August 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM - Special Joint

1. Establish quorum, call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance and roll call of members present.

2. Opening remarks by Mayor outlining the basic approach to follow for this joint meeting under Texas Education Code 11.303.

3. Opening remarks by School Board President concerning the 2009-2010 budget process and impact of recent legislation.

4. Presentation by Superintendent of proposed SMSD 2009-2010 budget.

5. Presentation by Mayor on City's contribution to SMSD and to City's and Stafford taxpayers' support provided in SMSD 2009-2010 Budget.

6. Comments about the budget.

7. Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed SMSD budget.

8. Discussion by SMSD Trustees, City Council and administration on comments from the public.

9. Discussion, consideration and possible action(s) by SMSD Trustees and City Council to approve the 2009-2010 SMSD budget including vote by individual members of Board of Trustees and City Council with presiding officers call for a vote for members from the SMSD Board of Trustees and members of City Council.

10. Consideration, discussion and possible action by SMSD Trustees to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of Stafford Municipal School District Tax Anticipation Note, Series 2009 and related actions.

11. Consideration, discussion and possible action by City Council to adopt an ordinance of the City of Stafford, Texas, levying taxes for the payment of principal of and interest on Stafford Municipal School District Tax Anticipation Note, Series 2009, now in process of issuance and containing other provisions relating to the subject and related actions.

12. Brief closing remarks by SMSD representatives and City representatives.

13. Adjournment