November 5, 2007 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF QUORUM

2. OPENING EXERCISES - Gentry Junior School

3. RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - Presentation of George W. Carver High School State Championship Banners from Prairie View Interscholastic League (PVIL); Presentation by Mr. Warren Singleton, Carver Alumni Association Member and Mr. Reginald Browne, Historian

4. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 22, 2007, Regular Board Meeting

6. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION/ACTION

6.A. Consideration of Goose Creek CISD Participation in the Preparing to Dream Initiative

6.B. Consideration of Acceptance of Donation from the STEPS to A Healthier Houston-Harris County Consortium (SHHHCC)

6.C. Consideration of Interlocal Contract Addendum No. 1 with Harris County Department of Education

6.D. Consideration of Construction and Maintenance Consulting Services Contract with Harris Consulting Services

6.E. Consideration of Competitive Sealed Proposal for Plumbing Supply Contract

6.F. Consideration of an Additional Signator on the District's JP Morgan Chase Bank Accounts

6.G. Consideration of Budget Amendment

6.H. Consideration of Superintendent's Reports

6.H.1. Overview of Self-Funded Group Health Plan

6.H.2. Grandfather Update

6.H.3. District Curriculum and Instruction Initiatives

6.I. Future Board Agenda Items, Board Training, Board Meetings

6.I.1. Future Board Agenda Items - Dedication of New Facilities (Victoria Walker Elementary in January)

6.I.2. Board Training

6.I.3. Board Meetings - November 19, 2007, Regular Board Meeting

6.J. Closed Meeting

6.J.1. Discussion of Personnel - Superintendent's Evaluation

6.J.2. Consultation with Attorney - Regarding Pending Litigation or a Settlement Offer on Matters or a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney of the Governmental Body Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; Regarding Grievance Matter -- Consideration of Pending or Contemplated Litigation Regarding Technical Contracts, Construction Matter

6.J.3. Discussion of Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property

6.K. Consideration of Personnel - Accept Resignations

7. ADJOURNMENT