August 29, 2005 at 6:30 PM - Called

1. Call to Order

1.A) Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.

1.B) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Final 2004-2005 Budget Amendment

3. Adopt Proposed Property Tax Rate for 2005 Tax Year

4. Account Resolution with District's Depository - Sterling Bank

5. New Hire - Professional Employee Probationary Contracts

6. Closed Session

6.A) Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

6.A)1. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the board's attorney on all subjects or matter authorized by law.

6.A)1.a. Consider legal advice regarding personnel issues.

6.A)1.b. When Stafford MSD seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation.

7. Action on Closed Session Items

8. Adjournment