October 13, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

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. Closed Session from 6:30 - 7:00 pm

3. Public Hearing of School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating

4. Citizen/Community Participation

5. Recognition of Individuals and Organizations

5.A) 2009 National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist

5.B) 2009 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

6. Campus and Department Reports

6.A) Campus Reports

6.A)1. Red Ribbon Week, October 27-31

6.B) Department Reports

7. Reports

7.A) Superintendent's Report

7.A)1. Hurricane Ike

7.A)2. Proposed College Admission GPA Report

7.B) Assistant Superintendents' Reports

7.C) Business Manager's Report

7.C)1. 2008-2009 Notice of Grant Awards

7.D) Board Officer's Report

8. Action and/or Discussion Items

8.A) Consider approval of FIRST rating and related actions.

8.B) Consider annual review and approval of Policy CDA (Local) – Other Revenues: Investments and related actions.

8.C) Consider approval of allocation of bond fund savings for purchase of a transportation center including the necessary furniture, fixtures, and equipment and related actions.

8.D) Consider approval of 2008/2009 Texas Education Agency waiver for missed instructional days due to Hurricane Ike and related actions.

8.E) Consider approval of Resolution regarding the payment of SMSD employees during the period of September 13, 2008 through September 23, 2008 and related actions.

8.F) Consider approval of 2008-2009 calendar revisions due to Hurricane Ike and related actions.

8.G) Consider new hires and related actions.

9. Consent Agenda

9.A) Board Minutes

9.A)1. Regular Meeting on September 8, 2008

9.B) Statement of Bills

9.C) Financial Statements

9.D) Vendor List

9.E) Payments over $25,000

9.F) Payroll expenditures

9.G) Quarterly Investment Report

9.H) Consider awarding bid for athletic supplies as presented and related actions.

9.I) Consider awarding bid for general/over-the-counter supplies as presented and related actions.

9.J) Consider awarding bid for catering services and supplies as presented and related actions.

9.K) Consider awarding bid for fundraising services and supplies as presented and related actions.

9.L) Consider awarding bid for t-shirt, apparel, and uniform supplies as presented and related actions.

9.M) Consider awarding bid for instructional supplies as presented and related actions.

9.N) Consider awarding bid for office supplies as presented and related actions.

9.O) Consider awarding bid for maintenance supplies as presented and related actions.

9.P) Consider awarding bid for vehicle parts and supplies as presented and related actions.

9.Q) Consider awarding bid for refrigeration parts and repairs as presented and related actions.

9.R) Consider awarding bid for kitchen equipment parts and repairs as presented and related actions.

9.S) Consider awarding bid for cafeteria small wares as presented and related actions.

9.T) Consider awarding bid for professional development services as presented and related actions.

10. Future Business

10.A) Report(s) by Superintendent and/or Board Members regarding previous or upcoming activities for Board Members or Administration Personnel

10.A)1. Regular Meeting, November 10, 2008, 6:30 pm

10.B) Issues for Upcoming Board Agendas

11. Adjournment