Minutes of Regular Board Meeting Monday, November 23, 2015 Board of Trustees Katy Independent School District

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1 Minutes of Regular Board Meeting Monday, November 23, 2015 Board of Trustees Katy Independent School District A Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District was held on Monday, November 23, 2015 in the Board Room of the Education Support Complex located at 6301 South Stadium Lane with the following Board Members present: Joe Adams, Henry Dibrell, Rebecca Fox, Charles Griffin, and Ashley Vann. Courtney Doyle and Bryan Michalsky were absent. Others present: John Alawneh, Sharri Butterfield, Christine Caskey, Joe Christoffersen, Denisse Coffman, Freda Creech, Lee Crews, Debbie Decker, Scott Dunlap, Yolanda Edmond, Anne Faichtinger, Nathan Fuchs, Russell Faldyn, Marcus Forney, Alton Frailey, Andrea Grooms, Tom Gunnell, Tory Hill, Mike Hines, Clarence Howard, Jamey Hynds, Robert Jinks, Lisa Kassman, Kim Lawson, Brian LePori, Sarah Martin, Kathy McDonald, Peter McEIwain, Fran McTigrit, Linda Menius, Sharon Nowak, Michael Ouellette, Darlene Rankin, Steve Robertson, Mike Robinson, Lindsey Sanders, Chris Smith, Regina Stephenson, Mark Teidt, and other interested patrons of the district. 1. Call to Order At 5:33 p.m., Board President Charles Griffin opened the meeting. 2. Closed Meeting Board President Charles Griffin announced that the Board was convening in Closed Meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section et seq. concerning any or all purposes permitted by the Act including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. The Board then adjourned to Closed Meeting. 2.1 Discuss and consider Board approval of hirinq and accepting resignations of professional contractual personnel. (Texas Government Code : For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.) 2.2 Discuss Board duties. (Texas Government Code : For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.) 3. Reconvene from Closed Meetinq The Board reconvened into Open Meeting at 6:33 p.m. Board President Charles Griffin called the meeting to order. Superintendent Alton Frailey verified that the provisions of Section et seq. of the Texas Government Code were met in accordance with the public notice of the meeting. 3.1 Consider Board approval of acceptinq professional staff resiqnations and hiring of professional contractual personnel. Moved by Henry Dibrell seconded by Ashley Vann that the Board of Trustees approves the personnel report as recommended by the Superintendent in Closed Meeting.. Pledqes of Alleqiance 4.1 Sarah Behringer, 5th Grade, Kilpatrick Elementary led the pledges of allegiance.

2 5. Recognitions 5.1 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)/Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Certificates of Excellence in Financial Reporting 5.2 Outstanding Delivery of Psychological Services Award Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages TexTESOLer of the Year 5.4 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award 5.5 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Orchestra 5.6 Mark of Excellence National Winners 5.7 Taylor High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) State and National Winners 5.8 Niche's Best School District in the Greater Houston Area 6. Report 6.1 Planning for Growth: Attendance Boundary Modification (ABM) for School Year Update. Mr. Scott Dunlap, Energy Management Coordinator/Demographics Assistant, presented. 7. Open Forum Tom addressed the Board regarding a classroom assignment at West Memorial Junior High School. Dr. Babin expressed her unhappiness with the Board and Superintendent. Laurie spoke regarding the West Memorial Junior High School classroom assignment issue and having her own faith questioned. Sam Lilley addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Lindsay Hunniford addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Shelley Landry addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Marianne Rubak addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Jeanne Budke addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Jack O Brien addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Andrew Tate addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification For videos of Board meetings go to Page 2

3 Jana Miller addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification David Snow addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Ed Sarlls addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification recommendations Kristen DeLaRosa addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification Christine O'Rear and Catherine Drury told the Board they look forward to Rylander students coming to Griffin Elementary School. Jordan Wooley stated that she disagreed with the statements made regarding the facts surrounding the classroom assignment issue at West Memorial Junior High School. Mary B. Walt addressed the Board regarding the attendance boundary modification = Consent Agenda Moved by Joe Adams seconded by Rebecca Fox that the Board of Trustees approves the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through 8.17, with the exception of items 8.7 and Consider Board approval of the proposal for the college and career counseling pro.qram agreement. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards the contract for college and career counseling program solution to Naviance, Inc Consider Board approval of the contract for the Katy Online Learninq Academy pro qram. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards the contract for the Katy Online Learning Academy (KOLA) to Edgenuity. Consider Board approval of design services associated with elementary school #40. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract to retain VLK Architects for design services associated with elementary school #40 for a fee of 3.5% of the final construction cost. Consider Board approval of a proposal for a Construction Manaqer at Risk contract for the build out of the Education Support Complex second floor shell space and associated renovations and the exterior athletic facility improvements at Katy High School. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a Construction Manager at Risk contract to Drymalla Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the build out of the Education Support Complex second floor shell space and associated renovations and the exterior athletic facility improvements at Katy High School for a fee not to exceed 3.46% of the cost of the work and for preconstruction services totaling $7,5o0. Consider Board approval of a proposal for the construction of the South Transportation Center expansion. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Teal Construction Company for the construction of the South Transportation Center expansion in the amount of $11,095,000 and approves the total project cost not to exceed $13,997,900. Consider Board approval of materials testing services associated with the construction of the South Transportation Center expansion. It is recommended that the Board of For videos of Board meetings go to Page 3

4 Trustees awards a contract to Terracon Consulting, Inc. for materials testing services for the construction of the South Transportation Center expansion in an amount not to exceed $70, Consider Board approval of Amendment Three to the Durotech, Inc. Construction Manaqer at Risk contract for the Guaranteed Maximum Price related to the that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment Three to the Durotech, Inc. Facility: Second Stadium for the total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $48,822,924 and approves the total project cost associated with Amendment Three not to exceed $53,821,958. This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed on Discussion/Action as item Consider Board approval of Amendment Four to the Durotech, Inc. Construction Mana,qer at Risk contract for the Guaranteed Maximum Price related to the that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment Four to the Durotech, Inc. Facility: Second Stadium for the total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,694,312 and approves the total project cost associated with Amendment Four not to exceed $2,904,312. This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed on Discussion/Action as item 9.8. Consider Board approval of the annual course additions and deletions for the school year. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the course additions for school year. Consider Board approval of an a,qreement for the purchase of attendance credits. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves an agreement for the purchase of attendance credits. Consider Board approval of the minutes for the Board meetin.qs held in October It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the minutes for the Board meetings held in October Consider Board approval of the annual review of investment policies and strate.qies. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the annual review of investment policies and strategies. Consider Board approval of.qrant ratifications. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the district's participation in the grant projects presented. Consider Board approval of the November 2015 bud qet amendments. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the district's November 2015 budget amendments. Consider Board approval of the October 2015 financial statements. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the district's October 2015 financial statements. Consider Board approval of the October 2015 check re.qisters. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the district's October 2015 check registers in the amount of $19,487,769. Consider Board approval of the October 2015 tax report. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the October 2015 tax report. For videos of Board meetings go to Page 4

5 9. Discussion/Action 9.1 Discuss and consider Board adoption of a Resolution to cast Katv Independent School District votes for Fort Bend County Appraisal District (FBCAD) Board of Directors. Moved by Henry Dibrell seconded by Ashley Vann that the Board of Trustees adopts the Resolution to cast its 645 votes for the Fort Bend County Appraisal District Board of Directors. 9.2 Discuss and consider Board adoption of a Resolution to cast the Katy Independent School District vote for Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) Board of Directors. Moved by Joe Adams seconded by Rebecca Fox that the Board of Trustees adopts the Resolution to cast its vote Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) Board of Directors. 9.3 Discuss and consider Board adoption of a Resolution to cast Katy Independent School District votes for Waller County Appraisal District (WCAD) Board of Directors. Moved by Ashley Vann seconded by Henry Dibrell that the Board of Trustees adopts the Resolution to cast its 709 votes for Waller County Appraisal District (WCAD) Board of Directors. 9.4 Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order authorizinq the issuance of Katy Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds in one or more series; settinq certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing a Pricinq Officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, including the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto. Moved by Henry Dibrell seconded by Ashley Vann that the Board of Trustees approves the Order authorizing the issuance of Katy Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for the Bonds, authorizing a Pricing Officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, including the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto. 9.5 Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order authorizing the issuance of Katy Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds (Convertible Direct Purchase Bonds); appointing a Pricing Officer and delegating the Pricing Officer the authority to approve the selection of the Bonds to be refunded, the sale of the Bonds and the terms of the Bonds; establishing certain parameters for the approval of such matters by the Pricing Officer; approving the use of an escrow agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating the subject. Moved by Henry Dibrell seconded by Rebecca Fox that the Board of Trustees approves an Order authorizing the issuance of Katy Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds (Convertible Direct Purchase Bonds); appointing a Pricing Officer and delegating the Pricing Officer the authority to approve the selection of the Bonds to be refunded, the sale of the Bonds and the terms of the Bonds; establishing certain parameters for the approval of such matters by the Pricing Officer; approving the use of an escrow agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating the subject. 9.6 Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order authorizinq the issuance of Katy Independent School District Limited Tax Refunding Bonds ('Convertible Direct Purchase Bonds); appointing a Pricing Officer and deleqatinfl the Pricing Officer the authority to For videos of Board meetings go to Page 5

6 approve the selection of the Bonds to be refunded, the sale of the Bonds and the terms of the Bonds; establishin.q certain parameters for the approval of such matters by the Pricing Officer; approving the use of an escrow a.qreement and paying agent/registrar a.qreement; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; and enacting other provisions relatin.q the subiect. Moved by Ashley Vann seconded by Henry Dibrell that the Board of Trustees approves an Order authorizing the issuance of Katy Independent School District Limited Tax Refunding Bonds (Convertible Direct Purchase Bonds); appointing a Pricing Officer and delegating the Pricing Officer the authority to approve the selection of the Bonds to be refunded, the sale of the Bonds and the terms of the Bonds; establishing certain parameters for the approval of such matters by the Pricing Officer; approving the use of an escrow agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating the subject. 9.7 Consider Board approval of Amendment Three to the Durotech, Inc. Construction Manaqer at Risk contract for the Guaranteed Maximum Price related to the that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment Three to the Durotech, Inc. Facility: Second Stadium for the total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $48,822,924 and approves the total project cost associated with Amendment Three not to exceed $53,821,958. This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed on Discussion/Action. An expedited meeting of the 2014 Community Bond Review Committee will be held to review this item and make a recommendation to the Board. 9.8 Consider Board approval of Amendment Four to the Durotech, Inc. Construction Manaqer at Risk contract for the Guaranteed Maximum Price related to the that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment Four to the Durotech, Inc. Facility: Second Stadium for the total Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,694,312 and approves the total project cost associated with Amendment Four not to exceed $2,904,312. This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed on Discussion/Action. An expedited meeting of the 2014 Community Bond Review Committee will be held to review this item and make a recommendation to the Board. 10. Information Items 10.1 Board Member Activities Update - Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst's Trustee Roundtable - Board Vice President Henry Dibrell provided a brief update on his attendance at the Trustee Roundtable hosted by Texas Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst on November Donated Items to Katy Independent School District 11. Future Meetinqs 11.1 Board Work Study Meetinq - Monday, December 7, Regular Board Meeting - Monday, December 14, 2015 For videos of Board meetings go to Page 6

7 12. Adjournment Board President Charles Griffin adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. President, Board of Trustees SeCretary, B1 istees Approved: December 14, 2015 For videos of Board meetings go to Page 7