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Pearland Independent School District Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:00 PM
Agenda of REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Trustees
PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pearland Independent School District will be held on February 11, 2014, beginning at 5:00 PM at 1928 North Main, Pearland, Texas. The closed session will begin immediately after the opening of the meeting followed by the public session at approximately 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. The items listed in this notice may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Board.
1. Call to Order
2. Establishment of a Quorum
3. Closed Meeting as Authorized by Section 551.001 et seq.of the Government Code -
A. 551.071 - Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney Regarding any Item on the Agenda
B. 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
C. 551.074 - Personnel Discussion
1. Employment of Professional and Instructional Personnel
2. Review Resignations
D. 5551.076 - Considering the Deployment, Specific Occasions for, or Implementation of, Security Personnel or Devices
1. Review of Safety/Security Procedures/Plans/Facilities for Immediate and Long Range Implementation
4. Reconvene in Open Session
5. Introductory Remarks - Trustee Andrew Solomon
A. Such remarks by an individual board member are entirely his or her own and do not necessarily reflect the views or judgment of the Board of Trustees as a whole or the school district. No other members of the board or employees of the school district, or any other person in attendance at the meeting is expected or required to participate in any introductory remarks that are presented.
6. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session as Listed Under Closed Meeting in this Notice
7. Required Hearing and Report for the 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report [Replaces the AEIS] and the Approval of the Campus Performance Objectives for the 2013-2014 School Year.
A. Presentation and Discussion 5
8. Board Member Activities
9. Board Recognition (6:15 p.m.)
10. Public Comment [Length of time of each not to exceed five(5) minutes]
11. New Business - Consideration of and Possible Action on the Following Consent Agenda: All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion. Upon a board member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to
the Regular Agenda.
A. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting January 14, 2014 21
2. Approval of Adopting Order Calling School Board Trustee Election and Canvassing Results of Election
27
3. Approval of the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services for the May 10, 2014 Trustee Election
32
4. Approval of Proposal Received for Wide Area Network [WAN] 41
B. Regular Agenda
1. Consider Approval of Architects to Provide Services Related to the Kitchen Addition at Shadycrest Elementary School
46
2. Consider Approval of Graduation Endorsement Plans - in Response to House Bill 5 Requirements
48
12. Administrative Reports
A. Quarterly Investment Report 78
B. Report on Dyslexia Services 83
13. Board Member Requests for Agenda Items
14. Adjournment
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:
551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of,
security personnel or devices 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against
personnel 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow,
or will instruct its representative to follow, in consultation with representative of employee groups
551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:
(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting;
or
(b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine
Certificate of Posting
On the 7th day of February, 2014, this notice was made available to the public on the district website and an original copy of this notice was posted at the school district education support center at 11:00 a.m. on said date.
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Secretary to Board of Trustees
Meeting Date February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: February 4, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Required Hearing and Report for the 2012 2013 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and the Approval of the Campus Performance Objectives for the 2013 2014 School Year.
Executive Summary: Texas Education Code Chapter 39 requires each districts board of trustees to publish an annual report that includes the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), campus performance objectives, a report of violent or criminal incidents, and information received under Texas Education Code 51.403(e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board of trustees shall hold a hearing for public discussion of the report, and they shall widely disseminate the report within the district. Due to changes in legislation the performance report formerly known as the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) report is now the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The TAPR provides information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas. The report also provides information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics. The following link can be used to access the Pearland ISD TAPR report - http://www.pearlandisd.org/files/filesystem/District_APR_2012-13.pdf
Almost all of the data in this report has been already presented to the board over the past year. Included in the information is a review of the STAAR performance data from the 2012 2013 school year as well as attendance rate, annual dropout and graduation rates, and college readiness indicators. The just received 2013 College Board Highlights Page is also included in the board packet for review.
Texas Education Code 11.253 requires that each campus improvement plan set objectives based on the TAPR and periodically measure progress toward the performance objectives. These objectives must be approved by the local board of trustees and must be included in the published TAPR. As is currently being constructed for the anticipated STAAR/EOC Incentive Plan, each campus performance objective for testing results is designed to increase performance such that one fifth of the progress towards 100% passing is the annual goal. Consequently, achievement targets vary from campus to campus depending on the increases needed to attain that objective. Campuses with lower scores require greater gains to meet the objectives. Campus Performance Objectives for the 2013 2014 school year are posted on the Pearland ISD website - http://www.pearlandisd.org/departments.cfm?subpage=40111.
Board of Trustees
Agenda Item Information
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http://www.pearlandisd.org/files/filesystem/District_APR_2012-13.pdfhttp://www.pearlandisd.org/departments.cfm?subpage=40111
Fiscal Impact: Cost:
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the board approves the Campus Performance Objectives for the 2013 2014 school year for all campuses as presented.
Also: the board provides an opportunity for any citizen to comment on the TAPR.
Department Submitting: Curriculum & Instruction
Requested By: Dr. Lisa Nixon
Cabinet Members Approval: Dr. Nyla Watson
Board Approval Required: Yes No
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TexasAcademicPerformanceReport(TAPR)201213
PearlandISD
TAPROverview
Due to changes in legislation, the performance report formerly known as the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) report is now the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).
The TAPR provides information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
DifferencesfrompreviousAEISreports
STAAR Proficiency and STAAR Progress Measures results are shown
Inclusion of two new postsecondary indicators
Replacement of financial profile section with direct HTML link to 2011-12 Financial Actual Report
AccessingtheTAPRReport
1. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/tapr/index.html2. www.pearlandisd.org3. CampusLibrariesorOffices
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2013TAPRContentDistrict/CampusPerformance
STAARPerformanceatPhaseinLevelIIoraboveDisaggregatedbygradelevel,subject,andstudentgroupAggregatedbypassingstandardandprogressmeasureProgressofPriorYearFailuresTAKSExitLevelcumulativeStudentSuccessInitiativeCurrentyearELLStudentsdisaggregatedbysubjectandBilingual/ESLservicedeliverymodel
2013TAPRContentDistrict/CampusPerformance
(continued)
ParticipationRate
AttendanceRate
AnnualDropoutRates
GraduationRates
2013TAPRContentDistrict/CampusPerformance
(continued) CollegeReadinessIndicatorsRHSPandDAPGraduates AdvancedCourses/DualEnrollment TexasSuccessInitiative(TSI)CollegeReadyGraduatesAP/IBResults,SAT/ACTResultsGraduatesEnrolledinaTexasInstitutionofHigherEducation(IHE)
GradatesinaTexasIHECompletingOneYearWithoutRemediation
2013TAPRReportOverviewDistrict/CampusProfile
StudentInformation Demographics,Graduates,RetentionRates,ClassSize
StaffInformation Demographics,Experience,SalaryInformation
Programs StudentEnrollment,TeachersbyProgram
Budget LinktoActualFinancialDatareport
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2013STAAR38PerformanceReading
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2013STAARPerformanceEndofCourse: EnglishLanguageArts
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ALGI GEOM ALGII
AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013STAARPerformanceEndofCourse:Mathematics
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2013STAAR38PerformanceScience
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BIO CHEM PHYS
AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013STAARPerformanceEndofCourse:Science
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GR8
AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013STAAR38PerformanceSocialStudies
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WorldGeography WorldHistory USHistory
AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013STAARPerformanceEndofCourse:SocialStudies
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2013STAAR38PerformanceWriting
77 7778 7987 88
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2013 2012
StateRegionDistrict
STAARPercentatPhasein 1LevelIIorAboveAll Grades,AllSubjects
80 7980 8089 89
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2013 2012
StateRegionDistrict
STAARPercentatPhasein 1LevelIIorAboveAll Grades,Reading
79 7781 79
90 89
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StateRegionDistrict
STAARPercentatPhasein 1LevelIIorAboveAll Grades,Mathematics
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StateRegionDistrict
STAARPercentatPhasein 1LevelIIorAboveAll Grades,Science
76 797881
87 89
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2013 2012
StateRegionDistrict
STAARPercentatPhasein 1LevelIIorAboveAll Grades,SocialStudies
STAARProgressMeasureNewfor2013
STAARPercentMetorExceededProgress ThisindicatorshowsthepercentofstudentswhometorexceededtheSTAARprogressmeasureasdeterminedbycomparingastudentsgainscorethedifferencebetweenthestudentscurrentyearscoreandprioryearscoretoaprogresstarget.
STAARPercentExceededProgress Thisindicatorusesthesamemethodologyasabove,butshowsonlythepercentofstudentswhoexceededtheprogresstarget.
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StateRegionDistrict
2013STAARPercentMetorExceededProgressAll Grades,Writing
96.997.4
96.6 96.696.3
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AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013Attendance20112012SchoolYear
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AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013AnnualDropoutRate (Grades78)20112012 SchoolYear
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AllAfAmHispWhiteEcoDisSpEdTwoorMoreELL
2013AnnualDropoutRate(Grades912)20112012SchoolYear
96.8 96.9 97.5 96.4 94.4
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4YearLongitudinalGraduationRate(Grades912)Classof2012
95.1 95.7 94.5 94.790.5
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95.1 97.590.1
95.4 94.2 91.2100
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CollegeReadyGraduates Tobeconsideredcollegeready asdefinedbythisindicator,agraduatemusthavemetorexceededthecollegereadycriteriaontheTAKSexitleveltest,ortheSATtest,ortheACTtest.
Threevaluesarecalculatedforthisindicator EnglishLanguageArts Mathematics BothSubjects
Performanceisshownfortheclassof2012and2011.
6168
6066
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Texas Pearland AfAm Hisp White EcoDis SpEd TwoorMore
2011 2012
CollegeReadyGraduatesEnglishLanguageArts
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6459
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70 73
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Texas Pearland AfAm Hisp White EcoDis SpEd TwoorMore
2011 2012
CollegeReadyGraduatesMathematics
5261
5345
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44
57
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47
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Texas Pearland AfAm Hisp White EcoDis SpEd TwoorMore
2011 2012
CollegeReadyGraduatesBothSubjects
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AdvancedPlacement(AP)Results StudentsTested
At/AboveCriterion
State Region4 Pearland
Tested in2012 21.9% 23.7% 27.5%
State Region4 Pearland
Testedin2012 50.8% 54.3% 64.6%
Testedin2011 49.3% 53.8% 60.9%
SAT/ACTResults Classof2012 StudentsTested
At/AboveCriterion
State Region4 Pearland
Classof2012 66.9% 70.9% 67.7%
State Region4 Pearland
Classof2012 24.9% 25.7% 30.3%
SAT/ACTResults Classof2012 AverageSATScore
AverageACTScore
State Region4 Pearland
Classof2012 1422 1408 1484
State Region4 Pearland
Classof2012 20.5 21.1 21.4
2013AdvancedPlacementParticipation&PerformanceHighlights
1,311PearlandISDstudentstookatleastoneexam Thisrepresentsa21.1%increaseover2012
2,948examsweretakenbyPearlandISDstudents Thisrepresentsa35.3%increaseover2012
1,538examsearnedascoreof3,4,or5 Thisrepresentsa24.8%increaseover2012
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Classof2013SATReasoningTestParticipation&Performance
735PearlandISDstudentstookanSAT Thisrepresentsa24.3%increaseascomparedto2012
TheCriticalReadingmeanscoreincreasedby6points ascomparedwith2012
TheMathmeanscoreincreasedby2pointsascomparedwith2012
TheWritingmeanscoreincreasedby2pointsascomparedwith2012
ViolentandCriminalIncidents Texasstatute(TEC39.053)requireseverydistricttopublishanannualreportonviolentandcriminalincidentsatcampusesinthedistrict.
TheAnnualReportofViolentorCriminalIncidents(PEIMS425report)includesthenumber,rate,andtypeofviolentorcriminalincidentsthatoccurredoneachdistrictcampus,totheextentpermittedundertheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974(FERPA)duringthereportedschoolyear.
TexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard
Texasstatute(TEC51.403e)requireseverydistricttoincludewithitsTAPRareportonstudentperformanceinpostsecondaryinstitutionsduringthefirstyearenrolledaftergraduationfromhighschool.Thereportincludes: NumberofTotalGraduates,disaggregatedbyattendanceinInstitutesofHigherEducation
NumberofStudentswithineachGPAreportingband
HighSchoolGraduatesfromFY2011EnrolledinTexasPublicorIndependentHigherEducationinFY
2012
Texas PearlandISD
FourYearPublicUniversity 21% 25%
TwoYearPublicColleges 26% 41%
IndependentColleges&Universities 4% 2%
NotTrackable 5% 3%
NotFound 44% 30%
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HighSchoolGraduatesfromFY2011Enrolled inTexasPublicorIndependentHigherEducationinFY2012
DawsonHighSchool
TotalGraduates
GPAfor1st YearinPublicHigherEducation inTexas
< 2.0 2.02.49
2.52.99
3.0 3.49
>3.5 Unknown
FourYear PublicUniversity 169 32 19 39 42 37 0
TwoYearPublicColleges 171 72 29 22 20 20 8
IndependentColleges&Universities 12
NotTrackable 10
NotFound 103
TotalHighSchoolGraduates 465
HighSchoolGraduatesfromFY2011Enrolled inTexasPublicorIndependentHigherEducationinFY2012
PearlandHighSchool
TotalGraduates
GPAfor1st YearinPublicHigherEducation inTexas
< 2.0 2.02.49
2.52.99
3.0 3.49
>3.5 Unknown
FourYear PublicUniversity 124 25 21 25 29 24 0
TwoYearPublicColleges 286 114 39 46 40 27 20
IndependentColleges&Universities 14
NotTrackable 19
NotFound 186
TotalHighSchoolGraduates 629
HighSchoolGraduatesfromFY2011Enrolled inTexasPublicorIndependentHigherEducationinFY2012
PaceCenter TotalGraduatesGPAfor1st YearinPublicHigher
Education inTexas< 2.0 2.0
2.492.52.99
3.0 3.49
>3.5 Unknown
FourYear PublicUniversity 2
TwoYearPublicColleges 23 9 2 2 2 2 6
IndependentColleges&Universities 0
NotTrackable 3
NotFound 63
TotalHighSchoolGraduates 91
Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:
Dr.LisaNixonPearlandISD
DirectorofTesting&ProgramEvaluationNixonL@pearlandisd.org
(281)485 3203
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2013 Pearland Independent School District Advanced Placement Program, SAT Reasoning Test
Highlights Page 2013 AP Participation and Performance 1,311PISD students took at least one exam, representing a 21.1% increase over 2012. 2,948 exams were taken by PISD students, representing an increase of 35.3% as compared
with 2012. 1,583 exams earned scores of 3, 4, or 5, representing a 24.8% increase over 2012. 8 American Indian students took an exam, representing an increase of 100% over 2012. 10 exams were taken by American Indian students, representing 11.1% increase over 2012. 3 exams taken by American Indian students earned a 3, 4, or 5. 279 Asian students took an exam, representing a 12.0% increase over 2012. 818 exams were taken by Asian students, representing an 18.4% increase over 2012. 495 exams taken by Asian students earned a 3, 4, or 5, representing a 11.5% increase over
2012. 167 Black students took an exam, representing a 21.0% increase over 2012. 320 exams were taken by Black students, representing a 53.1% increase from 2012. 115 exams taken by Black students earned a 3, 4, or 5, representing a 35.3% increase over
2012. 235 Hispanic students took an exam, representing a 23.7% increase over 2012. 495 exams were taken by Hispanic students, representing a 57.1% increase over 2012. 254 exams taken by Hispanic students earned a 3, 4, or 5, representing a 53.0% increase
over 2012. 570 White students took an exam, representing a 24.5% increase over 2012. 1,207 exams were taken by White students, representing a 38.3% increase over 2012. 669 exams taken by White students earned a 3, 4, or 5, representing a 28.2% increase over
2012. Since 2009, the number of students taking exams has increased by 711, a 118.5 % increase. Since 2009, the number of exams taken by students has increased by 1954, a 196.6%
increase. Since 2009, the number of AP exams earning scores of 3, 4, or 5 has increased by 1045
tests, a 194.2% increase. Top 5 AP Programs in PISD
World History 357 exams, 16% of total US History 292 exams, 13% of total English Language and Composition 261 exams, 12% of total Psychology 217 exams, 10% of total English Literature and Composition 165 exams, 8% of total
341 exams were taken by students in the sciences compared to 217 exams taken in 2012, an
increase of 57%.
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SAT Reasoning Test Participation and Performance --Class of 2013 735 PISD students took an SAT, representing a 24.3% increase as compared with
2012.
1 American Indian student took an exam.
87 Asian students took an exam, representing a 26% increase over 2012.
176 Black students took an exam, representing a 15.7% increase over 2012.
126 Hispanic students took an exam, representing a 31.2% increase since 2012..
317 White students took an exam, representing a 228.31.1% increase over 2012.
Critical Reading mean increased by 6 points as compared with 2012.
Math mean increased by 2 points as compared with 2012.
Writing mean increased by 2 points as compared with 2012.
In 2012, students who took SAT and previously took PSAT/NMSQT scored generally
higher than students who indicated they did not take PSAT/NMSQT
Previously took PSAT/NMSQT: CR: 529 M: 543 W:509
Did not take PSAT/NMSQT: CR: 454 M: 470 W: 432
390 students who took SAT identified as non-white, representing 53% of the cohort.
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Meeting Date February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: January 30, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting January 14, 2014
Executive Summary: Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on January 14, 2014 are submitted for your review.
Fiscal Impact: Cost:
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on January 14, 2014 be approved as presented.
Department Submitting: Superintendents Office
Requested By: Dr. John Kelly
Cabinet Members Approval: Dr. John Kelly
Board Approval Required: Yes No
Board of Trustees
Agenda Item Information
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January 14, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Pearland Independent School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
January 14, 2014
The Board of Trustees of the Pearland Independent School District met in regular session on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices located at 1928 North Main Street, Pearland, Texas in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Government Code.
Opening 1.0 After noting that a quorum was present, President DeBorde opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Establishment of a Quorum
2.0 Trustee Rusty DeBorde , President Trustee Pam Boegler, Vice-President Trustee Rebecca Decker, Secretary Trustee Lance Botkin [arrived to the meeting at 4:37 pm] Trustee Adele Brennan Trustee Virgil Gant Trustee Andrew Solomon [arrived to the meeting at 4:40 pm]
Members Absent All Present
Closed Session 3.0 President DeBorde convened the board in Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. in accordance with Section 551.001
A. Section 551.071 - Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney Regarding any Item Listed on the Agenda
B. Section 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value or real property
C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Discussion 1. Employment of Professional and Instructional
Personnel 2. Review Resignations 3. Consider Annual Superintendent Evaluation/Contract/
Salary/Benefits
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly participated in closed session. Bob Crager participated in closed session with the board in regard to items 3.C.1, 3.C.2 and 3.C.3
Open Session 4.0 - The board reconvened in open session at 6:13 p.m.
Executive Council Present
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly Chief Financial Officer Mr. Don Marshall Deputy Superintendent Ms. Nan Weimer Senior Assistant Superintendent Mr. Cary Partin Assistant Superintendent Ms. Sonia Serrano
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Recording Secretary
Senior Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brenda Waters Senior Assistant Superintendent Dr. Nyla Watson Ms. Bobbie Dawson
Action on Closed Session
6.0 - A motion was made by Trustee Boegler and seconded by Trustee Gant that the board extend the superintendents contract with amendments as discussed in closed session making its term effective July 1, 2014 until June 30, 2017. Motion carried 6-1. FOR: Trustees Brennan, Gant, Boegler, Decker, Gray and DeBorde; AGAINST: Trustee Solomon. A motion was made by Trustee Boegler and seconded by Trustee Brennan that the board approve the superintendents recommendation for employment of personnel as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Introductory Remarks Pledge to American and Texas Flags
5.0 Trustee Botkin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags, thanked teachers, administration and staff for all the hard work they did during the first semester and rendered a prayer.
Board Recognition
8.0 - The board of trustees recognized the following: Board Recognition Month:
Dr. Kelly recognized the board of trustees Community Members:
Pearland Police Department Officers Zenaida Davis and Robert Dasilva presented a plaque to Dr. Kelly thanking Pearland ISD for supporting PPDs Toys for Tots program every year
State Representative Ed Thompson presented a Resolution to Pearland High School Volleyball Coach John Turner recognizing his 700th career win this year.
Holiday donors (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Angel Tree) Students/Staff:
District Christmas Card Artist - Adanya Bell
FFA Agricultural Issues Team -- State Finalist
UIL State 4A Cross Country Qualifiers- Dawson HS students Matthew Murray and Abbie Harrelson
PHS Volleyball Team -- 2013 Region 3 5A Quarterfinalists
DHS Volleyball Team -- 2013 Region 3 4A Regional Finalists
The meeting recessed at 6:48 pm and reconvened at 6:53 pm
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Public Comment
9.0 No one requested to address the board.
Board Member Activities
7.0 Members of the board shared with each other and the audience activities they have participated in since the last board meeting.
Boy Scout Troop 464 was recognized for their presence at the meeting by President DeBorde.
Consent Agenda President DeBorde asked if members of the board would like to
remove an item from the consent agenda. A motion was made by Trustee Brennan and seconded by Trustee Gant that the board approve the consent agenda as presented.
Approval of Minutes 10.A.1 That the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on December 10, 2013 be approved as presented.
Motor Vehicle Fuel 10.A.2 That each of the proposals submitted be accepted for the procurement of motor vehicle fuel on an as-needed basis effective January 12, 2014 through January 11, 2015.
Cafeteria Serving Line Equipment
10.A.3 That the board of trustees approve the proposal submitted by Kommercial Kitchens in the amount of $162,608 for the procurement of cafeteria serving line equipment.
Final Payment Turf Replacement & Installation
10.A.4 - That the board authorize final payment to FieldTurf USA, Inc. for the replacement of artificial turf at Pearland High School and installation of artificial turf at Dawson High School
Security Alarm Equipment and Fire Alarm Equipment
10.A.5 That the board of trustees approve the proposal submitted by Electronic Security Service in the annual amount of $179,522.16 for the procurement of leasing, maintenance and monitoring of security alarm equipment and monitoring of fire alarm equipment during the next 60 months. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Agenda Additional Personnel 10.B.1 A motion was made by Trustee Brennan and seconded by
Trustee Boegler that the board approves two (2) positions for the 2013-2014 school year and subsequent years. Motion carried 7-0
Proposals for Various Insurance Coverage
10.B.2 - Mr. Dave Hartsook, Victory Insurance, answered questions offered by members of the board.
Raising amount of insurance
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Cost of increase A motion was made by Trustee Brennan and seconded by Trustee Boegler that the following proposals for insurance coverage through Victory Insurance Agency with premiums totaling $2,104,412 be accepted:
Policies layered with various insurance companies for property, windstorm and hail coverage that provides $75 million in coverage for building and contents with a deductible of $100,000 or 5% of the total insured value per location in the event of a named storm;
Policies from Argonaut Insurance Companies for commercial general liability, commercial automobile, educators legal liability, and commercial crime;
Policy from Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company for boiler and machinery; and
Policy from Republic Underwriters Insurance Company for equipment
. Motion carried 7-0.
Administrative Report Purchasing Cooperative Fees Report
11.A. Education Code 44.0331 requires that school districts disclose the amounts spent on purchasing cooperative fees on an annual basis. A copy of the report was included in the agenda.
New High School Graduation Endorsement Plans
11.B. Pearland ISD and other school districts across the state are preparing for the changes that come with the implementation of House Bill 5 which was passed in the 83rd Legislative Session (January-June 2013). The bills most notable components involve changes to the testing system and the requiring of school districts to provide advanced courses in fields that prepare students college or career readiness with workforce skills. Dr. Kelly asked that the board listen and discuss proposed endorsement plans as generated by C&I, CTE, and high school input. Dr. Nyla Watson presented an overview of the proposed endorsement plans for high school graduation as stipulated by new state law.
District-wide Employee Survey Results
11.C. Dr. Kelly praised Dr. Lisa Nixon (Director of Testing and Program Evaluation) for administering the final version of the employee survey and for compiling the results. Dr. Kelly reported that this fall, 1290 of 1604 campus employees
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responded to the survey resulting in an 80% response rate with the campus response rates ranging from 66% to 98%. The district-wide response rate for the last survey conducted in 2010 was 68%. Overall, campus employees responded more favorably this year to the survey items as compared to 2010 responses.
The results of this survey are now being disaggregated by campus so as to identify perceptions, strengths, and weaknesses for each of the districts 23 campuses. That same process is also being performed for each major district level department.
A brief discussion followed.
Board Request for Agenda Items
13.0 No requests were made.
Adjournment 14. 0 -The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
We affirm that these minutes are official, complete and correct.
Rusty DeBorde
President
Rebecca Decker
Secretary
Date Minutes Approved Date Signed by Officers
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Meeting Date February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: January 29, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Approval of Adopting Order Calling School Trustee Election and Canvassing Results of Election
Executive Summary: Positions One [1] and Two [2] will be on the ballot for the May 10, 2014 election. Pearland ISD must elect trustees by plurality. That is, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for a position is elected without the necessity of a runoff election. Only in the event of a tie vote is a second election required as provided for in Section 2.002 of the Texas Election Code. Section 67.003(a) of the Election Code provides that the canvass generally must take place no earlier than the third day after the election and no later than the eleventh day after the election date. The canvassing of the election results may take place at a regular board meeting, a board workshop, or a called board meeting. For purposes of conducting the canvass, two members of the governing body constitute a quorum, per Section 67.004(a) of the Code.
Fiscal Impact: Cost:
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the board of trustees adopt the Order calling the May 10, 2014 School Board Trustee Election. Further, that the date to canvass this election be set for May 20, 2014.
Department Submitting: Election Coordinator
Requested By: Brenda Riggs
Cabinet Members Approval: Dr. John Kelly
Board Approval Required: Yes No
Board of Trustees
Agenda Item Information
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PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORDER OF ELECTION
An election is hereby ordered to be held on May 10, 2014, for the purpose of electing one Trustee for each position designated as
Position ONE [1] and Position TWO [2]
For Early Voting, a voter may vote at any location listed below:
Pearland - East Branch Location: Pearland Library, 3522 Liberty Drive,Pearland Pearland - West Branch Location: Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway, Pearland
Shadow Creek Branch Location: Pearland Westside Library, 2803 Business Center Drive #101, Pearland
Angleton Main Location: Brazoria County Courthouse East Annex, 1524 East Mulberry, Angleton Alvin Branch Location: Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin Brazoria Branch Location: Brazoria Library, 620 South Brooks, Brazoria Freeport Branch Location: Freeport Library, 410 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport Lake Jackson Branch Location: Lake Jackson Library, 250 Circle Way, Lake Jackson Manvel Branch Location: Brazoria County Courthouse North Annex, 7313 Corporate Drive, Manvel Sweeny Branch Location: Sweeny Community Center, 205 West Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny West Columbia Branch Location: Precinct 4 Government Office, 121 North 10th Street, West Columbia
Personal appearance times and dates for Early Voting locations:
Monday, April 28 ~ Friday, May 2 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3 - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 5 ~ Tuesday, May 6 - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Applications for ballots by mail should be mailed to be received no earlier than March 10, 2014 and no later than the close of business [5:00 pm] May 1, 2014: Applications should be mailed to:
Joyce Hudman, County Clerk 111 East Locust , Suite 200 Angleton, Texas 77515-4654
On Election Day, voters must vote in the precinct where registered to vote:
Brazoria County Precincts 12 and 26 voting at:
Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4, 4813 West Broadway, Pearland
Brazoria County Precincts 13, 36 and 47 voting at
Turner College and Career High School, 4717 Bailey Road, Pearland
Brazoria County Precincts 27, 29 and 54 voting at
Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway, Pearland
Brazoria County Precincts: 28, 46 and Harris County Precinct 537 voting at:
Pearland Community Center, 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland
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Brazoria County Precincts 44, 58, 60 and 62 voting at:
Silverlake Recreation Center, 2715 Southwyck Parkway, Pearland
Brazoria County Precincts 51, 52 and 61 voting at:
Fellowship Bible Church, 1720 East Broadway, Pearland
Issued this 11TH day of February, 2014. _______________________________________ _____________________________________ Rusty DeBorde, President Lance Botkin, Member _______________________________________ _____________________________________ Pam Boegler, Vice-President Adele Brennan, Member ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Rebecca L. Decker, Secretary Virgil Gant, Member _____________________________________ Andrew Solomon, Member
Pearland Independent School District Order of Election
May 10, 2014 Page Two
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DISTRITO INDEPENDIENTE ESCOLAR de PEARLAND ORDEN DE ELECCION PARA OTRA SUBDIVISION POLITICA
Por la presente se ordena que se llevara a cabo una eleccion el 10 de MAYO, 2014, con el proposito de: elegir un regente a cada preiesto designado por numerous
UNO [1] y DOS [2]
Para Votacion Adelantada, los votantes podran votar en cualquiera de las ubicaciones nombradas abajo:
Ubicacin para el este de Pearland: Biblioteca de Pearland, 3522 Liberty Drive, Pearland
Ubicacin para el oeste de Pearland: Centro de eventos de Westside, 2150 Countryplace Parkway, Pearland
Ubicacin para Shadow Creek: Biblioteca de Pearland [Westside], 2803 Business Center Drive #101, Pearland ISD
Ubicacin para Angleton: Palacio de Justica del condado de Brazoria Anexo del este, 1524 East Mulberry, Angleton
Ubicacin para Alvin: Biblioteca de Alvin, 105 South Gordon, Alvin
Ubicacin para Brazoria: Biblioteca de Brazoria, 620 South Brooks, Brazoria
Ubicacin para Freeport: Biblioteca de Freeport, 410 Brazosport Boulevard, Freeport
Ubicacin para Lake Jackson: Biblioteca de Lake Jackson, 250 Circle Way, Lake Jackson
Ubicacin para Manvel: Palacio de Justicia del condado de Brazoria Anexo del norte, 7313 Corporate Drive, Manvel
Ubicacin para Sweeny: Centro comunitario de Sweeny, 205 West Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny
Ubicacin para West Columbia: Recinto 4 oficina de gobierno, West Columbia
Los tiempos y fechas para votar en las ubicaciones adelantado por la apariencia personal seran:
Fetch: Horas:
Lunes y viernes, el 28 de abril 2 de mayo 8:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m.
sabado, el 3 de mayo 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. lunes y martes, el 5 - 6 de mayo 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m.
Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantada por correo debern recibirse entre el 10 de marzo de 2014 al el fin de las horas de negocio [5:00 p.m.] el 1 de mayo de 2014
Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantada por correo debern enviarse a:
Joyce Hudman, County Clerk
111 East Locust, Suite 200
Angleton, Texas 77515 - 4654
En el dia de la eleccion general, votantes tienen que elegir en el colocadion donde estn registrado Ubicacion de colocas de votacion:
Distritos electorales 12 y 26 del condado de Brazoria votaran en:
Drenaje Brazoria County Districto Numero 4, 4813 West Broadway, Pearland
Distrito electoral 13, 36 y 47 del condado de Brazoria votaran en:
Turner Colegio y Carrera High School, 4717 Bailey Road, Pearland
Distrito electoral 27, 29 y 54 del condado de Brazoria votaran en: Centro de eventos de Westside, 2150 Country Place Parkway, Pearland
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Distritos electorales 28 y 46 del condado de Brazoria y distrito electoral 537 del condado de Harris votaan en:
Pearland Centro Comunitario, 3523 Liberty Drive, Pearland
Distritos electorales 44, 58, 60 y 62 del condado de Brazoria votaran en:
Centro de recreacion de Silverlake, 2715 Southwyck Parkway, Pearland
Distrito electoral 51, 52 y 61 del condado de Brazoria votaran en: Iglesia de confraternidad Biblia, 1720 East Broadway, Pearland
Publicado en este dia el 11 de febrero, 2014.
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Rusty DeBorde Pam Boegler, Miembro Firma del officia presidente
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Lance Botkin, Miembro Adele Brennan, Miembro
________________________________ ___________________________________ Rebecca L. Decker, Miembro Virgil Gant, Miembro
_____________________________ Andrew Solomon, Miembro
Distrito Independiente Escolar de Pearland Orden de Eleccion Para Otra Subdivision Politica
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Meeting Date February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: January 29, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Approval of the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services for the May 10, 2014 Trustee Election
Executive Summary: House Bill 1, third Called Session, 2006 made changes that require school districts to hold joint polling places on Election Day with either a City of County within their District. Pearland ISD has the opportunity to participate in the countywide joint election to be held on May 10, 2014. The election is being conducted and supervised by officials of Brazoria County in accordance with Section 31.092(a) of the Texas Election Code.
Fiscal Impact: Cost:
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the board of trustees approve the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services between Pearland ISD and the County Clerk of Brazoria County which allows the officials of Brazoria County to conduct and supervise the May 10, 2014 Trustee Election.
Department Submitting: Business Office/Election Coordinator
Requested By: Don Marshall/Brenda Riggs
Cabinet Members Approval: Dr. John Kelly
Board Approval Required: Yes No
Board of Trustees
Agenda Item Information
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THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA
JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES THIS CONTRACT by and between PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT , acting by and through the governing body of hereinafter referred to as Political Subdivision, and Joyce Hudman, County Clerk of Brazoria County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as County Clerk, and by authority of section 31.092(a), Texas Election Code, for the conduct and supervision of the Political Subdivisions election to be held on May 10, 2014.
RECITALS Political Subdivision is holding a Municipal Election (at the expense of Political Subdivision)
on May 10, 2014.
The County owns an electronic voting system, the Hart InterCivic eSlate Voting System (Version 6.1), which has been duly approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 122 as amended, and is compliant with the accessibility requirements set forth by Texas Election Code Section 61.012. Political Subdivision desires to use the Countys electronic voting system and to compensate the County for such use and to share in certain other expenses connected with joint elections in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapters 31 and 271 of the Texas Election Code, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to the parties, IT IS AGREED as follows:
I. ADMINISTRATION
The parties agree to hold a Joint Election in accordance with Chapter 271 of the Texas
Election Code and this agreement. The County Clerk of Brazoria County shall coordinate, supervise, and handle all aspects of administering the Joint Election as provided in this agreement. Political Subdivision agrees to pay Brazoria County for equipment, supplies, services, and administrative costs as provided in this agreement. The County Clerk shall serve as the administrator for the Joint Election; however, the Political Subdivision shall remain responsible for the decisions and actions of its officers necessary for the lawful conduct of its election. The County Clerk shall provide advisory services in connection with decisions to be made and actions to be taken by the officers of the Political Subdivision.
It is understood that other political subdivisions may wish to participate in the use of the Countys electronic voting system and polling places, and it is agreed that Brazoria County and the County Clerk may enter into other joint election agreements and contracts for election services for those purposes on terms and conditions generally similar to those set forth in this contract. Political Subdivision agrees that Brazoria County may enter into joint election agreements with other political subdivisions that may have territory located partially or wholly within the boundaries of Political Subdivision, and in such case all parties sharing common territory shall share a joint ballot
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on the countys electronic voting system at the applicable polling places. In such cases, costs shall be divided among the participants.
At each polling location, joint participants shall share voting equipment and supplies to the
extent possible. The participating parties shall share a mutual ballot in those precincts where jurisdictions overlap. However, in no instance shall a voter be permitted to receive a ballot containing an office or proposition stating a measure on which the voter is ineligible to vote. Multiple ballot styles shall be available in those shared polling places where jurisdictions do not overlap.
II. LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Political Subdivision shall be responsible for the preparation, adoption, and publication of all required election orders, resolutions, notices, and any other pertinent documents required by the Texas Election Code and/or Political Subdivisions governing body, charter, or ordinances. With reference to publications, the County Clerk will publish the Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment, but the Political Subdivision will publish the Notice of Election.
Preparation of the necessary materials for notices and the official ballot shall be the responsibility of each participating authority, including translation to languages other than English. Each participating authority shall provide a copy of their respective election orders and notices to the County Clerks Election Department.
It is currently unclear whether the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, applies and whether preclearance is required. If it is determined that preclearance is required, the County Clerks Election Department, with the assistance of the Brazoria County District Attorneys Office, shall prepare a submission to the United States Department of Justice for preclearance of the joint election procedures and polling places, pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. If preclearance is required, each Political Subdivision shall provide necessary documentation for preclearance and this submission to the Department of Justice shall be made on behalf of all political subdivisions participating in joint elections on May 10, 2014.
III. VOTING LOCATIONS
The County Clerks Election Office shall select and arrange for the use of and payment for all election day voting locations. Voting locations will be, whenever possible, the usual voting location for each election precinct in elections conducted by the county. The proposed voting locations are listed in Attachment A of this agreement. In the event a voting location is not available, the Elections Department will arrange for use of an alternate location with the approval of the Political Subdivision. The Elections Department shall notify the Political Subdivision of any changes from the locations listed in Attachment A.
If polling places for the May 10, 2104 joint election are different from the polling place(s) used by Political Subdivision in its most recent election, Political Subdivision agrees to post a notice no later than May 9, 201 at the entrance to any previous polling places in the jurisdiction stating that the polling location has changed and stating the political subdivisions polling place names and addresses in effect for the May 10, 2014 election. Any changes in voting location from
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those that were used in the last May Countywide Joint elections will be posted by the County Clerks Electiion Office.
IV. ELECTION JUDGES, CLERKS, AND OTHER ELECTION PERSONNEL
Brazoria County shall be responsible for the appointment of the presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling location in accordance with Chapter 32 of the Texas Election Code. The County Clerk shall make emergency appointments of election officials if necessary. Upon request by the County Clerk, Political Subdivision agrees to assist in recruiting polling place officials who are bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish).
The Elections Department shall notify all election judges of the eligibility requirements of Subchapter C of Chapter 32 of the Texas Election Code, and will take the necessary steps to insure that all election judges appointed for the Joint Election are eligible to serve.
The County Clerk shall arrange for the training and compensation of all election judges and clerks. The Elections Department shall arrange for the date, time, and place for presiding election judges to pick up their election supplies. Each presiding election judge will be sent a letter from the Elections Department notifying him of his appointment, the time and location of training and distribution of election supplies, and the number of election clerks that the presiding judge may appoint.
Each election judge will receive compensation at an hourly rate of $12.00. Each election clerk will receive compensation at an hourly rate of $10.00. The election judge will receive an additional sum of $25.00 for picking up the election supplies prior to election day and for returning the supplies and equipment to the central counting station after the polls close. All judges and clerks will receive $30.00 for attending training.
It is agreed by all parties that at all times and for all purposes hereunder, all election judges, clerks, and all other personnel involved in this election are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of the County or Political Subdivision. No statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to find any judge, clerk, or any other election personnel an employee or agent of the County or Political Subdivision, and no election personnel shall be entitled to the rights, privileges, or benefits of County or Political Subdivision employees except as otherwise stated herein, nor shall any election personnel hold himself out as an employee or agent of the County or Political Subdivision, unless considered a county employee as determined by the Brazoria County Human Resources Department.
V. PREPARATION OF SUPPLIES AND VOTING EQUIPMENT
The Elections Department shall arrange for all election supplies and voting equipment including, but not limited to official ballots, sample ballots, voter registration lists, and all forms, signs and other materials used by the election judges at the voting locations. At each polling location, joint participants shall share voting equipment and supplies to the extent possible. The participating parties shall share a mutual ballot in those precincts where jurisdictions overlap.
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However, in no instance shall a voter be permitted to receive a ballot containing an office or proposition stating a measure on which the voter is ineligible to vote. Multiple ballot styles shall be available in those shared polling places where jurisdictions do not overlap. The Elections Department shall provide the necessary voter registration information, instructions, and other information needed to enable the election judges in the voting locations that have more than one ballot style to conduct a proper election. If special maps are needed for a particular Political Subdivision, the Election Department will order the maps and pass that charge on to that particular Political Subdivision.
Political Subdivision shall furnish the County Clerk a list of candidates and/or propositions
showing the order and the exact manner in which the candidate names and/or proposition(s) are to appear on the official ballot (including titles and text in each language in which the authoritys ballot is to be printed). This list shall be delivered to the Elections Department as soon as possible after ballot positions have been determined by each of the participating authorities. Each participating authority shall be responsible for proofreading and approving the ballot insofar as it pertains to that authoritys candidates and/or propositions.
VI. EARLY VOTING
The participating authorities agree to conduct joint early voting and to appoint the County Clerk as the Early Voting Clerk in accordance with Sections 31.097 and 271.006 of the Texas Election Code. Political Subdivision agrees to appoint the County Clerks permanent county employees as deputy early voting clerks. The participating authorities further agree that each Early Voting Location will have an Officer in Charge that will receive compensation at an hourly rate of $12.00. The clerks at each location will receive compensation at an hourly rate of $10.00. Early Voting by personal appearance will be held at the locations, dates, and times listed in Attachment B of this document. Any qualified voter of the Joint Election may vote early by personal appearance at any one of the joint early voting locations.
As Early Voting Clerk, the County Clerk shall receive applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail in accordance with Chapters 31 and 86 of the Texas Election Code. Any requests for early voting ballots to be voted by mail received by the Political Subdivision shall be forwarded immediately by fax or courier to the Elections Department for processing.
The Elections Department shall, upon request, provide the Political Subdivision a copy of the early voting report on a daily basis and a cumulative final early voting report following the election.
VII. EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD
Brazoria County shall appoint an Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB) to process early voting results from the Joint Election. The Presiding Judge, with the assistance of the Elections Department, shall appoint two or more additional members to constitute the EVBB. The Elections Department shall determine the number of EVBB members required to efficiently process the early voting ballots.
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VIII. CENTRAL COUNTING STATION AND ELECTION RETURNS
The County Clerk shall be responsible for establishing and operating the central counting station to receive and tabulate the voted ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code and of this agreement.
The participating authorities hereby, in accordance with Section 127.002, 127.003, and
127.005 of the Texas Election Code, appoint the following central counting station officials: Counting Station Manager: Janice Evans Alternate Counting Station Manager: Brandy Pena Tabulation Supervisor: Susan Cloudt Alternate Tabulation Supervisor: Brandy Pena Presiding Judge: Bonnie Farrer Alternate Presiding Judge: Dottie Cornett The Elections Department will prepare the unofficial canvass reports after all precincts have
been counted, and will deliver a copy of the unofficial canvass to the Political Subdivision as soon as possible after all returns have been tabulated. All participating authorities shall be responsible for the official canvass of their respective elections.
The Elections Department shall be responsible for conducting the post-election manual
recount required by Section 127.201 of the Texas Election Code unless a waiver is granted by the Secretary of State. Notification and copies of the recount, if waiver is denied, will be provided to each participating authority and the Secretary of States Office.
The Elections Department shall submit all Political Subdivisions precinct by precinct returns
to the Texas Secretary of States Office electronically. The Elections Department shall post all election night results to our website on election
night. http://www. Brazoriacountyvotes.com.
IX. ELECTION EXPENSES AND ALLOCATION OF COSTS
The participating authorities agree to share the costs of administering the Joint Election. Allocation of costs, unless specifically stated otherwise, is mutually agreed to be shared according to a formula which is based on the cost per polling place. Costs for polling places shared by County, Political Subdivision, and other political subdivisions shall be divided equally among the participants utilizing that polling place.
It is agreed that the normal rental rate charged for the Countys voting equipment used on election day shall be divided equally among the participants utilizing each polling location.
Costs for Early Voting by Personal Appearance will be divided by all Political Subdivisions
as follows: Total cost of all 10 locations will be divided by all Political Subdivisions holding elections on May 10, 2014. Cost will be based on registered voters.
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X. WITHDRAWAL FROM CONTRACT DUE TO CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
Political Subdivision may withdraw from this agreement and the Joint Election should it
cancel its election in accordance with Sections 2.051 - 2.053 of the Texas Election Code, or should it be later ruled that the election is not needed. Political Subdivision is fully liable for any expenses incurred by Brazoria County on behalf of Political Subdivision. Any monies deposited with the county by the withdrawing authority shall be refunded, minus the aforementioned expenses.
XI. RECORDS OF THE ELECTION
The County Clerk is hereby appointed general custodian of the voted ballots and all records of the Joint Election as authorized by Section 271.010 of the Texas Election Code.
Access to the election records shall be available to each participating authority as well as to the public in accordance with applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code and the Texas Public Information Act. The election records shall be stored at the offices of the County Clerk or at an alternate facility used for storage of county records. The Elections Department shall ensure that the records are maintained in an orderly manner so that the records are clearly identifiable and retrievable.
Records of the election shall be retained and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 66.058 of the Texas Election Code. If records of the election are involved in any pending election contest, investigation, litigation, or open records request, the County Clerk shall maintain the records until final resolution or until final judgment, whichever is applicable. It is the responsibility of each participating authority to bring to the attention of the County Clerk any notice of pending election contest, investigation, litigation or open records request which may be filed with the participating authority.
XII. RECOUNTS
A recount may be obtained as provided by Title 13 of the Texas Election Code. Political Subdivision agrees that any recount shall take place at the offices of the County Clerk, and that the County Clerk shall serve as Recount Supervisor and the Political Subdivisions official or employee who performs the duties of a secretary under the Texas Election Code shall serve as Recount Coordinator.
The Elections Department agrees to provide advisory services to the District as necessary
to conduct a proper recount and cost of the recount depends on the size of the election and number of precincts to be recounted.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1. It is understood that to the extent space is available, that other districts and political
subdivisions may wish to participate in the use of the Countys election equipment and voting places, and it is agreed that the County Clerk may contract with such other districts or political
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subdivisions for such purposes and that in such event there may be an adjustment of the pro-rata share to be paid to the County by the participating authorities.
2. The County clerk shall file copies of this document with the Brazoria County Treasurer and the Brazoria County Auditor in accordance with Section 31.099 of the Texas Election Code.
3. In the event that legal action is filed contesting Political Subdivisions election under Title 14 of the Texas Election Code, Political Subdivision shall choose and provide, at its own expense, legal counsel for the County, the County Clerk, and additional election personnel as necessary.
4. Nothing in this contract prevents any party from taking appropriate legal action against any other party and/or other election personnel for a breach of this contract or a violation of the Texas Election Code.
5. The parties agree that under the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, neither Brazoria County nor Political Subdivision can enter into an agreement whereby either party agrees to indemnify or hold harmless another party; therefore, all references of any kind, if any, to indemnifying or holding or saving harmless for any reason are hereby deleted.
6. This agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Brazoria County, Texas.
7. In the event of one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
8. All parties shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the State of
Texas, all local governments, and any other entities with local jurisdiction.
9. The waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of this agreement shall not operate as or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
10. Any amendments of this agreement shall be of no effect unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto.
XIV. COST ESTIMATES AND DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
The cost of this election will be calculated once we know how many political subdivision will be holding elections and once we know the total expenses incurred to hold this election. Political Subdivision agrees to pay to Brazoria County a deposit of $5,800.00, which is about 50% of the cost of your most recent May election. This deposit shall be paid to Brazoria County within 10 days after the final candidate filing deadline. The final candidate filing deadline is February 28, 2014. Therefore, deposit is due by March 10, 2014. The exact amount of the Political Subdivisions obligation under the terms of this agreement shall be calculated after the May 10, 2014 election and if the amount of the Political Subdivisions obligation exceeds the amount deposited, the Political Subdivision shall pay to Brazoria County the balance due within thirty (30)
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days after receipt of the final invoice from the County Clerks Election Department. However, if the amount of the Political Subdivisions obligation is less than the amount deposited, Brazoria County shall refund to the Political Subdivision the excess amount paid within thirty (30) days after final costs are calculated.
IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, this agreement, its multiple originals all of equal force, has been executed on behalf of the parties hereto as follows, to-wit: (1) It has on the _______ day of _______________, 2014 been executed on behalf of Brazoria County by the County Judge or the County Clerk pursuant to the Texas Election Code so authorizing; (2) It has on the _______ day of _______________, 2014 been executed on behalf of the Political Subdivision by its Presiding Officer or authorized representative, pursuant to an action of the Political Subdivision so authorizing; BRAZORIA COUNTY
By __________________________________ Joyce Hudman, County Clerk ATTEST: POLITICAL SUBDIVISION ___________________________________ By __________________________________
Presiding Officer or Authorized Representative PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Meeting Date February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: February 4, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Approval of Proposal Received for Wide Area Network (WAN)
Executive Summary: The district received one competitive sealed proposal from an area vendor for the procurement of wide area network (WAN) connection. The WAN is made up of the Fiber-optic connections starting at the ESC and extending out to all of our remote sites (campuses). There are 19 remote sites and a main hub at the ESC. ALL network traffic, VDI, Wi-Fi, and wired data are transmitted over the WAN. The WAN is made up of the Fiber-optic cable, the laser optics which can transmit a signal up to 40 kilometers and the transmission monitoring switch or switches. This coming year our 10 gig connections are due for renewal, which prompted our issuing a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals. A percentage of this procurement will be eligible for e-rate reimbursement. Based on the price and other evaluation criteria, administration is recommending Phonoscope Light Wave, Inc. as the vendor offering the best value to the district with their proposal in the annual amount of $180,000 for year one through three, $174,000 for year four, and $168,000 for year five. Contract Summary:
Recommended Contract Award Date February 11, 2014
Recommended Contract Term July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019
Contract Extensions None.
Annual Expenditure
$180,000 for years one - three; $174,000 for year four, and $168,000 for year five
60 Month Expenditure $882,000
Please see the accompanying recap of the proposals received.
Fiscal Impact: Cost:
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the board of trustees approve the proposal submitted by Phonoscope Light Wave, Inc. in the annual amount of $180,000 for years one
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through three, $174,000 for year four, and $168,000 for year five for the procurement of wide area network connection beginning July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2019.
Department Submitting: Purchasing/Connie Hill
Requested By: Greg Bartay
Cabinet Members Approval: Don Marshall
Board Approval Required: Yes No
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Meeting Date: February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: January 30, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Consider Approval of Architects to Provide Services Related to the Kitchen Addition at Shadycrest Elementary School
Executive Summary: Shadycrest Elementary currently has the smallest kitchen in the district. The preparation area is constricted and the minimal space between tables and large equipment makes it difficult to maneuver carts and racks. Creating a safer workplace in this kitchen is a high priority. Enlarging the footprint will also allow for the addition of needed equipment such as a walk-in freezer and refrigerator. Staff in the food service department has developed a long-range capital improvement plan which includes the expansion of the kitchen at Shadycrest Elementary School. This long-range plan was developed in response to the excessive fund balance reserve in the Food Service Fund. The fund balance reserve of the food service fund currently exceeds the USDAs maximum limit of a 25% or 90-day operating reserve. The Texas Department of Agriculture has approved the expansion of the kitchen at Shadycrest Elementary School with an estimated cost of $1,183,100.
Fiscal Impact: Cost:
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Food Service Fund
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the school board approves PBK Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services related to the kitchen addition at Shadycrest Elementary School for a fee of six percent (6%) of the final construction costs.
Department Submitting: Business Office
Requested By: Dorothy Simpson and David Holland
Cabinet Members Approval: Don Marshall
Board Approval Required: Yes No
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Meeting Date February 11, 2014
Meeting Type
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting/Workshop
Hearing
Date Submitted: February 4, 2014
Agenda Placement
Public Hearing
Open Session
Executive Session
Recognition
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Subject: Consider Approval of Graduation Endorsement Plans in Response to House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements
Executive Summary: At the January 2014 Board meeting, trustees were introduced to the endorsement pathways as prescribed by the state. In turn, the administration has been examining possible courses for inclusion within the endorsement plans. Trustees will remember that under House Bill 5, school districts must make available to high school students sequences of courses that allow curriculum requirements to be met for at least one of five endorsement options as outlined in the Bill. The five state prescribed/allowed endorsement areas are as follows: Arts & Humanities; Business & Industry; Public Service; STEM; and Multidisciplinary. Pearland has a robust curriculum portfolio that allows the district to offer all five endorsement options to students and multiple career options under each endorsement. Therefore we recommend board approval of all 5 endorsement areas thereby authorizing the administration to flesh out courses required for each career option under each of the five endorsements. In an effort to communicate the new requirements the district has created documents to assist students and parents in planning. Attached are sample documents from the Course Selection Guide:
Pearland ISD Graduation Planthis is aligned with the new state plan for students beginning high school in 2014-2015. It reflects the endorsement pathways as well as Performance Acknowledgements.
Student & Family Graduation Planneran internal planning document used for students/parents entering high school in 2014-2015.
Pearland ISD High School Four Year Plan with Endorsement a working document for planning for 8th graders entering high school in 2014-2015. It will be retained for conferencing in 9th grade and for future college and career planning.
Curricular Endorsement Pathwaysa sample page from the Course Selection Handbook that provides a blueprint for possible graduation pathways under endorsements.
In addition, the attached information gives the latest edited Texas Administrative Code regulations governing new graduation requirements and endorsements. The document compares the TAC recommendations originally made in November 2013 to those finally
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approved by the State Board this month. Board approval of five different endorsement areas also provides students the state required flexibility to change their plan during their high school career thereby giving them maximum opportunity for the widest breadth of curriculum options.
Fiscal Impact: Cost: N/A
Recurring
One-Time
No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source: General Fund
Grant Funds
Other Funds (Specify)
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
Yes
No
Superintendents Recommendation: That the board approves all five endorsement pathways as prescribed and allowed by the state. These graduation endorsement pathways include: Arts & Humanities; Business & Industry; Public Service; STEM and Multidisciplinary. Furthermore, the administration is charged with developing a coherent sequence of courses for each career outcome within the 5 endorsement areas.
Department Submitting: Curriculum and Instruction
Requested By: Dr. Nyla Watson
Cabinet Members Approval: Dr. Nyla Watson
Board Approval Required: Yes No
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PEARLANDISDGRADUATIONPLANSTUDENTSENTERINGGRADE9INTHE20142015SCHOOLYEARANDBEYOND
Founda on Only
22 Credits*
Founda on + Endorsements
26 Credits
Dis nguished Level of Achievement
26 Credits 4 credits English EnglishI,II,III,IVoronecreditinanadvancedEnglishcourse
3 credits Mathema cs AlgebraI,
Geometry,onecreditinanadvancedmathcourse
3 credits Science Biology,IPCoranadvancedsciencecourse,anaddionaladvancedsciencecourse
3 credits Social Studies USHistory,
Government,Economics,WorldGeographyorWorldHistory
2 credits Language Other than English or
Computer Programming
1 credit Physical Educa on
1 credit Fine Arts
5 credits in Elec ves(mayincludeCTEorcer fica oncourses)
*StudentsmayopttoFounda ononlya ercomple ngsophomoreyear.
4 credits English EnglishI,II,III,IVoronecreditinanadvancedEnglishcourse
4 credits Mathema cs AlgebraI,Geometry,twocreditsinanadvancedmathcourse
4 credits Science Biology,onecreditinIPCorinanyaddi onalauthorizedadvancedsciencecourse,twocreditsinanyadvancedsciencecourse
3 credits Social Studies USHistory,Government,Economics,WorldGeographyorWorldHistory
2 credits Language Other than English or Computer Programming
1 credit Physical Educa on
1 credit Fine Arts
7 credits in Elec ves(mayincludeCTEorcer fica oncourses)
Creditrequirementsspecifictoatleastoneendorsement
4 credits English EnglishI,II,III,IVoronecreditinanadvancedEnglishcourse
4 credits Mathema cs AlgebraI,Geometry,AlgebraII,onecreditinanadvancedmathcourse
4 credits Science Biology,onecreditinIPCorinanyaddi onalauthorizedadvancedsciencecourse,twocreditsinanyadvancedsciencecourse
3 credits Social Studies USHistory,Government,Economics,WorldGeographyorWorldHistory
2 credits Language Other than English or Computer Programming
1 credit Physical Educa on
1 credit Fine Arts
7 credits in Elec ves(mayincludeCTEorcer fica oncourses)
Creditrequirementsspecifictoatleastoneendorsement
STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humani es Mul disciplinary
Engineering*ComputerScienceMathScience
Agriculture*Architecture&Const.*Arts&AV*Business,Marke ng,&Finance*
Hospitality&Tourism*Informa onTech.*Transporta on*Communica onsJournalism
Educa on*HealthScience*HumanServices*Law*JROTC
FineArtsLanguageOtherthanEnglish(LOTE)
SocialStudies
Selectadvancedcoursesfromthecurriculumofeachoftheotherendorsementareas.
Endorsements
Required State Assessments
EnglishIEnglishIIAlgebraI
USHistoryBiology
Outstanding Performance: DualCreditcoursework,Bilingualism/Biliteracy,APExam,PSAT,SAT,orACT
Cer fica on: Na onallyorinterna onallyrecognizedbusinessorindustrycer ficateorlicense
Performance Acknowledgements
* These Endorsement Pathways require a coherent sequence of CTE courses in a targeted area of study.
PleaseconsultwithyourschoolcounselortocreateaGradua onPlan.
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NOTE:1semesterisequalto0.5credits
Student&FamilyGraduationPlanner
StudentName______________________________________ID___________ExpectedGraduationDate_______________EndorsementSelected: STEM BusinessandIndustry ArtsandHumanities PublicServices
MultiDisciplinaryStudies
Fourcreditsinmathincludingone(1)creditforAlgebraIIFourcreditsinscienceCompletionofcurriculumrequirementsforatleastoneendorsement
DistinguishedStudentsmustgraduateDistinguishedtobeeligiblefortop10%AutomaticAdmission
FoundationPlan22CreditsStudentsmustcompleteallofthecourseslistedbelow
EnglishLanguageArts4CreditsEnglishIEnglishIIEnglishIIIEnglishIVorAdvancedEnglish
Mathematics3CreditsAlgebraIGeometryAdvancedMath
Science 3CreditsBiologyIPCorAdvancedScienceAdditionalAdvancedScience
SocialStudies3Credits
WorldGeographyorWorldHistoryUSHistoryGovernmentEconomics
ForeignLanguageorSubstitute2Credits
Year1Year2
FineArts1Credit______________________
PhysicalEducation1CreditPhysicalEducation
Electives5CreditsElective1______________Elective2______________Elective3______________Elective4______________Elective5______________
STEM1Mathor1CTEMath
*AlgebraIIRequired
1Scienceor1CTEScience*Chemistry&PhysicsRequired
Elective1_____________Elective2_____________
Endorsements26CreditsStudentsmustcompletetheFoundationPlanand4additionalcreditsfromoneoftheareasbelow.
BusinessandIndustry1Mathor1CTEMath1Scienceor1CTEScienceElective1_____________Elective2_____________
ArtsandHumanities
1Mathor1CTEMath1Scienceor1CTEScienceElective1_____________Elective2_____________
PublicServices1Mathor1CTEMath1Scienceor1CTEScienceElective1_____________Elective2_____________
MultidisciplinaryStudies
1Mathor1CTEMath1Scienceor1CTEScienceElective1_____________Elective2_____________
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AlgebraI Biology EnglishI
StudentGoals_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
PlansfortheFutureStudentswillmeetwiththeirschoolcounselorperiodicallytoreviewpostsecondaryplans
STAAREOCChecklistStudentsmustmeetthepassingstandardforeachoftheassessmentslistedbelow
EnglishII USHistory
Testing PSAT_________ SAT__________ ACT__________
CollegeReadinessTSI
Math_________ Reading__________ Writing__________
CollegePreparatoryCourses
Math_________ Reading__________ Writing__________ Scholarships______ Writing__________
PostSecondaryApplications ACC/SanJacinto LoneStar ApplyTexasApplication CommonApplication MilitaryRecruiter TechnicalSchool
FinancialAid
FreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)
TexasApplicationforStateFinancialAid(TAFSA)
Scholarships
OutstandingPerformanceinaDualCreditCourseOutstandingPerformanceinBilingualismandBiliteracyOutstandingPerformanceonaCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacement(AP)TestOutstandingPerformanceonthePSAT,SAT,orACTEarningaNationallyorInternationallyRecognizedBusiness/IndustryCertification/License
PerformanceAcknowledgementsStudentsmayearnaperformanceacknowledgmentonthestudentsdiplomaandtranscript
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High School Four Year Plan with Endorsement Name: SAMPLE STEM Endorsement ID #:
Current Campus: Grade: Date Initiated: Date(s) Amended:
The Four Year Plan is intended to give you and your parent(s) a guide to use as you progress through high school. You will want to review the plan each year to make sure you are taking the required courses for graduation. Your counselor will have sample Career Plans of Study for each of the Endorsements that are listed on this page. You may use these as guides to help you select courses that support your career goals. Make sure that you are taking the academic courses that support your post-secondary plans.
Graduation Plans 2014 - 2015
Foundation Plan + Endorsements
Discipline Credits
Credits
English 4 Math 3 1 Science 3 1 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Electives 5 2
Total Credits for Graduation: 22 26 My Graduation Plan Type Is:
_X _ Foundatio