OPEN MEETING – APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District will hold a Work Study Meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015. The Closed Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494. The Open Meeting will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. The subjects to be discussed are listed below. 1. Call to Order – Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, the meeting will be called to order. 2. Closed Meeting – Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. 2.1 Discuss and consider Board approval for administrative one-year term, administrative one-year probationary, administrative two-year term, staff member one-year term, staff member one-year probationary and staff member two-year term contract personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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 and consider Board approval of accepting professional staff resignations and hiring of professional contractual personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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.) 2.3 Discuss Board duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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.)
Reconvene from Closed Meeting – The Board will reconvene from Closed Meeting. The presiding officer will verify that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law. Consider Board approval of accepting professional staff resignations and hiring of professional contractual personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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.)
Recognition Peace Officer Oath of Office – Katy ISD Police Officer
Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center Update
Transportation Update
Student Online Registration and Existing Student Enrollment Update Software Project – InfoSnap
6.1 Consider future Board approval of the use of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method and the award of a Choice Facility Partners Cooperative vendor for the chiller replacement project. 6.2 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for awards and trophies. 6.3 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Access Lines for VOIP PBX systems. 6.4 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for wireless network upgrades at the elementary campuses. 6.5 Consider future Board approval of proposal for lit and dark fiber services. 6.6 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for internet bandwidth service.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of closed campuses for intra-district transfers for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
Discuss and consider future Board approval to use construction fund project savings for district-wide copier retrofits.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the proposed summer work schedule.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the proposal for the builders risk insurance coverage.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the contract for property insurance.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Casualty Insurance renewal program.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the February 2015 budget amendments.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of an Order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Katy Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-C; authorizing certain Authorized Representatives to approve the amount, interest rates, price and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding Bonds; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment of such Bonds; appointing a Paying Agent/Registrar, a Remarketing Agent and a Tender Agent with respect to the Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating thereto, authorizing the engagement of Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor to the District and the adoption of a Swap Policy.
Discuss and consider future Board adoption of the Order calling for a regular election of Trustees to be held on May 9, 2015 and authorization of the Administration to provide official notice of the election as required by the Texas Election Code.
Discuss and consider Board approval of a Proclamation for School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in Katy ISD.
Discussion 9.1 Discuss a proposal for network and wireless electronics. Future Meeting 10.1 Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 2015
OPEN MEETING – APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District will hold a Work Study Meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015. The Closed Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494. The Open Meeting will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. The subjects to be discussed are listed below. 1. Call to Order – Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, the meeting will be called to order. 2. Closed Meeting – Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. 2.1 Discuss and consider Board approval for administrative one-year term, administrative one-year probationary, administrative two-year term, staff member one-year term, staff member one-year probationary and staff member two-year term contract personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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 and consider Board approval of accepting professional staff resignations and hiring of professional contractual personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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.) 2.3 Discuss Board duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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.)
Reconvene from Closed Meeting – The Board will reconvene from Closed Meeting. The presiding officer will verify that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law. Consider Board approval of accepting professional staff resignations and hiring of professional contractual personnel. (Texas Government Code 551.074: 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.)
Recognition Peace Officer Oath of Office – Katy ISD Police Officer
Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center Update
Transportation Update
Student Online Registration and Existing Student Enrollment Update Software Project – InfoSnap
6.1 Consider future Board approval of the use of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method and the award of a Choice Facility Partners Cooperative vendor for the chiller replacement project. 6.2 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for awards and trophies. 6.3 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Access Lines for VOIP PBX systems. 6.4 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for wireless network upgrades at the elementary campuses. 6.5 Consider future Board approval of proposal for lit and dark fiber services. 6.6 Consider future Board approval of the proposal for internet bandwidth service.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of closed campuses for intra-district transfers for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
Discuss and consider future Board approval to use construction fund project savings for district-wide copier retrofits.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the proposed summer work schedule.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the proposal for the builders risk insurance coverage.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the contract for property insurance.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Casualty Insurance renewal program.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of the February 2015 budget amendments.
Discuss and consider future Board approval of an Order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Katy Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-C; authorizing certain Authorized Representatives to approve the amount, interest rates, price and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding Bonds; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment of such Bonds; appointing a Paying Agent/Registrar, a Remarketing Agent and a Tender Agent with respect to the Bonds; and enacting other provisions relating thereto, authorizing the engagement of Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor to the District and the adoption of a Swap Policy.
Discuss and consider future Board adoption of the Order calling for a regular election of Trustees to be held on May 9, 2015 and authorization of the Administration to provide official notice of the election as required by the Texas Election Code.
Discuss and consider Board approval of a Proclamation for School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in Katy ISD.
Discussion 9.1 Discuss a proposal for network and wireless electronics. Future Meeting 10.1 Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 2015