August 31, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Special

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. Consider Action on Gifts and Solicitations

III.A. Shorthorn Parents for Shorthorn Kids

IV. 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

IV.A. Investments Quarterly Report

IV.B. Resolution - Designation of Investment Officers

IV.C. Resolution - Approval of Qualified Brokers and Investment Sources

IV.D. Financial Statements

IV.E. Year End Budget Amendments

V. Unfinished Business

V.A. Approval of Marfa ISD Employee Handbook

VI. New Business

VI.A. Public Hearing on 2009-2010 Budget

VI.B. Adoption of 2009-2010 Budget

VI.C. Public Hearing on Discussion of Adopted Budget and Proposed 2009 Tax Rate

VI.D. Adopt 2009 Tax Rate by Ordinance

VI.E. Approve Proposed 2009 Tax Rate

VI.F. Schedule and Announce Meeting to Adopt 2009 Tax Rate

VI.G. Approve Letter of Engagement and Agreed Upon Procedures for State Compensatory Education 2007-2008 Audit by Gibson, Ruddock, Patterson, LLC.

VI.H. Approve Letter of Engagement and Agreed Upon Procedures for Financial Audit for Year Ending August 31, 2009 by Gibson, Ruddock, Patterson, LLC.

VI.I. Resolution - Designated Fund Balances

VII. Adjourn