October 4, 2007 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Hear a report on the Freshman Academy Summer Program at LCHS

IV.B. Receive completed 2006-07 Campus Improvement Plans

IV.C. Hear No Child Left Behind Performance Report on HIghly Qualified Teachers

IV.D. Hear update on Standardized Dress Policy

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss the September 20, 2007 quarterly report to Judge Buchmeyer

V.B. Review of Calendar Events

V.C. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meetings

VI.B. Consider approval of 2008-09 Choice of School Calendar

VI.C. Consider Board Approval of Tax Refunds

VI.D. Consider approval of Deloitte & Touche Engagement Letter

VI.E. Consider approval of a proposal for professional services for 2007 Fire Alarm System Upgrades at 14 Campuses

VI.F. Bids

VI.F.1. Consider purchase of Award Jackets, Blankets and Patches

VI.F.2. Consider purchase of cellular telephones and service

VI.F.3. Consider purchase of chemical management system and chemicals (second year option)

VI.G. Consider renewal contract (Third year Option) for On Premises Caterer at Special Event Center with Conference Hospitality Group (CHG)

VI.H. Consider awarding a new contract for On Premises Caterer at Special Event Center to alternate vendor

VII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VII.A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VII.B. Consult with counsel concerning Vega v. Garland ISD (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning privileged and underprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct)

VIII. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

IX. Adjournment