January 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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. CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORT

II.B. ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

II.C. 2014 - 2015 BUDGET REPORT

II.D. EM-S ISD ATHLETICS STRATEGIC PLAN

II.E. TASB POLICY UPDATE 98

II.F. DRUG TESTING/DRUG SURVEY REPORT

II.G. 2013- 2014 PARAPROFESSIONAL & AUXILIARY STAFFING REQUEST

II.H. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2014 - 2015 INCOMING FRESHMEN

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.

III.C.1. Contract Extensions for:  Deputy Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Learning Officer

III.D. Section 551.082:  Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel.

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

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - GILILLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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 RECOGNITION - Presentation of Certificates to Board of Trustees in Honor of School Board Recognition Month

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT

VI.B. ACT ON 2012 - 2013 FINANCIAL AUDIT

VI.C. ACT ON PLATTING BUDGET FOR ELEMENTARY NO. 15

VI.D. ACT ON HB 5 REQUIREMENTS

VI.E. ACT ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2013 - 2014 BOARD NAMING COMMITTEE

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 - NOVEMBER  2013

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - NOVEMBER 2013

IX. REVIEW 2013-2014 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS FOR:  DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, AND CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER

X.C. ACCEPT $20,000 MONETARY DONATION TO WAYSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE PROGRAM FROM BRUCE AND GINA MORRIS

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT