December 15, 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. BOARD MEMBER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT REPORT

II.B. BUDGET STATUS REPORT

II.B.1. Update on Insurance Plans

II.C. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.C.1. Geothermal Comparison

II.C.2. Elementary 15 Update

II.C.3. Attendance Zone Update

II.D. TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS

II.E. 2015-2016 STUDENT TRANSFER GUIDELINES

II.F. FOREIGN EXCHANGE GUIDELINES

II.G. BENEFITS SPECIALIST POSITION RECLASSIFICATION

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.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 - EAGLE MOUNTAIN 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 RECOGNITIONS

V.C.1. PROCLAIM JANUARY 2015 - SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH

V.C.2. RECOGNITION OF TCU READING BEE THIRD PLACE FINISHER:  HANNAH CLOWER

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. ACT ON 2015 - 2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR PROPOSAL

VI.B. SET 2015 - 2016 BOARD MEETING DATES

VI.C. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.C.1. Electricity Services Provider

VI.D. APPROVE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

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 - OCTOBER  2014

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - OCTOBER 2014

VIII.C. GRADE DISTRIBUTION REPORT

VIII.D. ATTENDANCE REPORT

VIII.E. HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUBS FINANCIAL REPORTS

VIII.F. HIGHLY QUALIFIED PUBLIC REPORT

IX. REVIEW 2014-2015 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

X.C. APPROVE 2015-2016 NEW/SUNSET COURSE REPORT

X.D. APPROVE DISTRICT AND CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLANS

X.E. APPROVE PROPOSED CHANGES TO POLICY DEG(LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS RETIREMENT

X.F. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOG DISCOUNT RFP FOR TEACHING AIDS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

X.G. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE 2014-2015 PDAS APPRAISER LIST

X.H. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF 2014-2015 CLASS SIZE WAIVER TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

X.I. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AND ADDENDUM FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS POSITION

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT