February 2015 Consent Agenda

(1) Approval of Student Heroes Awards Program
(Committee of the Full Board)

This item provides an opportunity for the board to take action on a new recognition program honoring public school students who voluntarily help other Texas public school students.

(2) Recommendations Regarding Readoption of Instructional Materials
(Committee on Instruction)

This item recommends readoption of instructional materials with contracts that expire on August 31, 2015. This action is recommended to ensure that these materials remain available for distribution to school districts until new replacements become available. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.003.

(3) Ratification of the Purchases and Sales of the Investment Portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the Months of October, November, and December 2014
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to consider approval of the purchases and sales of securities executed in the portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the months of October, November, and December 2014. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(4) Overview of the Real Estate Asset Class
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to review the real estate policies, procedures and tactical plan. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(5) Decision on Real Estate Investments
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to review and consider possible real estate investments. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(6) Authorization to Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Rating Agencies for the Permanent School Fund
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to approve the issuance of a request for qualifications for rating agencies for the Permanent School Fund. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(7) Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Investment Counsel Services for the Permanent School Fund
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to approve the issuance of a request for proposals for investment counsel services for the Permanent School Fund. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(8) Recommendation for Appointment to the Randolph Field Independent School District Board of Trustees
(Committee on School Initiatives)

This item provides an opportunity for board consideration of an appointment to the board of trustees of the Randolph Field Independent School District. The appointment is necessary due to the resignation of one board member. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352, and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §61.2.