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Call to Order
Executive Session (GP-9)
Approve Agenda (GP-2)
Pledge of Allegiance 7:03 PM
Superintendent's Update
Recognitions (EL-3)
Proposal to Repurpose the Johnston High School Facility in Response to TEA's Order to Close Johnston (R-2)
PUBLIC HEARING on Proposal to Repurpose the Johnston High School Facility in Response to TEA's Order to Close Johnston (R-2)
Discussion and Approval of Resolution to Close Johnston High School and Repurpose the Facility in Response to TEA's Order to Close Johnston (R-2) (Reference Attachments Under Agenda Item #7)
Citizens' Communication (EL-3)
Consent Agenda (EL-10) (See Item #14 for Details)
Board Debriefing (GP-2)
Adjournment 12:05 AM
Consent Agenda Detail (EL-10) (The following items are acted upon under Item #11, Consent Agenda)
Austin Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Monday, June 9, 2008
5:00 PM
Carruth Administration Center Board Auditorium, Bldg. B, Room 100, 1111 West 6th St., Austin, Texas
 
1.   Call to Order
  5:00
 
2.   Executive Session (GP-9)
  Matters upon which the Board may meet in closed session and upon which action may be taken include: deliberation of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or an employee; deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; deliberation about commercial or financial information that the Board has received from a business prospect, or deliberation of the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect; deliberation about a negotiated contract for a prospective gift to the district; consultation and deliberation 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 in accordance with Government Code, Sections 551.074, 551.072, 551.087, 551.073 and 551.071, respectively.
  5:05
 
3.   Approve Agenda (GP-2)
  (Action) 7:00 PM
 
4.   Pledge of Allegiance 7:03 PM
 
5.   Superintendent's Update
  (Information) (5 MINUTES)
  7:05
A.   TEA Commissioner's Direction Regarding Pearce Middle School
 
6.   Recognitions (EL-3)
  (Action) (1 HOUR AND 10 MINUTES)
  7:10
A.   Recognition of Stacey Shapiro, Zilker Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher, Recipient of the 2008 H-E-B Excellence in Education Leadership Award
  Claudia Tousek
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
B.   Martin Middle School Students Earn National Honors in Business Professionals of America National Competition
  Dr. Paul Cruz
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
C.   Fulmore and O. Henry Middle School Students Earn First and Second Place Honors in Texas History Fair Competition
  Dr. Paul Cruz
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
D.   Kealing Middle School Students Garner First Place Award in State of Texas Knowledge Master Open Competition
  Dr. Paul Cruz
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
E.   The Falcon Cry, the Fulmore Middle School Newspaper, Receives Recognition at the Interscholastic League Press Conference Annual Convention and Fifteen Fulmore Students Earn First or Second Place in Yearbook or Newspaper Events
  Dr. Paul Cruz
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
F.   The Liberator, Newspaper from LBJ and LASA High Schools, Receives Recognition at State and National Level Competitions
  Dr. Glenn Nolly
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
G.   Bowie High School Softball Team Earned Second Place at the UIL State Softball Championships
  Dr. Glenn Nolly
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
H.   Anderson and LBJ High School Students Earn Recognition at the UIL State Swim Meet
  Dr. Glenn Nolly
   Agenda Item/Board Statement
 
7.   Proposal to Repurpose the Johnston High School Facility in Response to TEA's Order to Close Johnston (R-2)
  (Discussion) (30 MINUTES)
  Dr. Glenn Nolly, Dr. Ann Smisko, Kent Ewing, Mel Waxler
  8:20
A.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
B.   Attachment A: Correspondence from Commissioner Robert Scott, June 4, 2008
   Attachment A
C.   Attachment B: Proposed Resolution to Effect the Closure of Johnston High School and Approve the District’s Proposal for Repurposing Under the Rules of the Texas Administrative Code (19 TAC §§97.1051(2)(B)-(C))
   Approved Resolution for Johnston (Revised 6-9-08)
1.   Attachment 1: A New Vision for Johnston High School: Austin Independent School District Proposal for Repurposing under the Rules
   Attachment 1
   Attachment Title Page
a.   Attachment 1A: Administrative Code - Chapter 97
   Attachment 1A
b.   Attachment 1B: Action Plan and Timeline
   Attachment B (Revised 6-9-08)
c.   Attachment 1C: Percent of Students in Johnston Attendance Zone by Campus of Enrollment
   Attachment 1C
d.   Attachment 1D: Recruitment Plan for New Staff, Job Description of Master Teacher Position, and Pay Incentives for New Staff
   Attachment 1D - Master Teacher Job Description
   Attachment 1D - Incentive Plan
e.   Attachment 1E: New Vision: Phase One-New Instructional Program for 2008-09
   Attachment 1E
f.   Attachment 1F: Approach to College and Career Readiness
   Attachment F
g.   Attachment 1G: Structural Improvements for 2008-09
   Attachment 1G
h.   Attachment 1H: AISD/ACC Partnership
   Attachment 1H
i.   Attachment 1I: Charts Showing School Structure for 2008-09 and 2009-10
   Attachment 1I
j.   Attachment 1J: Data Dashboard Example
   Attachment 1J
k.   Attachment 1K: Student Recruitment Plan
   Attachment 1K
 
8.   PUBLIC HEARING on Proposal to Repurpose the Johnston High School Facility in Response to TEA's Order to Close Johnston (R-2)
  (45 MINUTES)
  8:50
 
9.   Discussion and Approval of Resolution to Close Johnston High School and Repurpose the Facility in Response to TEA's Order to Close Johnston (R-2) (Reference Attachments Under Agenda Item #7)
  (Action) (1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES)
  Dr. Pascal D. Forgione, Jr., Dr. Glenn Nolly, Dr. Ann Smisko, Kent Ewing, Mel Waxler
  9:35
   Agenda Item
 
10.   Citizens' Communication (EL-3)
  (1 HOUR)
  10:50
 
11.   Consent Agenda (EL-10) (See Item #14 for Details)
  (Action) (5 MINUTES)
  11:50
   Blank Page
 
12.   Board Debriefing (GP-2)
  11:55
 
13.   Adjournment 12:05 AM
 
14.   Consent Agenda Detail (EL-10) (The following items are acted upon under Item #11, Consent Agenda)
A.   ACADEMICS AND CURRICULUM
1.   Memorandum of Understanding and Subcontractor Agreement with Austin Community College (R-2, R-6, R-7)
  Dr. Ann Smisko, Dr. Gloria Williams
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Attachment 1: Memorandum of Understanding
   Attachment 1
B.   BOARD ADMINISTRATION
1.   Second Amendment of Contract for Results Project by Gibson Consulting Group (R-2)
  Board President Mark Williams
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Attachment 1: Proposed Consulting Agreement
   Attachment 1
C.   BUSINESS AND FINANCE
1.   Bids on Equipment, Services, and Supplies (EL-8)
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Attachment 1: F08-11 Mexican Food Products
   Attachment 1
c.   Attachment 2: F08-13 Bakery Products
   Attachment 2
d.   Attachment 3: Bid B08-095 Fire/Security Alarm, Access Control and Closed Circuit Television Equipment
   Attachment 3
e.   Attachment 4: Bid B08-096 Copier and Print Shop Paper Products
   Attachment 4
f.   Attachment 5: Bid B08-097 Instructional Learning Aids and Equipment
   Attachment 5
g.   Attachment 6: Bid B08-107 Paper Towels
   Attachment 6
h.   Attachment 7: Bid B08-109 Asbestos Abatement Services
   Attachment 7
i.   Attachment 8: Bid B08-121 Delivery Van
   Attachment 8
j.   Attachment 9: Bid B08-100 Classroom and Art Supplies, Special Order
   Attachment 9
2.   Travel Reimbursement Rates (EL-8)
  Larry Throm
   Agenda Item
3.   Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Project Expenditures with Proceeds of Commercial Paper Notes (EL-8)
  Larry Throm
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Attachment 1: Resolution
   Attachment 1
D.   CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
1.   Selection of Contractor and Award of Contract for Roof Repair and Replacement at Burnet Middle School (EL-16)
  Larry Throm, Paul Turner, Curt Shaw
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Exhibit A: Proposal Tabulation
   Exhibit A
c.   Exhibit B: Evaluation Tabulation
   Exhibit B
d.   Exhibit C: Firm Synopsis
   Exhibit C
2.   Selection of Contractor and Award of Contract for Electrical and Fire Alarm Improvements at Clifton Career Development Center (EL-16)
  Larry Throm, Paul Turner, Curt Shaw
   Agenda Item
3.   Selection of Contractor and Award of Contract for Roof Repair at Brooke Elementary School (EL-16)
  Larry Throm, Paul Turner, Curt Shaw
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Exhibit A: Proposal Tabulation
   Exhibit A
c.   Exhibit B: Evaluation Tabulation
   Exhibit B
d.   Exhibit C: Firm Synopsis
   Exhibit C
E.   HUMAN RESOURCES
1.   Routine Personnel Actions: Confirmation of Appointments, Resignations, and Retirements (EL-4)
a.   Agenda Item
   Agenda Item
b.   Attachment 1: Appointments, Resignations and Retirements
   Attachment 1
c.   Attachment 2: Summary of Resignations and Retirements
   Attachment 2
2.   Appointment of Principal for Austin High School (EL-4)
  Michael Houser
   Agenda Item
3.   Appointment of Principal for Reagan High School (EL-4)
  Michael Houser
4.   Appointment of Principal for International High School (EL-4)
  Michael Houser
   Agenda Item
5.   Appointment of Principal for Bedichek Middle School (EL-4)
  Michael Houser
   Agenda Item
6.   Appointment of Principal for Norman Elementary School (EL-4)
  Michael Houser
   Agenda Item