May 18, 2015 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. 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.

III.A. Superintendent Reports

III.A.1. Introduction of New Athletic Director

III.A.2. Summer Leadership Institute and Follow up Workshop

III.A.3. Texas School Business student article.

III.A.4. ESC Region 18 Board Opening

III.A.5. Discussion of Housing Plans

III.A.6. TEA Notification of Potential Chapter 41 Status for 2015-2016.

III.B. Principal's Report

III.B.1. Graduation

III.B.2. Spring Activities

III.C. Curriculum Director's Report

III.C.1. Report on Grade 1 - 3 Montessori Pre-Enrollment

III.C.2. Report on Early College High School Advisory Meeting.

IV. New Business - Discussion and Possible Action

IV.A. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members

IV.B. Board Internal Organization

IV.C. Presentation and Discussion of Teacher Salary Survey

IV.D. Preliminary Discussion about 2015-2016 Budget

IV.E. Budget Amendment(s)

IV.F. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification

IV.G. Board Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds of Marfa Independent School District 2015-2017 Biennium

IV.H. Consideration of Action based on the recent passage of SB 149 with regards to Graduation Committees.

IV.I. TASB Board of Directors Nominations Open

IV.J. Consideration of Changes to CNB Local, Transportation Management of District Vehicles

V. 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.

V.A. Approval and/or Correction of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting March 23, 2015, Regular Meeting April 13, 2015, Special Meeting April 20, 2015

V.B. Consider Action on Gifts and Solicitations

V.C. Check Payments

V.D. Financial Reports

VI. Executive Session

VI.A. Personnel Employment and Resignations

VI.B. Discuss Purchase of Real Property for Employee Housing. Texas Government Code Section 551.072.

VI.B.1. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Real Property

VI.C. Superintendent's Contract

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

VIII. 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.