Jan-Feb 2017 Consent Agenda

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 3, 2017

(1) Recommendations Regarding Renewal of Instructional Materials Contracts
(Committee on Instruction)

This item recommends renewal of instructional materials contracts that expire on August 31, 2017. This action is recommended to ensure that these materials remain available for distribution to school districts until replacements become available. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.026.

(2) Adoption of Review of 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter B, State Board of Education: Purchasing and Contracts
(Adoption of Review)
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board of Education (SBOE) rules. This item presents the adoption of the review of 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter B, State Board of Education: Purchasing and Contracts. The rules in Subchapter B address the historically underutilized business (HUB) program and procedures relating to protest for purchasing issues and dispute resolution, in accordance with Texas Government Code requirements. The statutory authority for the rule review is Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter B, State Board of Education: Purchasing and Contracts, is Texas Government, §§2161.003, 2155.076, and 2260.52.

(3) Ratification of the Purchases and Sales of the Investment Portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the Months of October and November 2016
(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 investments executed in the portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the months of October and November 2016. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(4) 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).

(5) Authorization to Issue a Request for Qualifications for Fiduciary, Investment Contracting, Real Estate, Tax and Disclosure Counsel for the Permanent School Fund
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides the opportunity for the committee and board to approve the issuance of a request for qualifications for fiduciary, investment contracting, real estate, tax and disclosure counsel for the Permanent School Fund. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(6) Approval of the Selection of a Firm to Provide Global Custody and Securities Lending Services for the Permanent School Fund and Authorization for Contract Execution by the Commissioner of Education
(Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund)

This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to review and approve the selection of a firm to provide global custody and securities lending services for the Permanent School Fund and authorization for contract execution by the commissioner of education. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(f).

(7) Recommendation for Appointment to the Boys Ranch Independent School District Board of Trustees
(Committee School Initiatives)

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

(8) Recommendation for Appointment to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees
(Committee School Initiatives)

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

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

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

(10) Adoption of Review of 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions
(Adoption of Review)
(Committee School Initiatives)

Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board of Education (SBOE) rules. This item presents the adoption of the review of 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions. The rule being reviewed establishes the SBOE process for petitioning the adoption of changes to SBOE rules, as required by Texas Government Code, §2001.021. Statutory authority for the rule review is Texas Government Code, §2001.039. Statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 30, Subchapter A, is Texas Government Code, §2001.021.