January 20, 2015 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. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE RELATED TO SCHOOL FINANCE

II.B. BUDGET REPORT

II.B.1. Audit Update

II.B.2. Bond and Finance Update from BOSC

II.C. EAGLE MOUNTAIN-SAGINAW ISD ATHLETICS STRATEGIC PLAN

II.D. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.D.1. Color Palette for Elementary 15

II.E. 2015-2016 STAFFING PROPOSAL

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.  Private consultation with the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offer (Hoon) and matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Government Code.

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:  Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Executive Director of Educational Services

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 - LAKE POINTE 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. Recognition of TCU Reading Bee Third Place Finisher:  Hannah Clower

V.C.2. Board Appreciation Month Recognition

V.D. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS

VI. ACTION ITEMS

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

VI.B. ACT ON NEW ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

VI.C. ACT ON 2013 - 2014 FINANCIAL AUDIT

VI.D. DESIGNATE COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS AS THE BEST VALUE METHOD FOR BOSWELL HIGH SCHOOL WATER WELL DRILLING

VI.E. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.E.1. Extension of Proposals for Indefinite Quantities of Asbestos Abatement

VI.E.2. Extension of Proposals for Indefinite Quantities of Environmentally Impacted Building Materials Abatement

VI.E.3. Extension of Proposals for Grease Trap Pumping Services

VI.E.4. Extension of Proposals for Portable Building Relocation Services

VI.E.5. Provision and Installation of Telephone Equipment

VI.F. CONSIDER AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015; 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 THE BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT

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  2014

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - NOVEMBER 2014

VIII.C. 2015 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

IX. REVIEW 2014-2015 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS FOR:  CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

X.C. APPROVE BENEFITS SPECIALIST POSITION RECLASSIFICATION

X.D. APPROVE FOREIGN EXCHANGE GUIDELINES

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

X.F. APPROVE CATALOG DISCOUNT RFP FOR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

X.G. APPROVE RESIGNATION OF BELIA THOMPSON

X.H. APPROVE ED WILLKIE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT TRIP TO ECUADOR

X.I. CONSIDER AND APPROVE MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN PENDING LITIGATION WITH MR. HOON

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT