Minutes of Regular Board Meeting Monday, June 23, 2014 Board of Trustees Katy Independent School District

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1 Minutes of Regular Board Meeting Monday, June 23, 2014 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, June 23, 2014 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, Courtney Doyle, Rebecca Fox (arrived after the Level Three DGBA Grievance), Charles Griffin, Bryan Michalsky, and Ashley Vann. Others present: John Alawneh, John Bremer, Bob Bryant, Shari Butterfield, Denisse Cantu, Christine Caskey, Joe Christoffersen, Freda Creech, Debbie Decker, Scott Donahue, Yolanda Edmond, Marcus Forney, Alton Frailey, Tommy Gray, Andrea Grooms, Tom Gunnell, Bonnie Holland, Mark Hopkins, David Kendler, Kim Lawson, Kathy McDonald, Linda Menius, Patti Paetow, Darlene Rankin, Mike Robinson, Todd Schneider, Chris Smith, Regina Stephenson, Sharon Nowak, and other interested patrons of the district. Call to Order At 5:42 p.m., Board President Bryan Michalsky opened the meeting. The Board then adjourned to Closed Meeting., Closed Meeting Board President Bryan Michalsky 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. 2.1 Level Three DGBA Grievance (DGBA ) re.qardin.q a teacher complaint from Mayde Creek High School. (Texas Government Code : For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing.) 2.2 Security improvements. (Texas Government Code : To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.) 2.3 Superintendent's reassiqnment for the principal of Williams Elementary School. (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.) 2.4 Superintendent's reassignment for the principal of Fielder Elementary School. (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.) 2.5 Hiring 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.) 2.6 Superintendent's evaluation. (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.) 2.7 Superintendent's contract. (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 2.8 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.) 1 Reconvene from Closed Meetinq The Board reconvened into Open Meeting at 7:08 p.m. Board President Bryan Michalsky 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 Level Three DGBA Grievance (DGBA ) regarding a teacher complaint from Mayde Creek Hi.qh School. Moved by Joe Adams, seconded by Charles Griffin that the Board deny the one remaining grievance item in the Level III DGBA grievance in case number DGBA , thereby upholding the decision of the Level I and Level II Hearing Officers. Motion passed by a 6 to 0 vote. Rebecca Fox abstained (she did not attend the grievance in Closed Meeting) Superintendent's reassignment for the principal of Williams Elementary School. Alton Frailey, Superintendent, announced the reassignment of Angelita Bateman to principal of Williams Elementary School. Superintendent's reassignment for the principal of Fielder Elementary School. Alton Frailey, Superintendent, announced the reassignment of William Rhodes to principal of Fielder Elementary School. Hiring and accepting resignations of professional contractual personnel. Moved by Henry Dibrell, seconded by Joe Adams that the Board approve the personnel report as recommended by the Superintendent. 3.5 Approval of the Superintendent's evaluation accordinq to the terms discussed in Closed Meetinq. Moved by Rebecca Fox, seconded by Charles Griffin that the Board approve the Superintendent's evaluation as discussed in Closed Meeting. 3.6 Approval of the Superintendent's contract according to the terms discussed in Closed Meeting. Moved by Henry Dibrell, seconded by Courtney Doyle that the Board approve the Superintendent's contract according to the terms discussed in Closed Meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Bryan Michalsky led the pledges. Open Forum Annie Berry spoke regarding concerns over the proposed Walmart across from Rylander Elementary. Mark Mittelsted spoke regarding the Walmart going in across from Rylander Elementary. Gabrielle Leonard spoke regarding the construction of Walmart Express next to Rylander Elementary. For videos of Board meetings go to www,katyisd.org Page 2

3 6. Report 6.1 Cinco Ranch High School Robotics Team 624, Cryptonite. The Cinco Ranch High School Robotics Team 624 students and Mike Outlaw, the team's Mentor, presented. 7.1 Discussion/Action Education Support Complex audio/video upgrade. Moved by Charles Griffin, seconded by Ashley Vann that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed audio/video upgrade awarding the contract for the Education Support Complex audio/video upgrade to Data Projections and the architectural and engineering services to PBK. 7.2 Salary schedules for teachers, bus drivers, and level C1 through C4 employees for the school year. Todd Schneider, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources presented. Moved by Henry Dibrell, seconded by Rebecca Fox that the Board of Trustees approve, as recommended by the Superintendent, the salary schedules for teachers, bus drivers, and level C1 through C4 employees for the school year as presented. 7.3 Stipend schedule for the school year. Todd Schneider, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources presented. Moved by Charles Griffin, seconded by Henry Dibrell that the Board of Trustees approve, as recommended by the Superintendent, the stipend schedule for the school year as presented. 7.4 Interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for disaster recovery. Mark Hopkins, Chief of Katy ISD Law Enforcement Center presented. Moved by Joe Adams, seconded by Ashley Vann that the Board approve the interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for disaster recovery as presented. 7.5 Memorandum of Aqreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and Katy Independent School District for NASA Continuity of Operations Program. Mark Hopkins, Chief of Katy ISD Law Enforcement Center presented. Moved by Courtney Doyle, seconded by Charles Griffin that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and Katy Independent School District for NASA Continuity of Operations Program as presented. 7.6 Authorization for the Board President to write a letter to the proper authorities to request consideration of a prohibition of certain alcohol sales within 1,000 feet of a Katy Independent School District building. Moved by Rebecca Fox, seconded by Ashley Vann that the Board authorize the Board President to write a letter to the proper authorities to request consideration of a prohibition of certain alcohol sales within 1,000 feet of a Katy Independent School District building., Consent Agenda Moved by Charles Griffin, seconded by Joe Adams that the Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda as recommended in items 8.1 through For videos of Board meetings go to Page 3

4 8.1 Job Order Contracting method and the use of LECS, Ltd. through the HCDE Choice Partners Cooperative for the generator installation and emergency system upgrades at Rhodes Stadium. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method for the generator installation and emergency system upgrades at Rhodes Stadium and approve the use of LECS, Ltd. through HCDE Choice Partners for a total project cost of a Not to Exceed price of $439, Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Manaqement System waiver. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System waiver High school elective math course addition for the school year. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the addition of the Strategic Learning for High School Mathematics course for the school year as presented. Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct for the school year as presented. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct for the school year as presented. Morton Ranch High School Track resurfacin.q. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve funding for soil stabilization and track replacement at Morton Ranch High School at a cost not to exceed $315,000. Additional department staffing needed to address growth for the school year. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve, as recommended by the Superintendent, the additional department staffing needed to address growth for the school year as presented. Grant ratifications. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratify the district's participation in the grant projects, as presented. June 2014 budget amendments. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the District's June 2014 budget amendments as presented. May 2014 check registers. It is recommended that the Board of trustees approve the May 2014 Check registers in the amount of $12,412,100. May 2014 financial statements. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the District's May 2014 financial statements. May 2014 tax report. It is recommended that the board of Trustees approve the May 2014 tax report. Minutes for the Board meetinqs held in May It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes for the Board meetings held in May Discussion Planning for Growth: 2014 Bond. Tom Gunnell, Chief Operations Officer, provided an update Information Item Donated items to Katy Independent School District Future Meetings Board Work Study Meeting - Monday, July 21, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - Monday, July, 28, 2014 For videos of Board meetings go to Page 4

5 Board Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, Adiournment Board President Bryan Michalsky adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Bryan Micÿaÿ:y/' President, B'SahÿVof Trustees Rebecca Fox Secretary, Board of Trustees Approved: July 28, 2014 For videos of Board meetings go to Page 5