Minutes of Board Work Study Meeting Monday, December 10, 2018 Board of Trustees Katy Independent School District A Work Study Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District was held on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494 with the following Board members present: Courtney Doyle, Bill Lacy, Ashley Vann, Rebecca Fox, George Scott, Susan Gesoff, and Dawn Champagne. 1. Call to Order At 5:34 p.m. Board President Courtney Doyle opened the meeting. 2. Closed Meeting Board President Courtney Doyle announced that the Board was convening in Closed Meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning the sections and purposes listed below. The Board then adjourned to Closed Meeting. 2.1 Consultation with Board's attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.) 3. Reconvene from Closed Meeting The Board reconvened into Open Meeting at 6:31 p.m. Board President Courtney Doyle called the meeting to order. Acting Superintendent Mr. Ken Gregorski verified that the provisions of Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code were met in accordance with the public notice of the meeting. 4. Recognitions 4.1 Peace Officer Oath of Office - Katy Independent School District Police Officer. Katy ISD Police Chief Robert Jinks, presented. Officer Kimberly Garcia was sworn in by Mrs. Michelle Ross, Notary Public. 5. Reports 5.1 Strategic Design Goal 1 Specific Result 1.8 - GTE Course Expansion Report. Dr. Sarah Martin, Director of Career and Technology presented. 5.2 Planning for Growth: Results of the community feedback survey on the 2019-2020 attendance boundary modifications (ABM) associated with Junior Fligh School #16 and recommendations. Mr. Ted Vierling, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, Katy ISD and Dr. Shelby McIntosh, K12 Insight presented. 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Consider future Board approval of the 2019-2020 attendance boundary modification associated with Junior Fligh School #16. Mr. Lee Crews, Chief Operations Officer, Katy ISD and Ms. Kris Pool, Attorney and Chief Data Analyst, Population and Survey Analysts (PASA) presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2019-2020 attendance boundary modification (ABM) associated with Junior High School #16 as presented. 6.2 Consider future Board authorization for the superintendent to form a committee for the purpose of proposing a name for Junior High #16 per Board Policy CW(LOCAL). Mrs. Courtney Doyle, Board President presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees authorizes the superintendent to form a committee for the purpose of proposing a name for Junior High #16 per Board Policy CW(LOCAL).
Board Work Study Meeting Minutes onday, December 10, 2018 6.3 Consider future Board approval of a contract for air testing and balancin services associated with the construction of Junior High School #16. Ms. Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees awards a contract to Engineered Air Balance Company, Inc. for air testing and balancing services associated with the construction of Junior High School #16 in an amount not to exceed $259,465. 6.4 Consider future Board approval of Amendment Five to the Anslow Bryant Construction. Ltd, contract related to the renovations at Fielder Elementary School. Ms. Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment Five to the Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd. contract related to the renovations at Fielder Elementary School for a final Guaranteed Maximum Price of $18,550,000 and approves the total project cost not to exceed $20,854,960. 6.5 Consider future Board approval of the Katv Independent School District Agricultural Sciences Facility subdivision plat. Ms. Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Katy Independent School District Agricultural Sciences Center subdivision plat. 6.6 Consider future Board ratification of a Resolution authorizin dedication of real property to Harris County in connection with the A ricultural Sciences Center project. Ms. Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the following Resolution authorizing the dedication of real property to Harris County in connection with the Agricultural Sciences Center. The Board of Trustees of Katy Independent School District (the District ) hereby makes the following findings in connection with that certain tract of land described as approximately 0. 6920.acres of land located in Harris County, Texas, as described in more detail in Exhibit A (collectively, the Property ): 1. The Board of Trustees has determined that the Property may be conveyed without advertising or bidding pursuant to Section 272.001 (b)(5) of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Harris County, Texas, a governmental entity that has the power of eminent domain, has requested conveyance of the Property in connection with the District's Ag Sciences Project. The Board of Trustees therefore considers the conveyance to be in the public interest. The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees authorizes the Board President to execute a Deed, in a form and substance substantially similar to that in Exhibit A (the Deed ), along with any other documents necessary to consummate the conveyance of the Property to Harris County, Texas. 6.7 Consider future Board ratification of a Resolution authorizin dedication of real property to Harris County Flood Control District in connection with the Agricultural Sciences Center project. Ms. Lisa Kassman, Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees ratifies the following Resolution authorizing the dedication of real property to Harris County Flood Control District in connection with the Agricultural Sciences Center. The Board of Trustees of Katy Independent School District (the District ) hereby makes the following findings in connection with that certain tract of land described as approximately For videos of Board meetings go to katyisd.org Page 2
Board Work Study Meeting inutes Monday, December 10, 2018 0. 6157 acres of land located in Harris County, Texas, as described in more detail in Exhibit A (collectively, the Property ): 1. The Board of Trustees has determined that the Propert may be conveyed without advertising or bidding, pursuant to Section 272.001(b)(5) of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Harris County Flood Control District, a governmental entity that has the power of eminent domain, has requested conveyance of the Property in connection with the District's Ag Sciences Project. The Board of Trustees therefore considers the conveyance to be in the public interest. The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees authorizes the Board President to execute a Deed, in a form and substance substantially similar to that in Exhibit "A" (the "Deed"), along with any other documents necessary to consummate the conveyance of the Property to Harris County Flood Control District. 6.8 Consider future Board approval to desi nate the Su erintendent the authority to execute an electricity contract. Mr. Mark Tiedt, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Acting Superintendent, or designee, the authority to execute an electrical supply contract for Katy Independent School District for up to sixty (60) months, provided the price complies with a benchmark effective rate of below $0,045 per kwh plus transmission and distribution charges, and any Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Assessment and Gross Receipts Tax Charges. This item was withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and will be placed on the Regular Board Meeting agenda on Monday, December 17, 2018 as an Action Item for individual consideration 6.9 Consider future Board ap roval to award the purchase and installation of security cameras - Packa e #1. Mr. Joe Christoffersen, Director of Technology Operations presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase and installation of Security Camera upgrades to the following contractors: Group 1 - Pyrotex Systems in amount of $231,176.00; Group 2 - Accutek in the amount of $286,636.00; Group 3 - Accutek in the amount of $271,222.00; Group 4 - Pyrotex Systems in the amount of $162,364.00; Contingency in the amount of $15,000.00 for additional Fiber Optic work needed at East Transportation for this solution. The amount totaling $966,398.00. 6.10 Consider future Board approval to award the contract for Fiber Optic connectivity for Elem # 43, JH #16, and HS #9. Mr. Joe Christoffersen, Director of Technology Operations presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract for Leased Dark Fiber connectivity to Elem #43, JH #16, and HS #9 in response to RFCSP #1810 to Pure Speed Lightwave for an amount totaling $237,264.98. 6.11 Consider future Board approval to award the purchase for Wide Area Network (WAN) electronics for Elem #43, JH #16 and HS #9. Mr. Joe Christoffersen, Director of Technology Operations presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the award of RFCSP #1812 for the Wide Area Network (WAN) electronics for Elem #43, JH #16 and HS #9 to Netsync for the amount totaling $67,021.10. 6.12 Consider future Board approval to award the purchase for Network and Wireless electronics for Elem #43, JH #16 and HS #9. Mr. Joe Christoffersen, Director of Technology Operations presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the award of RFCSP #1813 for the Network and Wireless electronics for Elem #43, JH #16 and HS #9 to Netsync for the amount totaling $1,083,664.40. For videos of Board meetin s go to katyisd.org Page 3
Board Work Study Meeting inutes onday, December 10, 2018 6.13 Consider future Board approval of the December 2018 bud et amendments. Ms. Shard Butterfield, Director of Budget and Treasury presented. It was recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the District s December 2018 budget amendments. 6.14 Consider future Board approval of an interlocal a reement with Fort Worth Independent School District to participate in the Texas Public Sector Group, a cooperative purchasing association. Mrs. Gloria Truskowski, Director of Purchasing presented. It was the recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the inter-local agreement for participation in the Texas Public Sector Group. 7. Open Forum Terri Majors spoke regarding internal superintendent candidate search. Eric San Miguel acknowledged school programs and teachers. Thanked Dr. Hindt and spoke regarding path forward. Bethany Cobb recognized the Board and mentors. Georgia Strickland gave an update on PTAand praised Dr. Hindt. James Strickland gave an update on Men on Campus program. Sean Dolan commended Board on having superintendent search on agenda and spoke about national superintendent search process. Melissa Nixon spoke regarding united Board vote for superintendent and praised Katy ISD. Chris Crockett spoke regarding using an outside search firm for the superintendent search. Bill and Ann Crockett spoke regarding expanding on the last two years as the pathway forward. Michael Shieman recommended a student survey. Joe Kimmel spoke regarding a national search for a superintendent candidate. Susan Wallace spoke regarding use of funds and superintendent search. Lori Schusterman spoke in appreciation of Dr. Hindt. Don Elder spoke regarding superintendent candidate search. Laura Freeman spoke regarding national superintendent candidate search. Eric Duhon spoke about Board unification and superintendent candidate search. Charles Griffen praised Dr. Hindt and Mr. Gregorski. Spoke regarding internal superintendent candidate search. Robert Willeby spoke regarding Board votes for superintendent and path forward for district. 8. Discussion 8.1 Discussion on the Katy ISD Superintendent Search. Board members discussed superintendent search. 9. Future Meetin s 9.1 Re ular Board Meetin. Board President Courtney Doyle announced that the Board will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Monday, December 17, 2018. For videos of Board meetings go to katyisd.org Page 4
Board Work Study Meeting Minutes onday, December 10, 2018 10. Adjournment Approved: January 21,2019 For videos of Board meetings go to katyisd.org Page 5