August 31, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Special Meeting

1. Call to Order - Establish Quorum

2. Board Work Session - 5:30 PM/Conference Room 125

2.A. School Budget

3. Opening Ceremonies - 6:30 PM / Board of Trustees Room

3.A. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Hearing - Conduct public hearing for the general public to address the Board regarding adoption of the 2015-2016 JISD School Budget and the JISD Ad-Valorem Tax Rates for Maintenance and Operation and Debt Service needed to support that budget.

5. Public Forum - Opportunity for the General Public or Audience to address the Board regarding topics not listed on the Agenda. Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-Up Form (located on the podium at each entrance) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened. This Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject except personnel. (Any personnel concern should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent.)

6. Subjects

6.A. Consider a Resolution to set the 2015-2016 JISD Maintenance and Operation Ad-Valorem Tax Rate

6.B. Consider a Resolution to set the 2015-2016 Debt Service Ad-Valorem Tax Rate

6.C. Consider 2015-2016 Compensation Plan

6.D. Consider Adoption of the 2015-2016 School Budget

6.E. Consider End-of-Year Budget Amendments for the 2014-2015 School Year

6.F. Consider Commitment of Fund Balance Amounts in Accordance With Governmental Accounting Standards

6.G. Consider Assignment of Fund Balance Amounts in Accordance With Governmental Accounting Standards

6.H. Consider Johnson County Branch of Hill College/Joshua ISD Tax Rate for 2015-2016

6.I. Consider Third Party Inspector for the Construction of the New Middle School

6.J. Consider Increased Adult Lunch Prices

7. Executive Session - The open session of the meeting will adjourn.  The Board will convene in a closed session to discuss items authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter  551.

7.A. Consultation with the Board's Attorney

7.B. Discussion of Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property

7.C. Discussion of Personnel to Consider Compensation, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Contract Extensions, Resignations, Dismissal, and/or Leave of Absence Requests

8. Open Session - The Board reconvenes into open session to consider action on items discussed in Executive Session.

9. Adjourn