Northside Independent School District San Antonio, Texas 78238 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees October 27, 2015 7:00 pm Board Room 5900 Evers This Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees is authorized in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.001-551.146. Verification of Notice of Meeting and Agenda are on file in the Office of the Superintendent. An Executive Session, if required, is authorized by the statute and will be conducted prior to the conclusion of the meeting. Northside facilities are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available and designated by signage. Interpreters for the deaf must be requested at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling 397-8770. AGENDA I. Call Meeting To Order II. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance III. Public Hearings A. School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) (David Rastellini) IV. Superintendent's Report The Superintendent will report about current events, announce achievements or special recognitions, and share other information that may be of interest to Trustees or citizens. No action is required. V. Board Members' Report Board Members who wish to speak will report about current events, announce achievements or special recognitions, and share other information that may be of interest to Trustees or citizens. No action is required. VI. Recognitions A. Board as H-E-B Honor Board Finalist by Rep. Rick Galindo B. 2015-2017 National PTA Schools of Excellence C. David Rastellini, Recipient of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting VII. Reports
VIII. Consent Agenda A. Minutes from the Meeting of September 22, 2015 B. Disbursements for the Month ofâ September 2015 C. Awarding of Bid Items Bid Number 2015-234 Charter Bus, Van, Car Rental & Service Bid Number 2015-235 Theatrical Equipment & Supplies Bid Number 2015-236 Science Lab Equipment Requisition #16006921 to San Antonio Education Foundation in the amount of $50,000.00 for program services and resources for five NISD high schools. Requisition #16007814 to Proquest LLC in the amount of $50,950.00 for databaseâ purchase forâ 2015-2016 school year. D. Investment Portfolio Report E. Resolution Designating Investment Officers F. Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives for TexPool G. Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives for Lonestar Investment Pool H. Waiver for Early Release on January 29, 2016 for Warren High School I. Waiver for Early Release on April 1, 2016 for Brennan High School J. 2015-2016  Bilingual/ESL Education Exception and Waiver Application to Texas Education Agency K. Northside Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement (â œssaâ ) Agreement L. Consultant Appointments M. Resolution for Randall H. Fields Elementary School Sewer Interlocal Agreement N. Contractor for Freezer and Cooler Temperature Sensors - District-wide - RFCSP #2013-147/IDQ #15-047-147
O. Contractor forâ Boiler Replacement - Central Office - RFCSP #2015-146 P. Contractor forâ PE/Athletics Dressing/Locker Room AC Installation - Jefferson Middle School - RFCSP #2015-179 Q. Contractor for PE/Athletics Dressing/Locker Room AC Installation - Connally Middle School - RFCSP #2015-176 R. Contractor for Lighting Upgrades - Brennan High School and Connally Middle School - RFCSP #2015-197 S. Contractor for Lighting Upgrades - Jones Middle School and Adams Hill & Passmore Elementary Schools - RFCSP #2015-248 T. Contractor forâ Tennis Court Resurfacing - Jefferson and Vale Middle Schools - RFCSP #2015-238 IX. Citizens to Be Heard Citizens wishing to address the Board regarding matters not listed on the posted agenda will be heard at this time. X. Curriculum and Instruction A. Target Improvement Plan for Jones Middle School XI. Facilities and Operations A. Construction Manager-at-Risk - HVAC Replacement, PE/Athletics Dressing/Locker Room AC Installation and Boiler Replacement - Clark High School - RFP #2015-250 (Leroy San Miguel) B. Schematic Design - Fine Arts Building - Holmes High School (Leroy San Miguel) C. Schematic Designs - Library Addition - Esparza Elementary School & ALE Upgrades - Clark and Jay High Schools and Pease Middle School (Leroy San Miguel) D. Schematic Designs - Security Lobbies at Cody and Esparza Elementary Schools (Leroy San Miguel) XII. Business and Finance
A. Budget Amendment #1 for School Year 2015-16 (David Rastellini) B. Consideration and approval of an order authorizing the issuance by the Northside Independent School District of its Fixed Rate Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds in one or more series (as further designated by purpose and series); levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of one or more series of bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of one or more series of bonds, including the approval and distribution of one or more official statements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of one or more paying agent/registrar agreements, purchase contracts, and escrow agreements pertaining to each series of bonds; complying with the letter of representations on file with the depository trust company; delegating the authority to certain members of the board of trustees and district staff to approve and execute certain documents relating to the sale of each series of bonds; and providing an effective dateâ (David Rastellini) C. Consideration and approval of an order authorizing the issuance by the Northside Independent School District of its Variable Rate Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds in one or more series; specifying the terms and features of these bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of these bonds; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of these bonds, including the approval and execution of paying agent/registrar agreements, remarketing agreements, purchase contracts, and tender agent agreements, as necessary and relating to each series of bonds, and the approval and distribution of one or more offering memorandums pertaining thereto; complying with the letter of representations on file with the depository trust company; delegating the authority to certain members of the board of trustees and district staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of each series of bonds; and providing an effective rate (David Rastellini) D. Consideration and approval of an order by the board of trustees of the Northside Independent School District authorizing the remarketing of â œnorthside Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2012â ; amending certain terms of the order authorizing the issuance of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the remarketing of the bonds, including the approval and distribution of a reoffering memorandum and the authorization of the execution of a remarketing agreement pertaining thereto;â delegating the authority to certain members of the board of trustees and district staff to approve and execute certain documents relating to the remarketing of the bonds; and providing an effective date (David Rastellini) XIII. Human Resources XIV. Technology Services XV. Administration A. Fields Elementary School Attendance Zone (Ray Galindo) B. Administrative Boundary Proposal for Changes from Evers ES to Raba ES (Ray Galindo)
C. Administrative Boundary Proposal for Changes from Carlos Coon ES to Myers ES (Ray Galindo) D. First Reading of Policy FL (LOCAL) (Ray Galindo) E. Request for Maximum Class Size Waivers (Ray Galindo) XVI. Superintendent A. Future Agenda Items (Brian Woods) XVII. Executive Session If, during the course of any duly posted meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive session is required regarding an item posted on the Agenda, that session will be held on any or all subjects and purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.084 of the Government Code (the Open Meetings Law). If a final vote is required on any matter considered in the closed or executive session, it shall be taken either upon the reconvening of the public session covered by this notice or at a subsequent, duly posted, public meeting as the Board shall determine. A. Appointment of Director of Purchasing B. Appointment of Vice Principal atâ Business Careers High School C. Sites XVIII. Open Session Any required action by the Board concerning matters considered in closed meeting will be taken in open session. A. Appointment of Director of Purchasing B. Appointment of Vice Principal atâ Business Careers High School XIX. Adjournment Brian T. Woods, Ed.D. Superintendent