustees B. Acción: Elección y elección especial de la Junta de Síndicos B. Hoạt Động: Cuộc Bầu Cử và Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt Ban Quản Trị

5 5 Consideration of Calling an Election and Special Election for Board of Trustees Considerar convocar una elección y una elección especial de la Junta de Síndicos Xem xét yêu cầu một cuộc Bầu Cử và Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt Ban Quản Trị ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Order calling for a Board of Trustees Election for Positions #6 and #7 and Board of Trustee Special Election for Position #1 on May 14, 2011 as described in the attached Order For and Notice of Trustee Election. RECOMENDACIÓN ADMINISTRATIVA El Superintendente recomienda que la Junta de Síndicos apruebe la Ordenanza convocando una elección de la Junta de Síndicos para las Posiciones No. 6 y No. 7 y una elección especial de la Junta de Síndicos para la Posición No. 1 para el día 14 de mayo de 2011 según se describe en la Orden y Aviso de Elección de Síndicos adjunta. KIẾN NGHỊ HÀNH CHÍNH Tổng Giám Sát kiến nghị Ban Quản Trị thông qua Lệnh yêu cầu một Cuộc Bầu Cử Ban Quản Trị cho Vị Trí #6 và #7 và Cuộc Bầu Cử Đặc Biệt Ban Quản Trị cho Vị Trí #1 tổ chức vào ngày 14 tháng Năm, 2011 như đã được đưa ra trong Yêu Cầu và Thông Báo về Cuộc Bầu Cử Quản Trị Viên đính kèm. C. Action: Resolution to Declare Public Purpose Related Inclement Weather Day Consideration of Resolution to Declare a Public Purpose regarding certain actions related to the inclement weather day on February 4, 2011, including the excuse of employee absences and continuing unaffected hourly and salary compensation for certain employees. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed resolution establishing February 21, 2011 as an instructional day and determining a public purpose will be served to excuse employee absences and continue compensation for certain employees for work missed on February 4, 2011 based upon the District s closure due to inclement weather.

6 6 D. Report: Policy Update 89 Report on Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Update FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Action: Tax Refunds Consideration of Petitions for Refunds in Excess of $500 ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the petitions for tax refunds. B. Action: Budgetary Amendments Consideration of Budgetary Amendments ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve budgetary amendments. C. Report: Financial Services Reports: Information Only Tax Collection Report 4. SUPPORT SERVICES REPORTS. CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Action: Atascocita Springs Elementary Close Out Consideration of Close Out and Final Payment to Tellepsen Builders, LP ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the final payment of $855, to Tellepsen Builders, LP for a total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $17,116, for the construction of Atascocita Springs Elementary.

7 7 B. Action: Large Kitchen Equipment Consideration of Large Kitchen Equipment ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the selection of multiple vendors to provide large kitchen equipment. 5. BOARD REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Update: Associations and Committees Audit Committee Board and Superintendent Evaluation Process & Goals Committee Building and Planning Committee Finance Committee Legislative Committee B. Future Board business Consideration of and action on topics for future Board business: a) Posted agenda items requiring Board action b) Posted agenda items for information, with no action required c) Written reports, with no posting or discussion planned d) Appointment of Board committees or representatives Adjournment This notice is given pursuant to Section et.seq.of the Government Code. Dated: February 11, s/ Charles Cunningham, Board Secretary Note: Copies of attachments and other documentation may be requested from Peggy Young in the Superintendent s Office at Full documentation of the items considered by the Board may be viewed on the Humble ISD web site on the day following the Board meeting at

8 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Humble Board of Trustees held the regular meeting on January 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room, Eastway Village Drive, Humble, Texas. Board Members Present: Keith Lapeze Bonnie Longnion Charles Cunningham Brent Engelage Robert Scarfo Board Members Absent: Dave Martin Lynn Fields Staff Members Present: Guy Sconzo, Peggy Young, Cecilia Hawkins, Paula Almond, Karen Collier, Janet Orth, Carol Atwood, Lynn Lynn, Mike Drachenberg, Janet Griffin, Stephanie Rosenberg, Karen Perkins, Warren Roane, Penne Liefer, Marilyn Farrell, Ida Schultz, Janice Hemple, Troy Kite, John Krippel, Lorrie Dabbs, Allan Griffin, Trey Kraemer, Nancy Sandstrum, Barbara Campbell, Becky Hunt, Houston Hayes, Dania Rovegno, Marie Flynn, Walt Winicki, Shawn Faciane, Solomon Cook The Board met at 5:23 p.m. and adjourned to hear items posted for closed session at 5:23 p.m. The regular meeting was called back to order at 7:05 by Mr. Lapeze. COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Michelle Bushnell Teacher/PLE National Board Certification Peggy Fryar Teacher/WMS National Board Certification Alyssa Howell Teacher/QHS National Board Certification Ty James Teacher/QHS National Board Certification Melanie Lavachery Teacher/JFE National Board Certification Meshelle Smith Teacher/WHE National Board Certification Trevor Gabel KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Campbell Roper KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Greg Lupton KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Jonathan Rosen KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Laramie Poldrack KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Mitchell Boike KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Evan Stephan KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Jordan Andrepont KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Morgan Bennett KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship

9 Brenda Osterman Ray Teacher/KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Kevin Reiland Teacher/KHS 2010 State Gymnastics Championship Anthony Lewis AHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Justin Chandler KPHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Nick Brooks AHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Paola Beltran AHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Peyton Donnell SCHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Scarlett Smith ESE Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Stone Smith AMS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Tima Huseman Teacher/RPE Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Tara Bain Teacher/AHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Shannon O Brian Teacher/AHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Melissa Donnell Teacher/SWE Service-Learning H2JoJo Project Gail Wright Teacher/KPHS Service-Learning H2JoJo Project QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BY PATRONS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT W. Waterman for Councilman Sullivan Proclamation Presentation from the City of Houston K. Shealy ASE s Student Performance for Board Appreciation W. Winicki CMS Board Appreciation B. Hunt Career & Technical Ed. FFA Students invited the Trustees to the Humble ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo COMMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS The Trustees were very appreciative and thanked everyone for the support and gratitude shown to the Board during the month of January which is Board appreciation month. COMMENTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Sconzo stated how he values and respects the Trustees and how it is an honor to work for them and with them. Dr. Sconzo thanked the Trustees for their service to the students of Humble ISD. ACTION ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION Appeal involving expulsion of Humble ISD Student A A motion was made by Mr. Engelage that the Board uphold the decision of the Board s designee involving the discipline and recommended expulsion of Humble ISD Student-A based upon the Board s review of the record in this case and the arguments presented to the Board in Closed Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cunningham. The motion passed unanimously.

10 Personnel A motion was made by Mr. Engelage to approve the personnel recommendations as presented by administration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Scarfo. The motion passed unanimously. Please see Personnel Recommendations on the following pages.

11 RETIREMENT HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS January 18, 2011 Campus Assignment Eff. Date Allen Deanie Oaks Elementary Reading Specialist December 17, 2010 Cox Malcom Humble High Special Education December 17, 2010 Sandstrum Mary Ann Lakeshore Elementary Special Education December 17, 2010 RESIGNATIONS Campus Assignment Reason Eff. Date Ausburn Jerry Kingwood Park High Science Took Another Position December 17, 2010 Corley Ellen Atascocita Middle Math Health January 10, 2011 Kachura Tiffany Woodcreek Middle English Took Another Position January 14, 2011 Piercy Christie Creekwood Middle Math Family Circumstances October 19, 2010 Robertson Midge Oak Forest Elementary Diagnostician Took Another Position December 17, 2010 Sindlinger-Callahan Jean Atascocita Middle Math Family Circumstances December 17, 2010 Stokes Lisa Timbers Elementary 2 nd grade Pregnancy January 28, 2011 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Humble High 001 Degree Certification Assignment Exp. Eff. Date Previous Emp. Hesse, Brandon B.A./Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Eng/LA/Reading (8-12) English None Jan. 3, 2011 Private Industry Kingwood High 002 Calhoun, Ryan B.A./Sam Houston State University Eng/LA/Reading (8-12) English None Jan. 3, 2011 Recent Graduate Quest High 005 Sturgis, Melissa M.A./Bowling Green State University Speech Emergency Permit Speech - PT 3 years Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD - Former Atascocita High 008 Allen, Lauren B.A./Texas A&M University History (8-12) World History None Jan. 13, 2011 Humble ISD Substitute Kingwood Park High 013 Gentry, Keli B.S./Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Science (4-8) Science None Jan. 10, 2011 Recent Graduate Summer Creek High 014

12 Bocard, Albert B.A./University of LA, Monroe Sp. Ed. (EC-12) ACP Special Education None Jan. 12, 2011 Private Industry McFarland, Kim B.A./Sam Houston State University Eng/LA/Reading (8-12) English None Jan. 3, 2011 Private Industry Sheridan, Kaci B.A./Texas State University Special Education (EC-12) Special Education 3 years Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD - Former Community Learning Center Molaison, Serena B.S./University of Phoenix Generalist (4-8) Elective Teacher None Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD Para Schell, Vanessa B.A./Western Governors Univ. (UT) Sp. Ed. (EC-12) Special Education None Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD Para Cambridge Blackwell, Janith B.A./Wichita State University Special Education (EC-12) Special Education 15 years Jan. 14, 2011 Humble ISD Substitute Kingwood Middle 042 Fussell, Desiree B.S./Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. Science (4-8) Science None Jan. 3, 2011 Recent Graduate Creekwood Middle 043 Ewton, Megan B.S. /Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Math (4-8) Math None Jan. 3, 2011 Recent Graduate Atascocita Middle 044 Doty, Taylor B.A./University of Houston Math (4-8) Math None Jan. 3, 2011 Recent Graduate Woodcreek Middle 048 Berryman, Alexis B.A./Prairie View A&M University Eng/LA/Reading (4-8) RELA 1 year Jan. 14, 2011 Houston Charter School Lakeland Elementary 102 Veron, Shelly B.S./University of Houston ESL Generalist (EC-6) 5 th grade None Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD - Para Greentree Elementary 109 Russell, Paula M.Ed./Stephen F. Austin State Univ Early Childhood (PK-6) Special Education - PT 6 years Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD Former Valdez, Sofia Ed.D/University of Pan America Diagnostician (PK-12) Special Education - PT 27 years Jan. 3, 2011 TX-Pan American Univ Jack Fields Elementary 117 Luce, Tasha B.S./Texas State University PE (EC-12) PE None Jan. 3, 2011 Humble ISD Substitute Lakeshore Elementary 125 Curtis, Ginger B.S./University of Houston Special Education (EC-12) Special Education None Jan. 12, 2011 Humble ISD Substitute

13 STUDENT EXPULSIONS A motion was made by Mr. Engelage to accept the student placement in an alternative education program as presented by the Superintendent as follows: H.M., effective: ; B.S., effective: ; B.B., effective: The motion was seconded by Dr. Longnion. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING A motion was made by Mr. Engelage to approve the minutes for the regular Board meeting held on December 14, The motion was seconded by Dr. Longnion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA After review, a motion was made by Mr. Engelage to approve the following Board items by consent: Learning: A; Finance: A & B. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cunningham. The motion passed unanimously. 1. LEARNING REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Pearson Assessment Training Institute Consideration of Pearson Assessment Training Institute The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the selection of Pearson Assessment Training Institute to deliver Assessment for Learning Professional Development. Approved by consent. 2. GOVERNANCE REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Early Notification Incentive Consideration of Early Notification Incentive for Spring 2011 A motion was made by Dr. Longnion to accept the Superintendent s recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve an Early Notification Incentive program for Spring The motion was seconded by Mr. Cunningham. Following a lengthy discussion, the motion passed unanimously.

14 3. FINANCIAL REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Tax Refunds Consideration of Petitions for Refunds in Excess of $500 The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the petitions for tax refunds. Approved by consent. B. Budgetary Amendments Consideration of Budgetary Amendments The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve budgetary amendments. Approved consent. C. Financial Services Reports There was no discussion regarding the following report: Tax Collection Report 4. SUPPORT SERVICES REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES There were no items for this title this month. 5. BOARD REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES A. Associations and Committees Audit Committee no report at this time. Board and Superintendent Evaluation Process & Goals Committee no report at this time. Building and Planning Committee no report at this time. Finance Committee The Transportation Department staff was recognized for bringing into the district a grant which allow the district to buy 30 new buses which will be fueled by propane or natural gas. Legislative Committee The district Legislative Committee has met and continues to recruit new members. The Lake Houston Area Chamber and PTA groups are planning trips to Austin to visit with legislators.

15 Everyone was reminded how very important it is to make contact with their representatives in Austin regarding the funding of education. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Secretary President Note: Copies of attachments and other documentation may be requested from Peggy Young in the Superintendent s Office at Full documentation of the items considered by the Board may be viewed on the Humble ISD web site on the day following the Board meeting at

16 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Plan for Our Future Maximize Our Financial Resources Develop and Retain Our People Number of Board Meetings Item is Planned to be Presented: This Agenda Only Other, Explain: Title: District Annual Report on Accountability Report on: The District Annual Report on Accountability Background/Impact Information: Texas Education Code Chapter 39 requires that each district publish an annual report. The components of the report include the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) report for the district and each campus; campus performance objectives; a district summary report of violent or criminal incidents to the extent permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); and information received under Texas Education Code (e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Although several components of this report are currently available on the district web site, a complete hard copy of all of the components of the report will be made available to the public within two weeks of this meeting at the Administration building as required. The complete report contains detailed information regarding the district and each campus as published by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Humble ISD and THECB. Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. Org Prog. Activity Source Project Funding Source: General Fund Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: 1

17 Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: Annual Report - Provided to Trustees electronically Campus/Department Submitting Form: Data Quality & Accountability, Date Submitted: January 24, 2011 Resource Personnel: Carol Atwood carol.atwood@humble.k12.tx.us Warren Roane warren.roane@humble.k12.tx.us 2

18 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Plan for Our Future Maximize Our Financial Resources Develop and Retain Our People Number of Board Meetings Item is Planned to be Presented: This Agenda Only Other, Explain: Title: Calendar for Consideration of the School Calendar for Superintendent s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Calendar. Background/Impact Information: Humble ISD's proposed calendar for reflects the Texas Legislature's requirement that school districts begin the school year no earlier than the fourth Monday in August. It also takes into account long-standing preferences in our community for a two-week Winter Break, a one-week Spring Break, and ending the first semester before Winter Break. The proposed calendar shows a week-long break for Thanksgiving. Student attendance drops on Monday and Tuesday when the Thanksgiving holiday is Wednesday- Friday. Low attendance adversely affects the amount of state funding to Humble ISD. Families have indicated that Thanksgiving week is a time when many prefer to travel. A proposed calendar was posted to the district's website from Nov , 2010, along with a survey. Ninety percent of the almost 5,000 respondents were in favor of a oneweek Thanksgiving break. The calendar indicated the last day of classes would be Monday, June 4, Respondents were not in favor of ending school on a Monday. In response to this input, the calendar was revised and posted to the district website. The revised proposed calendar includes a one-week Thanksgiving Break, a two-week Winter Break, a one-week Spring Break and holidays for Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day. The first semester ends before Winter Break. Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, and end Friday, June 1, The calendar includes 177 student days and 187 teacher work days, including 10 professional growth days. Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A 1

19 Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. Org Prog. Activity Source Project Funding Source: General Fund Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: Calendar Option A Campus/Department Submitting Form: Public Information Date Submitted: January 27, 2011 Resource Personnel: Karen J. Collier karen.collier@humble.k12.tx.us 2

20 umble ISD Calendar June 2011 July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S school days 21 school days October 2011 November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S school days 17 school days 12 school days 20 school days February 2012 March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S S M Tu W Th F S school days 17 school days 19 school days 22 school days Days of Instruction Students Teachers 1st Semester nd Semester Total Days Holidays Independence Day..July 4, 2011 Labor Day...Sept. 5 Thanksgiving...Nov Winter Break... Dec. 19-Jan. 2 MLK Day... Jan. 16 Spring Break...March Good Friday...April 6 Memorial Day...May 28 Independence Day..July 4, 2012 Semesters 1st... August 22- Dec. 16, nd... Jan. 3 - June 1, 2012 Professional Growth/ Workdays for staff Holidays for students August October 10 January 2 February 20 April 9 Year-end campus-based option Summer Closing Days 2011 June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, June 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20 June 2012 S M Tu W Th F Holiday Beginning/End Semester S school day Calendar Code Proposed State testing--subject to change Professional Growth Day, Student Holiday Summer Closing Days July 2012 S M Tu W Th F S Elementary schools have 9-week grading periods. Middle schools have 6-week and semester grading periods. High schools have 6-week and semester grading periods.

21 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Plan for Our Future Maximize Our Financial Resources Develop and Retain Our People Number of Board Meetings Item is Planned to be Presented: This Agenda Only Other, Explain: Title: Election and Special Election for Board of Trustees Consideration of Calling an Election and Special Election for Board of Trustees Superintendent s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approved the Order calling for a Board of Trustees Election for Position #6 and #7 and Board of Trustees Special Election for Position #1 on May 14, 2011 as described in the attached Order For and Notice of Trustee Election. Background/Impact Information: Board Policy BBB (LOCAL) specifies that Board of Trustees Elections are held annually for three-year terms in cycles keyed off the following years: Positions 1, 2 & 3: 2009, 2012, 2015 and so forth Positions 4 & 5: 2010, 2013, 2016 and so forth Positions 6 & 7: 2011, 2014, 2017 and so forth Position #6 is currently held by Mr. Dave Martin, Position #7 is currently held by Mr. Robert Scarfo and appointed Position#1 is currently held by Mrs. Lyn Fields. Fiscal Impact Statement: Funding will be provided from the Superintendent s budget within the General Fund. Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. Org Prog. Activity Source Project Funding Source: General Fund 1

22 Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: Attachment 1 Election Order Attachment 2 Election Notice Campus/Department Submitting Form: Administration/Superintendent Date Submitted: February 10, 2011 Resource Personnel: Stephanie Rosenberg stephanie.rosenberg@humble.k12.tx.us Peggy Young peggy.young@humble.k12.tx.us 2

23 ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELECTION AND SPECIAL TRUSTEE ELECTION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Humble Independent School District has determined that the term of office for Positions #6 and #7 on the Board of Trustees will expire on the second Saturday in May, 2011; and Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Humble Independent School District determined that the vacant Position #1 on the Board of Trustees will need to be filled on the second Saturday in May, 2011; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of said District wishes to proceed with the ordering of an election and special election for said positions, therefore, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT: Section 1. An election shall be held in and throughout said District on the 14 th day of May, 2011 to elect one person for Position #6 and one person for Position # 7 on the Board of Trustees for a three (3) year term. Also a special election shall be held in conjunction with the regular election to elect one person for Position #1 to complete the final one year remaining on the current three (3) year term for Position #1 on the Board of Trustees. Section 2. A person who is a qualified voter within said District may become a candidate for Position #6 or Position #7 by filing his/her name and the appropriate forms with Peggy Young, Executive Secretary for School Board and Superintendent, at Eastway Village Drive, Humble, Texas on or after Monday, February 14, 2011 through Friday, March 11, 2011, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On Monday, March 14, 2011 the office will be open from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. A drawing by the candidates or their representatives shall be conducted at 5:00 p.m., March 22, 2011 at the Administration Building to determine the order in which the names shall appear on the ballot. Section 2A. A person who is qualified voter within said District may become a candidate for Position #1 by filing his/her name and the appropriate forms with Peggy Young, Executive Secretary for School Board and Superintendent, at Eastway Village Drive, Humble, Texas on or after Monday, February 14, 2011 through Friday, March 11, 2011, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On Monday, March 14, 2011 the office will be open from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. A drawing by the candidates or their representatives shall be conducted at 5:00 p.m. March 22, 2011 at the Administration Building to determine the order in which the names shall appear on the ballot for the special election.

24 Section 3. No person shall have a vote counted for him or her as a write-in candidate unless that person has filed a written declaration of write-in candidacy with Peggy Young, Executive Secretary for School Board, by 5:00 p.m. March 21, 2011 at the School Administration Building. Section 4. In the event that there is only one candidate for election to each position at the close of write-in candidacy filing deadline, Monday, March 21, 2011, Mr. Charles Cunningham, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, shall certify, in writing, that all candidates are unopposed for election. The certification shall be delivered to the Board as soon as possible and the Board, in accordance with Texas Open Meeting requirements, shall declare each unopposed candidate elected to office and cancel the Board of Trustee election. A copy of the order canceling the election shall be posted on election day at each polling place. Section 5. All voting in the election, including absentee voting by personal appearance and by mail, shall be done through the use of the DRE Voting System, an electronic voting system adopted by the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas for use in the District. Section 6. The polls for said election shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 14, 2011 for voting at the following polling places heretofore established and described by natural or artificial boundaries or survey lines by an order adopted by the Board of Trustees of the District and on file in its minutes, and the following are hereby appointed officers to conduct the election at said polling places: Election Precinct Number Polling Place Election Day Judge 1 The City of Humble/Council Chamber Cindy Griffin 2 North Belt Elementary Lisa Maddox 3 Oaks Elementary Dottie Hoffman 4 Foster Elementary Jim Mahoney 5 Kingwood Middle Charlotte Reinemeyer 6 Creekwood Middle Marilyn Evans Linda Moore is hereby appointed presiding Judge of the Central Counting Station and Dyane Richards is hereby appointed alternate presiding Judge of the Central Counting Station. Peggy Young is hereby appointed manager of the Central Counting Station. They shall also serve as the Early Ballot Board. Each presiding judge shall appoint as many clerks as are deemed necessary for the proper conduct of the election provided that such number of clerks in each election location shall be at least two and not more than fivet. In the event that a designated person is not able to serve as an Election Judge, Peggy Young, Secretary to the Board, is authorized to appoint a replacement

25 with such appointment to be ratified by the Board of Trustees at the meeting at which election results are canvassed. Section 7. Early voting shall be conducted in The City of Humble, Council Chamber at 114 W. Higgins Street, Humble, Texas, at the Humble ISD Administration Building, Eastway Village, Humble, Texas and also at the Instructional Support Center at 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood, Texas. Mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail should be sent to Peggy Young, Humble ISD, P.O. Box 2000, Humble Texas, During the early voting period of Monday, May 2, 2011 through Tuesday, May 10, 2011 the early voting clerks shall keep said office open for early voting Monday, May 2, 2011 through Friday, May 6, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and on Monday, May 9, 2011 and Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All early voted ballots shall be delivered to the Central Counting Station by a special canvassing board consisting of the Early Voting Judges and appointed clerks. Section 8. The official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code and shall have printed thereon OFFICIAL BALLOT, HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HUMBLE, TEXAS, TRUSTEE ELECTION. Section 8A. The official ballots for said special election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code and shall have printed thereon OFFICIAL BALLOT, HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HUMBLE, TEXAS, TRUSTEE SPECIAL ELECTION. All election materials, including notice of the election, ballots, instruction cards, affidavit and other forms which voters may be required to sign, and all early voting materials shall be printed in English, Spanish and Vietnamese or Spanish and Vietnamese translations thereof shall be made available in the circumstances permitted and in the manner required by law. Section 9. Said election shall be held in accordance with the Texas Election Code except as modified by the Texas Education Code. Section 10. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees shall forthwith issue Notice of said election by causing a substantial copy of this Order to be published one time, at least ten days, but not earlier than the 30 th day, prior to the date set for said election, in a newspaper of general circulation in said District, and shall forthwith post at each polling place in said District copy of this Order, such posting to be done not less than 21 days prior to the date set for said election. Section 11. Immediately after said election, the officers holding the same shall deliver the voted ballots to the presiding judge of the Central Counting Station and shall deliver all election supplies and records to the proper authority designated by law to receive them. The presiding judge of the Central Counting Station shall make written returns of the election for use in official canvass to the President of the Board of Trustees, who shall safely keep them and deliver the

26 same to the Board of Trustees at its next meeting; and then the Board of Trustees shall canvass said returns and declare the results of said election. Section 12. Upon canvass of the returns by the Board of Trustees, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each respective position voted on is entitled to serve as trustee. PASSED AND ADOPTED: February 15, 2011 ATTEST: Mr. Charles Cunningham, Secretary Board of Trustees, Humble ISD Mr. Keith Lapeze, President Board of Trustees, Humble ISD

27 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE ELECTION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board of Trustees of the Humble Independent School District hereby gives notice of an election to be held on May 14, 2011 for the purpose of electing one trustee each for Positions designated as Positions 6 and 7. A special election will also be held in conjunction with the regular election for the purpose of electing one trustee for Position #1 which will serve for one (1) year completing a three (3) year term of this Position. Early voting by personal appearance will begin on May 2, 2011 and continue through May 10, 2011 on each day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or an official holiday at the following locations for the hours specified: 1. Humble City Hall/Council Chamber 114 W. Higgins Street Humble, Texas May 2 through May 6, 2011 hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM May 9 and May 10, 2011 hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2. Humble ISD Administration Building Eastway Village Drive, Humble May 2 through May 6, 2011 hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM May 9 and May 10, 2011 hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3. Humble ISD Instructional Support Center (ISC) 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood May 2 through May 6, 2011 hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM May 9 and May 10, 2011 hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Applications for early ballots by mail shall be mailed to Peggy Young, Humble ISD, P. O Box 2000, Humble, TX

28 The designated polling places shall be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of the election: 1. Humble City Hall/Council Chamber 114 W. Higgins Street Humbl e, Texas North Belt Elementary School 8105 North Belt Drive Humble, TX Oaks Elementary School 5858 Upper Lake Drive Humble, TX Foster Elementary School 1800 Trailwood Village Kingwood, TX Kingwood Middle School 2407 Pine Terrace Kingwood, TX Creekwood Middle School 3603 Lake Houston Parkway Kingwood, TX ATTEST: S/ Mr. Charles Cunningham, Secretary Board of Trustees, Humble ISD S/ Mr. Keith Lapeze, President Board of Trustees, Humble ISD

29 AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE SÍNDICOS AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE SÍNDICOS ESTADO DE TEXAS CONDADO DE HARRIS DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE HUMBLE La Junta de Síndicos del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Humble notifica por el presente que se llevará a cabo una elección el 14 de mayo de 2011 con el fin de elegir un síndico para cada uno de las Posiciones 6 y 7. También se llevará a cabo una elección especial junto con la elección regular con el fin de elegir un síndico para la Posición No. 1 para cumplir un mandato de un (1) año para completar el mandato de tres (3) años para esta Posición. La votación anticipada en persona comenzará el 2 de mayo de 2011 y continuará hasta el 10 de mayo de 2011 todos los días que no sean sábado, domingo o feriado oficial, en los lugares y horarios indicados a continuación: 1. Humble City Hall/Council Chamber 114 W. Higgins Street Humble, Texas mayo al 6 de mayo de 2011: 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM 9 y 10 de mayo de 2011: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 2. Humble ISD Administration Building Eastway Village Drive, Humble 2 mayo al 6 de mayo de 2011: 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM 9 y 10 de mayo de 2011: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 3. Humble ISD Instructional Support Center (ISC) 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood 2 mayo al 6 de mayo de 2011: 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM 9 y 10 de mayo de 2011: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada por correo deben ser enviadas por correo a Peggy Young, Humble ISD, P. O Box 2000, Humble, TX

30 Los lugares de votación indicados estarán abiertos de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de elección: 1. Humble City Hall/Council Chamber 114 W. Higgins Street Humbl e, Texas North Belt Elementary School 8105 North Belt Drive Humble, TX Oaks Elementary School 5858 Upper Lake Drive Humble, TX Foster Elementary School 1800 Trailwood Village Kingwood, TX Kingwood Middle School 2407 Pine Terrace Kingwood, TX Creekwood Middle School 3603 Lake Houston Parkway Kingwood, TX ATESTIGUA: firma/ Charles Cunningham, Secretario Junta de Síndicos firma/ Keith Lapeze, Presidente Junta de Síndicos

31 THÔNG BÁO VỀ CUỘC BẦU CỬ BAN QUẢN TRỊ THÔNG BÁO VỀ CUỘC BẦU CỬ ðặc BIỆT BAN QUẢN TRỊ TIỂU BANG TEXAS QUẬN HARRIS KHU HỌC CHÁNH ðộc LẬP HUMBLE Ban Quản Trị Khu Học Chánh ðộc Lập Humble theo ñây xin ra thông báo rằng một cuộc bầu cử sẽ ñược tổ chức ngày 14 tháng Năm, 2011 cho mục ñích bầu chọn một quản trị viên cho mỗi Vị trí ñược bổ nhiệm như Vị Trí 6 và 7. Một cuộc bầu cử ñặc biệt cũng sẽ ñược tổ chức cùng lúc với cuộc bầu cử thường lệ về việc bỏ phiếu cho một quản trị viên cho Vị Trí #1, sẽ phục vụ một (1) năm ñể hoàn tất nhiệm kỳ ba (3) năm của Vị Trí này. Thủ tục ñích thân ñến bỏ phiếu sớm sẽ bắt ñầu vào ngày 2 tháng Năm, 2011 và tiếp tục cho ñến ngày 10 tháng Năm, 2011 mỗi ngày trừ ngày thứ Bảy, Chủ Nhật, hoặc một ngày lễ chính thức, tại các ñịa ñiểm dưới ñây trong khoảng thời gian chỉ ñịnh: 1. Humble City Hall/Council Chamber 114 W. Higgins Street Humble, Texas tháng Năm ñến 6 tháng Năm, 2011 giờ: 8:00 AM ñến 5:00 PM 9 tháng Năm và 10 tháng Năm, 2011 giờ: 7:00 a.m. ñến 7:00 p.m. 2. Humble ISD Administration Building Eastway Village Drive, Humble 2 tháng Năm ñến 6 tháng Năm, 2011 giờ: 8:00 AM ñến 5:00 PM 9 tháng Năm và 10 tháng Năm, 2011 giờ: 7:00 a.m. ñến 7:00 p.m. 3. Humble ISD Instructional Support Center (ISC) 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood 2 tháng Năm ñến 6 tháng Năm, 2011 giờ: 8:00 AM ñến 5:00 PM 9 tháng Năm và 10 tháng Năm, 2011 giờ: 7:00 a.m. ñến 7:00 p.m. Các ñơn xin lá phiếu sớm qua thư nên ñược gửi về cho Peggy Young, Humble ISD, P. O Box 2000, Humble, TX

32 Các ñịa ñiểm bỏ phiếu chỉ ñịnh sẽ mở cửa từ 7:00 sáng ñến 7:00 tối vào ngày bầu cử: 1. Humble City Hall/Council Chamber 114 W. Higgins Street Humbl e, Texas North Belt Elementary School 8105 North Belt Drive Humble, TX Oaks Elementary School 5858 Upper Lake Drive Humble, TX Foster Elementary School 1800 Trailwood Village Kingwood, TX Kingwood Middle School 2407 Pine Terrace Kingwood, TX Creekwood Middle School 3603 Lake Houston Parkway Kingwood, TX CHỨNG THỰC: S/ Charles Cunningham, Bí Thư Ban Quản Trị S/ Keith Lapeze, Chủ Tịch Ban Quản Trị

33 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Plan for Our Future Maximize Our Financial Resources Develop and Retain Our People Number of Board Meetings Item is Planned to be Presented: This Agenda Only Other, Explain: Title: Resolution to Declare Public Purpose Related Inclement Weather Day Consideration of Resolution to Declare a Public Purpose regarding certain actions related to the inclement weather day on February 4, 2011, including the excuse of employee absences and continuing unaffected hourly and salary compensation for certain employees. Superintendent s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed resolution establishing February 21, 2011 as an instructional day and determining a public purpose will be served to excuse employee absences and continue compensation for certain employees for work missed on February 4, 2011 based upon the District s closure due to inclement weather. Background/Impact Information: The Humble Independent School District closed its operations on February 4, 2011 due to a winter storm that posed a significant risk to the health and safety of parents, students and employees of the District. The storm caused dangerous icing of area roadways and bridges that would have affected the safe travel of parents, students and employees to and from District activities. The District may not waive this missed instructional day and must make up the lost instructional time elsewhere on its calendar. The Superintendent has identified February 21, 2011 as the most appropriate day for students and staff to make up this lost instructional time. Previously, this date was a student holiday, but a scheduled work day for all employees, with limited exceptions. Certain employees, such as bus drivers and cafeteria workers, were not scheduled to work on February 21, 2011 because their duties directly relate to the presence of students on campus. Additionally, teachers and other campus-related employees and office professionals who earned enough professional development credit or flex time may have received permission from their supervising principals to comp out of work on February 21, 2011 with pay. These employees will now be required to work on February 21, The Superintendent requests that the Board approve the proposed resolution, which first 1

34 revises the calendar to identify February 21, 2011 as an instructional day for students, and then excuses the absences and allows for the continuation of pay in the normal course for those employees who otherwise where ready, willing and able to come to work on February 4, 2011, but for the closure, and who were previously scheduled to work on February 21, 2011 or who had scheduled their comp time for that date. The Superintendent recommends that holding these employees, who would otherwise lose a day of anticipated pay, harmless will serve an important public purpose. Not only will it reinforce the prudence of ceasing district operations in times of hazardous conditions by encouraging employees to avoid travel and unsafe practices, it will have the effect of increasing overall morale. Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed Resolution is not anticipated to have an impact on the operating budget, which did not otherwise build in inclement weather days. Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. Org Prog. Activity Source Project Funding Source: General Fund Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: Proposed Resolution Campus/Department Submitting Form: Human Resources, General Counsel Date Submitted: February 9, 2011 Resource Personnel: Stephanie S. Rosenberg, stephanie.rosenberg@humble.k12.tx.us, Janet Griffin, janet.griffin@humble.k12.tx.us,

35 RESOLUTION TO DECLARE A PUBLIC PURPOSE RELATED TO INCLEMENT WEATHER DAY ON FEBRUARY 4, 2011 WHEREAS, the Superintendent of the Humble Independent School District ordered the closure of all district schools and facilities on February 4, 2011, for the safety of students and staff due to an anticipated winter storm; and WHEREAS, Humble I.S.D. closed its schools and facilities because it must act in the best interest of, and for the safety of, its students and staff; and WHEREAS, through circumstances completely beyond their control, Humble I.S.D. employees were forced to miss work at the Humble I.S.D. despite being ready, willing and able to work; and WHEREAS, to financially penalize employees who are acting in the interests of public safety potentially will be harmful in the future if people fail to act in a safe and prudent manner during inclement weather for fear of financial loss; and WHEREAS, it will be detrimental to the best interests of the District for the District to act in a way that may lead to unsafe conduct by its employees in future times of inclement weather; and WHEREAS, there is a public purpose served and a benefit to the District to encourage prudent and safe behavior during inclement weather so that employees have the best opportunity of protecting their safety and being able to resume their duties; and WHEREAS, there is a public purpose served and a benefit to the Humble I.S.D. to demonstrate support of its employees, enhance employee morale and support the retention of employees in a crucial public service; and 1

36 WHEREAS, the Humble I.S.D school calendar and related work schedules have been affected by the winter storm; and WHEREAS the Humble I.S.D. Superintendent of Schools will not seek a waiver from the Texas Education Agency to excuse this instructional day missed on February 4, 2011 and is recommending that the official school calendar be revised so that February 21, 2011 will be designated as an instructional day for students and staff at each District campus; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that a public purpose exists for forgiving or excusing the absences of its employees on February 4, 2011 due to inclement weather; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that a public purpose exists for providing compensation to those employees, both exempt and non-exempt, who were unable to work on February 4, 2011 but were ready, willing and able to work on that day in the normal course of their work schedule but for the closure for inclement weather; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is not meant to excuse the failure to report to duty on these days by any employees who were instructed by the administration to do so or who were required by contract or job description to report for duty, and who are emergency services personnel or whose presence is necessary to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public; and WHEREAS, this Resolution only applies to those employees who were scheduled to work on both February 4, 2011 and February 21, 2011 prior to the revision of the school calendar to identify February 21, 2011 as an instructional day; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is not meant to exclude from paragraphs 3 and 4 below those 2

37 employees who had previously received written permission from their supervising principal to use their earned professional development comp/flex time on February 21, 2011 and, therefore, were not scheduled to go to work on February 21, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board that: Resolution. 1. All the above-referenced paragraphs are incorporated into and made a part of this 2. The Board revises the Humble Independent School District school calendar to designate February 21, 2011 as an instructional day. 3. The Board finds that a public purpose exists to excuse and/or forgive the absences by District employees who were scheduled to work on February 4, 2011 (and also scheduled to work on February 21, 2011 prior to the calendar revision) and who were ready, willing and able to work on February 4, 2011 but for the closure, and payment for that day in the normal course is necessary in the conduct of the public schools as provided by Texas Education Code (c). 4. The Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to excuse the day of absence of District employees described in paragraph 3 for school and facility closures necessitated by the storm, and pay all such employees full compensation for this day as they would have earned in the regular course of business. 5. The Board ratifies and approves, to the extent permitted by law, all actions taken by the Superintendent in the exercise of his discretion to protect and preserve the public property and assets of the Humble I.S.D., and for the safety and welfare of the employees, students, parents, 3

38 taxpayers and other citizens of the Humble I.S.D., to the extent necessary as a result of the inclement weather through the effective date of this Resolution. Approved this 15th day of February, By: Keith Lapeze, President Humble I.S.D. Board of Trustees Attest: Charles Cunningham Secretary Humble I.S.D. Board of Trustees 4

39 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Number of Board Meetings Item Plan for Our Future is Planned to be Presented: Maximize Our Financial Resources This Agenda Only Develop and Retain Our People Other, Explain: Update 89 will be brought to the board for action on local policies at the March meeting. Title: Policy Update 89 Report on Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Update 89 Background/Impact Information: The District subscribes to a service provided by TASB to propose and assist with management of Board policies. This Localized Policy Manual Update 89 includes two types of policies: legal and local policies. There are a number of (LEGAL) policies that are being amended to reflect changes or clarifications to the applicable laws. These changes to (LEGAL) policies do not require Board action since they reflect laws already in effect. There are also (LOCAL) policies in this Update, which do require Board action, which are being presented for a first read at this time and will be brought to the Board at the March meeting for potential action. The local policies are board policies that implement the legal policies based upon the District's specific needs. TASB revisions to local policies in Update #89 align local practice with recent changes in legal policy or provide clarification to existing policy. The (LOCAL) policies in Update #89 are described in detail in the Vantage Points, Explanatory Notes, and other materials found in the attachments. TASB has proposed revisions to local policies CKB, EHDD and FD. TASB has reorganized section E of the manual. Provisions previously at codes EEJA and EEJB have been moved to EHDB and EHDC, respectively, with proposed revisions (see explanatory notes). Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. 1 Org Prog. Activity Source Project

40 Funding Source: General Fund Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: 1) Update 89 Packet 2) Update 89 - Local Policy Comparison Packet 3) Update 89 - Vantage Points Patrons or staff members may request a copy from Mrs. Peggy Young at Campus/Department Submitting Form: Administration, Superintendent Date Submitted: January 21, 2011 Resource Personnel: A policies Guy Sconzo guy.sconzo@humble.k12.tx.us B policies Guy Sconzo guy.sconzo@humble.k12.tx.us C policies Lynn Lynn elizabeth.lynn@humble.k12.tx.us D policies Janet Griffin janet.griffin@humble.k12.tx.us E policies Janet Orth janet.orth@humble.k12.tx.us F policies Cecilia Hawkins cecilia.hawkins@humble.k12.tx.us Paula Almond paula.almond@humble.k12.tx.us G policies Guy Sconzo guy.sconzo@humble.k12.tx.us General Questions: Stephanie Rosenberg stephanie.rosenberg@humble.k12.tx.us 2

41 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Plan for Our Future Maximize Our Financial Resources Develop and Retain Our People Number of Board Meetings Item is Planned to be Presented: This Agenda Only Other, Explain: Title: Tax Refunds Consideration of Petitions for Refunds in Excess of $500 Superintendent s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the petitions for tax refunds. Background/Impact Information: The Texas Property Tax Code, Section 31.11(c) states If a taxpayer applies to the tax collector of a taxing unit for a refund of an overpayment or erroneous payment of taxes and the auditor for the unit determines that the payment was erroneous or excessive, the tax collector shall refund the amount of the excessive or erroneous payment from available current tax collections or from funds appropriated by the unit for making refunds. However, the collector may not make the refund unless: (1) in the case of a collector who collects taxes for one taxing unit, the governing body of the taxing unit also determines that the payment was erroneous or excessive and approves the refund if the amount of the refund exceeds: (B) $500 for a refund to be paid by any other taxing unit; An application for a refund must be made within three years after the date of the payment or the taxpayer waives the right to the refund. Detailed information and rationale for each correction or refund has been documented in the attachment. If the Board approves this consideration, Humble ISD will be in compliance with the Texas Property Tax Code. The total effect of the refund(s) will result in a reduction of total collections received of $124, Overpayments are recorded as a liability on the general ledger upon receipt and, therefore, do not cause a decrease in recorded revenue when refunded. 1

42 Fiscal Impact Statement: Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. Org Prog. Activity Source Project Funding Source: General Fund Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: Summary of Petitions for Refunds Campus/Department Submitting Form: Treasury & Property Tax Administration Dept. Date Submitted: February 3, 2011 Resource Personnel: Janice Himpele janice.himpele@humble.k12.tx.us Lynn Lynn elizabeth.lynn@humble.k12.tx.us 2

43 Attachment - Refunds Over $500 Humble Independent School District Summary of Petitions for Refunds in Excess of $500 February 15, 2011 Reason for Refund Year Property Description Account No. Refund Amount Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 14 BLK $ FOREST COVE SEC 5 U/R Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 47 BLK $ 2, FOREST COVE SEC 7 U/R Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 4 BLK $ 1, BELLEAU WOOD EAST Overpayment (1) 2010 LT $ 2, OAK MANOR U/R Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 47 BLK $ 1, NORTHSHIRE SEC 2 Overpayment (3) 2010 RES B BLK $ 4, KINGWOOD PLACE SEC 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 26 BLK $ 1, ATASCOCITA TRAILS SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 30 BLK $ 1, AUDUBON PARK SEC 2 R/P Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 10 BLK $ 1, TIMBERHILLS SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 34 BLK $ 1, GOLF VILLAS OF ATASCOCITA Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 40 BLK $ 1, OAKS OF ATASCOCITA Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 3 BLK $ 2, PINEHURST OF ATASCOCITA SEC 7 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 17 BLK $ 1, ATASCOCITA SOUTH SEC 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 13 BLK $ 1, ATASCOCITA FOREST SEC 8 R/P Overpayment (1) 2010 LTS 19 & 20 BLK $ 1, HUNTERS RIDGE VILLAGE SEC 2 Overpayment (3) 2010 LT 4 BLK 19 OLYMPIC VILLAGE $ WALDEN ON LAKE HOUSTON PH 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 28 BLK 21 OLYMPIC VILLAGE $ 2, WALDEN ON LAKE HOUSTON PH 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 3 BLK 48 CHAMPIONS VILLAGE $ 2, WALDEN ONLAKE HOUSTON PH 5 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 28 BLK $ 2, KINGS CROSSING SEC 10 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 13 BLK $ 1, MILLS BRANCH VILLAGE SEC 4 Overpayment (3) 2010 LT 11 BLK $ 3, KINGS POINT VILLAGE 9 PAR R/P Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 835 BLK $ 1, SHERWOOD TRAILS SEC 4 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 40 BLK 36 MARARTHON VILLAGE $ 3, WALDEN ON LAKE HOUSTON PH 4 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 12 BLK 35 TROPHY VILLAGE $ 2, WALDEN ONLAKE HOUSTON PH 6 Overpayment (3) 2010 LT 9 BLK $ 1, KINGS POINT VILLAGE SEC 12 PAR R/P Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 17 BLK $ 2, KINGS RIVER VILLAGE SEC 3 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 11 BLK $ 1, PARK AT ATASCOCITA FOREST SEC 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 5 BLK $ 2, KINGS RIVER VILLAGE SEC 5 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 9 BLK $ 2, KINGS RIVER VILLAGE SEC 5 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 46 BLK $ 1, ATASCOCITA FOREST SEC 16 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 18 BLK $ 2, PARK AT ATASCOCITA FOREST SEC 3 Overpayment (1) 2008 LT 15 BLK $ 1, KINGS RIVER VILLAGE SEC 9 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 7 BLK $ 2, KINGS RIVER VILLAGE SEC 9 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 5 BLK $ CLASSIC PINES ESTATES SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 13 BLK $ 3, Refunds xls 1 2/7/201111:17 AM

44 Attachment - Refunds Over $500 Humble Independent School District Summary of Petitions for Refunds in Excess of $500 February 15, 2011 Reason for Refund Year Property Description Account No. Refund Amount EAGLE SPRINGS SEC 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 10 BLK $ 3, SUMMERWOOD SEC 10 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 10 BLK $ 2, FALL CREEK SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 31 BLK $ 2, FALL CREEK SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 3 BLK $ 2, SUMMERWOOD SEC 11 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 28 BLK $ 6, SUMMER LAKE RANCH SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 12 BLK $ 2, EAGLE SPRINGS SEC 8 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 19 BLK $ 2, ATASCA WOODS SEC 4 AMEND Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 40 BLK 36 MARARTHON VILLAGE $ 2, FALL CREEK SEC 5 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 31 BLK $ 3, FALL CREEK SEC 6 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 1 1 BLK $ 2, FALL CREEK SEC 9 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 10 BLK $ 2, SUMMERWOOD SEC 21 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 91 BLK $ 1, ATASCA WOODS SEC 6 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 9 BLK $ 1, CLAYTONS CORNER SEC 4 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 10 BLK $ 2, CANYON GATE AT PARK LAKES SEC 7 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 28 BLK $ 2, EAGLE SPRINGS SEC 17 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 22 BLK $ 1, WOODLAND PINES SEC 4 AMEND Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 1 BLK $ 1, LAUREL PLACE SEC 2 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 16 BLK $ 3, EAGLE SPRINGS SEC 28 R/P Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 23 BLK $ 2, VILLAGES AT TOUR 18 SEC 1 Overpayment (1) 2010 LT 25 BLK $ 2, FALL CREEK SEC 28 Overpayment (3) 2010 VEHICLES P $ Totals $124, (1) Double payment: two payments made on the same account. (2) Payment made in error by property owner or mortgage company. (3) Taxpayer paid incorrect amount. Refunds xls 2 2/7/201111:17 AM

45 Board of Trustees Agenda Item Meeting Date: February 15, 2011 Occasion: Regular Meeting Special Meeting /Workshop Agenda Placement Learning Considerations Governance Considerations Financial Svcs. Considerations Support Svcs. Considerations Agenda Item Type Administrative Report Action Item Information / Discussion Item District Target References (Check all that apply): Achieve Academic Excellence Number of Board Meetings Item Plan for Our Future is Planned to be Presented: Maximize Our Financial Resources This Agenda Only Develop and Retain Our People Other, Explain: Title: Budgetary Amendments Consideration of Budgetary Amendments Superintendent s Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the budgetary amendments as described in the accompanying attachment. Background/Impact Information: The Texas Education Code Section , the Texas Education Agency Resource Guide Sections and and Humble ISD Board Policy CE (LOCAL), page 2, require that certain budgetary amendments be approved by the Board of Trustees. Changes to budgetary accounts in the General Fund, National School Breakfast and Lunch Program and Debt Service Fund that affect functional expenditure categories must be approved by the Board of Trustees according to TEA regulations. By approving these amendments, Humble ISD will be in compliance with both state law and local policy regarding approval of budgetary amendments. Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no change to the General Fund Balance or the Debt Service Fund Balance. The National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Fund Balance will decrease by $1,217,881. Budgetary Codes: Cost : Recurring One-Time Fund Func Object Sub- Obj. Org Prog. Activity Source Project Funding Source: General Fund Grant Funds (Specify): Fiscal Year: Bond Funds (Specify): Amendment Required? Yes No Other Funds ( Specify): Attachments: Budgetary Amendments Detail - Attachment 1 Budget Summary - Attachment 2 Campus/Department Submitting Form: Budget Department Date Submitted: December 17, 2010 Resource Personnel: Marilyn Farrell marilyn.farrell@humble.k12.tx.us Jennifer Eaton jennifer.eaton@humble.k12.tx.us Lynn Lynn elizabeth.lynn@humble.k12.tx.us 1