February 22, 2021 Board Meetings
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Item 1 - Call to Order - Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is
present, the meeting will be called to order. The presiding officer will verify
that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been
posted for the time and manner required by law.
Item 1
Call to Order - Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum ispresent, the meeting will be called to order. The presiding officer will verify
that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been
posted for the time and manner required by law.
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Item 2 - Open Forum - In accordance with BED(LEGAL) and BED(LOCAL), the Board
shall allot up to 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to
the Board. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall
sign up via email at publicrecords@katyisd.org by 2 p.m. on Monday, February
22, 2021.
Item 2
Open Forum - In accordance with BED(LEGAL) and BED(LOCAL), the Boardshall allot up to 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to
the Board. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall
sign up via email at publicrecords@katyisd.org by 2 p.m. on Monday, February
22, 2021.
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Items 3 & 4 - 3. Closed Meeting - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by
the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited
to the sections and purposes listed below.
3.1 Consultation with Board's attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the
purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all
subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129:
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by
telephone conference call.)
3.2 Discuss and consider Board approval for employees who are being
recommended to receive administrative one-year probationary, administrative
one-year term, administrative two-year term, staff member one-year
probationary, staff member one-year term and staff member two-year term
contracts. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering
the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or
dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges
against a public officer or employee.)
3.3 Discuss an amendment to the superintendent's contract. (Texas Government
Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or
employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or
employee.)
4. Reconvene from Closed Meeting - The Board will reconvene from Closed
Meeting.
4.1 Consider Board approval for employees who are being recommended to
receive administrative one-year probationary, administrative one-year term,
administrative two-year term, staff member one-year probationary, staff
member one-year term and staff member two-year term contracts.
4.2 Consider Board approval of an amendment to the superintendent’s contract.
Items 3 & 4
3. Closed Meeting - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized bythe Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited
to the sections and purposes listed below.
3.1 Consultation with Board's attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the
purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all
subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129:
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by
telephone conference call.)
3.2 Discuss and consider Board approval for employees who are being
recommended to receive administrative one-year probationary, administrative
one-year term, administrative two-year term, staff member one-year
probationary, staff member one-year term and staff member two-year term
contracts. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering
the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or
dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges
against a public officer or employee.)
3.3 Discuss an amendment to the superintendent's contract. (Texas Government
Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or
employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or
employee.)
4. Reconvene from Closed Meeting - The Board will reconvene from Closed
Meeting.
4.1 Consider Board approval for employees who are being recommended to
receive administrative one-year probationary, administrative one-year term,
administrative two-year term, staff member one-year probationary, staff
member one-year term and staff member two-year term contracts.
4.2 Consider Board approval of an amendment to the superintendent’s contract.
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Item 5 - Pledges of Allegiance
5.1 King Elementary student to lead pledges of allegiance.
Item 5
Pledges of Allegiance5.1 King Elementary student to lead pledges of allegiance.
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Item 6 - Peace Officer Oath
6.1 Peace Officer Oath of Office - Katy Independent School District Police Officers
Item 6
Peace Officer Oath6.1 Peace Officer Oath of Office - Katy Independent School District Police Officers
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Item 7 - Recognition
7.1 Seven Lakes High School Cheerleading Team University Interscholastic League
Conference 6A Division I State Spirit Champions
7.2 Katy High School Football Team University Interscholastic League Conference
6A Division II State Champions
7.3 City of Katy Proclamation in Recognition of the Katy High School Football Team
State Champions
Item 7
Recognition7.1 Seven Lakes High School Cheerleading Team University Interscholastic League
Conference 6A Division I State Spirit Champions
7.2 Katy High School Football Team University Interscholastic League Conference
6A Division II State Champions
7.3 City of Katy Proclamation in Recognition of the Katy High School Football Team
State Champions
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Item 8 - Reports
8.1 2021-2022 Budget Update
Item 8
Reports8.1 2021-2022 Budget Update
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Item 9.1 - Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of
Katy Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and/or
Refunding Bonds as Fixed Rate Bonds in one or more series; setting certain
parameters for the bonds; authorizing a Pricing Officer to approve the amount,
the interest rate, price, including the terms thereof and certain other
procedures and provisions related thereto.
Item 9.1
Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance ofKaty Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and/or
Refunding Bonds as Fixed Rate Bonds in one or more series; setting certain
parameters for the bonds; authorizing a Pricing Officer to approve the amount,
the interest rate, price, including the terms thereof and certain other
procedures and provisions related thereto.
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Item 9.2 - Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of
Katy Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax School Building
and/or Refunding Bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for
the bonds; authorizing a Pricing Officer to approve the amount, the interest
rate, price, including the terms thereof and certain other procedures and
provisions related thereto.
Item 9.2
Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance ofKaty Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax School Building
and/or Refunding Bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for
the bonds; authorizing a Pricing Officer to approve the amount, the interest
rate, price, including the terms thereof and certain other procedures and
provisions related thereto.
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Item 9.3 - Discuss and consider Board approval of a Resolution Expressing Intent to
Defease/Redeem Certain of the District's Outstanding Bonds.
Item 9.3
Discuss and consider Board approval of a Resolution Expressing Intent toDefease/Redeem Certain of the District's Outstanding Bonds.
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Item 9.4 - Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order Authorizing the Conversion of
the Katy Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax Refunding
Bonds, Series 2015C to a new rate period; authorizing a Pricing Officer to take
certain actions related to such conversion including authorizing amendments to
the LIBOR rate provisions related to such bonds; authorizing the preparation of
a remarketing memorandum and the appointment of a remarketing agent; and
enacting other provisions related thereto.
Item 9.4
Discuss and consider Board approval of an Order Authorizing the Conversion ofthe Katy Independent School District Variable Rate Unlimited Tax Refunding
Bonds, Series 2015C to a new rate period; authorizing a Pricing Officer to take
certain actions related to such conversion including authorizing amendments to
the LIBOR rate provisions related to such bonds; authorizing the preparation of
a remarketing memorandum and the appointment of a remarketing agent; and
enacting other provisions related thereto.
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Item 9.5 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the December 2020 Financial Reports.
Item 9.5
Discuss and consider Board approval of the December 2020 Financial Reports.
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Item 9.6 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the February 2021 budget
amendments.
Item 9.6
Discuss and consider Board approval of the February 2021 budgetamendments.
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Item 9.7 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2021-2022 Property Insurance
Renewal.
Item 9.7
Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2021-2022 Property InsuranceRenewal.
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Item 9.8 - Discuss and consider Board approval of donating back to booster clubs
previously donated utility trailers used to support student programs.
Item 9.8
Discuss and consider Board approval of donating back to booster clubspreviously donated utility trailers used to support student programs.
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Items 9.9 & 9.10 - 9.9 Discuss and consider Board approval of the Hybrid Instruction During District-
Scheduled Testing Days for K-8th Grade Students Waiver.
9.10 Discuss and consider Board approval of the Request for 40% Campus Hybrid
Instruction for 9th-12th Grade Students.
Items 9.9 & 9.10
9.9 Discuss and consider Board approval of the Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K-8th Grade Students Waiver.
9.10 Discuss and consider Board approval of the Request for 40% Campus Hybrid
Instruction for 9th-12th Grade Students.
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Item 9.11 - Discuss and consider Board approval of closed campuses for intra-district and
inter-district transfers for the 2021-2022 school year.
Item 9.11
Discuss and consider Board approval of closed campuses for intra-district andinter-district transfers for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Item 9.12 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposed summer work schedule.
Item 9.12
Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposed summer work schedule.
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Item 9.13 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposals for the connections of
portable classroom buildings at multiple campuses.
Item 9.13
Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposals for the connections ofportable classroom buildings at multiple campuses.
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Item 9.14 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposals for the replacement of
gym bleachers at five campuses.
Item 9.14
Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposals for the replacement ofgym bleachers at five campuses.
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Item 9.15 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposals for a chiller replacement
at Katy Elementary School.
Item 9.15
Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposals for a chiller replacementat Katy Elementary School.
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Item 9.16 - Discuss and consider Board approval of a Water and Wastewater Treatment
Service Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465.
Item 9.16
Discuss and consider Board approval of a Water and Wastewater TreatmentService Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465.
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Item 9.17 - Discuss and consider Board approval of a contract for real estate consulting
services.
Item 9.17
Discuss and consider Board approval of a contract for real estate consultingservices.
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Item 9.18 - Discuss and consider Board approval of reaffirmation of the District's Vision
and Mission Statement in accordance with Katy ISD Board Policy BQ(LOCAL).
Item 9.18
Discuss and consider Board approval of reaffirmation of the District's Visionand Mission Statement in accordance with Katy ISD Board Policy BQ(LOCAL).
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Item 9.19 - Discuss and consider Board approval of the minutes of the January 2021 Board
meeting.
Item 9.19
Discuss and consider Board approval of the minutes of the January 2021 Boardmeeting.
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Item 10 - Discussion
10.1 Discuss and consider future Board adoption of Policy Update 116.
Item 10
Discussion10.1 Discuss and consider future Board adoption of Policy Update 116.
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Item 11 - Information Items
11.1 Donated Items to Katy Independent School District
Item 11
Information Items11.1 Donated Items to Katy Independent School District
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Item 12 - Future Meetings
12.1 Special Board Meeting Budget and Staffing - Monday, March 22, 2021
12.2 Regular Board Meeting - Monday, March 29, 2021
Item 12
Future Meetings12.1 Special Board Meeting Budget and Staffing - Monday, March 22, 2021
12.2 Regular Board Meeting - Monday, March 29, 2021
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Item 13 - Closed Meeting - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by
the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act,
including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.
13.1 Consultation with Board's attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the
purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all
subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129:
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by
telephone conference call.)
13.2 Conduct and consider a student expulsion hearing (FOD 20-003). (Texas
Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter
regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about
the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; and Texas
Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a
public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public
officer or employee.)
Item 13
Closed Meeting - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized bythe Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act,
including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.
13.1 Consultation with Board's attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the
purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all
subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129:
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by
telephone conference call.)
13.2 Conduct and consider a student expulsion hearing (FOD 20-003). (Texas
Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter
regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about
the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation; and Texas
Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a
public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public
officer or employee.)
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Items 14 & 15 - 14. Reconvene from Closed Meeting - The Board will reconvene from Closed
Meeting.
14.1 Consider Board action regarding a student expulsion hearing (FOD 20-003).
15. Adjournment
Items 14 & 15
14. Reconvene from Closed Meeting - The Board will reconvene from ClosedMeeting.
14.1 Consider Board action regarding a student expulsion hearing (FOD 20-003).
15. Adjournment