sept. 12, 2013 board of education meeting agenda

THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

AGENDA

Board of EducationMeeting

September 12, 2013


BOARD OF EDUCATION

Agenda Index

A. Superintendent’s Priority Items

B. Board of Education

C. Closed Session (Closed to Public)

D. Academic Services

E. School Support

F. Human Resources

G. Business Operations

H. Finance

I. Other

J. Policy

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Anna Eastman, President Juliet Stipeche, First Vice President

Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., Second Vice President Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Secretary

Michael Lunceford, Assistant Secretary Paula M. Harris

Lawrence Marshall Greg Meyers

Harvin C. Moore

Terry B. Grier, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools


BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDASeptember 12, 2013

Table of Contents

A-1. SUPERINTENDENT'S INFORMATION ITEMSA-1a Investment ReportA-1b Board Monitoring System Update

Attachment 1 Board Monitoring System Scorecard Attachment 2 Discipline Board Monitoring Memo Attachment 3 Discipline Board Monitoring Appendices

A. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS

B. BOARD OF EDUCATIONB-2 Approval Of Proposed Cancellation Of Elections In Single-Member Districts V And VI And Resolution And Order For Unopposed Single-Member Districts V And VI For The November 5, 2013 Trustee Elections

Attachment 1 Resolution On Cancellation Of Elections Attachment 2 Certification Of Unopposed Status

C-2. PERSONNEL (CLOSED TO PUBLIC)

C-3. LEGAL MATTERS (CLOSED TO PUBLIC)

C-4. REAL ESTATE (CLOSED TO PUBLIC)

D. ACADEMIC SERVICESD-1 Approval Of Current And Anticipated Donations For Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Necessary Contracts Associated With These Donations

Attachment For Acceptance Of Donations Elementary Schools Receiving Donations From Undies For Everyone Middle Schools Receiving Donations From Undies For Everyone

D-2 Acceptance Of Grant Funds In Support Of Districtwide And School-Specific Programs And Authorization To Negotiate And Execute Contracts Required Under The Grants

Attachment For Acceptance Of Grants Detailed Budget For TEA 21st Century Grant

D-3 Authority To Negotiate And Execute Renewal Agreements With Community Agencies And/Or Educational Service Providers For Appraisal And Related Instructional And/Or Consultant Services For Students With Disabilities For School Year 2013-2014D-4 Authority To Negotiate And Execute Agreement Renewals With Avance-Houston, Inc.; Gulf Coast Community Services Association; Harris County Department Of Education; And Neighborhood Centers, Inc., For Head Start Prekindergarten Collaborative Programs

Head Start Collaboratives 2013-14

E. SCHOOL SUPPORT

E-1 Authorization To Negotiate And Execute A Renewal Agreement With Baylor College Of Medicine For Services At Michael E. DeBakey High School For Health Professions For The 2013-2014 School YearE-2 Approval Of Additional School Waiver Requests From Local Board Policy For The 2013-2014 School Year To Include New District Schools And A New District Program

F. HUMAN RESOURCESF-1 Approval Of ASPIRE Award Program For Teachers And Campus-Based Staff Members For The 2013-2014 School YearF-2 Approval Of ASPIRE Award Program For School Leaders For The 2013-2014 School YearF-3 Approval Of Performance Pay Program For The Chief School Officers, School Support Officers, And School Lead Principals For The 2013-2014 School YearF-4 Approval Of Incentive Payment Program For Apollo And Priority School Principals, School Support Officers, And Academic Program Managers For The 2013-2014 School YearF-5 Approval Of Incentive Payment Model For School Fellows For The 2013-2014 School YearF-6 Approval Of Performance Pay Program For Secondary Reading Initiative For The 2013-2014 School Year

G. BUSINESS OPERATIONSG-1 Approval Of Adjustment In The Budget And Contingency Allowances And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Thomas Horace Rogers K-8 School RenovationsG-2 Approval Of Adjustment In The Budget And Contingency Allowance And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Related Contracts For The Ezekiel Cullen Middle School RenovationG-3 Approval Of An Adjustment In The Budget And Contingency Allowances And Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For The Renovation/Addition Of Thomas Rusk SchoolG-4 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Air Quality Testing And Monitoring Services For The 2012 Facilities Capital ProgramG-5 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Enhanced Commissioning Services For The 2012 Facilities Capital ProgramG-6 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Hazardous Materials Consulting Services For The 2012 Facilities Capital ProgramG-7 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Construction Material Testing Services For The 2012 Facilities Capital ProgramG-8 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts For Roofing Inspections For The 2012 Facilities Capital ProgramG-9 Authority To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend All Necessary Contracts Related To The Demolition Of The Delmar Fieldhouse Facility

H. FINANCEH-1 Approval Of Consultant And Professional-Service Contracts

Consultant RequestsH-2 Approval Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Over $100,000 And Ratification Of Vendor Awards For Purchases Under $100,000

Purchasing RequestsH-3 Approval Of Resolution For Resale Of Properties Struck Off To The Former North Forest Independent School District Through Tax Foreclosure Per Texas Tax Code Section 34.05H-4 Approval Of Agreement With Millett Duty Free Inc. For Foreign Trade Zone Status And Payment Of Taxes

Resolution On Letter Of Non-objection For Millett Duty Free, Inc.

I. OTHERI-1 Approval Of Budget For Information Technology And Authority To Negotiate And Execute Agreements As Appropriate

Information Technology Plan Budget Breakdown

J. POLICYJ-1 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DNA(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal: Evaluation Of Teachers-Second Reading

DNA(LOCAL), 2nd ReadingJ-2 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DN(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal-Second Reading

DN(LOCAL), 2nd ReadingJ-3 Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EL(LOCAL), Charter Campus Or Program-Second Reading

EL(LOCAL), 2nd Reading

REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Office of Superintendent of SchoolsBoard of Education Meeting of September 12, 2013

SUBJECT: INVESTMENT REPORT

Section 2256 of the Government Code requires that the Board-designated investment officers prepare and submit to the Board of Education, not less than quarterly, a written report of investment transactions for all funds covered by the act for the preceding quarter.

The quarterly investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2013 for fiscal year 2012-2013 contains portfolio composition and maturity schedules for all funds, as well as beginning and ending book and market values for each fund’s investments.

The Houston Independent School District’s (HISD’s) investments are governed by the Board-approved Cash Management and Investment Policy. All investments purchased meet the three basic tenets included in policy: investment safety, investment liquidity, and investment yield. All investments are held to maturity. HISD does not invest on a speculative basis.

This report also contains a compliance letter signed by the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Treasurer, who have been designated by the Board of Education as the district’s investment officers for the day-to-day management of HISD’s cash and investment position.

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REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENTOffice of Superintendent of SchoolsBoard of Education September 12, 2013

SUBJECT: Board Monitoring System Update

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) exists to strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest-quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere. In fulfilling this goal, the HISD Board of Education has designed the framework for the systematic monitoring of the district's goals.

Following are the specific, actionable measures provided to the Board of Education on an annually recurring basis for ongoing monitoring and trend reporting in the areas of rigorous education in reading and math, consistency, and safety with the intent to provide a holistic view of the district. As data is received into the district, data attributes are populated.

Attached to this update is the Executive Summary containing supporting evidence of district progress for the 2012–2013 school year, specifically for Levels of Offenses.

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Student Achievement 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013Percent of Students at Level III - Advanced Academic Performance STAAR Standard Reading

Percent of Students at Level III - Advanced Academic Performance STAAR Standard Math

Percent of Students at Level II - Satisfactory Academic Performance STAAR Standard Reading

Percent of Students at Level II - Satisfactory Academic Performance STAAR Standard Math

Percent of Students at Level I - Unsatisfactory Academic Performance STAAR Standard Reading

Percent of Students at Level I - Unsatisfactory Academic Performance STAAR Standard Math

Percent of Students at Level III - Advanced Academic Performance STAAR EOC Reading

Percent of Students at Level III - Advanced Academic Performance STAAR EOC Math

Percent of Students at Level II - Satisfactory Academic Performance STAAR EOC Reading

Percent of Students at Level II - Satisfactory Academic Performance STAAR EOC Math

Percent of Students at Level I - Unsatisfactory Academic Performance STAAR EOC Reading

Percent of Students at Level I - Unsatisfactory Academic Performance STAAR EOC Math

Percent of Students at or above 50th percentile on Norm Reference Test in Grades K-5 Reading

Percent of Students at or above 50th percentile on Norm Reference Test in Grades K-5 Math

Percent of Students at or above 50th percentile on Norm Reference Test in Grades 6-8 Reading

Percent of Students at or above 50th percentile on Norm Reference Test in Grades 6-8 Math

Districtwide EVAAS Scores in Reading Reading

Districtwide EVAAS Scores in Math Math

College and Career Readiness:% Students Enrolling in Higher Education Within 1 Year of High School Graduation

% Students at or above standard on the SAT/ACT Reading & Math Sections Combined

% Students at or above benchmark score on the PSAT

Graduation & DropoutFour-Year Cohort Graduation Rate

Percent of Students (in a High School Cohort) Who Dropped Out

Perception Survey - Rigorous EducationPercent of Parents Satisfied with Rigorous Education

Percent of Students Who Feel Challenged with Coursework

StudentsPercent of Students Satisfied with Teachers Having High Expectations

ParentsPercent of Parents Satisfied with Consistent Education

Teachers Percent of Highly Effective Teachers Who are Retained

Percent of Ineffective Teachers Who are Exited

PrincipalsPercent of Principals Satisfied with Central Office Services

Levels of Offenses# of Level III Offenses - Suspension/Optional Removal to Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

# of Level IV Offenses - Required Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

# of Level V Offenses - Expulsion for Serious Offenses

# of Number of Bullying Incidents

Perception Survey - Safety and EnvironmentPercent of Parents Satisfied with Safety

Percent of Parents Satisfied with Environment

Percent of Students Satisfied with Safety

Percent of Students Satisfied with Environment

Percent of Teachers Satisfied with Safety

Percent of Teachers Satisfied with Environment

Percent of Principals Satisfied with Safety

Percent of Principals Satisfied with Environment

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Attachment A-1b

PurposeThe Houston Independent School District (HISD) exists to strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest-quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere. In fulfilling this goal, HISD's Board of Education has designed a program to systematically monitor the district’s goals and core values. The following results inform the progress of the district as it relates to safety and environment, specifically the number of Level III, Level IV, Level V, and bullying incidents as defined below.

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Levels of Offenses 2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013Level III Offenses - Suspension and/or Optional Removal to a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

5,884 4,987 5,917

Level IV Offenses - Required Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

1,286 1,173 1,109

Level V Offenses - Expulsion for Serious Offenses

87 68 53

Bullying Incidents 151 125 139

Findings

From 2011–2012 to 2012–2013, the number of Level III offenses and bullying incidents increased while the number of Level IV and Level V offenses decreased.

Overall during the 2012–2013 school year, middle schools had the highest number of Level III offenses and bullying incidents, and high schools had the highest number of Level IV and Level V offenses.

The five schools with the highest number of total offenses are: Dowling Middle School (315 incidents), Austin High School (234 incidents), Houston Math, Science & Tech. Center (205 incidents), Chavez High School (199 incidents), and Sterling High School (195 incidents).

The two elementary schools with the highest number of total offenses are: Thompson Elementary School (87 incidents) and Alcott Elementary School (48 incidents).

The four schools with the largest increases in total offenses from 2011–2012 to 2012–2013 are Dowling Middle School (from 111 to 315 incidents), Austin High School (from 114 to 234 incidents), Ryan Middle School (from 39 to 138 incidents), and Sugar Grove Middle School (from 101 to 182 incidents).

Board Monitoring System: Discipline

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Attachment A-1b

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The three schools with the largest decreases in total offenses from 2011–2012 to 2012–2013 are Davis High School (from 103 to 37 incidents), Hartman Middle School (from 207 to 154 incidents), and Lewis Elementary School (from 51 to one incident).

TABLE 1. Number of Offenses by Academic Level, 2012 & 2013

Academic Level

Level III Level IV Level V Bullying2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Elementary 1,064 893 20 8 4 0 66 45Middle 2,366 3,085 397 479 27 19 41 74High 1,472 1,648 730 604 36 30 16 11Combined 85 291 26 18 1 4 2 9

FIGURE 1. Number of Offenses by Academic Level, 2012 & 2013

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2011–2012

2012–2013

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397

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268

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2011–2012

2012–2013

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36

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2012–2013

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Bullying

2011–2012

2012–2013

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ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE

As a response to the Office of Civil Rights end of school year reporting instruments, Houston ISD has added a new feature to the Student Information System/Chancery that will more accurately track and capture data concerning allegations of bullying at the campus level. School staff will have the responsibility to post data concerning any allegation of bullying reported to campus personnel. The categories include bullying based on sexual orientation, race, nationality, origin, and disability. Training on this tool will be included in the districtwide PEIMS Discipline Training scheduled for the beginning of October 2013.

In addition to the new reporting feature in Chancery, HISD has taken the following proactive prevention actions regarding bullying during the 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 school years:

Mandatory principal-led faculty training on anti-bullying prevention and proper campus interventions.

Additional teacher on-line modules to facilitate the deep understanding of the different types of bullying (physical, emotional, cyber) and techniques to curtail campus bullying incidents.

The Elementary Counseling and Guidance Department provides additional campus face-to-face trainings as requested and distributes conflict resolution and anti-bullying student materials to schools.

During the first week in February, the district hosts an anti-bullying week where several community professionals are made available to provide campus assemblies regarding bullying prevention. In addition, schools are provided a list of fun activities to implement that have proven to be effective in the prevention of bullying issues on campus.

In response to supporting teachers in the area of classroom management, Professional Support and Development implemented the following training activities during the 2012–2013 school year:

I-9 and I-10 (Classroom Management and Classroom Culture) Video Exemplars and EffectivePractices that provided teachers with an opportunity to watch highly effective teachers in action,

I-9 and I-10 (Classroom Management and Classroom Culture) Effective Practices that provided teachers with step-by-step instructions on how to implement best practices demonstrated in the Video Exemplars,

Ongoing job-embedded support provided by Teacher Development Specialists at the campus level,

Classroom Management and Culture Institute (New Teachers), New Teacher Academy guest speaker- Rick Smith sharing best practices from his book

Conscious Classroom Management: Unlocking the Secrets of Great Teaching, Saturday Touch Point sessions that focused on positive behavioral interventions and supports,

and Development of the bullying awareness course that provided teachers with a blended learning

experience (90-minute session facilitated by campus leaders and a six-hour online course).

In moving forward, Professional Support and Development will be taking an active role in the Multi-Tiered Support Systems (MTSS) Initiative during the 2013–2014 school year. MTSS is a systemic intervention model for both behavior and academics targeting those students most at risk. MTSS is designed to provide access to early intervention, early identification, and improved academic and behavior outcomes.

The school offices are also taking actions to address discipline incidents in the schools.

Elementary School Offices: The elementary school offices will continue to monitor campus discipline to ensure the number of

incidents will continue to decline.

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Bully Awareness training for staff members will continue to ensure early detection of problems will occur.

The MTSS for early intervention of students is in place. Elementary Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) students will be monitored upon

return to their home campus to ensure a positive transition will occur.

Middle School Office:The findings and data presented in this report reflect district and school office efforts during the 2012–2013 school year to build the skills and capacity of district and school-based leadership teams to implement a system of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) for students through training, coaching, and technical assistance. These efforts included:

Mandatory, principal-led, anti-bullying awareness training for school administrators and instructional staff in identifying and responding to bullying incidents,

Implementation of the ‘Secondary Schools Offenses and Maximum Consequences’ guidelines to assist school leaders in determining responses to the most common discipline incidents,

School Office review and approval of all Level III and IV discretionary DAEP referrals. School Office participation in the PBIS Working Group, Implementation of Teach Like a Champion and Envoy classroom management techniques in pilot

schools, CSO-led student discipline discussions and data reviews during monthly district principals’

meetings, Observation visits by School Office and Student Support Services staff at schools with safety and

discipline issues, and Review of intervention assistance team procedures with school leadership teams.

In the 2013–2014 school year, the middle schools will continue supporting the implementation of a proactive system of behavior interventions and supports. Additional actions in addition to those mentioned above include:

Training of school-based staffs on the new mandatory Chancery reporting requirements for all allegations of bullying. Staffs will also attend special trainings on the proper documentation of bullying to be conducted by Federal and State Compliance.

Participation in the MTSS initiative. Six middle schools with school safety and student discipline issues have been selected for participation.

Expansion of the Teach Like a Champion program of classroom management techniques to 11 middle schools that include eight new schools. Initial principal training with Doug Lemov is scheduled for September.

Expansion of Envoy classroom management program. Seven schools have been identified to receive training and coaching for selected teacher leaders along with leadership training for school administrators.

Implementation of a restoration model for students referred to the DAEP that will include transition meetings between Beechnut Academy student support specialists, home school representatives, and parents/guardians to successfully transition students back to their home school setting. The expected outcome is a reduction in repeat referrals.

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High School Office:The High School Office will continue to work with schools to reduce discipline incidents and reduce the number of referrals to the DAEP, while ensuring that schools remain safe and friendly environments for learning.

While the number of Level IV incidents fell significantly across high schools last year, a number of schools saw increases in the numbers of Level III offenses. In part this was due to more rigorous and equitable attention to discipline and in part to the reduction of the use of the DAEP. The High School Office will work with these schools to help them analyze and understand how to address trends.

Appendix I: Number of Offenses

HISD Research and Accountability ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1

School Elementary School Name

Level III Level IV Level V Bullying Total

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

102 Louisa Alcott Elementary School 27 48 27 48 21104 Almeda Elementary School 12 14 12 14 2105 Ralph Anderson Elementary 3 2 3 2 -1273 Ashford Elementary School 2 0 2 2274 Jewel Askew Elementary School 2 9 1 3 9 6106 Charles Atherton Elementary School 0 0 0

107 Charles Barrick Elementary School 6 1 0 7 7108 Mamie Bastian Elementary School 4 30 4 30 26151 Kate Bell Elementary School 12 3 0 15 15360 Bellfort Academy 0 0 0295 Roy P. Benavídez Elementary School 4 8 4 8 4268 Joyce Benbrook Elementary School 0 0 0

109 James Berry Elementary School 2 4 2 4 2110 Edward Blackshear Elementary School 28 25 2 30 25 -5111 James Bonham Elementary School 12 18 3 15 18 3112 Melinda Bonner Elementary School 4 6 4 6 2114 Braeburn Elementary School 3 3 0 -3116 Briargrove Elementary School 3 3 0 -3

117 Andrew Briscoe Elementary 0 0 0119 Brookline Elementary School 0 0 0120 Robert Browning Elementary School 6 3 6 3 -3121 Blanche Bruce Elementary School 14 6 14 6 -8122 Luther Burbank Elementary School 8 2 8 2 -6124 David Burnet Elementary School 2 0 2 2

125 James Burrus Elementary School 2 16 1 2 17 15275 Barbara Bush Elementary School 1 2 1 2 1287 Rufus Cage Elementary School 0 0 0292 Edna Carrillo Elementary School 0 0 0123 John Codwell Elementary School 12 2 12 2 -10130 Al Condit Elementary School 0 0 0

358 Felix Cook Jr. Elementary School 3 4 1 1 4 5 1132 Ethel Coop Elementary School 0 0 0133 John Cornelius Elementary School 6 6 6 6 0290 Manuel Crespo Elementary School 3 0 3 3135 David "Davy" Crockett Elementary School 2 0 2 2136 Leroy Cunningham Elementary School 6 4 6 4 -2

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2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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396 Ray Daily Elementary School 16 4 16 4 -12297 Jaime Dávila Elementary School 3 13 3 13 10383 James De Anda Elementary School 9 1 1 9 8137 Helen De Chaumes Elementary School 0 0 0138 Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School 2 0 2 2139 Julius Dodson Elementary School 50 10 50 10 -40

140 Matthew Dogan Elementary School 1 7 2 3 7 4115 Mylie Durham Elementary School 1 0 1 1144 John Durkee Elementary School 20 17 20 17 -3147 Charles Eliot Elementary School 2 0 2 2148 Horace Elrod Elementary School 20 10 20 10 -10149 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School 1 1 2 0 -2

364 Energized for Excellence Elementary School 2 0 2 2152 Eugene Field Elementary School 1 0 1 1271 Cecile Foerster Elementary School 0 0 0153 Walter Fondren Elementary School 6 6 0 -6154 Marcellus Foster Elementary School 8 1 1 8 7155 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 2 0 2 2

156 Robert Frost Elementary School 36 4 36 4 -32291 Mario Gallegos Elementary School 0 0 0283 Macario García Elementary School 12 2 0 14 14157 Garden Oaks Elementary 0 0 0158 Garden Villas Elementary School 8 2 1 11 5 19 8 -11159 Golfcrest Elementary School 2 2 1 3 1 6 3 -3

162 Lucile Gregg Elementary School 24 27 1 25 27 2262 Virgil Grissom Elementary School 35 34 35 34 -1369 Jenard Gross Elementary 30 4 1 1 32 4 -28131 Sharon Halpin Early Childhood Education Center 0 0 0166 John Richardson Harris Elementary School 0 0 0167 Roland Plunkett Harris Elementary School 6 1 1 4 10 2 -8

168 Victor Hartsfield Elementary School 33 1 0 34 34169 Harvard Elementary School 0 0 0170 James Helms Community Learning Center 0 0 0171 James Pinckney Henderson Elementary School 1 1 0 -1172 Nathaniel Q. Henderson Elementary School 0 0 0173 Gary L. Herod Elementary School 5 1 2 5 3 -2





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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286 John J. Herrera Elementary School 0 0 0174 Highland Heights Elementary 18 10 1 19 10 -9395 Jean Hines-Caldwell Elementary School 7 2 7 2 -5175 William P. Hobby Elementary School 4 19 4 19 15178 Paul Horn Elementary School 0 0 0180 Rollin Isaacs Elementary School 4 6 1 11 5 17 12

181 Peter Janowski Elementary School 0 0 0182 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 2 0 2 2185 Kashmere Gardens Elementary School 10 2 10 2 -8187 Anna Kelso Elementary School 2 0 2 2188 John F. Kennedy Elementary School 0 0 0389 James Ketelsen Elementary School 0 0 0

189 Jennie Kolter Elementary School 0 0 0192 Dora Lantrip Elementary School 3 3 0 -3263 James Law Elementary School 36 28 36 28 -8194 Judd Lewis Elementary School 51 1 51 1 -50195 Lucian Lockhart Elementary School 6 18 1 1 8 18 10196 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School 2 0 2 2

197 Adele Looscan Elementary School 0 0 0198 William Love Elementary School 1 3 8 4 8 4199 Edgar Lovett Elementary School 0 0 0128 E. A. "Squatty" Lyons Elementary School 2 2 0 -2201 Henry MacGregor Elementary School 2 2 0 -2203 Reagan Mading Elementary School 4 19 4 19 15

460 Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion Magnet School 0 0 0289 Clemente Martínez Elementary School 6 6 0 -6298 Raul C. Martínez Elementary School 0 0 0179 Ernest McGowen Sr Elementary School 4 32 4 32 28227 Ila McNamara Elementary School 0 0 0204 Memorial Elementary School 2 2 0 -2

299 A. A. Milne Elementary School 19 0 19 19264 James Mitchell Elementary School 14 14 0 -14207 James Montgomery Elementary School 0 0 0359 Joe Moreno Elementary School 2 2 0 -2209 Neff Early Learning Center 0 0 0394 Pat Neff Elementary School 0 0 0





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

210 Northline Elementary School 0 0 0211 Oak Forest Elementary School 2 2 2 2 0212 James Oates Elementary School 0 0 0213 John G. Osborne Elementary 10 16 10 16 6113 Roderick Paige Elementary School 2 2 2 2 0214 Park Place Elementary School 1 1 1 1 0

215 Cynthia Parker Elementary School 2 13 2 13 11216 Robert Patterson Elementary School 0 0 0217 Lora Peck Elementary School 12 21 1 12 22 10265 Henry Petersen Elementary School 20 13 1 2 22 14 -8219 Piney Point Elementary School 25 7 3 28 7 -21220 Pleasantville Elementary School 11 11 0 -11

221 Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School 0 0 0222 Port Houston Elementary School 2 0 2 2223 Leeona Pugh Elementary School 7 7 0 -7224 Samuel Red Elementary School 10 2 1 11 2 -9225 James Reynolds Elementary School 16 36 1 16 37 21228 River Oaks Elementary School 0 0 0

229 Oran Roberts Elementary School 0 0 0186 Judson Robinson Elementary School 4 0 4 4372 Sylvan Rodríguez Elementary School 1 0 1 1231 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 24 11 1 4 1 29 12 -17232 Betsy Ross Elementary School 1 3 4 0 -4233 Pearl Rucker Elementary School 0 0 0

281 George Sánchez Elementary School 2 2 2 2 0237 Walter Scarborough Elementary School 2 2 0 -2353 School at St. George Place 0 0 0269 Mary Scroggins Elementary School 0 0 0373 Juan Seguin Elementary School 0 0 0276 Shadowbriar Elementary School 25 12 9 34 12 -22

239 Charles Shearn Elementary School 23 17 23 17 -6240 Sidney Sherman Elementary School 0 0 0241 Thomas Sinclair Elementary School 4 4 0 -4242 Katherine Smith Elementary School 23 10 1 23 11 -12244 Joanna Southmayd Elementary School 0 0 0245 Lulu Stevens Elementary School 2 2 0 -2





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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248 William Sutton Elementary School 0 0 0243 Ruby Thompson Elementary School 49 87 49 87 38279 Felix Tijerina Elementary School 12 12 0 -12374 Eleanor Tinsley Elementary School 12 12 0 -12249 William B. Travis Elementary School 0 0 0328 TSU Charter Lab School 0 0 0

251 Mark Twain Elementary School 0 0 0285 Valley West Elementary School 4 10 4 10 6252 Jonathan Wainwright Elementary School 0 0 0253 Walnut Bend Elementary School 0 0 0254 Mabel Wesley Elementary 2 19 1 2 20 18255 West University Elementary School 0 0 0

257 Tina Whidby Elementary School 16 4 16 4 -12267 Edward White Elementary School 0 0 0258 John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School 0 0 0260 Windsor Village Elementary School 0 0 0247 Ethel Young Elementary School 16 4 16 4 -12392 Young Learners Charter School 0 0 0

Total Elementary Schools 923 893 12 8 1 0 65 45 1,001 946 -55



School Middle School Name


2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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41 Crispus Attucks Middle School 24 53 5 15 2 1 31 69 3842 Frank Black Middle School 82 44 11 9 14 93 67 -2643 Luther Burbank Middle School 29 57 20 14 2 2 9 53 80 2748 Ruby Clifton Middle School 48 76 10 5 1 1 5 59 87 2844 Ezekiel Cullen Middle School 64 35 3 4 67 39 -2845 James Deady Middle School 24 58 17 20 1 3 41 82 41

75 Richard Dowling Middle School 77 266 29 37 5 12 111 315 20446 Thomas Alva Edison Middle School 33 74 14 2 2 1 49 77 28

342 Energized for Excellence Middle School 6 0 6 6390 Energized for STEM Middle School Southwest 2 1 1 1 3 278 Lamar Fleming Middle School 160 136 18 14 1 179 150 -2972 Walter Fondren Middle School 48 94 5 29 1 54 123 69

47 Richard Fonville Middle School 98 114 11 11 109 125 1668 Henry Grady Middle School 28 20 4 4 1 2 5 35 29 -649 Alexander Hamilton Middle School 57 24 3 12 2 1 1 62 38 -2451 Charles Hartman Middle School 187 141 18 13 2 207 154 -5352 Patrick Henry Middle School 142 114 21 35 163 149 -14

456 High School Ahead Academy 37 87 14 11 1 3 1 52 102 50

53 James Hogg Middle School 41 47 14 12 1 55 60 550 William S. Holland Middle School 117 72 9 9 1 127 81 -4654 Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Middle School 93 144 5 22 2 1 11 2 111 169 5855 Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School 71 112 6 16 1 3 1 80 130 5079 Francis Scott Key Middle School 35 60 9 5 1 1 45 66 2157 Sidney Lanier Middle School 3 1 3 1 6 2 -4

340 Las Américas Middle School 4 4 1 4 5 159 Jane Long Academy 51 116 30 14 2 1 4 82 136 5461 John Marshall Middle School 12 12 5 15 1 1 18 28 1062 John McReynolds Middle School 56 91 16 3 2 2 4 2 78 98 20

338 Daniel Ortíz Jr. Middle School 57 76 6 7 1 64 83 1964 John J. Pershing Middle School 84 67 10 15 1 1 2 96 84 -12

337 Pin Oak Middle School 8 2 2 1 11 2 -971 Project Chrysalis Charter Middle School 0 0 060 Paul Revere Middle School 123 128 24 36 2 1 149 165 1666 James Ryan Middle School 32 125 5 9 2 4 39 138 9998 William Stevenson Middle School 55 78 12 9 1 1 68 88 20

163 Sugar Grove Middle School 85 170 13 8 2 1 1 3 101 182 81





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

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77 Albert Thomas Middle School 39 95 9 20 2 1 50 116 6656 Louie Welch Middle School 125 158 5 19 1 131 177 4699 West Briar Middle School 100 86 6 8 1 1 107 95 -1282 McKinley Williams Middle School 35 40 11 17 1 47 57 10

Total Middle Schools 2,364 3,085 404 479 27 19 40 74 2,835 3,657 822



School High School Name


2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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462 Advanced Virtual Academy/Twilight Schools 0 0 01 Stephen F. Austin High School 79 164 34 69 1 1 114 234 1202 Bellaire High School 60 56 59 43 2 1 121 100 -21

322 Andrew Carnegie Vanguard High School 2 2 1 2 2 5 3323 Challenge Early College High School 2 3 2 3 127 César Chávez High School 79 131 57 68 1 137 199 62

3 Jefferson Davis High School 56 23 44 13 3 1 103 37 -6626 Michael E. DeBakey High School For Health Professions 0 0 0

345 East Early College High School 1 1 1 1 0301 Eastwood Academy for Academic Achievement 1 0 1 1325 Empowerment College Preparatory High School 4 3 7 0 -7321 Energized for STEM High School Southeast 0 0 0

455 Energized for STEM High School Southwest 3 4 0 7 7459 Energzed for STEM Middle School Southeast 21 1 0 22 22

4 Ebbert Furr High School 5 4 2 4 11 4 -7329 Hope Academy Charter School 0 0 097 Houston Community College Life Skills 0 0 0

348 Houston Academy for International Studies 7 2 1 1 8 3 -5

310 Sam Houston Math, Science, & Technology Center 113 145 81 57 3 3 197 205 834 High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 15 4 4 19 4 -1525 High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 1 0 1 16 Jesse Jones High School 55 53 12 15 1 68 68 0

33 Barbara Jordan High School for Careers 6 42 1 3 7 45 387 Kashmere High School 73 36 15 6 88 42 -46

8 Mirabeau B. Lamar High School 75 56 36 21 2 1 113 78 -359 Lee High School 19 42 24 11 43 53 10

324 Liberty High School 6 6 0 -610 James Madison High School 46 57 22 21 3 2 71 80 911 Charles Milby High School 38 50 33 25 1 1 72 76 4

311 Mount Carmel Academy 8 6 8 6 -2

308 North Houston Early College High School 1 0 1 112 John Reagan High School 48 21 15 11 1 64 32 -3224 George Scarborough High School 32 28 15 17 4 3 51 48 -323 Sharpstown High School 55 42 20 9 1 75 52 -2314 Ross Sterling High School 114 142 33 51 3 2 1 151 195 44

453 Vision Academy 13 6 1 1 15 6 -9





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

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15 Stephen Waltrip High School 40 26 46 38 3 86 67 -1916 Booker T. Washington High School 64 81 27 26 3 91 110 1917 Westbury High School 92 90 28 14 1 2 3 124 106 -1836 Westside High School 56 71 46 19 1 3 103 93 -1018 Phillis Wheatley High School 36 66 19 9 2 55 77 2219 Evan Worthing High School 27 50 11 4 6 1 1 3 45 58 13

20 Jack Yates High School 89 131 29 41 3 2 121 174 53Total High Schools 1,412 1,648 723 604 33 30 11 11 2,179 2,293 114



School Combined School Name


2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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2012–2013

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303 Beechnut 24 80 3 2 27 82 55344 Briarmeadow Charter School 4 1 1 4 313 Community Services Alternative School 0 0 094 Frances Harper Alternative School 1 0 1 158 Gregory-Lincoln Education Center 39 47 4 2 1 43 50 7

300 Inspired for Excellence Academy West 4 1 5 0 -5

378 Kandy Stripe Academy 0 0 0218 Thomas Pilgrim Academy 1 4 1 1 6 1 -5332 Pro-Vision School 30 5 1 2 1 32 7 -25349 REACH Charter High School 8 5 8 1 16 6 -10382 Billy R. Reagan K-8 Education Center 2 0 2 280 The Rice School (La Escuela Rice) 10 1 3 1 13 2 -11

39 Thomas Horace Rogers Middle School 1 0 1 1234 Thomas Rusk School 12 8 3 12 11 -181 Sharpstown International School 29 24 6 4 5 3 40 31 -9

100 Texas Connections Academy at Houston 0 0 0256 William Wharton Elementary School 0 0 0259 Woodrow Wilson Montessori 4 0 4 4

127 Carter Woodson School 81 108 4 4 1 1 5 87 117 30458 Young Men's College Preparatory Academy 1 0 1 1371 Young Scholars Academy for Excellence 0 0 0463 Young Women's College Preparatory Academy 2 2 2 2 0

Total Combined Schools 236 291 33 18 6 4 9 9 284 322 38

Appendix II: Offenses as a Percent of Cumulative Enrollment

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2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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2012–2013

2011–2012

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102 Louisa Alcott Elementary School 4.6 9.6 4.6 9.6 5.1104 Almeda Elementary School 1.3 1.6 1.3 1.6 0.3105 Ralph Anderson Elementary 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 -0.1273 Ashford Elementary School 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3274 Jewel Askew Elementary School 0.2 0.9 0.1 0.3 0.9 0.6106 Charles Atherton Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

107 Charles Barrick Elementary School 0.8 0.1 0.0 0.9 0.9108 Mamie Bastian Elementary School 0.5 3.7 0.5 3.7 3.2151 Kate Bell Elementary School 1.4 0.4 0.0 1.8 1.8360 Bellfort Academy 0.0 0.0 0.0295 Roy P. Benavídez Elementary School 0.4 0.8 0.4 0.8 0.4268 Joyce Benbrook Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

109 James Berry Elementary School 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.2110 Edward Blackshear Elementary School 5.7 5.6 0.4 6.2 5.6 -0.6111 James Bonham Elementary School 1.1 1.6 0.3 1.4 1.6 0.2112 Melinda Bonner Elementary School 0.4 0.6 0.4 0.6 0.2114 Braeburn Elementary School 0.3 0.3 0.0 -0.3116 Briargrove Elementary School 0.3 0.3 0.0 -0.3

117 Andrew Briscoe Elementary 0.0 0.0 0.0119 Brookline Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0120 Robert Browning Elementary School 0.9 0.4 0.9 0.4 -0.5121 Blanche Bruce Elementary School 2.1 0.9 2.1 0.9 -1.1122 Luther Burbank Elementary School 0.9 0.2 0.9 0.2 -0.7124 David Burnet Elementary School 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3

125 James Burrus Elementary School 0.3 3.2 0.2 0.3 3.4 3.0275 Barbara Bush Elementary School 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1287 Rufus Cage Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0292 Edna Carrillo Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0123 John Codwell Elementary School 1.8 0.3 1.8 0.3 -1.4130 Al Condit Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

358 Felix Cook Jr. Elementary School 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.6 0.2132 Ethel Coop Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0133 John Cornelius Elementary School 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.0290 Manuel Crespo Elementary School 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3135 David "Davy" Crockett Elementary School 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.4136 Leroy Cunningham Elementary School 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.5 -0.3





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

396 Ray Daily Elementary School 1.8 0.5 1.8 0.5 -1.4297 Jaime Dávila Elementary School 0.5 2.3 0.5 2.3 1.8383 James De Anda Elementary School 1.2 0.2 0.2 1.2 1.0137 Helen De Chaumes Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0138 Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3139 Julius Dodson Elementary School 8.8 1.9 8.8 1.9 -6.9

140 Matthew Dogan Elementary School 0.1 1.0 0.3 0.4 1.0 0.6115 Mylie Durham Elementary School 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.2144 John Durkee Elementary School 2.6 2.2 2.6 2.2 -0.4147 Charles Eliot Elementary School 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3148 Horace Elrod Elementary School 3.0 1.4 3.0 1.4 -1.6149 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 -0.2

364 Energized for Excellence Elementary School 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1152 Eugene Field Elementary School 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.2271 Cecile Foerster Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0153 Walter Fondren Elementary School 1.2 1.2 0.0 -1.2154 Marcellus Foster Elementary School 1.5 0.2 0.2 1.5 1.4155 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3

156 Robert Frost Elementary School 5.3 0.6 5.3 0.6 -4.7291 Mario Gallegos Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0283 Macario García Elementary School 1.3 0.2 0.0 1.6 1.6157 Garden Oaks Elementary 0.0 0.0 0.0158 Garden Villas Elementary School 0.8 0.2 0.1 1.1 0.5 1.9 0.9 -1.0159 Golfcrest Elementary School 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.7 0.3 -0.3

162 Lucile Gregg Elementary School 3.9 4.7 0.2 4.1 4.7 0.7262 Virgil Grissom Elementary School 3.9 4.8 3.9 4.8 0.9369 Jenard Gross Elementary 3.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 4.0 0.5 -3.4131 Sharon Halpin Early Childhood Education Center 0.0 0.0 0.0166 John Richardson Harris Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0167 Roland Plunkett Harris Elementary School 0.8 0.1 0.1 0.5 1.3 0.3 -1.1

168 Victor Hartsfield Elementary School 7.0 0.2 0.0 7.2 7.2169 Harvard Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0170 James Helms Community Learning Center 0.0 0.0 0.0171 James Pinckney Henderson Elementary School 0.1 0.1 0.0 -0.1172 Nathaniel Q. Henderson Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0173 Gary L. Herod Elementary School 0.6 0.1 0.2 0.6 0.4 -0.2





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

286 John J. Herrera Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0174 Highland Heights Elementary 2.4 1.4 0.1 2.5 1.4 -1.2395 Jean Hines-Caldwell Elementary School 0.8 0.2 0.8 0.2 -0.6175 William P. Hobby Elementary School 0.4 2.1 0.4 2.1 1.6178 Paul Horn Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0180 Rollin Isaacs Elementary School 0.7 1.3 0.2 2.3 0.9 3.6 2.6

181 Peter Janowski Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0182 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.4185 Kashmere Gardens Elementary School 1.9 0.4 1.9 0.4 -1.5187 Anna Kelso Elementary School 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.4188 John F. Kennedy Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0389 James Ketelsen Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

189 Jennie Kolter Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0192 Dora Lantrip Elementary School 0.4 0.4 0.0 -0.4263 James Law Elementary School 4.2 3.4 4.2 3.4 -0.9194 Judd Lewis Elementary School 4.7 0.1 4.7 0.1 -4.6195 Lucian Lockhart Elementary School 0.8 2.4 0.1 0.1 1.1 2.4 1.3196 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.2

197 Adele Looscan Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0198 William Love Elementary School 0.2 0.6 1.5 0.7 1.5 0.8199 Edgar Lovett Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0128 E. A. "Squatty" Lyons Elementary School 0.2 0.2 0.0 -0.2201 Henry MacGregor Elementary School 0.4 0.4 0.0 -0.4203 Reagan Mading Elementary School 0.6 3.0 0.6 3.0 2.4

460 Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion Magnet School 0.0289 Clemente Martínez Elementary School 0.9 0.9 0.0 -0.9298 Raul C. Martínez Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0179 Ernest McGowen Sr Elementary School 0.8 6.3 0.8 6.3 5.5227 Ila McNamara Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0204 Memorial Elementary School 0.4 0.4 0.0 -0.4

299 A. A. Milne Elementary School 2.3 0.0 2.3 2.3264 James Mitchell Elementary School 1.2 1.2 0.0 -1.2207 James Montgomery Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0359 Joe Moreno Elementary School 0.2 0.2 0.0 -0.2209 Neff Early Learning Center 0.0 0.0 0.0394 Pat Neff Elementary School 0.0





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

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Diff

210 Northline Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0211 Oak Forest Elementary School 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.0212 James Oates Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0213 John G. Osborne Elementary 2.1 3.4 2.1 3.4 1.4113 Roderick Paige Elementary School 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.0214 Park Place Elementary School 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0

215 Cynthia Parker Elementary School 0.2 1.5 0.2 1.5 1.2216 Robert Patterson Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0217 Lora Peck Elementary School 2.1 3.7 0.2 2.1 3.9 1.8265 Henry Petersen Elementary School 2.8 1.9 0.1 0.3 3.0 2.0 -1.0219 Piney Point Elementary School 2.0 0.5 0.2 2.2 0.5 -1.7220 Pleasantville Elementary School 2.6 2.6 0.0 -2.6

221 Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0222 Port Houston Elementary School 0.6 0.0 0.6 0.6223 Leeona Pugh Elementary School 1.2 1.2 0.0 -1.2224 Samuel Red Elementary School 1.6 0.3 0.2 1.7 0.3 -1.4225 James Reynolds Elementary School 2.4 5.8 0.2 2.4 5.9 3.5228 River Oaks Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

229 Oran Roberts Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0186 Judson Robinson Elementary School 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.5372 Sylvan Rodríguez Elementary School 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1231 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 3.3 1.5 0.1 0.6 0.1 4.0 1.6 -2.4232 Betsy Ross Elementary School 0.2 0.6 0.8 0.0 -0.8233 Pearl Rucker Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

281 George Sánchez Elementary School 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.0237 Walter Scarborough Elementary School 0.2 0.2 0.0 -0.2353 School at St. George Place 0.0 0.0 0.0269 Mary Scroggins Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0373 Juan Seguin Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0276 Shadowbriar Elementary School 5.5 2.8 2.0 7.5 2.8 -4.7

239 Charles Shearn Elementary School 4.1 2.8 4.1 2.8 -1.2240 Sidney Sherman Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0241 Thomas Sinclair Elementary School 0.7 0.7 0.0 -0.7242 Katherine Smith Elementary School 2.5 1.1 0.1 2.5 1.2 -1.3244 Joanna Southmayd Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0245 Lulu Stevens Elementary School 0.3 0.3 0.0 -0.3





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

248 William Sutton Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0243 Ruby Thompson Elementary School 6.9 11.8 6.9 11.8 4.9279 Felix Tijerina Elementary School 1.8 1.8 0.0 -1.8374 Eleanor Tinsley Elementary School 1.4 1.4 0.0 -1.4249 William B. Travis Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0328 TSU Charter Lab School 0.0 0.0 0.0

251 Mark Twain Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0285 Valley West Elementary School 0.5 1.2 0.5 1.2 0.7252 Jonathan Wainwright Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0253 Walnut Bend Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0254 Mabel Wesley Elementary 0.4 3.5 0.2 0.4 3.7 3.3255 West University Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0

257 Tina Whidby Elementary School 2.6 0.7 2.6 0.7 -1.9267 Edward White Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0258 John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0260 Windsor Village Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0247 Ethel Young Elementary School 2.8 0.8 2.8 0.8 -2.0392 Young Learners Charter School 0.0 0.0 0.0

Total Elementary Schools 0.8 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.8 0.8 0.0





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

41 Crispus Attucks Middle School 4.1 9.0 0.9 2.5 0.3 0.2 5.3 11.7 6.442 Frank Black Middle School 12.5 5.3 1.7 1.1 1.7 14.2 8.1 -6.143 Luther Burbank Middle School 1.9 3.8 1.3 0.9 0.1 0.1 0.6 3.5 5.3 1.848 Ruby Clifton Middle School 4.3 6.9 0.9 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.5 5.3 7.9 2.644 Ezekiel Cullen Middle School 10.1 6.0 0.5 0.7 10.6 6.7 -4.045 James Deady Middle School 2.4 5.9 1.7 2.0 0.1 0.3 4.1 8.3 4.2

75 Richard Dowling Middle School 4.7 19.0 1.8 2.6 0.3 0.9 6.8 22.5 15.746 Thomas Alva Edison Middle School 4.1 9.2 1.7 0.2 0.2 0.1 6.1 9.6 3.5

342 Energized for Excellence Middle School 1.3 0.0 1.3 1.3390 Energized for STEM Middle School Southwest 0.7 0.3 0.4 0.3 1.1 0.778 Lamar Fleming Middle School 21.3 22.7 2.4 2.3 0.1 23.9 25.1 1.272 Walter Fondren Middle School 5.8 10.3 0.6 3.2 0.1 6.5 13.5 7.0

47 Richard Fonville Middle School 8.2 9.5 0.9 0.9 9.1 10.4 1.468 Henry Grady Middle School 4.9 3.4 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.4 0.9 6.2 5.0 -1.249 Alexander Hamilton Middle School 4.2 1.8 0.2 0.9 0.1 0.1 0.1 4.5 2.9 -1.751 Charles Hartman Middle School 12.0 8.9 1.2 0.8 0.1 13.3 9.8 -3.552 Patrick Henry Middle School 12.9 10.2 1.9 3.1 14.8 13.3 -1.5

456 High School Ahead Academy 9.6 27.1 3.6 3.4 0.3 0.9 0.3 13.4 31.8 18.3

53 James Hogg Middle School 5.6 6.1 1.9 1.6 0.1 7.6 7.8 0.250 William S. Holland Middle School 14.2 8.8 1.1 1.1 0.1 15.4 9.9 -5.554 Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Middle School 8.1 12.5 0.4 1.9 0.2 0.1 1.0 0.2 9.7 14.6 4.955 Albert Sidney Johnston Middle School 4.5 6.6 0.4 0.9 0.1 0.2 0.1 5.1 7.7 2.679 Francis Scott Key Middle School 5.6 10.3 1.4 0.9 0.2 0.2 7.2 11.3 4.157 Sidney Lanier Middle School 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.1 -0.3

340 Las Américas Middle School 2.0 1.4 0.4 2.0 1.8 -0.259 Jane Long Academy 6.2 12.0 3.7 1.4 0.2 0.1 0.4 10.0 14.0 4.061 John Marshall Middle School 1.2 1.2 0.5 1.4 0.1 0.1 1.7 2.7 1.062 John McReynolds Middle School 7.0 12.6 2.0 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.3 9.7 13.6 3.9

338 Daniel Ortíz Jr. Middle School 4.9 6.6 0.5 0.6 0.1 5.5 7.2 1.764 John J. Pershing Middle School 4.6 3.6 0.5 0.8 0.1 0.1 0.1 5.2 4.5 -0.8

337 Pin Oak Middle School 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.9 0.2 -0.871 Project Chrysalis Charter Middle School 0.0 0.0 0.060 Paul Revere Middle School 10.7 9.6 2.1 2.7 0.2 0.1 12.9 12.4 -0.666 James Ryan Middle School 8.6 36.7 1.4 2.6 0.5 1.2 10.5 40.5 29.998 William Stevenson Middle School 3.8 5.2 0.8 0.6 0.1 0.1 4.7 5.9 1.2

163 Sugar Grove Middle School 11.2 19.7 1.7 0.9 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 13.3 21.1 7.8





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

77 Albert Thomas Middle School 5.7 14.4 1.3 3.0 0.3 0.2 7.4 17.5 10.256 Louie Welch Middle School 10.6 14.1 0.4 1.7 0.1 11.1 15.8 4.799 West Briar Middle School 6.8 6.5 0.4 0.6 0.1 0.1 7.3 7.2 -0.282 McKinley Williams Middle School 6.4 6.8 2.0 2.9 0.2 8.5 9.7 1.2

Total Middle Schools 6.4 8.3 1.1 1.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 7.7 9.9 2.2





2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

462 Advanced Virtual Academy/Twilight Schools 0.0 0.0 0.01 Stephen F. Austin High School 3.9 8.4 1.7 3.6 0.0 0.1 5.6 12.0 6.42 Bellaire High School 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.2 0.1 0.0 3.3 2.7 -0.6

322 Andrew Carnegie Vanguard High School 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.8 0.5323 Challenge Early College High School 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.227 César Chávez High School 2.5 4.2 1.8 2.2 0.0 4.4 6.4 2.0

3 Jefferson Davis High School 3.2 1.3 2.5 0.8 0.2 0.1 6.0 2.1 -3.826 Michael E. DeBakey High School For Health Professions 0.0 0.0 0.0

345 East Early College High School 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.0301 Eastwood Academy for Academic Achievement 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.2325 Empowerment College Preparatory High School 3.6 2.7 6.3 0.0 -6.3321 Energized for STEM High School Southeast 0.0 0.0 0.0

455 Energized for STEM High School Southwest 1.2 1.6 0.0 2.9 2.9459 Energzed for STEM Middle School Southeast 14.4 0.7 0.0 15.1 15.1

4 Ebbert Furr High School 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.4 1.2 0.4 -0.8329 Hope Academy Charter School 0.0 0.0 0.097 Houston Community College Life Skills 0.0 0.0 0.0

348 Houston Academy for International Studies 1.7 0.5 0.2 0.2 1.9 0.7 -1.2

310 Sam Houston Math, Science, & Technology Center 3.9 5.1 2.8 2.0 0.1 0.1 6.7 7.2 0.534 High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 2.7 0.7 0.7 3.4 0.7 -2.725 High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.16 Jesse Jones High School 8.3 8.8 1.8 2.5 0.2 10.2 11.3 1.1

33 Barbara Jordan High School for Careers 0.6 4.4 0.1 0.3 0.7 4.7 3.97 Kashmere High School 11.1 5.9 2.3 1.0 13.3 6.9 -6.4

8 Mirabeau B. Lamar High School 2.1 1.6 1.0 0.6 0.1 0.0 3.2 2.3 -0.99 Lee High School 1.0 2.6 1.3 0.7 2.3 3.2 0.9

324 Liberty High School 2.2 2.2 0.0 -2.210 James Madison High School 2.0 2.5 1.0 0.9 0.1 0.1 3.1 3.6 0.511 Charles Milby High School 1.7 2.3 1.5 1.1 0.0 0.0 3.3 3.5 0.2

311 Mount Carmel Academy 2.2 1.7 2.2 1.7 -0.5

308 North Houston Early College High School 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.212 John Reagan High School 2.2 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.0 2.9 1.4 -1.524 George Scarborough High School 4.0 3.5 1.9 2.1 0.5 0.4 6.3 6.0 -0.323 Sharpstown High School 3.6 2.6 1.3 0.6 0.1 4.9 3.2 -1.614 Ross Sterling High School 10.1 12.6 2.9 4.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 13.3 17.3 3.9

453 Vision Academy 15.3 5.0 1.2 1.2 17.6 5.0 -12.6





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2012–2013

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15 Stephen Waltrip High School 2.1 1.4 2.4 2.1 0.2 4.6 3.7 -0.916 Booker T. Washington High School 6.4 8.1 2.7 2.6 0.3 9.1 11.0 1.817 Westbury High School 3.6 3.7 1.1 0.6 0.0 0.1 0.1 4.8 4.4 -0.536 Westside High School 1.8 2.4 1.4 0.7 0.0 0.1 3.2 3.2 0.018 Phillis Wheatley High School 2.9 6.0 1.6 0.8 0.2 4.5 7.0 2.519 Evan Worthing High School 2.8 5.9 1.2 0.5 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.4 4.7 6.9 2.1

20 Jack Yates High School 8.1 11.6 2.6 3.6 0.3 0.2 11.0 15.4 4.4Total High Schools 2.8 3.3 1.4 1.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 4.3 4.6 0.3



School Combined School Name


2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

2011–2012

2012–2013

Diff

303 Beechnut 1.1 4.3 0.1 0.1 1.2 4.4 3.2344 Briarmeadow Charter School 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.513 Community Services Alternative School 0.0 0.0 0.094 Frances Harper Alternative School 0.9 0.0 0.9 0.958 Gregory-Lincoln Education Center 11.9 6.4 1.2 0.3 0.1 13.1 6.8 -6.3

300 Inspired for Excellence Academy West 1.3 0.3 1.6 0.0 -1.6

378 Kandy Stripe Academy 0.0 0.0 0.0218 Thomas Pilgrim Academy 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.1 -0.4332 Pro-Vision School 17.5 3.0 0.6 1.2 0.6 18.7 4.2 -14.5349 REACH Charter High School 1.6 1.0 1.6 0.2 3.3 1.2 -2.1382 Billy R. Reagan K-8 Education Center 0.2 0.2 0.280 The Rice School (La Escuela Rice) 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.1 1.1 0.2 -0.9

39 Thomas Horace Rogers Middle School 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1234 Thomas Rusk School 1.6 1.1 0.4 1.6 1.5 -0.281 Sharpstown International School 2.8 2.3 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.3 3.8 3.0 -0.8

100 Texas Connections Academy at Houston 0.0 0.0 0.0256 William Wharton Elementary School 0.0 0.0 0.0259 Woodrow Wilson Montessori 0.8 0.0 0.8 0.8

127 Carter Woodson School 8.4 10.9 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.5 9.1 11.8 2.8458 Young Men's College Preparatory Academy 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.4371 Young Scholars Academy for Excellence 0.0 0.0 0.0463 Young Women's College Preparatory Academy 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.5 -0.4

Total Combined Schools 1.5 1.7 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 1.9 1.9 0.0

Office of Board of EducationBoard of Education Meeting of September 12, 2013

Anna Eastman, President

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS IN SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS V AND VI AND RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR UNOPPOSED SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS V AND VI FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 TRUSTEE ELECTIONS

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) may avoid holding a singlemember district election for a trustee position if a candidate is unopposed, if no candidate's name is placed on a list of write-in candidates for that position, and if no at-large proposition or opposed at-large race is to appear on the ballot. [Texas Election Code, §§2.051, 2.052]. No write-in candidates were filed by the August 26, 2013 filing deadline. [Texas Education Code §11.056; Texas Election Code §1.006; Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Article 2774b, §4].

A copy of the Resolution and Order and the Certification of Unopposed Status are attached.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): Total cost of the election is not expected to exceed $600,000 and will be funded by districtwide funds(GF 1-41-6439-911-99-940-940).

STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: None

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools and is aligned to Core Initiative 5: Culture of Trust through Action.

THIS ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSULTATION.

THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.

RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the proposed cancellation of election and the resolution and order for unopposed singlemember district numbers V and VI for the November 5, 2013,trustee elections, effective September 13, 2013.

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RESOLUTION AND ORDER

STATE OF TEXAS §§

COUNTY OF HARRIS §

WHEREAS, Sections 2.051 and 2.052 of the Texas Election Code provide that the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared shall certify in writing that a candidate is unopposed for election to office if, in the single-member district where the election is to be held, only the votes cast for that candidate in the election for that office may be counted, the candidate is unopposed, and no at-large proposition or opposed at-large race is to appear on the ballot; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education is the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.053 of the Texas Election Code provides that upon receipt of certification, the governing body of a political subdivision by order or ordinance may declare each unopposed candidate elected to office; and

WHEREAS, the Houston Independent School District Board of Education is the governing body of Houston Independent School District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, the Houston Independent School District Board of Education has received certification from its Secretary that Michael Lunceford and Greg Meyers are unopposed candidates for Positions V and VI respectively of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION:

1. All of the above paragraphs are incorporated into and made part of this Resolution and Order.

2. The Houston Independent School District Board of Education hereby cancels the election scheduled to take place on November 5, 2013, in single-member district numbers V and VI.

2. Michael Lunceford is hereby elected to Position V of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education for a four-year term.

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3. Greg Meyers is hereby elected to Position VI of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education for a four-year term.

4. A copy of this order will be posted on Election Day at each polling place that would have been used in the election in the affected single-member districts.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this __th day of September, 2013.

__________________________________Anna Eastman, PresidentBoard of EducationHouston Independent School District

Attest:

______________________________Rhonda Skillern-Jones, SecretaryBoard of EducationHouston Independent School District

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CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED STATUS

STATE OF TEXAS §§

COUNTY OF HARRIS §

I, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Secretary of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education, am the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared in Houston Independent School District Board of Education elections.

I do hereby certify that Michael Lunceford is an unopposed candidate for Position V of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education as Michael Lunceford is the only candidate whose name was to be placed on the ballot for Position V under Section 52.003 of the Texas Election Code and no other candidate was placed on a list of write-in candidates for Position V under applicable law.

I further certify that Greg Meyers is an unopposed candidate for Position VI of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education as Greg Meyers is the only candidate whose name was to be placed on the ballot for Position VI under Section 52.003 of the Texas Election Code and no other candidate was placed on a list of write-in candidates for Position VI under applicable law.

I further certify that the above-named candidates were the candidates whose names were to appear on the ballot, that no proposition is to appear on the ballot, and that the deadline for candidates to file, including write-in candidates, has passed.

___________________________________Rhonda Skillern-Jones, SecretaryBoard of EducationHouston Independent School District

Certification of Unopposed Status

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me on this ______ day of September, 2013.

Notary Public in and for The State of TexasName:_____________________________My Commission Expires: ______________

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Office of Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Meeting of September 12, 2013

Office of Academic ServicesJulie Baker, Chief Academic Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED DONATIONS FOR DISTRICTWIDE AND SCHOOL-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND NECESSARY CONTRACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE DONATIONS

In accordance with board policy, all donations in aggregate of $5,000 or more mustbe approved by the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD’s) Board ofEducation.

The attachment reflects a summary of proposed donations.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): Shown on the attached list.


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement and isaligned with Core Initiative 3: RigorousInstructional Standards and Supports.



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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education accept the proposed donations fordistrictwide and school-specific programs and authorize the superintendent or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend necessary contracts, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUMMARY OF DONATIONS GREATER THAN $5,000Donor Receiving School/

DepartmentDonation Disbursement Total Value of

DonationBudget String

Houston Astros Houston Independent School District (HISD) Strategic Partners

$114,484 (In-kind) NA

Houston Astros has donated 8,800 Astros baseball game tickets to the Superintendent’s Cool to be Smart Program, principals, and new teachers. This donation will impact student participants of the Cool to be Smart Program event and is designed to encourage and recognize students who have completed five or more Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses or a combination of both and took the corresponding exams.

Longfellow Parent Teacher Association

Longfellow Elementary School

$12,438 SR1-11-6659-196-10-YY7-YY7 (Initial Payment) SR1-71-6512-196-99-YY7-YY7 (Principal Payment)SR1-71-6522-196-99-YY7-YY7 (Interest Payment)

The purpose of these funds is to provide payment for a computer lease/purchase agreement for Longfellow ES.

Undies for Everyone 165 elementary and 35 middle schools – c/o Health & Medical Services nurses (See attached school lists)

$15,000 (In-kind) NA

In order to encourage the self-esteem and health of school children, Undies for Everyone distributes new underwear and socks to disadvantaged school children through the school nurses.

Schlumberger Strategic Partnerships /Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy (YWCPA)

$14,475,484 (In-kind) NA

The YWCPA will receive computer hardware and Petrel Software with a three-year software license and three-year maintenance. The hardware and software will be used for teaching computer science and geophysics to students through programming research and project-based learning.

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SUMMARY OF DONATIONS GREATER THAN $5,000Donor Receiving School/

DepartmentDonation Disbursement Total Value of

DonationBudget String

Thompson & Horton, LLP via the HISD Foundation

Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy(YWCPA)

$5,000 SR1-11-6399-463-10-YY7-YY7

Since 2011, Thompson & Horton, LLP, has donated $5,000 annually to the HISD Foundation in honor of former HISD educator Gloria Gorham. The HISD Foundation will release these funds to YWCPA to support various student needs.

Independent Petroleum Association of America(IPAA)

The Energy Institute $33,475 (In-kind) NA

The IPAA has donated furniture and technology equipment (monitors) for the Student Media Lounge at The Energy Institute. The media lounge, a contemporary school library solution, will house cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment that will be used by the students for educational purposes, including preparing for class projects.

Total Value of Donations - $14,655,881

Undies for EveryoneAugust 2013

165 Elementary Schools

Almeda ES Eliot Elementary Kelso ES Port Houston ESAnderson ES Elmore Elementary Kennedy ES Pugh ESAshford ES Elrod ES Ketelsen ES Reagan Education CenterAskew ES Emerson ES Kolter ES Red ESBarrick ES Farias ECC Lantrip ES Reynolds ESBastian ES Field ES Laurenzo ECC Rice SchoolBell ES Foerster ES Law ES River Oaks ESBellfort ECC Fondren ES Lewis ES Robinson ESBenavidez ES Fonwood ECC Lockhart ES Rodriguez ESBenbrook ES Foster ES Longfellow ES Rogers, TH SchoolBerry ES Franklin ES Looscan ES Roosevelt ESBlackshear ES Frost ES Love ES Ross ESBonham ES Gallegos ES Lovett ES Rucker ESBonner ES Garcia ES Lyons ES Rusk SchoolBraeburn ES Garden Oaks ES MacGregor ES Sanchez ESBriarmeadow School Garden Villas ES Mading ES Scarborough ESBriscoe ES Golfcrest ES Marshall, Thurgood ES Scroggins ESBrookline ES Gregg ES Martin Luther King Seguin ESBrowning ES Gregory-Lincoln School Martinez, R ES Shadowbriar ESBruce ES Grissom ES Martinez,C ES Shadydale ElementaryBurbank ES Gross ES McNamara ES Shearn ESBurnet ES Halpin ECC Memorial ES Sherman ESBurrus ES Harris JR ES Milne ES Sinclair ESBush ES Harris RP ES Mistral ECC Smith ESCage ES/Project Hartsfield ES Mitchell ES Southmayd ESCarrillo ES Harvard ES Montgomery ES Stevens ESCodwell ES Helms Moreno ES Sutton ESCook ES Henderson, JP ES Neff ECC Thompson ESCoop ES Henderson, NQ ES Neff ES Tijerina ESCornelius ES Herod ES Oak Forest ES Tinsley ESCrespo ES Herrera ES Oates ES Valley West ESCrockett ES Highland Heights ES Osborne ES Wainwright ESCunningham ES Hilliard Elementary Paige ES Wesley ESDaily ES Hines-Caldwell ES Park Place ES Wharton SchoolDavila ES Hobby ES Parker ES Whidby ESDe Chaumes ES Homeless Education @ Patterson ES White ESDeAnda ES Houston Gardens ES Peck ES Whittier ESDeZavala ES Isaacs ES Petersen ES Wilson SchoolDodson ES Janowski ES Pilgrim School Windsor Village ESDogan ES Jefferson ES Piney Point ES Woodson SchoolDurham ES Kashmere Gardens ES Pleasantville ES Young ESDurkee ES

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Undies for EveryoneAugust 2013

35 Middle Schools

Attucks MS Grady MS McReynolds MS

Black MS Hamilton MS Ortiz MS

Burbank MS Hartman MS Pershing MS

Clifton MS Henry MS Pin Oak MS

Cullen MS Hogg MS Revere MS

Deady MS Holland MS Ryan MS

Dowling MS Jackson MS Stevenson MS

Edison MS Johnston MS Sugar Grove MS

Fleming MS Key MS Thomas MS

Fondren MS Las Americas MS Welch MS

Fonville MS Long MS Williams MS

Forest Brook MS Marshall MS

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SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF DISTRICTWIDE AND SCHOOL-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS REQUIRED UNDER THE GRANTS

In accordance with board policy, all grant funds in aggregate of $5,000 or more mustbe approved by the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD’s) Board ofEducation.

The attachment reflects a summary of grants awarded to HISD.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): Shown on the attached list.


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement and isaligned with Core Initiative 3: RigorousInstructional Standards and Supports.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education accept the proposed grant fundsfor districtwide and school-specific programs and authorize the superintendent of schools or designee to negotiate and execute contracts required under the grants, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUMMARY OF GRANTS GREATER THAN $5,000

Total Value of Grants - $2,357,544

Grantor Receiving School/Department

Grant Disbursement Total Value ofGrant

Budget String

Texas Education Agency After School Programs Department

21st Century Community Learning Centers - Cycle8, Year 1

$2,199,544 See attached detailed budget.

The purpose of these funds is to provide opportunities to establish or expand activities in 10 community learning centers that: a) provide opportunities for academic enrichment; b) offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, andactivities, such as youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, art, music, and recreation programs, technology education programs, and character education programs, that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and c) offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for literacy and related educational development.

The Community Foundation/ Laura Bush Foundation

Tinsley Elementary School(ES)

$5,000 SR1-12-6329-374-10-AA1-AA1

The purpose of these grant funds is solely to purchase library books and magazines.

The Japan Foundation Los Angeles

Johnston Middle School(MS)

Salary Assistance Grant $28,000 SR1-11-6119-055-10-GC4-GC4

This donation provides salary assistance to Johnston MS for a teacher salary in the Japanese Program. The school will provide the funds necessary to complete the salary.

Texas Department of State Health Services

Health & Medical Services/Elrod ES

School Health Program $125,000 SR1-33-6299-XXX-99-SH4-SH4

The School Health Program will provide services at Elrod ES to meet the needs of children who have limited access to health care. These services include on-site provision of immunization services, physical examinations, well child exams, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, case management of chronic illness, dental screening and referral, basic psychological services, and health education.

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Detailed Budget Texas Education Agency

21st Century Grant, Cycle 8, Year 1

The ten 21st Century Community Learning Centers campuses include:

Burnett Elementary SchoolClifton Middle SchoolDogan Elementary SchoolLewis Elementary SchoolMcNamara Elementary SchoolReynolds Elementary SchoolSugar Grove Middle SchoolTijerina Elementary SchoolWaltrip High SchoolYoung Women’s College Prep Academy

GrantorBudget String Object Description

Budget String Amount

Texas Education Agency

Wages and Benefits SR1-11-6100-XXX-41-JB1-JB1 $1,192,227


Contracted Services SR1-11-6200-XXX-41-JB1-JB1 $593,216


General Supplies SR1-11-6300-XXX-41-JB1-JB1 $94,208


Other Operational Cost

SR1-11-6400-XXX-41-JB1-JB1 $103,620


Capital Outlay SR1-11-6600-XXX-41-JB1-JB1 $201,353

Indirect Cost $14,920

Total Costs $2,199,544

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Office of Academic ServicesJulie F. Baker, Chief Academic Officer

SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE RENEWAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND/OR EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR APPRAISAL AND RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL AND/OR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013–2014

This is an annual request to enter into contract negotiations for services for students with disabilities. These contracts are in compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) policies and guidelines, and will be effective September 13, 2013, through August 31, 2014. This agenda item also requests that the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to approve individual contracts after they have been negotiated by appropriate financial, legal, and Special Education staff members.

For school year 2013–2014, approximately 6,000 students with disabilities will require educational and related services beyond the scope of those offered on school campuses. These services are identified in each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).

Contracts with residential and day-program facilities may include such facilities as Avondale House, River Oaks Academy, Shiloh Treatment Center, Texas School for the Deaf, Texas School for the Blind, Including Kids, Harris County Department of Education, and Providence Treatment Center. Each residential and nonpublic day-school facility has been approved by the TEA. The Office of Special Education Services makes an annual site visit to each residential and nonpublic day-school facility to review and evaluate student performance and program effectiveness in the implementation of the student’s IEP. The TEA reference guide for nonpublic schools is used for the evaluation.

Also included in this agenda item are agreements with parents for transporting their children to and from school. Parents are reimbursed for transportation costs in cases where a student's physical or emotional condition prohibits him or her from being transported on a Houston Independent School District bus. A Private Transportation Agreement will be offered when specifically recommended and approved by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Education Program (ARD/IEP) committee.

Instructional and related services are provided to students with disabilities by vendors as indicated:

Harris County Department of Education for district-wide occupational therapy and physical therapy services

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EBS Healthcare, Bilingual Therapies, and Gary Stromberg and Associates for district-wide speech therapy services

Allied Advanced Reporting to provide Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) services as needed for ARD/IEP committee meetings and classroom instruction

The renewal contracts are on-file in the Office of Special Education Services and Community Services.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost of this program is $17,234,110and will be funded by grant funds($11,414,091—SR1-11-6219-379-80FA1);($5,607,867—SR1-11-6223-379-80-FA1);($212,152—SR1-13-6219-640-80-FA1)


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement and is aligned to Core Initiative 3: Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports. It continues to provide instructional and related services for students with disabilities in out-of-district placements.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute the renewal of agreements with community agencies and/or educational service providers for appraisal and related instructional and/or consultant services as needed by staff members and students with disabilities, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT RENEWALS WITH AVANCE-HOUSTON, INC.; GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION; HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, INC., FOR HEAD START PREKINDERGARTEN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS

The purpose of this agenda item is to seek approval from the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education to negotiate and execute agreement renewals with four federally-funded Head Start agencies to create effective prekindergarten collaboratives. HISD has had partnerships with these agencies for more than 11 years. The agencies serve regional sectors of Harris County within District boundaries, partnering with 32 HISD schools. Within the schools, the HISD and Head Start teachers collaborate and deliver instruction to dually enrolled students in 110 prekindergarten classrooms, with approximately a 7:1 student-teacher ratio for each participating classroom.

The Head Start agencies offer comprehensive services (i.e., medical, dental, nutritional, and psychological) to eligible children at the designated schools; offer classes for parents; furnish the classrooms in the collaboratives with appropriate furniture, materials, supplies, and playground equipment if needed; provide teachers, teacher aides, materials, copying, and supplies; and cover indirect costs with in-kind funds.

The collaboratives, while adhering to Head Start performance standards, will provide an appropriate program supported by and correlated to the HISD prekindergarten district curriculum, standards in Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs, Revised Edition (National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2008), and the Texas Education Agency’s prekindergarten guidelines. They will be evaluated by tracking prekindergarten students from Head Start classes to kindergarten and analyzing their performance on the Istation Indicators of Progress for Reading, Stanford, and/or Aprenda.

Preparing at-risk prekindergarten children cognitively, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten by lowering student-teacher ratios, resulting in more individualized instruction for students, has shown positive results. The 2012–2013 HISD Head Start Collaborative Partnership Prekindergarten Education Program evaluation conducted by the HISD Research Department indicates HISD prekindergarten and Head Start programs are closing the achievement gap in kindergarten.

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A list of the 2013–2014 Head Start collaboratives and related schools is attached.

COST/FUNDING SOURCES: The total cost of this program is $12,097,790 of which HISD will pay $4,270,198 for salaries for HISD teachers. The program will be funded by school-based funds and in-kind contributions.($2,109,942.00) GF1-11-6119-XXX10-E1 XXX)($537,584.00) SR1-11-6119-XXX-41-CW1-CW1)($1,622,672.00) SR1-11-6119 -XXX-34-CJ1-CJ1)

$7,827,592.00 - Total in-kind contributions:$1,187,505.00 - AVANCE Houston, Inc. $2,501,000.00 - Gulf Coast Community

Services Association$ 683,402.00 - Harris County Department

of Education$3,455,685.00 - Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: None.

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement and is aligned to Core Initiative 1: Effective Teacher in Every Classroom. It provides additional services to prekindergarten students eligible for Head Start.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute agreement renewals for HISD/Head Start Prekindergarten Collaborative Programs with AVANCE-Houston, Inc.; Gulf Coast Community Services Association; Harris County Department of Education; and Neighborhood Centers, Inc., effective September 13, 2013.

HISD/HEAD START COLLABORATIVES2013-2014

Antoinette Montgomery, Director 713-812-0033 x115

School SSO HISD HSBrowning Elementary Marshall Scott III 4 4Jefferson Elementary Francisco Penning 3 3Ketelsen Elementary Marshall Scott III 4 4

School SSO HISD HSBastian Elementary TBD 4 4Bellfort Academy Patsy Cavazos 8 8Foster Elementary Marshall Scott III 1 1Franklin Elementary Kim Fonteno 4 4Gregg Elementary Maty Orozco 3 3Patterson Elementary Maty Orozco 3 3

School SSO HISD HSDogan Elementary Steven Gutierrez 5 5Pugh Elementary Rolando Trevino 5 5

School SSO HISD HSBell Elementary Kim Fonteno 3 3Benavidez Elementary Marshall Scott III 5 5Bonham Elementary James Benfield 3 3Braeburn Elementary Jocelyn Mouton 4 4Foerster Elementary Maty Orozco 2 2Fondren Elementary Kim Fonteno 3 3Halpin Early Childhood Center Patsy Cavazos 9 9King Early Childhood Center Kim Fonteno 8 8McNamara Elementary Jocelyn Mouton 3 3Parker Elementary Maty Orozco 1 1Rodriguez Elementary Jocelyn Mouton 3 3Shearn Elementary Francisco Penning 5 5

AVANCE-HOUSTON, INC. HEAD START

HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION/PROJECT HEAD STARTVenetia Peacock, Director 713-672-9343

TEACHERS

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, INC/AGENCY HEAD STARTDiane Stanton, Director 713-273-3047

TEACHERS

TEACHERS

GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION/PROJECT HEAD STARTCandy Brooks/Tiamoiya Lee, Directors 713-393-4720 x4729 CB x4728 TL

TEACHERS

EarlyChildhood/head start/collaboratives 08/13

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Office of School Support Mark Smith, Chief School Support Officer

SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR SERVICES AT MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR

The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute a renewal of the annual agreement with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). This annual agreement is for various services and assistance provided by BCM to the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, to include a dean of instruction, for the 2013–2014 school year.

Under an annual agreement with the Houston Independent School District (HISD), BCM provides the services of a dean of instruction at the campus. The dean of instruction has responsibilities for curriculum development, participation in the setting of instructional goals and objectives, providing advice on the methods governing the recruitment and selection of students, coordination of test-data analysis, assisting in the coordination of staff-development programs, and providing ongoing assistance with classroom management, lesson planning, and the use of varied instructional strategies.

BCM will focus its efforts during the term of the agreement on improvement on two major objectives: (1) strengthening the academic curriculum, with the primary emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology courses, and (2) enriching the health sciences curriculum through the programmatic review of all courses.

These responsibilities and the accomplishment of objectives are executed under the direction of the principal, who has requested continuation of the services for the 2013–2014 school year. Evaluation of the dean of instruction will be based upon performance of job duties.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program is not to exceed $150,000 and will be funded throughGF1-23-6299 026-10-S1-112—$51,290

GF1-23-6299 026-10-S1-101—$98,710.

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement and is aligned to Core Initiative 3: Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to renew the agreement with Baylor College of Medicine for services and assistance at the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions for the 2013–2014 school year, effective September 13, 2013.

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Office of School Support Mark Smith, Chief School Support Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL WAIVER REQUESTS FROM LOCAL BOARD POLICY FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR TO INCLUDE NEW DISTRICT SCHOOLS AND A NEW DISTRICT PROGRAM

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education approved school waiver requests from local board policy for the 2013–2014 school year on June 13, 2013. This item requests the approval of additional waivers to include Bennie Carl Elmore, Fonwood, Asa Grant Hilliard, Thurgood Marshall, and Shadydale Elementary Schools, Forest Brook Middle School, North Forest High School, The Energy Institute High School, and PowerUp Initiative Program schools.

Effective July 1, 2013, under direction from the Texas Education Agency, the district annexed the North Forest Independent School District. Campuses included in the annexation were Bennie Carl Elmore, Fonwood, Asa Grant Hilliard, Thurgood Marshall, and Shadydale elementary schools; Forest Brook Middle School; and North Forest High School.

On April 11, 2013, the Board of Education approved the opening of a new HISD school, The Energy Institute High School. The school is scheduled to open in the 2013–2014 school year.

PowerUp is a districtwide initiative, implemented during the 2013–2014 school year,that is designed to transform how teachers teach and how students learn at HISD schools. Phase 1, or the pilot stage, is currently underway at the following 11 high schools: Austin, Bellaire, Chavez, Kashmere, Lee, Madison, Sam Houston, Sharpstown, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy, Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, and The Energy Institute.

The local board policy waiver requests are: Faculty Advisory Committee, Shared Decision-Making Committee, PTA/PTO, Grading and Reporting, Course Requirements, Accelerated Instruction, Grading Cycle,

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Promotion Standards, Altered Student Instructional Day, Final Exam Exemptions, Grade-point Average, Credits and Curriculum, and Foreign Exchange Students.

Senate Bill 1 provides a process by which schools may request waivers from local Board of Education policies, State Board of Education rules, or Texas Education Code requirements that inhibit them from making progress in restructuring schools and from improving student achievement; these waivers must be cost-neutral. The schools’ faculties reviewed and voted upon the waivers prior to submission; a two-thirds affirmative faculty vote was necessary for schools to submit a waiver request to the committee for consideration. The principal and a shared decision-making committee representative signed each waiver request to affirm faculty agreement. In August 2013, the above-named schools submitted their waiver requests to the Office of School Support for review by the Waiver Oversight Committee. The waivers were then forwarded to the designated Chief School Officer for final approval.

The waiver documents are on file in Board Services.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): None


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement and is notaligned to a core initiative but is ministerialfor compliance purposes only.

THIS ITEM DOES REQUIRE CONSULTATION.


RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve additional school waiver requests from local board policy for the 2013–2014 school year to include new district schools and a new district program, effective September 13, 2013.

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Office of Human ResourcesRodney Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ASPIRE AWARD PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND CAMPUS-BASED STAFF MEMBERS FOR THE 2013–2014SCHOOL YEAR

In January 2007, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) inaugurated the Teacher Performance-pay Model as part of the district’s comprehensive education-improvement model, Accelerating Student Progress Increasing Results and Expectations (ASPIRE), becoming the first school district in the nation to implement a performance-pay system of this magnitude based on individual teacher effectiveness. The United States Department of Education has approved the ASPIRE Award Program 2013–2014 model under the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grants 3 and 4. These grants will provide approximately $2.5 million in funding to support the ASPIRE Award Program for Teachers and Campus-Based Staff.

No changes from the 2012–2013 ASPIRE Award Program for Teachers and Campus-Based Staff are recommended. The total cost projected for the proposed 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award Program will not exceed $23.4 million, including fringe. The 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award is scheduled to be paid out in January 2015.

A description and award diagram of the 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award Model for Teachers and Campus-Based staff is on file in Board Services.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program will not exceed $23.4 million.The funding for this program will come from TIF 3, TIF 4, and General Funds (SR1-XX-61XX-XXX-XX-SFX-SFX & GF1-XX-61XX-XXX-XX-930-930).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement, HISD Goal 2: Improve Human Capital, HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools, and HISD Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture, and is aligned to Core Initiative 1: Effective Teacher in Every

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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award Program for Teachers and Campus-Based StaffMembers, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ASPIRE AWARD PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL LEADERS FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR

Established in 2007, the Performance Pay Program is part of Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) comprehensive education-improvement model, Accelerating Student Progress. Increasing Results and Expectations (ASPIRE). The United States Department of Education has approved the ASPIRE Award Program 2013–2014 model under the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grants 3 and 4. These grantswill provide over $180,000 in funding to support the ASPIRE Award Program for School Leaders.

The total cost projected for the proposed 2013–2014 School Leader PerformancePay Program will not exceed $1.5 million, including fringe benefits. The 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award is scheduled to be paid out in January 2015.

A description and award diagram of the 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award Model for School Leaders is on file in Board Services.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program will not exceed $1.5 million.The funding for this program will come from TIF 3, TIF 4, and General Funds. (SR1-61-XX-XXX-XX-SFX-SFX & GF1-XX-61XX-XXX-XX-930-930).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement, HISD Goal 2: Improve Human Capital, HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools, and HISD Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture. The item is aligned to Core Initiative 2: Effective Principal in Every School and Core Initiative 4: Data Driven Accountability.

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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the 2013–2014 ASPIRE Award Program for School Leaders, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE PAY PROGRAM FOR THE CHIEF SCHOOL OFFICERS, SCHOOL SUPPORT OFFICERS, AND SCHOOL LEAD PRINCIPALS FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR

The Performance Pay Program for the chief school officers (CSOs) and school support officers (SSOs) currently awards payment based on the aggregate performance for the set of schools each administrator is responsible for during the school year, defined as improvement towards meeting or maintaining a high standard for each performance indicator appropriate to their school level. For 2013–2014 the district proposes continuing the performance pay program for CSOs and SSOs and expanding it to include lead principals.

Payment is not to exceed $25,000 for chief school officers and $15,000 for school support officers and lead principals; payment for lead principals is not to exceed 50% of the ASPIRE award of each of the two campuses they are mentoring.

The maximum cost for the proposed 2013–2014 Performance Pay Model for the chief school officers and school support officers is $695,000 plus fringe, predicated on all administrators eligible for the program achieving top target levels for every performance metric.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program will not exceed $695,000, plus fringe.The funding for this program will come from General Funds (GF1-XX-61XX-XXX-XX-930-930).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement, HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools, and HISD Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture and is aligned with Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.

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THIS ITEM REQUIRES CONSULTATION.


RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the proposed 2013–2014Performance-Pay Program for the chief school officers, school support officers, and lead principals, effective September 13, 2013.

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Office of Human ResourcesRodney E. Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR APOLLO AND PRIORITY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, SCHOOL SUPPORTOFFICERS, AND ACADEMIC PROGRAM MANAGERS FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR

Beginning with the 2010–2011 school year, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) designated a number of campuses for the Apollo Program. These schools receive a number of distinct services to improve student performance, and each school has established specific long-term goals for those aspects of student performance that are in most need of improvement. Incentive payments for principals, school support officers (SSOs), and academic program managers (APMs) assist in meeting the research-driven tenets of this program, aimed at turning around our lowest-performing schools.

For the 2013–2014 school year, the district proposes to expand the incentive payment program to include Priority Schools. The total cost of the program will not exceed $583,500—the number of principals (28), school support officers (2), and academic program managers (3) multiplied by each employee’s maximum performance payment, plus fringe benefits.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program will not exceed $583,500, plus fringe.The funding for this program will come from General Funds (GF1-6117-XXX-XX-139-139 & GF1-XX-61XX-XXX-XX-930-930).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement, HISD Goal 2: Improve Human Capital, HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools, and HISD Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture, and is also aligned to Core Initiative 2: Effective Principal in Every School and Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.

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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the 2013–2014 Incentive Payment Program for Apollo and Priority School principals, school support officers, and academic program managers, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF INCENTIVE PAYMENT MODEL FOR SCHOOL FELLOWS FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR

Beginning with the 2010–2011 school year, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) designated campuses for the Apollo Program. The program provides these campuses a number of distinct services to improve student performance, including tutoring for students in math. School fellows were hired to conduct this tutoring in the different campuses participating in the program. Incentive payments for employees hired specifically for tutoring assists in meeting the research-driven tenets of this program, aimed at turning around our lowest-performing schools.

For the 2013–2014 school year, the district proposes to expand the incentive payment model to include priority schools. The program will still include an Attendance Incentive Payment and a Student Performance Incentive Payment.

The total projected cost of the program is approximately $1.7 million (i.e., the number of positions established, 331, multiplied by the budgeted incentive payment per tutor, $5,000), plus fringe benefits.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program will not exceed $1.7 million, plus fringe.The funding for this program will come from General Funds (GF1-6127-XXX-XX-139-139).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement, HISD Goal 2: Improve Human Capital, HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools, and HISD Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture. The item is aligned to Core Initiative 3: Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports and Core Initiative 4: Data Driven Accountability.

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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the 2013–2014 Incentive Payment Model for School Fellows, effective September 13,2013.

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE PAY PROGRAM FOR SECONDARY READING INITIATIVE FOR THE 2013–2014 SCHOOL YEAR

On May 10, 2012, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education approved a proposed budget amendment that included the creation of a Secondary Reading Initiative (SRI) to target students in the sixth and ninth gradeswho are reading below the 50th percentile as measured by the Stanford Achievement Test. The district proposed to have certified teachers on each campus provide supplemental reading classes to these students, beginning with the 2012–2013 school year. For the 2013–2014 school year, the district proposes to continue the program and expand the services to include seventh-grade students.

To be eligible for the SRI Performance Pay Program, teachers must have taught one or more of the designated reading intervention classes as defined by the HISD Literacy Initiative Plan for at least one full semester to grade six, seven, or nine students during the 2013–2014 school year. These teachers remain eligible to also receive ASPIRE Awards, provided they meet program and eligibility requirements for that program.

The total cost for this program is based on paying up to $3,000 stipends to teachers who complete all of the required professional development and on paying a maximum performance incentive per teacher of $7,000 to those with outstanding performance, plus fringe benefits. The SRI Performance Pay award is scheduled to be paid out by January 2015.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost for this program will not exceed $2.25 million, plus fringe.The funding for this program will come from General Funds (GF1-XX-61XX-XXX-10-930-930).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement, HISD Goal 2: Improve Human Capital, HISD Goal 5:

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Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools, and HISD Goal 6: Create a Positive District Culture. The item is also aligned with Core Initiative 1: Effective Teacher in Every Classroom, Core Initiative 3: Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports, and Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the 2013–2014 Performance Pay Program for Secondary Reading Initiative, effective September 13, 2013.

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Office of Business OperationsLeo Bobadilla, Chief Operating Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT IN THE BUDGET AND CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES AND AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR THOMAS HORACE ROGERS K-8 SCHOOL RENOVATIONS

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) 2007 bond election approved the renovation of Thomas Horace Rogers K–8 School. The HISD Board of Education approved a design contract for the renovations at T. H. Rogers K–8 School on March 8, 2012.

The renovation scope of work for T. H. Rogers K–8 School includes, but is not limited to, replacement of windows and finishes; masonry repair; restroom renovations; individual classroom pods; millwork; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system improvements; electrical and site improvements.

On April 11, 2013, the HISD Board of Education approved award of a construction contract for the renovations at T. H. Rogers K–8 School.

Since that approval, additional needs have been identified that include ADA compliance and safety/sanitary improvements to additional restrooms and other capital related improvements. An increase in the design and construction contingencies will be required to address the increased scope as outlined in the table below.

Project

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Design Contingency Allowance


Construction Contingency Allowance

Requested Increase for Permitting, Testing, and Costs Related to

the Project

Total Requested Increase to the Project

Budget

T. H. RogersK–8 School

$39,000 $490,000 $121,000 $650,000

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost shall not exceed $650,000 and will be funded by the 2007 Bond Program Funds(CP1-81-6610-920-99-823-823).

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency and is aligned to Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve an increase in the budget and increases in both the design and construction contingencies and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts for the renovations at Thomas Horace Rogers K–8 School, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT IN THE BUDGET AND CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE AND AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL RELATED CONTRACTS FOR THE EZEKIEL CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) 2007 bond election approved the renovation of Ezekiel Cullen Middle School.

The HISD Board of Education approved a design contract for the renovations for Cullen Middle School on April 9, 2009.

On November 8, 2012, the HISD Board of Education approved the award of a construction contract for the renovations at Cullen Middle School to DT Construction, LP.

On June 13, 2013, the HISD Board of Education approved the increase in contingency allowance for accelerating portions of the construction schedule to substantially complete these portions prior to the start of the school year.

In the course of performing this work, other unforeseen and urgent requirements have been identified that include: additional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements and renovations; safety and security improvements; unforeseen abatement; additional egress and Health Department requirements from the City of Houston; and other capital related improvements.

Due to these unanticipated and unforeseen needs, an incremental increase to thebudget and construction contingency allowance by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 is requested.

Approval will authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts to implement the work.

The requested increase is as follows:

Project

Current Construction Contingency Allowance

Requested Increase to Construction Contingency Allowance

Requested to Create Annual

Vendor Budget

Allowance

Total Requested


Cullen Middle School

$1,350,000 $600,000 $1,400,000 $3,350,000

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COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): There will be an increase to the overall project budget that will not exceed $2,000,000 which will be funded from 2007 Bond Program Funds(CP1 81-6623-044-99-812-812CP1 81-6624-044-99-812-812).


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 3: Provide a Safe Environment and HISD Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency, and is aligned to Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve an increase in the budget and construction contingency and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all related contracts for the Ezekiel Cullen Middle Schoolrenovation, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE BUDGET AND CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES AND AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR THE RENOVATION/ADDITION OF THOMAS RUSK SCHOOL

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) 2007 bond election approved the renovation of Thomas Rusk School. The HISD Board of Education approved the award of adesign contract for the renovation at The Rusk School on August 13, 2009.

On September 10, 2009, the HISD Board of Education approved the request for an incremental budget increase of $5,000,000 for a new wing and infrastructure improvements at the Rusk School to replace transportable building classrooms. The funds for the budget increase came from the allotment for District VIII.

On May 20, 2010, the HISD Board of Education authorized the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend a construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) contract with Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc.

On September 13, 2012, the HISD Board of Education approved award of a CMAR guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract with Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc.

On December 13, 2012, the HISD Board of Education approved an adjustment in the budget and contingency allowances to replace the entire roof.

In the course of performing this work, other unforeseen and urgent requirements have been identified that include: additional roof deck repairs, window replacements and structural supports, safety and security improvements and other capital related improvements.

Due to these unanticipated and unforeseen needs, an incremental increase to the budget and construction contingency by an amount not to exceed $1,150,000 is requested.

An increase in the construction contingency will be required to address a portion of these items, additional design services are required for this work, and an increase in soft costs isalso required for this work for additional materials testing, hazardous materials testing, and moving services as outlined in the table below.

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Portions of this work will need to be completed by a job order contract (JOC). It is recommended that the HISD Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts to implement the work with a JOC due to the statutory change order limits being reached by the current general contractor.

The requested increase is as follows:

Project


Design Contingency Allowance



Requested Increase to Soft Costs

Establishment of Job Order Contracting

Budget

Total

Rusk School $40,000 $810,000 $150,000 $150,000 $1,150,000

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): There will not be an increase to the overall project budget and this request will not exceed $1,150,000which will be funded from 2007 Bond Program Funds(CP1-81-6630-234-99-814-814,CP1-81-6623-234-99-814-814,CP1-81-6602 234-99-814-814,CP1-81-6624-234-99-814-814).





RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve an adjustment in the budget and contingency allowances and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts for the renovation/addition of Thomas Rusk School, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR AIR QUALITY TESTING ANDMONITORING SERVICES FOR THE 2012 FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM

The Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) 2012 Facilities Capital Program was approved by voters on November 6, 2012.

A request for qualifications for air quality testing and monitoring was issued on January 28, 2013, and HISD received eight statements of qualifications (SOQ) from firms on February 19, 2013.

Construction and Facility Services recommends that the HISD Board of Education approve a pool of firms for these services and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all related contracts, as necessary, with any of the firms listed below for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program. Air quality testing and monitoring services include, but are not limited to, the testing, review, and reporting of indoor air quality conditions. Investigations may include determination of levels of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, mold, or other potential air quality inhibitors. Additionally, these services may include abatement monitoring and testing during and after remediation activities.

Acceptance of an SOQ and approval by the HISD Board of Education does not constitute a contract. There will be no contractual obligations binding on the part of the district to any firm included in the pool, nor will any of these firms have any property interest or other right in the contract unless and until the agreement is unconditionally executed and delivered by all parties.

Air Quality Testing and Monitoring – Pool of Firms

Clear Ventures, Inc dba CAM Environmental ServicesEnvironmental Consulting & Management Services, Inc.EFI Global, Inc.ERC Environmental Consultants, Inc. - dba (ERC)Professional Services Industries, Inc. Southern Global Safety Services, Inc.Terracon Consultants, Inc.

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COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The cost for the recommended actions will be funded by 2012 Bond Program funds.





RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with the listed firms for air quality testing andmonitoring for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR ENHANCED COMMISSIONINGSERVICES FOR THE 2012 FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM


A request for qualifications for enhanced commissioning services was issued on January 28, 2013, and HISD received 12 statements of qualifications (SOQ) from firms on February 19, 2013.

Construction and Facility Services recommends that the HISD Board of Education approve a pool of firms for these services and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all related contracts, as necessary, with any of the firms listed below for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program. Enhanced commissioning services include, but are not limited to, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing verification during design, construction, equipment startup and building operation. This verification will ensure that the building systems meet HISD’s quality standards and established project requirements. These services will also ensure that the equipment is installed and operates efficiently for the benefits of occupant comfort, energy savings, and extended term of use for equipment.


Enhanced Commissioning Services – Pool of FirmsCampos Engineering, Inc.Texas Energy Engineers, Inc. dba CCRD Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc.Infrastructure Associates (MEP-IT)Page Southerland Page, LLPRedding Lindon Burr Consulting EngineersRice & Gardner Consultants, Inc.Sebesta Blomberg & Associates, Inc.Shah Smith & Associates, Inc.Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. dba SSRCx Terracon Consultants, Inc.

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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with the listed firms for enhanced commissioningservices for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALSCONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE 2012 FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM


A request for qualifications for hazardous materials consulting services was issued on January 28, 2013, and HISD received 12 statements of qualifications (SOQ) from firms on February 19, 2013.

Construction and Facility Services recommends that the HISD Board of Education approve a pool of firms for these services and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all related contracts, as necessary, with any of the firms listed below for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program. Hazardous materials consulting services include, but are not limited to, identification, documentation, and monitoring for the safe and legal removal of hazardous materials, such as asbestos and lead, during the renovation or demolition of a building.


Hazardous Materials Consulting Services – Pool of Firms

Advanced Environmental Analysis, Inc.Alpha Testing, Inc.Clear Ventures, Inc dba CAM Environmental ServicesATC Group Services, Inc. dba Cardno ATCEnvironmental Consulting & Management Services, Inc.EFI Global, Inc.ERC Environmental Consultants, Inc. - dba (ERC)Ground Technology, Inc.Professional Services Industries, Inc. Southern Global Safety Services, Inc.Terracon Consultants, Inc.Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 3: Provide a Safe Environment and HISD Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency and is aligned to Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with the listed firms for hazardous materials consultingservices for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE 2012 FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM


A request for qualifications for construction material testing services was issued on January 28, 2013, and HISD received 18 statements of qualifications (SOQ) from firms on February 19, 2013.

Construction and Facility Services recommends that the HISD Board of Education approve a pool of firms for these services and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all related contracts, as necessary, with any of the firms listed below for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program. Construction material testing services include, but are not limited to, the inspection, review, and reporting of structural weld connections, structural bolt connections, lime stabilization, soil and fill makeup and compaction, and concrete specifications and fractures.


Construction Material Testing Services – Pool of Firms

All-Terra Engineering, Inc.Alpha Testing, Inc.Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc.Aviles Engineering CorporationEarth Engineering, Inc.Fugro Consultants, Inc.Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc.DAE & Associates, LTD dba Geotech Engineering and TestingGeotest Engineering, Inc.

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HTS, Inc., ConsultantsHVJ Associates, Inc.Ninyo & Moore, Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences ConsultantsParadigm Consultants, Inc.Professional Services Industries, Inc. Raba Kistner, Inc.Terracon Consultants, Inc.Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.






RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with the listed firms for construction material testing services for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS FOR ROOFING INSPECTIONS FOR THE 2012 FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM


A request for qualifications for roofing inspections was issued on January 28, 2013, and HISD received eight statements of qualifications (SOQ) from firms on February 19, 2013.

Construction and Facility Services recommends that the HISD Board of Education approve a pool of firms for these services and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all related contracts, as necessary, with any of the firms listed below for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program. Daily roof inspections during the application of new roofing provide quality assurance. Roofing inspections of older roofs examine surface and concealed conditions to recommend and document necessary maintenance, repairs, and replacement.


Roofing Inspections – Pool of Firms

Armko Industries, Inc.Kuhn and Associates, Inc.Price Consulting, Inc.Professional Services Industries, Inc. Raba Kistner, Inc.Terracon Consultants, Inc.Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend contracts with the listed firms for roofing inspections for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND AMEND ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS RELATED TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE DELMAR FIELDHOUSE FACILITY

Delmar Fieldhouse was constructed in 1958 and is located within the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) Delmar-Tusa Athletic Complex at 2020 Mangum Road in Houston, Texas.

Due to the rapidly deteriorating condition of the facility, the administration elected to replace this facility as a part of the 2012 Bond. The new facility will be constructedon the existing site. Given the condition of the building, and in consultation with the Athletics Department, the recommendation from staff members is that the demolition work begin early while design for the new facility is underway. This will allow construction of the new facility to proceed when ready on a site that has already been cleared of the existing facility.

The administration will use the Mark Anthony Pavilion located on the Forest Brook Middle School Campus at 7525 Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas to host many, if not all, the events previously scheduled for the Delmar Fieldhouse.

Staff members will need to contract with job order contractors (JOC) and annual vendors to assist with the demolition and other related work. It is recommended that the HISD Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts to implement the work, including contracts for the utilization of JOCs/annual vendors. It is also requested that the cap limits for JOCs/annual vendors be waived for this work.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The total cost of the budget shall not exceed $2,000,000 and will be funded by 2007 Bond Funds(CP1 81-6620-660-99-005-817).


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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness andEfficiency and is aligned with Core Initiative 4: Data Driven Accountability.


THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve a budget of $2,000,000 and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend all necessary contracts related to the demolition of the Delmar Fieldhouse, effective September 13, 2013.


Office of Chief Financial OfficerKenneth Huewitt, Chief Financial Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL-SERVICECONTRACTS

The purpose of this item is to authorize consultant contracts and professional-service contracts as required by board policy. According to current policy, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education’s approval is required for consultant contracts and professional services exceeding $50,000 per engagement, inclusive of expenses, or for consultant contracts where payment to a consultant for the fiscal year has aggregated $100,000, inclusive of all expenses.The attachment reflects a summary of proposed requests. Individual contracts are on-file in Board Services.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): Funds for this recommended action are shown on the attached list.


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement and HISD Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency, and is aligned to Core Initiative 1: Effective Teacher in Every Classroom.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the proposed consultant and professional-service contracts, effective September 13, 2013.

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SUMMARY OF CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL-SERVICE REQUESTS

Total Cost Totalof This Contracts

Name Using Department Request to Date Budget

Brighter Future Inc. School Choice $75,000 $0 SR1-11-6299-257-99-MG2-MG2

In October 2010, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) was awarded a three-year, $11.4 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund five new magnet programs. Whidby Elementary School for Health Science is part of the program, and a key component for all three years of the grant at Whidby Elementary School is a health science-themed afterschool program for students.

For the 2013–2014 school year, Brighter Future Inc. will provide the program for one hundred students five days per week, two hours per day. Brighter Future Inc., will provide five facilitators to deliver the health science-specific curriculum in the afterschool program. The facilitators will be overseen by an administrator from Brighter Future Inc. The overall program implementation will be supervised by a campus-based coordinator.

Term of Contract: September 16, 2013–June 6, 2014

Texas Medical Center Michael E. DeBakey High School $167,580 $0 GF1-51-6268-026-99-S1-112for Health Professions

Under an annual renewal agreement with HISD, the Texas Medical Center will provide 190 parking spaces to be used by Michael E. DeBakey students, parents, and staff members for the 2013–2014 school year.

In addition to the contracted spaces, access cards and a level of security and assistance will be provided. The parking lot is also made available to parents during special events, i.e., open house, orientation, class events, etc., at no additional charge.

Term of Contract: September 1, 2013–August 31, 2014

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Total Cost Total of This Contracts

Name Using Department Request to Date Budget WestEd Family and Community Engagement $90,000 $0 SR1-61-6299-621-41-CX31-CX31 WestEd consultant Dr. Maria Paredes will work with HISD’s Family and Community Engagement Department to pilot the Academic Parent-Teacher Teams (APTT) Model in district schools. The program, which has been successful in Washington, D.C., Public Schools, is a systematic, research-based model for increasing student academic learning and performance by enhancing the quality of parent-teacher collaboration. By providing parent education and creating a two-way system of regular communication, teachers can ensure that parents have knowledge and understanding of their children’s grade level learning goals, and that parents are engaged in helping their children meet or exceed appropriate standards. The pilot program includes a training of trainer institute on the APTT model, planning for implementation with schools’ administrative teams, APTT school observations and debriefing sessions, and data collection and evaluation. The pilot will serve six schools. Term of Contract: September 13, 2013–September 12, 2014





San Diego State University School Support $636,016 $0 GF1-21-6299-619-99-111-111 Research Foundation HISD requests authority to amend its contract with The San Diego State University Research Foundation, aka The National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST), for the 2013–2014 school year. NCUST is a private, not-for-profit organization. The district originally entered a three-year contract with NCUST for on-site educational services that would improve its schools rated academically unacceptable by the Texas Education Agency. This proposed contract amendment authorizes and memorializes the third year of services (the “Third Renewal Year”) incumbent in the original contract executed by HISD and NCUST on March 1, 2011. NCUST proposes to build upon its previous work with HISD leaders to improve the rigor of curricula, the effectiveness of instruction, the quality of the teaching/learning climate, the efficiency of organization, and the impact of leadership. The proposed amendment for the 2013–2014 school year incorporates additional services that will build the capacity of School Support Officers (SSOs) to generate substantial improvements in academic results, particularly in those schools rated academically unacceptable. Those services include:

• Establishing systems to monitor and support school improvement (using a model similar to Provider’s Advancing Principal Leadership in Urban Schools);

• Increasing the amount of time NCUST’s executive coaches spend in direct support of SSOs; • Providing individualized and network-level assistance to principals based on identified needs; and • Offering district leaders the opportunity to participate in the National Symposium on High-Performing Urban Schools.

Term of Contract: September 13, 2013–July 31, 2014




Name Using Department Request to Date Budget New River Systems Information Technology $261,575 $0 GF1-53-6299-424-99-070-506 Information Technology and Finance will seek consulting services from New River Systems to maintain and adjust appropriate separation of duties, rules, and controls as upgrades occur and new functionality is implemented in the core enterprise systems.


XBITech Corporation Technology $280,000 $0 MD1-33-6299-760-99-965-965 XBITech Corporation will continue to provide system design, development, and testing services for the next generation version of eSHARS (v5), which will support the district and client districts’ Medicaid reimbursement processing. XBITech is currently being used by Technology for this initiative. Approval of this request will provide additional funding for additional consulting to ensure meeting the project’s deliverables and will extend the term through June 30, 2014. Term of Contract: March 1, 2012–June 30, 2014





Teacher Created Materials Curriculum and Instruction $34,870 $0 SR1-11-6399-627-41-C83-C83 $18,000 SR1-13-6299-627-41-C83-C83 $12,000 GF1-13-6299-627-10-999-999 $64,870 Teacher Created Materials will provide professional development for 360 grade 10 content area teachers, teacher development specialists, campus administrators, and Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment personnel. The professional development will focus on Greek and Latin roots, approaches to build and apply academic vocabulary, key steps to promote oral language and meaningful conversations, important principles needed to support English language learners as they develop academic vocabularies, strategies to promote word learning through independent reading, and strategies that give students the necessary tools to prepare for standardized tests.

Approval of this item will grant the Superintendent of Schools or a designee the authority to negotiate and execute a contract with Teacher Created Materials.


Andover College Office of High School Dropout $300,000 $0 SR1-11-6299-633-41-CG1-CG1 Preparatory and Completion Andover College Preparatory will provide online lessons that cover each subject area (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science) of the Exit-Level TAKS. Each online video lesson is targeted to increase student mastery of sub-content deficiencies on previous TAKS tests. All content is specifically targeted to HISD’s students who did not previously pass the Exit-Level TAKS and customized to their specific TAKS-related content deficiencies. The online video lessons may be utilized independently by students in a self-paced environment or in conjunction with a lesson delivered by a classroom teacher. All lessons are 100% web-based and may be accessed anywhere the student has an internet connection. Multiple reporting and tracking mechanisms for campus and central office personnel will be included.

Term of Contract: October 1, 2013–September 30, 2014





Battelle for Kids Human Resources $777,650 $0 SR1-13-6299-500-99-SF7-SF7 Battelle for Kids (BFK) will continue to provide consulting services in support of the district’s implementation of the ASPIRE Award Program, including communication of the awards and maintenance of the ASPIRE portal. BFK will also provide expansion of services to the Apollo and Secondary Reading Initiative Award Programs, and design and communicate support for revision of the ASPIRE Award model. Funds to support this contract will be paid by the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher Incentive Fund Cycle 4 Grant. Term of Contract: October 1, 2013–June 30, 2014

The New Teacher Project Human Resources $1,000,000 $0 SR1-13-6219-500-99-SF6-SF6 The New Teacher Project (TNTP) will continue to provide consulting services in support of the district’s five-year Effective Teacher Initiative in each of the four key strategies: teacher recruitment and retention, teacher appraisal, teacher professional development, and career pathways and compensation. TNTP will provide approximately 2 full-time and one half-time staff members under this contract. Funds to support this contract will be paid by the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher Incentive Fund Cycle 3 Grant. Term of Contract: July 1, 2013–December 31, 2013

Region I Human Resources $713,360 $0 SR1-13-6219-500-99-SF6-SF6 Education Service Center (Region I) Region I provides consulting services in support of the district’s implementation of the Teacher Appraisal and Development System. Region I will provide services to develop assessments to be used as part of the Student Performance Component of the appraisal system. Funds to support this contract will be paid by the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher Incentive Fund Cycle 3 Grant. Term of Contract: September 1, 2013–February 28, 2015





Valley Speech Curriculum and Instruction $209,063 $0 GF1-13-6299-698-10-020-999-999 Language and Learning Center Valley Speech will develop 36 weeks of daily Spanish lesson plans for the Spanish Literacy Block for K-4. The plans will parallel the English lesson plans and will follow the HISD scope and sequence. The plans will include both a vertical and horizontal alignment of the language and literacy concepts for each grade level. The currently adopted basal, Tesoros, and the Valley Speech programs Esperanza, Lenguaje y Lectura, and Words of Our World (WOW) will serve as the basis for the lessons. To enhance implementation of the scripted lessons, Valley Speech will create grade-level-specific videos of each of the instructional routines delivered during the Spanish Literacy Block. WOW vocabulary kits will be purchased for grade 4 teachers. WOW provides teachers with multisensory, systematic, and explicit vocabulary instruction of the word parts that transfer across languages and meanings of words. Approval of this item will grant the Superintendent of Schools or a designee the authority to negotiate and execute a contract with Valley Speech Language and Learning Center for these lesson plans. Term of Contract: September 1, 2013–June 30, 2014 Rice University Office of School Support $315,000 $0 SR1-13-6299-682-99-KZ9-KZ9 Executive Education PD Operations This item requests that the HISD Board of Education authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute a contract between Rice University and HISD to continue offering the “Strategic Marketing for School Leaders” course during school year 2013-2014. Rice University Executive Education will deliver six three-day sessions providing school leaders with a broad understanding of the internal and external environmental factors that affect the success of their schools. School leaders will build individualized, customer-focused marketing plans.

Term of Contract: October 1, 2013–May 30, 2014





Rice University Curriculum and Instruction $ 86,000 $0 GF1-13-6292-677-10-999-999 $ 52,500 GF1-13-6292-677-10-999-999 $124,072 SR1-11-6321-929-10-MK1-MK1 $ 7,200 GF1-13-6292-678-10-999-999 $ 19,169 SR1-11-6321-929-10-MK1-MK1 $288,941 $262,572 Rice University will provide STEMscopes curriculum, instructional materials, and two levels of professional development for teachers at four elementary schools—Shadydale, Marshall, Hilliard, and Elmore., —as well as Forest Brook Middle School and North Forest High School.

Term of Contract: August 1, 2013–June 30, 2014





Academic Language Curriculum, Instruction, $200,000 $0 SR1 13-6299-682-10- RF2-RF2 Instruction for All and Assessment Students (ALIAS) Joan Kelley The ALIAS project, led by Nonie Lesaux and Joan Kelley, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will provide guidance and professional development for teachers; teacher development specialists; campus administrators; and Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment personnel on the Academic Language Instruction for All Students (ALIAS). The professional development will focus on a text-based curricular approach that includes instructional strategies which address vocabulary and comprehension. The vocabulary instruction will incorporate four key elements: use of text as a tool for word learning, emphasis on depth and breadth of word knowledge, focus on high-utility academic words, and inclusion of both direct instruction of words and instruction on word-learning strategies. Approval of this item will grant the Superintendent of Schools or a designee the authority to negotiate and execute a contract with Joan Kelley ALIAS. Term of Contract: September 1, 2013–JanuaryJune 30, 2014

Discovery Education, Inc. Professional Development $282,500 $0 SR1-13-6299-682-99-KV8-KV8

Discovery Education, Inc., will provide HISD’s eleven PowerUp campuses with professional development and customized support to increase parent and community engagement, build teacher capacity through a targeted early adopter leadership corps to create model demonstration digital learning classrooms, and enhance school and central office administrative leadership. This customized professional development partnership will be accompanied by a comprehensive research and evaluation system to measure impact on students and teachers. Term of Contract: September 16, 2013–June 30, 2014





iSphere Innovations Human Resources $1,696,300 $1,400,000 SR1 13-6219 500-99-SF6-SF6 Partners, LLC

In partnership with the Human Resources Department and Information Technology, iSphere will provide consulting services for further development of the Teacher Appraisal and Development applications. The scope of the project is enhancements and support for the 2013–2014 school year. iSphere is a DIR vendor and partners with many subcontractors that are Minority or Women Owned Businesses. Term of Contract: September 1, 2013–August 31, 2014



SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF VENDOR AWARDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000 AND RATIFICATION OF VENDOR AWARDS FOR PURCHASES UNDER $100,000

The purpose of this item is to authorize vendor awards for purchases over $100,000 and ratify vendor awards for purchases under $100,000. Pursuant to Board of Education policy, contracts for purchases over $100,000 are submitted to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education for approval prior to the issuance of purchase orders and/or agreement letters. Procurement Services,authorized by board policy, enters into purchase agreements for bid projects less than $100,000, subject to ratification by the Board of Education.

When determining the successful bidder, consideration is given to the quality of the articles supplied, conformity with developed specifications, suitability to the requirements of the educational system, and delivery terms. All advertised bids are in compliance with minority- and woman-owned business enterprise procedures. All contracts are negotiated and executed with the supplier(s) providing the best overall value for the district.

The attachment reflects the names of successful bidders, the budgets to be charged, and a description of the items to be purchased. A copy of each tabulation is on file in Board Services.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): Funds for these recommended actions will be necessary only one time.


ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports all six goals and is aligned with all five core initiatives of the district.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve vendor awards for purchases over $100,000 and ratify vendor awards for purchases under $100,000, effective September 13, 2013.

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APPROVAL OF PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED AWARD FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2013, BOARD AGENDA

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13-06-05 RFP/Safety, Security, Quality Control, and Labor Compliance Staffing

A/100%C/9.65%

8 6 H Endure, Inc. (Job Safety)FC Background, LLC (Job Site Security)

Not To Exceed$2,000,000$4,000,000 Bond Budgets

The District solicited proposals to oversee safety, security, quality control, and labor compliance for HISD’s 2012 bond funded capital projects and/or other capital projects that may arise. The evaluation committee is recommending job safety be awarded to Endure, Inc., and job site security be awarded to FC Background, LLC. The evaluation committee decided to not recommend any award for quality control, but to let the awarded program management firms for the 2012 Facilities Capital Program oversee quality control. Labor compliance staffing is being rebid due to lack of response.

13-08-04 RFP - Labor Compliance Staffing

A/100% 25 8 H D.Samuels & Associates, Inc.

Not To Exceed$3,000,000 Bond Budgets

The evaluation committee decided to re-bid the labor compliance staffing part of 13-06-05 RFP Safety, Security, Quality Control, and Labor Compliance Staffing. Proposals to oversee labor compliance staffing for HISD’s 2012 Facilities Capital Projects and/or other capital projects that may arise were re-solicted under the project number and name above. The evaluation committee is recommending labor compliance staffing be awarded to D. Samuels & Associates, Inc.

13-06-07 RFP/Temporary Personnel Services

A/100% 17 8 A-1 Personnel of Houston, Inc.

Not To Exceed$400,000

FD1 35-6299-796-99-976-976 School and Department Budgets

Proposals were formally solicited to select a supplier to provide temporary personnel services districtwide, but primarily for the Food Services Department.

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13-07-01 RFP/ Excess WorkersCompensation Insurance Coverage

A/100% 29 1 H State National Insurance Company through H. P. Guillory, CLU & Associates

Not To Exceed$350,000 IS2-41-6429-920-99-952-952

This project was approved at the August 8, 2013 Board of Education Meeting. This entry is to change the name of the issuing company. One day prior to the Board meeting, A.M. Best downgraded the rating of Star Insurance Company from A- to B++ after proposals were received. H.P. Guillory, CLU & Associates have agreed to change the underwriter to State National Insurance Company, Inc. (rated A by A.M. Best). The policy terms and conditions and price remain unchanged.

13-07-03 RFP/Truck Rigging and Upfitters

C/1% 8 1 H Batterson Truck Equipment, LLCNot To Exceed

$350,000

GF1-51-6633-8XX-99-933-933GF1-51-6249-8XX-99-999-999GF1-51-6319-8XX-99-999-999

13-05-03 RFP/HVAC CompressorRepair and Exchange

C/I/2.2%C/5%C/D

9 4 OTHH

Carrier Enterprises, LLCHightower Compressors, Inc.The Compressor Company Not To Exceed

$250,000GF1-51-6299-807-99-999-999GF1-51-6319-807-99-999-999




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HCDE Processed Commodity Tyson Prepared Foods Not To Exceed$1,121,568 FD1-1321-791-99-977-977

HCDE Processed Commodity Don Lee Farms Not To Exceed$538,640 FD1-1321-791-99-977-977

HCDE Processed Commodity Schwan’s Food Service Not To Exceed$323,950 FD1-1321-791-99-977-977

Choice Partners is the purchasing cooperative of the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and is available to the district through an interlocal agreement. The awarded supplers are HCDE suppliers and may be used to acquire food products and cafeteria supplies when other awarded suppliers cannot provide product or when a product is offered for bid and the District does not receive any proposals.

APPROVAL OF SOLE SOURCE ITEMS

RECOMMENDED AWARD FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 BOARD AGENDA


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Sole Source Office of School Support

Scholastic, Inc.Not To Exceed

$1,000,000 GF1-xx-xxxx-xxx-xx-xxx-xxx

Scholastic, Inc., is the developer and sole source for the Read 180® and System 44® computer-based reading intervention programs. HISD has used the programs at selected elementary, middle, and high schools to improve reading skills and to build sustainable literacy achievement. The services include dedicated project management; tiered intervention materials for students below standard proficiency levels; training for teachers, coaches, and leaders; ongoing classroom implementation support; and technical support and maintenance.

Approval of this item will authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Scholastic, Inc., for these services for a term commencing September 13, 2013 and ending September 30, 2014.

Sole Source TeachTown Software Programs

TeachTown, Inc.Not To Exceed

$250,000 IS3-11-6299-379-80-777-777

TeachTown® software programs assist students with autism and other developmental challenges.

Sole Source Reading Materials Neuhaus Education CenterNot To Exceed

$135,000 SR1-13-6399-627-41-C83-C83

Neuhaus Education Center will provide companion readers to accompany the Neuhaus Academy Online Vocabulary program. The vocabulary program and companion readers will be used in grades 4 and 5.

Approval of this item will authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Neuhaus Education Center for these services for a term commencing September 13, 2013 and ending August 31, 2014.

Sole Source Health Education Program

ETR Associates, Inc.Not To Exceed

$100,000 SR1-13-6399-678-99-KX5-KX5

ETR Associates, Inc., is the sole source provider of the HealthSmart® K-12 health education program.

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL PURCHASES OVER $100,000



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12-03-04 RFP/School Buses(Renewal)

C/I/0.1%C/I/4.9%

C/I/9.75%C/I/0.11%

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Rush Truck Centers of TexasThomas Bus Gulf Coast Not To Exceed

$4,000,000 GF1-34-6633-859-99-933-933

11-08-04 RFP/Facility Maintenance of the Food Service Support Facility(Renewal)

B/25% B/25% X H ARAMARK Management ServicesLimited Partnership

Not To Exceed$1,630,150 FD1-35-6299-793-99-976-976

The administration requests that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools or a designee to negotiate, execute, and amend a renewal contract with ARAMARK Management Services Limited Partnership, effective September 13, 2013, for facility maintenance management of the Food Service Support Facility located at 6801 Bennington Street, Houston, Texas 77028 for an additional year beginning October 1, 2013, and ending September 30, 2014.




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12-04-06 RFP/Work Uniforms(Renewal)

C/I/11% C/I/8.35% A/100%

C/I/11% C/I/8.35%

A/100%

X O OT

Cintas Corporation G & K Services Radia Enterprises, DBA Career Uniforms Not To Exceed

$600,000FD1-35-6399-791-99-977-977 GF1-00-1311

12-01-16 RFP/Supplemental SMART Interactive White Board Sales and Service(Renewal)

C/I/6.0%A/100%

C/D

C/1/0%A/100%

C/0%

X HHOT

AVI - SPLMCA Communications, Inc.Summit Integration Systems Not To Exceed

$501,000 Various School Budgets

This project is for the purchase of Smart® boards, peripheral items, services, technical support, warranty service, and training.

12-07-01 RFP/Bulk Oil Lubricants & Transmission(Renewal)

A/100% A/100% X H Sun Coast Resources, Inc.


GF1-51-6319- 877-99-999-999GF1-34-6319- 8XX-99-999-999

12-06-03 RFP/Small Engine Equipment Purchase, Parts, and Repair (Renewal)

C/I/0.39% C/I/1% X H Turf Equipment and Supplies


GF1-51-6319-802-99-602-999School & Department Budgets

This contract provides for lawn care equipment, repair parts, and service. These items are used for the upkeep of HISD facilities, schools, and departments.




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11-06-06 Contract Printing and Bindery Services(Renewal)

C/I/0.22%A/100%C/20%A/100%C/D%

A/100%A/100%B/30%C/1%

C/I/4.8%C/10%B/20%

A/100%C/D%

C/I/0.19%A/100%

C/0%A/100%C/D%A/100%A/100%

B/0%C/0%

C/I/9.09%C/0%B/0%

A/100%C/D%

X THHHHHHHHOTOTHHH

A & E The Graphics ComplexAbsolute ColorAlliance Strategic Business Services LPBayside Printing Company Inc.Best Letter PressDigi ColorGurolla Reprographics, Inc.InPress US LLPInterstate ReprographicsOffice DepotOffice MaxRichmond PrintingThe Document GroupTristar Web Graphics Not To Exceed

$410,000 PS1-41-6299-446-99 -953-953

11-06-08 RFP/HVAC Equipment & Supplies – Filter Media(Renewal)

C/I/11%A/100%

C/I/4%A/0%

X HH

Filter Warehouse CompanyUnited Air Conditioning Supply

Not To Exceed$350,000 GF1-51-6299-801-99-999-999

12-05-08 RFP/Stage Curtains & Flame Testing(Renewal)

C/I/1.3%A-100%

C/I/0.73%A-0%

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Educator’s DepotNational Stage Equipment

Not To Exceed$300,000 GF1-51-6299-851-99-999-999




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Code LegendM/WBE - Minority and Women Business Enterprises Percentage Notations

Option A - Certified M/WBE firm; Percentages greater than 100% indicates the M/WBE firm will also subcontract with other M/WBE firms.

Option B - Non M/WBE firm who will subcontract the indicated percentage with an M/WBE firm(s) to meet or exceed the district’s goal.

Option C – Non M/WBE firm. If listed with percentage greater than 0%, the awardee will sub-contract with an M/WBE firm for a percentage less than the district’s goal. If listed as C/I/X%, the awardee will participate under an indirect program for the percentage indicated. If listed as C/D, the awardee made direct contact with M/WBE firms regarding subcontracting opportunities but has no costs attributable as either indirect or direct costs with M/WBE suppliers.

Other Status OptionsNC) - Non-compliant ; NE) - Not evaluated; NFP) - Non-profit; P) - Pending Certification

LOC – LocationHouston (H); Texas (T); Out of State (O); Out of State with Local Office (OT).

BB The BuyBoard CooperativeDIR Texas Department of Information ResourcesGSA Federal General Services Administration Schedule 70HCDE Harris County Department Of EducationHGAC Houston-Galveston Area CouncilREGION IV Region IV Education Service Center TASB Texas Association of School BoardsTBPC Texas Building and Procurement CommissionTIPS TIPS/TAPS Region 8 Interlocal CooperativeTCPN The Cooperative Purchasing NetworkTPASS Texas Procurement and Support ServicesTXMAS Texas Multiple Award SchedulesUSC U. S. Communities

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12-04-09 RFP/ Athletics Supply/Services -Concession Foods

C/I/0.42% C/I/0.42% X T Vistar CorporationNot To Exceed

$250,000 IS3-36-6343-660-91-2X

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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR RESALE OF PROPERTIESSTRUCK OFF TO THE FORMER NORTH FOREST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THROUGH TAX FORECLOSURE PER TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 34.05

The Texas Property Tax Code provides when a judgment for delinquent taxes on a property has been entered, a taxing unit can foreclose its tax liens by and through a foreclosure sale at the county courthouse. When foreclosed properties are not sold at the initial sale, they are “struck off” to the taxing entity and are put up for resale at a later date by the constable.

North Forest Independent School District (NFISD) had previously foreclosed on approximately seventy-one properties which were then put up for sale by the constable, but did not have any bidders and were struck off to NFISD. As a result ofthe annexation of NFISD to Houston Independent School District (HISD), thoseproperties will now have to be disposed of by HISD.

The Property Tax Code provides that a taxing entity may by resolution authorize the resale of any such struck-off properties. In 1996, the HISD Board of Education approved a resolution for resale of properties struck off to HISD. Additionally, in 2000, the Board approved an additional resolution for resale of properties struck off to Harris County in connection with the current inter-local foreclosure sale agreement between HISD, Harris County, and the City of Houston.

However, since prior resolutions do not address properties struck off to a taxing unit subsequently annexed to HISD, HISD will need to approve a new blanket resolution to allow the constables to resell the properties struck off to the former NFISD.

Approval of this blanket resolution will allow these properties to be put up for resale and returned to the tax roll.

A resolution authorizing the District to resell property that has been struck off in the name of the former North Forest ISD is on file in Board Services.



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RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the resolution for resale of properties struck off to the former North Forest Independent School District, effective September 13, 2013.

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Subject: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MILLETT DUTY FREE, INC.,FOR FOREIGN TRADE ZONE STATUS AND PAYMENT OF TAXES

Millett Duty Free, Inc. has asked the Port of Houston Authority to approve a foreign trade subzone for that company’s property in the eastern part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). In order for such subzone status to be granted, the Port of Houston Authority requires that governmental entities submit a letter of approval for the subzone status. The effect of foreign trade subzone status is a federal exemption for local property taxes on inventory and certain other personal property in the subzone.

Millett Duty Free, Inc., has agreed to pay HISD the money which HISD would otherwise have collected through local property taxes in consideration for HISD’s approval of the foreign subzone status. This will allow the company to realize certain federal tax customs and duties benefits by virtue of subzone status and still allow HISD to be paid the ad valorem taxes which would be otherwise exempt from property taxation.

Harris County, which is affected by the subzone status, has approved an agreement with Millett Duty Free, Inc. It is anticipated that the City of Houston will also approve an agreement with Millett Duty Free, Inc., and HISD’s approval would allow the company to move forward with its subzone request.

A resolution authorizing HISD to move forward with discussions with Millett Duty Free, Inc., regarding the submission of a letter of non-objection to the Port of Houston Authority conditioned upon Millett Duty Free, Inc., entering into a satisfactory agreement with HISD for ad valorem taxes on inventory and certain other personal property in the subzone is included as an attachment and is on file in Board Services. A draft of the agreement will also be placed on file in Board Services subject to minor modifications based on final negotiations with Millett Duty Free, Inc.



ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and

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Efficiency and is aligned to Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the Resolution for Foreign Trade Zone status for Millett Duty Free, Inc., and that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools, or a designee, to negotiate and execute a payment in lieu of taxes contract with Millett Duty Free Inc., effective September 13, 2013.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTRESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE RELATING TO AGREEMENTWITH MILLETT DUTY FREE INC. FOR FOREIGN TRADE ZONE

AND PAYMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, the Port of Houston Authority has received a grant of authority by the United States Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) Board to establish and operate a general-purpose FTZ;

WHEREAS, the Port of Houston Authority has established and is operating a general-purpose FTZ known as FTZ No. 84 Harris County, which includes many privately owned and port-owned sites located throughout Houston and Harris County;

WHEREAS, Millett Duty Free, Inc. (“Millett”) has requested the Port of Houston Authority to seek approval from the FTZ Board for a FTZ subzone site for that company’s property located in the Houston Independent School District (“HISD”) at 5610 Armour Drive (“Property”);

WHEREAS, the improvements on the Millett Property will be comprised of a manufacturing facility with offices totaling approximately 1.0465 acres, and the total square feet of the proposed FTZ subzone site is approximately 45,585 square feet;

WHEREAS, the effect of a FTZ subzone status is a federal exemption of local property taxes on inventory and certain other personal property in the subzone pursuant to 19 U.S.C. Section 81o(e) and 15 CFR Section 400.16;

WHEREAS, the Port of Houston Authority and the FTZ Board require a letter of non-objection for the establishment of a FTZ subzone from the local taxing units affected by the establishment of a FTZ subzone;

WHEREAS, HISD’s letter of non-objection is conditioned upon Millett entering into a satisfactory agreement with HISD to provide for Millett to undertake the following: pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Chapter 22 the timely rendition to the Harris County Appraisal District of all applicable property located at the Property, in and outside the proposed FTZ zone; the timely payment of all ad valorem taxes that may be due to HISD on property located at the Property and on the Property; and, the acknowledgement and agreement that if at any time Millett fails to make timely rendition or make timely payment of ad valorem taxes, Millett will agree and acknowledge that failure to abide by the agreement terms is grounds for revocation of the FTZ subzone status, and the FTZ subzone would be no longer in the “public interest.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Houston Independent School District does hereby support the application for FTZ subzone status for Millett Duty Free, Inc. and will provide a letter of non-objection.

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Passed, Approved, and Adopted this _____ day of September, 2013.

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

___________________________________Anna Eastman, PresidentBoard of Trustees

_____________________________Rhonda Skillern-Jones, SecretaryBoard of Trustees

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Office of Information TechnologyLenny Schad, Chief Technology Information Officer

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AS APPROPRIATE

As part of the January 19, 2012, budget presentation to the Board of Education, the major technology initiatives plan was reviewed with the intent to request funding for implementation on a phased approach. This agenda item seeks budget allocation approval to address the following areas as part of the district’s overall digital transformation:

ApplicationsEfforts include reimplementation and upgrades to enterprise and district systems, such as SAP, Chancery SIS, Remedy (Helpdesk issues tracking), and modernization of custom applications.

Information ManagementEfforts include various campus and student technology readiness assessments.

Infrastructure, Engineering, and OperationsEfforts include modernization and upgrades for hardware, software, and foundational systems that promote efficiency and support the instructional core for students and staff members.

SecurityEfforts include infrastructure equipment necessary to protect the network perimeter, upgrades for security software, and security monitoring tools.

A detailed budget allocation breakdown by area of focus is attached. Initiatives currently under the code of silence period will be presented separately at a future meeting.

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): The cost for these initiatives is $30,702,000.


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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISDGoal 4: Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency and is aligned with HISD Core Initiative 4:Data-driven Accountability.



RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the budget for Information Technology and authorize the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute agreements as appropriate, effective September 14, 2013.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN BUDGET BREAKDOWN

Area of Focus Funding Budget String

Applications $8,675,000 GF1 53-xxxx-698-99-025-999

Information Management $770,000 GF1 53-xxxx-698-99-027-999

Infrastructure, Engineering, & Operations

$18,032,000 GF1 53-xxxx-698-99-028-999

Security $3,225,000 GF1 53-xxxx-698-99-029-999

Total $30,702,000

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SUBJECT: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY DNA(LOCAL), PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: EVALUATION OF TEACHERS─SECOND READING

Teachers shall be appraised annually in accordance with the locally developed appraisal system written in compliance with Texas state law (TEC 21.351, 21.352, 21.353). The process to amend the locally developed appraisal system requires that the District may present suggested improvements to the appraisal process and criteria to Site-based Decision Making Committees (SDMCs) and to the District Advisory Committee (DAC) for review on an annual basis, that the SDMCs shall provide feedback on the proposed improvements for DAC review and consideration, and that the District’s administration will present the recommended amendments to the Board. During spring 2013 the district followed this process and as a result of feedback from SDMCs and review by the DAC, and a periodic review of the policy, the following changes to DNA(LOCAL) are recommended:

Delete PREAMBLE: TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHER APPRAISALS section. Delete BACKGROUND INFORMATION section. Change the title of the section from “LOCALLY DEVELOPED APPRAISAL

SYSTEM” to “APPRAISAL SYSTEM AND PROCESS.” Delete APPRAISAL PROCESS section. At OBSERVATIONS, add the term “formal” and change the language to reflect

that written feedback is required after each observation and conferences will be conducted upon the request of either appraiser or teacher.

At WALK-THROUGHS, add language that allows conferences upon the request of either appraiser or teacher following each walkthrough.

At APPRAISAL CALENDAR, add language that references the board-approved appraisal calendar.

At APPRAISAL CRITERIA, add language, “as determined by the District.” At PRESCRIPTIVE ASSISTANCE, delete the first paragraph and add three

paragraphs to reflect the language of the teacher appraisal system. Add the THIRD-PARTY INPUT section. At SECOND APPRAISER, add additional language to reflect the language of the

teacher appraisal system.

Proposed changes are noted in the attached revised policy.

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:Increase Student Achievement and is aligned with Core Initiative 1: EffectiveTeacher in Every Classroom.


THIS ITEM DOES MODIFY BOARD POLICY.

RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to DNA(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers, on second reading, effective September 13, 2013.

Houston ISD 101912 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL DNAEVALUATION OF TEACHERS (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 6/22/2011 1 of 5LDU 2011.05 DNA(LOCAL)-X

The District’s primary goal is to improve student achievement, and the District believes its greatest strength in reaching this goal is its human capital. Since the single most important exchange within the District is that which occurs between teachers and students every day, it is the District’s collective vision to ensure that every student is taught by an effective teacher, every day. To continuous-ly improve and strengthen the District’s teacher workforce over time, the District has undertaken an effort to transform its perfor-mance evaluation system of teachers to ensure that each teacher receives the feedback and support to improve teaching and stu-dent learning. Change is essential if we are to make our children’s education our very highest priority. By building a new teacher ap-praisal and development system, the District will be able to identify and set clear expectations for teacher performance, differentiate teacher performance and professional development and other supports, and recognize and reward the District’s most effective teachers. Implementing a high-quality teacher appraisal and de-velopment system will serve as a catalyst for the District becoming the best school district in the country.

We alone cannot affect school transformation; and we alone can-not simply demand it. It must include and involve all levels of the organization and the community. To design the new teacher ap-praisal and development system, the District community has been involved, starting with school Shared Decision-Making Committees (SDMC) and the District Advisory Committee (DAC), along with thousands of teachers and other community members. Together, the community has worked to identify a new path to drive conti-nuous improvement in teacher performance and most importantly, to ensure improved learning outcomes for every student in the Dis-trict.

Through surveys conducted in spring 2010, teachers and principals predominately stated that the state-issued Professional Develop-ment and Appraisal System (PDAS) and the locally adopted Mod-ified Professional Development and Appraisal System (MPDAS) did not provide teachers with the feedback or individualized devel-opment support needed to improve student achievement and to do their best work in the classroom. In response to these findings and as part of the District’s Strategic Direction adopted by the Board of Education in August 2010, the District launched the Effective Teachers Initiative designed to ensure that there is an effective teacher in every classroom. This initiative is based upon four key strategies, two of which are centered upon building a useful ap-praisal system and providing teachers with the individualized pro-fessional development they need to be successful in the class-room.

PREAMBLE: TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHER APPRAISALS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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Research has proven that teachers have the greatest impact on their students’ success than any other school factor. Therefore, to ensure that every student is taught by an effective teacher, the HISD community has worked together to design a better appraisal system that will provide teachers with more feedback on their per-formance and better support to continuously improve their instruc-tion in the classroom.

Teachers shall be appraised annually in accordance with the locally developed appraisal system written in compliance with Texas state law (TEC 21.351, 21.352, 21.353).

Teachers shall participate in the appraisal process on an annual basis.

Teachers shall engage in at least three comprehensive confe-rences with their respective appraiser throughout the course of the school year with one each to be held near the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.

Teachers shall receive at least two formal, unannounced classroom observations, of at least 30 minutes in length, conducted by their appraiser throughout the school year. Appraisers shall will not give advance notice of the date or time of an observation. Each class-room observation shall be followed by a post-conference within ten instructional days during which The appraiser shall provide the employee with specific, written feedback within ten instructional days from the date of the observation. Post-observation confe-rences may also be conducted at the request of either the apprais-er or the teacher.

Each teacher shall receive at least two formal unannounced walk-throughs of at least ten minutes in length, conducted by his or her appraiser. Each walk-through shall be followed by written feed-back within ten instructional days from the date of the walkthrough. In-person conversations Post-walkthrough conferences may also be conducted at the request of either the appraiser or the teacher.

Teachers may submit a written response or rebuttal to their ap-praiser within ten instructional days of receipt of a written docu-ment.

All teachers shall be assigned an appraiser. Appraisers shall be school-based administrators or other individuals who have under-gone the requisite appraiser training and certification provided by the District.

Before conducting appraisals, an appraiser shall be certified by completing the uniform appraiser training provided by the District.

LOCALLY DEVELOPED APPRAISAL SYSTEM AND PROCESS

APPRAISAL PROCESS

CONFERENCES

OBSERVATIONS

WALK-THROUGHS

APPRAISERS

CERTIFICATION

TEACHER RESPONSES



Certified appraisers shall be approved by the Board annually. Pe-riodic recertification and training shall be required.

The District shall establish a calendar for teacher appraisals. The appraisal period for each teacher shall be defined as stated in the board-approved appraisal calendar.

All teachers shall receive a copy of their annual written appraisal.

Teachers shall be appraised on the following three performance criteria:

1. Instructional practice;

2. Professional expectations; and

3. Student performance (as determined by the District).

Appraisers shall assess the extent to which a teacher meets a set of expectations for instructional planning and delivery.

Appraisers shall assess whether a teacher meets a set of expecta-tions for professionalism.

Appraisers shall assess a teacher’s effectiveness using student performance measures. These measures shall include student achievement levels and/or student growth over time. Each teacher shall have at least two measures of student learning included in his or her appraisal.

Every teacher shall receive a final performance rating in each of the three performance criteria using multiple sources of evidence. Performance ratings shall be based on a four-point scale. Individ-ual performance ratings for each of the three performance criteria will be combined to produce a summative rating.

Every teacher shall receive a summative performance rating only after the teacher’s individual ratings for each of the three perfor-mance criteria are available.

Every teacher shall have an individual professional development plan that sets a path for professional growth. The development plan shall be developed collaboratively with the teacher and his or her appraiser near the beginning of the school year and revisited as necessary throughout the year.

When there are concerns about a teacher’s performance, a plan shall be developed. Areas for improvement shall be identified by the appraiser, and specific developmental activities shall be moni-tored by the appraiser and/or the principal within the teacher’s plan.

APPRAISAL CALENDAR

EMPLOYEE COPY

APPRAISAL CRITERIA

INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE RATING

TIMING OF SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE RATING

INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

PRESCRIPTIVE ASSISTANCE



An appraiser shall create a Prescriptive Plan for Assistance (PPA) for any teacher whose job performance becomes a concern as evidenced through walkthroughs and observations aligned to the instructional practice rubric.

The PPA form shall outline the focus areas for development, specif-ic development activities and action steps, and expected changes in behavior or performance outcomes.

The PPA is considered complete when the teacher’s performance exhibits the expected change as noted by the appraiser.

The community, other persons not directly involved in the appraisal process, and other appraisers shall have the opportunity to provide third-party input concerning any employee. All third-party input must be in writing and signed. A parent or legal guardian must sign if the initiating party is under 18 years of age. Third party informa-tion determined to be valid by the appraiser will be shared in writ-ing with the teacher within ten instructional days from knowledge of an event. Third-party input determined to be valid may be used as a part of the appraisal process and become a part of the appraisal file.

Each teacher may request a second appraiser to review his or her final instructional practice, professional expectations, and/or stu-dent performance ratings by submitting a request, in writing, within ten days of receipt of the final formative ratings for performance criteria. A teacher may also request a second appraisal at the time of the mid-year conference, based upon his or her formative in-structional practice and professional expectations ratings; however, The teacher may only request a second appraiser for a specific performance criteria once throughout a school year.

A second appraiser for instructional practice will require that the second appraiser conduct at least one unannounced classroom observation along with a review of all documentation and data col-lected to inform the original rating. All instructional practice criteria must be rated.

A second appraiser for professional expectations and student per-formance will require a document review of all related materials to assess the teacher in those areas. All professional expectation cri-teria must be rated.

Ratings from both the primary and second appraisers will be aver-aged for a final rating for the requested performance criteria under review.

The second appraiser will be appointed by the Superintendent or his or her designee. Teachers may request that the second ap-

THIRD-PARTY INPUT

SECOND APPRAISER


DATE ISSUED: 6/22/2011 ADOPTED: 5 of 5LDU 2011.05 DNA(LOCAL)-X

praiser have content knowledge specific to the area being taught and assignments will be made based upon the availability of quali-fied personnel.

If a teacher feels that a procedure of the appraisal system has been misapplied to him or her, or if a teacher wishes to dispute the content of the assessment or the ratings given, the teacher may access the DISPUTE RESOLUTION process at DGBA (LOCAL).

Written evaluations and other evaluative information need not be considered prior to a decision to terminate a probationary contract at the end of the contract term. [See DFAB (LEGAL)]

When relevant to decisions regarding term contracts, written eval-uations of a teacher’s performance, as documented to date, and any other information the administration deems appropriate, shall be considered in decisions affecting contract status.

The District may present suggested improvements to the appraisal process and criteria to SDMCs and to the DAC for review on an annual basis. The SDMCs shall provide feedback on the proposed improvements for DAC review and consideration. The District’s administration will present the recommended amendments to the Board.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

PROBATIONARY TEACHERS

EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS

AMENDMENT PROCESS

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Office of Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Meeting of September 12, 2013 Office of Human Resources Rodney Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer SUBJECT: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY DN(LOCAL),

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL─SECOND READING In accordance with local board policy, district employees are to be appraised. Based on a periodic review of policy, the following changes to DN(LOCAL) are recommended: • At GENERAL PRINCIPLES, include language to specify which employees are

appraised and to address the increase in the number of appraisal manuals. • At CRITERIA, include timeframe for when employees are informed of the criteria

on which they will be appraised and make non-substantive change by replacing the term “evaluate” with the term “appraise.”

• At PERFORMANCE REVIEW, include language that informs employees of the their ability to request conferences with their appraisers and make non-substantive change by replacing the term “evaluate” with the term “appraise.”

• At DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS, add language that refers to the district’s records management manuals for guidance in the maintenance of appraisal records.

• At EMPLOYEE COPY, make non-substantive change by replacing the term “evaluation” with the term “appraisal.”

• Delete COMPLAINTS section as that language is embodied in the APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS section.

• Delete first three paragraphs of the ASSISTANCE section and add a new paragraph that embodies the assistance process based on the new appraisal systems for school leaders and non-teacher employees.

• Add the EMPLOYEE RESPONSES section. • Change the title of the section from “APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT

SYSTEMS” to “COMPLAINTS.” • At THIRD-PARTY INPUT, add language to include additional parties who can

provide third-party input and make non-substantive change by deleting the word “shall.”

Proposed changes are noted in the attached revised policy. COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): None STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: None

REVISED09/06/13

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 1:

Increase Student Achievement and is aligned with Core Initiative 1: Effective Teacher in Every Classroom, Core Initiative 2: Effective Principal in Every School, and Core Initiative 4: Data-Driven Accountability.


THIS ITEM DOES MODIFY BOARD POLICY. RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to

DN(LOCAL), Performance Appraisal, on second reading, effective September 13, 2013.

Houston ISD 101912 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL DN (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 2/19/2009 1 of 2LDU 2009.02 DN(LOCAL)-X

All District employees who work more than 20 hours per week shall be periodically annually appraised in the performance of their du-ties and shall be provided assistance to improve job performance. The appraisal Program manuals, approved by the Board, shall go-vern the employee evaluation and appraisal system consistent with the general principles set out below. [See also DNA and DNB]

The employee’s performance of assigned duties and other job-related criteria shall provide the basis for the employee’s evaluation and appraisal. Employees shall be informed of the criteria on which they will be evaluated appraised at the beginning of the ap-praisal year.

Evaluation and Appraisal ratings shall be based on the evaluation appraisal instrument and cumulative performance data gathered by supervisors throughout the year. Each Employees participating in the annual appraisal process shall have at least one evaluative an end-of-year conference annually to discuss the written evaluation appraisal and may have as many conferences about performance of duties as the supervisor appraiser deems necessary or as re-quested by the employee.

Official appraisal records shall be maintained throughout a per-son’s employment with the District and for two years after an em-ployee ceases to be employed with the District as outlined in the District’s Records Management Manuals.

All employees shall receive a copy of their annual written evalua-tion appraisal.

Employees may present complaints regarding the evaluation and appraisal process in accordance with the District’s Dispute Resolu-tion Process. [See DGBA (LOCAL)]

Employees may present complaints regarding the evaluation and appraisal process in accordance with the District’s Dispute Resolu-tion Process. [See DGBA (LOCAL)]

Employees receiving unfavorable ratings on their appraisal or at any other time shall be provided with specific suggestions for im-provement in the form of a written growth plan or other written plan of assistance.

Employees receiving satisfactory ratings may be provided with specific suggestions for improvement in writing. Work location su-pervisors may develop a plan for improvement whenever the em-ployee’s performance becomes a concern, regardless of whether that employee has a specified appraisal system.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

CRITERIA

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

EMPLOYEE COPY

COMPLAINTS

COMPLAINTS

ASSISTANCE

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Houston ISD 101912 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL DN (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 2/19/2009 ADOPTED: 2 of 2LDU 2009.02 DN(LOCAL)-X

A principal or work location supervisor may place an employee on a written growth plan or Prescriptive Plan of for Assistance (PPA) at any time when performance or behavior becomes a concern as evidenced by observations, work products, and behavior aligned to the appraisal instructional practice rubric.

The PPA shall outline the areas for improvement identified by the appraiser, and specific developmental activities within the em-ployee’s plan shall be monitored.

Employees may submit a written response or rebuttal to their ap-praiser within ten working days of receipt of a written document.

All aspects of the appraisal systems shall be applied consistently and fairly to all employees. When an employee feels that any one of these procedures has been misapplied to him or her, a dispute may be filed in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Process, at DGBA(LOCAL). However, unless the procedure in question was maliciously misapplied, or applied in bad faith, or not applied by an appraiser, such misapplication or failure to follow the procedures shall not prevent or be any impediment to the Board or Superin-tendent changing any employee’s employment status under the terms of the employment contracts, if applicable, and state and federal laws.

The community, and other persons not directly involved in the ap-praisal process, and other appraisers shall have the opportunity to provide third-party input concerning any employee. All third-party input must be in writing and signed. A parent or legal guardian must sign if the initiating party is under 18 years of age. Third party information determined to be valid by the appraiser will be shared in writing with the employee within ten working days from know-ledge of an event. Third-party input determined to be valid may be used as a part of the appraisal process and shall become a part of the appraisal file.

APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS COMPLAINTS APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS

THIRD-PARTY INPUT

EMPLOYEE RESPONSES

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Office of the Board of EducationBoard of Education Meeting of September 12, 2013

Office of School SupportMark Smith, Chief School Support Officer

SUBJECT: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY EL(LOCAL), CHARTER CAMPUS OR PROGRAM—SECOND READING

Following discussion of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board ofEducation Policy Committee meeting on February 7, 2013, the administration hasproposed revisions to Board Policy EL(LOCAL) to provide clarity. Proposed changesto this policy were presented and accepted on first reading at the March 7, 2013Board of Education meeting.

A summary of the changes, including the rationale for making the changes, is shownbelow:

EL(LOCAL), CHARTER CAMPUS OR PROGRAM Added DEFINITION which distinguishes open enrollment and district charter

schools; Listed and described the types of District charters including the new SB 2 Law Included language about cooperative charter (Acres Coalition) Changed PROVISIONS FOR REVOCATION to include:

o meeting the state accountability standards,o tracking and monitoring performance, ando actions taken by the Board;

Added DISTRICT-PROVIDED SERVICES including a clause which statesservices will be provided based on the individual contract; and

Made non-substantive changes moving COMPLIANCE WITH LAW section.

The proposed revised policy is attached.



ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS/IMPACT: This agenda item supports HISD Goal 5: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools and is aligned with Core Initiative 5: Culture of Trust through Action.

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THIS ITEM DOES MODIFY BOARD POLICY.

RECOMMENDED: That the Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to Board Policy EL(LOCAL), Charter Campus or Program, on second reading, effective September 13, 2013.

Houston ISD 101912 CHARTER CAMPUS OR PROGRAM EL (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 5/21/2001 1 of 6LDU-21-01 EL(LOCAL)-X

There are two types of charter schools recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA): open-enrollment and district charter schools.

a. Open-enrollment charter schools are autonomous public schools whose charters are granted by and report direct-ly to the TEA. Open-enrollment charter schools operate outside the jurisdiction of a local school district and are not regulated as traditional public schools.

b. District charter schools are approved by the District Board of Education and operate within the jurisdiction of the District. District charter schools are not regulated as traditional District public schools but must maintain a re-lationship to the District.

There are three[LH1] types of District charter schools. These are campus charter schools, cooperative program charter schools, and contract charter schools.

(1) A District campus charter school [LH2]is one in which the Superintendent or his designee petitions the Board of Education to convert the lowest perfor-mance campus(es) to become a district charter school. A District Charter School will operate under the laws and rules of an open-enrollment charter school. (Charter School Bill: SB 2).

(2) A District cooperative program charter school is one that permanently operates on two or more campus-es in the District. The petition submitted to the Board of Education must be signed by the parents of a majority of the students at each school and the majority of the classroom teachers at each school.

(3) A District contract charter school is one in which the District contracts with a public or private entity to provide educational services to its student popula-tion. The terms of the charter school’s contract with the District will specify every aspect of school guidelines that is to be followed. The contract be-tween the District and the charter school will be re-viewed annually. Teachers at contract charter schools are employees of the contracting entity not HISD and are not eligible for the Texas Teacher Re-tirement System.

Within the Houston Independent School District (HISD), a charter campus or program is a separate legal entity established via an

DEFINITION

DISTRICT CHARTER SCHOOLS

CAMPUS CHARTER SCHOOLS

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CHARTER SCHOOLS[LH3]

CONTRACT CHARTER SCHOOLS

OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS

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agreement between the District and another group for the purpose of operating an educational entity. The charter campus or program is operated by an external entity (i.e. not HISD) and employees are not District employees.

By law, the District is responsible for the charter campus or pro-gram charter’s ability to meet state accountability standards. Be-cause a charter campus or program charter is a separate and dis-tinct entity, the charter campus or program charter may operate within different parameters and resources from other non-charter campuses or programs. Specific differences shall be outlined in the charter campus or program charter application.

Charter campuses or prograCampus or program chartersms shall comply with all federal law and with state law governing such char-ters and shall be secular. [See EL(LEGAL)]

The Board shall consider an application for a campus charter or campus program charter if the applicant:

1. Follows the application process established by the District.

1.

Supplies evidence to the Board that the applicant will comp-ly with the statutory and District requirements for a campus charter or campus program charter.

2.

3. Supplies the Board with a petition signed by the parents of more than 50 percent of the students and by more than 50 percent of the teachers at a campus.

Receives the lowest performance rating.

4.

An external entity may propose a charter to the Board to be estab-lished under a charter contract with the District.

A campus or program for which a charter is granted is exempt from the instructional and academic rules and Board policies as speci-fied in the charter and retains the authority to operate under this charter only if the students at the campus or in the program per-form satisfactorily as provided by the charter.

Campus charters and campus program charters shall comply with all federal law and with state law governing such charters and shall be secular. [See EL(LEGAL)]

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW



When a Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued, the Superintendent or designee shall schedule an informational meeting for anyone expressing interest in establishing a charter campus or charter program. Applications and petition forms for charter campuses and charter programs program charters shall be available in the Super-intendent’s or designee’s office, in accordance with the time lines established by the RFP.

Applicants shall present a draft of the application to the Superin-tendent or designee in accordance with a time line established in the RFP. The Superintendent or designee shall work with the ap-plicants in completing the application process.

A public forum shall be held to allow the applicants an opportunity to present their proposals to the Board and to the community prior to formal consideration by the Board.

Final applications and petitions for campus or charters or campus charter programs charters shall be submitted to the District prior to the deadline established in the RFP for a charter to be considered by the Board to begin the following school year.

A final application for a campus charter or campusor program char-ter shall include the following:

1. The purpose and need for such a campus or program;

2. The unique distinction between the proposed program and the District’s current program;

3. A mission and goals statement;

4. The curriculum to be offered;

5. A plan for measuring student achievement;

6. A governance and decision-making plan, including a list of local Board policies which shall apply, as well as a list of local policies the applicant is requesting the Board to waive;

7. An enrollment and withdrawal process;

8. A plan for maintaining and reporting PEIMS data in accor-dance with state requirements;

9. Discipline procedures;

10. A safety and security plan;

11. A plan for providing facilities and student transportation;

12. A facility and maintenance plan that includes routine mainten-ance as well as emergency procedures for managing poten-

APPLICATION PROCESS

CONTENT OF FINAL APPLICATION



tial danger to the health and safety of students and em-ployees;

13. An employment plan consistent with federal and applicable state guidelines, due process requirements, and contract non-renewal and termination procedures; and

14. The role of the chief operating officer responsible for person-nel, the budget, purchasing, program funds, and other areas of management.

Applicants shall submit with the application the required petitions indicating evidence of support for the approval of a campus charter or campus por program charter.

A charter shall be a written contract signed by the Board President, the Superintendent, and the chief operating officer of the campus charter or campus charteror program charter.

Each charter shall:

1. Satisfy the requirements of the law governing campus char-ters or campus charter or program charterss.

2. Include the items listed in the application, with any modifica-tions required by the Board.

3. Stipulate a term length for the charter.

4. Establish a date for review or renewal of the charter.

The Board may shall may revoke a charter if it finds that the char-ter campus or charter program charter:

1. Violates a provision of applicable state or federal law;.

2. Violates a provision of the charter.;

3. Fails to meet generally accepted accounting standards for fiscal management. ; [See CAA series] and/or

4. Fails to meet state accountability standards.

The District will track and monitor campus or program charter per-formance and hold the chief operation officer and governing body accountable for results. The standards referenced herein as well as the criteria outlined in the charter application, must be main-tained for a campus or program charter to retain its status and funding. Changes in status will require a transparent review process with a clear timeline for implementation prior to the student application process.

CONTENT OF CHARTER

PROVISIONS FOR REVOCATION



The actions the Board takes under any item above shall be based on the best interest of campus or program charter students, the severity of the violations, and any previous violation the cam-pus or program charter has committed.

3.

The District shall provide the following services based on the indi-vidual contract which shall define the level of services received by each campus or program charter:

1. Access to curriculum, textbooks, and instructional pro-grams;

2. Access to professional development for teachers and staff;

3. LAccess to leadership opportunities and guidance;

4. Access to special education, multilingual, gifted and ta-lented, and social services;

5. Management of state and other required student testing;

6. Participation in district wide initiatives including materials, equipment, etc.;

7. Ensure Assist with compliance withto applicable local, state, and federal laws and policies; and

8. Business and operation support.

The Superintendent shall investigate any allegation that a charter campus or program has violated federal or applicable state law or provisions of the charter or fails to meet generally accepted ac-counting standards for fiscal management. The Superintendent shall hold a conference with the chief operating officer and govern-ing body of the charter campus or program to discuss any such allegation.

If the Superintendent determines that a violation or mismanage-ment has occurred, the chief operating officer of the charter cam-pus or program shall respond to the allegation at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. The Superintendent shall ensure that the issue is on the agenda.

The Board shall hear the presentation and take action, if neces-sary, to place the charter campus or program on probation.

REVOCATION PROCEDURE

DISTRICT PROVIDED SERVICES


DATE ISSUED: 5/21/2001 ADOPTED: 6 of 6LDU-21-01 EL(LOCAL)-X

If the Board decides to consider revocation of the charter, it shall schedule a public hearing to be held on the campus where the program is located.

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