October 2, 2008 at 6:15 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Present Evidence of Excellence Award(s)

IV.B. Receive status report for the 2002 Technology Bond Fund

IV.C. Hear TELPAS Results

IV.D. Receive report on district's recycling and environmental initiatives

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss Flexible Year Options for School Districts

V.B. Review August 2008 Tax Report

V.C. Review September 20, 2008 Quarterly Report to Judge Kinkeade

V.D. Review of calendar events

V.E. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meeting(s)

VI.B. Consider approval of tax refunds

VI.C. Consider approval of resolution amending authorized representatives with TEXPOOL

VI.D. Consider approval of School Resource Officer Agreement with City of Garland

VI.E. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP) for the 2008-2009 school year

VI.F. Bids

VI.F.1. New Bids

VI.F.1.a. Consider purchase of awards, plaques, ribbons, and trophies

VI.F.1.b. Consider purchase of digital cameras

VI.F.1.c. Consider purchase of custodial supplies (warehoused)

VI.F.1.d. Consider purchase of toilet paper and paper towels

VI.F.1.e. Consider purchase of cellular phones and service

VI.F.1.f. Consider purchase of portable classroom moving services

VI.F.1.g. Consider purchase of digital video technologies

VI.F.2. Renewal Bids

VI.F.2.a. Consider purchase of interactive software for mathematics instruction (third year option)

VI.F.2.b. Consider purchase of chiller and HVAC repair (third year option)

VI.F.2.c. Consider purchase of leased warehouse space (second year option)

VI.F.2.d. Consider purchase of award jackets, blankets, and patches (second year option)

VI.F.2.e. Consider purchase of broadcasting supplies, equipment, and services (second year option)

VI.F.3. Increase in Award

VI.F.3.a. Consider purchase of Oracle consultant services

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)

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

IX. Adjournment