April 21, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

II.A. ADDITIONAL STAFFING REPORT

II.B. TASB POLICY UPDATE 99

II.C. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.C.1. Child Nutrition Report

II.C.2. Roof Report

II.C.3. Marine Creek/Old Decatur Road Corridor

II.D. REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE AT MERCANTILE CENTER

II.E. 2014 - 2015 BUDGET STATUS 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.

III.C.1. Contract Renewals for Employees

III.C.2. Termination of Probationary Contract

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 - HIGHLAND MIDDLE 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

V.C.1. Presentation of Distinguished Service Plaque to Trustee Tim Dennis

V.C.2. Presentation of Bayard H. Friedman HERO Award to Boswell Agriculture Science Teacher Gary McKinney

V.C.3. Skills USA and Texas Restaurant Association ProStart State Winners

V.D. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A MAINTENANCE TAX NOTE; APPOINTING A PRICING OFFICER AND DELEGATING TO THE PRICING OFFICER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE NOTE; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE APPROVAL OF SUCH MATTERS; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE NOTE; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.

VI.B. CONSIDER AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014A; APPOINTING A PRICING OFFICER AND DELEGATING TO THE PRICING OFFICER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE BONDS; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE APPROVAL OF SUCH MATTERS; APPROVING AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.

VI.C. CONSIDER AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2014B; APPOINTING A PRICING OFFICER AND DELEGATING TO THE PRICING OFFICER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE SALE OF BONDS; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE APPROVAL OF SUCH MATTERS; APPROVING AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.

VI.D. ACT ON  LETTER OF CONCURRENCE FOR APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 168, SITE 5, MERCANTILE CENTER

VI.E. ACT ON AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT A OF THE ORDER OF MAY 10, 2014 SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION

VI.F. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.F.1. Extension of Contract for Annual Financial Audit Services

VI.F.2. Extension of Proposal for Staff Selection System for Teachers and Principals

VI.F.3. Online Payment Services

VI.F.4. Track Resurfacing at Ed Willkie Middle School

VI.G. ACT ON CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET

VI.H. ACT ON PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR WHITE FLEET

VI.I. ACT ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT RECRUITMENT AND HIRING PROCESS

VI.J. ACT ON PROPOSAL TO TERMINATE PROBATIONARY CONTRACT

VI.K. ACT ON RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE COSTS OF PROJECTS

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 - FEBRUARY 2014

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - FEBRUARY 2014

VIII.C. EM-S ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REPORT

VIII.D. SUMMER 2014 HOURS OF OPERATION

IX. REVIEW 2013-2014 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR EMPLOYEES

X.C. APPROVE EXTENSION OF CATALOG DISCOUNT BID FOR MAGAZINES AND PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

X.D. APPROVE 2014 - 2015 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 11 CONTRACTS

X.E. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO 2013 - 2014 PDAS APPRAISER LIST

X.F. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION OF ATHLETIC DIRECTOR POSITION

X.G. APPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALLOTMENT AND TEKS CERTIFICATION FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT