August 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting - Amended 8-15-2013

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board will hear as many reports as time allows.  All remaining reports will be made after reconvening for the 7:00  PM meeting.

II.A. QUARTERLY DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ANALYSIS 2Q13

II.B. TRANSPORTATION REPORT

II.C. 2013-2014 BUDGET STATUS REPORT

II.D. STUDENT INITIATIVE OFFICER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF FORT WORTH

II.E. 2012-2013 ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS UPDATE

II.F. REPORT ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS

II.G. TASB POLICY UPDATE 97

II.H. PROPOSED REVISION TO POLICY DIA (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE WELFARE:  FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

II.I. CONSTRUCTION REPORT

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the effect a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - HIGH COUNTRY ELEMENTARY

IV.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. WRITTEN - The Board will acknowledge any written communications received.

V.B. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board must sign up to speak prior to the 7:00 PM session.  Forms are available in the lobby area.

V.C. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2013 - 2014 BUDGET

VI.B. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 2013 - 2014 BUDGET

VI.C. ACT ON RESOLUTION TO EXTEND FINANCIAL EXIGENCY

VI.D. ACT ON ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

VI.E. SET SPECIAL MEETING TO CANVASS THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

VI.F. ACT ON BUDGET AMENDMENT

VI.G. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.G.1. FRANCHISE SMOOTHIE PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

VI.H. SET SPECIAL MEETING FOR BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT TEAM BUILDING SESSION

VI.I. ACT ON RENEWAL AND AMENDING AGREEMENT WITH GOLDSTAR TRANSIT, INC. FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORT NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - JUNE 2013

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - JUNE 2013

VIII.C. REPORT ON COOPERATIVE FEES PAID BY EM-S ISD

VIII.D. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

IX. REVIEW 2013-2014 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE PDAS APPRAISERS FOR 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR

X.C. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FUND BALANCE POLICIES AS REQUIRED BY GASB 54

X.D. APPROVE  COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT STAFFING PROPOSAL

X.E. APPROVE AUXILIARY STAFFING PROPOSAL

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT