November 15, 2007 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Public Hearing

IV.A. Conduct Public Hearing on the taxation of goods-in-transit made exempt by House Bill 621

V. Information Items

V.A. Present Evidence of Excellence Award

V.B. Receive 2007-08 No Child Left Behind Performance Report of Highly Qualified Teachers

V.C. Hear Principal's Report from Dr. Bonnie Barrett, Principal of Parsons Pre-K Center

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Review September and October 2007 tax reports

VI.B. Review of grade point average (GPA) calculation formula

VI.C. Consider proposed 2008-09 School Calendar on first reading

VI.D. Receive overview of proposed changes to transportation routes for 2008-2009 school year

VI.E. Consider revisions to legal Board Policies included in TASB Update 81

VI.F. Review of Calendar Events

VI.G. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider approval of minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 1, 2007

VII.B. Consider approval of tax refunds

VII.C. Consider approval of a resolution providing for taxation of goods-in-transit, which are exempt from taxation under HB 621

VII.D. Bids

VII.D.1. New Bids

VII.D.1.a. Consider purchase of remote audience response systems

VII.D.1.b. Consider purchase of food service uniforms

VII.D.1.c. Consider purchase of TAKS Intervention Programs

VII.D.1.d. Consider purchase of hand soap and dispensers

VII.D.1.e. Consider purchase of new replacement vehicles

VII.D.1.f. Consider purchase of digital signage

VII.D.2. Increase in Award

VII.D.2.a. Consider purchase of computer workstations

VII.D.3. Renewal Bid

VII.D.3.a. Consider purchase of shirts/t-shirts/uniforms and miscellaneous apparel (second year option)

VII.E. Consider renewal of property insurance

VII.F. Consider approval of a proposal from Corgan Associates, Inc. for multiple site renovations projects for assessment and architectural services

VII.G. Consider approval of a resolution for the construction delivery method of the door project for multiple campuses

VII.H. Consider approval of a resolution for the construction delivery method of the (6) tennis courts addition for Garland HIgh School

VII.I. Consider approval of course changes for 2008-2009

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

VIII.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)

VIII.B. Hear report on ongoing investigation regarding theft (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.076: Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices)

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

X. Adjournment