August 18, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order

I.A. Establishment of Quorum/Roll Call

I.B. Pledge to the American and Texas Flags

I.C. Certification of Public Notice

II. Recognition of Visitors - Public Forum

III. Introduction of New Staff Members

IV. Recognition of Raul Lara's Service as Board Member

V. Consider Action on Gifts and Solicitations

V.A. Donation

V.B. Caliche from MacGuire Ranch

V.C. Weight Equipment from Tim Crowley

VI. Approval and/or Correction of Minutes of the Regular Meeting on July 15, 2008 and Special Meeting on August 14, 2008

VII. Consent Agenda: The items on the consent agenda require routine board action. All items on this portion of the agenda can be adopted with one motion/second and majority of a quorum of trustees. Any trustee can move on items from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Discussion/Action

VII.A. Check Payments as of July 31, 2008

VII.B. Approval of Desert Communications Invoice

VII.C. Budget Amendments

VII.D. Financial Report

VII.E. Lone Star Investment Quarterly Report

VIII. Unfinished Business

VIII.A. Construction Update

VIII.B. Discussion and Approval of Job Superintendent Pedro (Pete) Salas

VIII.C. Discussion and Approval to Novate Funds to Region 18 ESC

IX. New Business

IX.A. Discussion and Approval of Final Certification of the 2008 Appraisal Roll

IX.B. Discussion and Approval of Tax Collection Rate Certification

IX.C. Discussion and Approval of Delinquent Tax Collection Certification

IX.D. Discussion and Consideration of Effective Tax Rate Calculation

IX.E. Final 2007 Total Taxable Value Findings/Property Tax Division

IX.F. Authorize the Closure of the Marfa ISD Tax Assessor-Collector Checking Account and Transfer Funds to Marfa ISD Maintenance Checking Account

IX.G. Discussion and Approval to Schedule and Announce Public Meeting on August 25, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

IX.G.1. Hold Public Meeting on 2008-2009 Operating Budget

IX.G.2. Adopt 2008-2009 Budget

IX.G.3. Hold a Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2008-2009

IX.G.4. Adopt 2008 Tax Rate

IX.H. Discussion of Preliminary Budget for 2008-2009 School Year

IX.I. First Reading and Discussion of Athletic Policy for 2008-2009

IX.J. First Reading and Discussion of Student Awards and Scholarships Policy FG Local

IX.K. First Reading and Discussion of Agricultural Mechanics and TTSA Student Code of Conduct and Contract

IX.L. Approval of PDAS Appraisers for 2008-2009

IX.M. Approval of PDAS Appraisal Calendar for 2008-2009

IX.N. Approval of School Board Meeting Calendar for 2008-2009

IX.O. Approval of Engagement Letter for Audit Services for Year Ended August 31, 2008

IX.P. Personnel

X. Reports from Staff: Principals and Directors may make reports of a general nature on the operation of their area of responsibility. Items of particular public interest will be posted individually.

X.A. Activity Fund Reports

XI. Adjourn