1. 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been properly posted for the time and manner required by law. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters: A.Board Discussion of Personnel Matters: Employment, Retirement(s), Termination(s)/Proposed Termination(s), Proposed Nonrenewal(s), Request(s) for Leave of Absence, Request(s) for Extended Leave Without Pay, Resignation(s), Reassignment(s), Job Abandonment, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Administrator Contract Recommendations B. Discussion of Real Property C. Consultation with legal counsel involving pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter which the School District's legal counsel determines should be confidential including contract negotiations in accordance with Government Code, § 551.082, § 551.0821, § 551.087, and § 551.071, respectively; School Finance Litigation; Henderson v. GPISD, Civil Action No. 4-12CV-498-A; and Ramirez v. GPISD, Civil Action No. 3:13-CV-00008-P-BH. D. Superintendent's Evaluation 3. 7:00 P.M. - RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Rev. Bill Webb Full Gospel Fellowship 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Consider Approval of Exercising Option to Renew the Contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC for the 2013-2014 School Year Presenter: Mr. Lyle DuBus & Mr. Jeff Ackerman
Consider Approval of Dubiski HS/CTE Student Out-of-State Travel Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis & Ms. MeShelley White
Consider Approval of 2013-2014 Hazardous Bus Routes Designation Presenter: Mr. Kit Mason and Mr. Phil Gurke
Consider Approving Engagement Letter for District Auditing Services with Hereford, Lynch, Sellars & Kirkham, Certified Public Accountants for the Year Ended August 31, 2013. Presenter: Ms. Julie Spears
Consider Approving Rate for Reimbursement of Leave Upon Retirement Presenter: Ms. Julie Spears
Partnership with University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) College of Engineering Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis & Ms. Leslie Bender Jutzi
14.COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A.Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 15.ADJOURNMENT
1. 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been properly posted for the time and manner required by law. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters: A.Board Discussion of Personnel Matters: Employment, Retirement(s), Termination(s)/Proposed Termination(s), Proposed Nonrenewal(s), Request(s) for Leave of Absence, Request(s) for Extended Leave Without Pay, Resignation(s), Reassignment(s), Job Abandonment, Proposed Extension of Probationary Contract(s), Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Administrator Contract Recommendations B. Discussion of Real Property C. Consultation with legal counsel involving pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter which the School District's legal counsel determines should be confidential including contract negotiations in accordance with Government Code, § 551.082, § 551.0821, § 551.087, and § 551.071, respectively; School Finance Litigation; Henderson v. GPISD, Civil Action No. 4-12CV-498-A; and Ramirez v. GPISD, Civil Action No. 3:13-CV-00008-P-BH. D. Superintendent's Evaluation 3. 7:00 P.M. - RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Action as a Result of Closed Session 4. INVOCATION Rev. Bill Webb Full Gospel Fellowship 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Consider Approval of Exercising Option to Renew the Contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC for the 2013-2014 School Year Presenter: Mr. Lyle DuBus & Mr. Jeff Ackerman
Consider Approval of Dubiski HS/CTE Student Out-of-State Travel Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis & Ms. MeShelley White
Consider Approval of 2013-2014 Hazardous Bus Routes Designation Presenter: Mr. Kit Mason and Mr. Phil Gurke
Consider Approving Engagement Letter for District Auditing Services with Hereford, Lynch, Sellars & Kirkham, Certified Public Accountants for the Year Ended August 31, 2013. Presenter: Ms. Julie Spears
Consider Approving Rate for Reimbursement of Leave Upon Retirement Presenter: Ms. Julie Spears
Partnership with University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) College of Engineering Presenter: Ms. Pat Lewis & Ms. Leslie Bender Jutzi
14.COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS A.Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences. 15.ADJOURNMENT