May 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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. Oath of Office for Board Members

IV. Board Internal Re-Organization

V. 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.

V.A. Principal's Report

V.A.1. Elementary

V.A.1.a. Summary of End of the Year Activities

V.A.2. Secondary 

V.A.2.a. Graduation Plans

V.A.2.b. End of Year Activities

V.A.2.c. 11th Grade TAKS Scores

V.A.2.d. Marfa Contemporary Art Show for Industrial Arts

VI. Superintendent Report

VI.A. Legislative Report

VI.B. Facility Report

VI.C. Information about Early College Institute with Sul Ross

VI.D. TASB Risk Management Grant Recipient.

VII. Discussion and Action on 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.

VII.A. Consider Action on Gifts and Solicitations

VII.B. Approval and/or Correction of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 8, 2013

VII.C. Consideration and Discussion of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2013-2014

VII.D. Check Payments

VII.E. Financial Reports

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Consider Appointment of Board Member for Place 4 which is Currently Vacant

VIII.A.1. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Board Member (If Any)

VIII.B. Consider Appointment to the Presidio County Appraisal District 

VIII.C. Consideration of Standard Operating Procedures

VIII.D. Consideration of Changes to DEC Local (Leave and Absences) and Removal of DPB Local (Substitute Positions)

VIII.E. Consideration of Salary Schedules, Days of Service, and Substitute Pay for 2013-2014

VIII.F. Consideration of Stipends for 2013-2014

VIII.G. Discussion of the Budget for 2013-2014 and Current Year Budget

VIII.H. Consideration of Selection of New Logo, Branding, and Marketing Plans

VIII.I. Consideration of Realignment of Campuses with Texas Education Agency

VIII.J. Consideration of Selection of an Audit Firm for 2012-2013 Annual Audit

VIII.K. Board Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds for 2013-2015 Biennium

VIII.L. Consideration of 2013-2014 School Times

VIII.M. Budget Amendments

IX. Executive Session

IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Sale of District Real Property as Lots Six (6) and Seven (7), Block Seventy-seven (77) of the Town of Marfa Plat.

IX.B. Employment of Personnel

X. Consideration of and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session

XI. Adjourn
In Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may enter into a closed meeting to deliberate any item that is listed above that fits within an exception listed in Subchapter D. Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.