December 8, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF QUORUM

2. OPENING EXERCISES - Goose Creek Memorial High School

3. RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

3.A. Ross S. Sterling High School Bluebonnet Girls State

3.B. Ross S. Sterling High School American Legion Boys State

4. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A. November 17, 2008, Regular Board Meeting

5.B. November 24, 2008, Special Board Meeting

6. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION/ACTION

6.A. Consideration of Renewal of Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for Renewal of Electric Service Contract

6.B. Consideration of Entering into Engagement for Legal Services with Thompson & Horton LLP

6.C. Consideration of Superintendent's Expenditures

6.D. Consideration of Budget Amendment

6.E. Consideration of Superintendent's Reports

6.E.1. Overview of Core Content Areas/Planning Process

6.E.2. Preparing to Dream Grant Overview

6.E.3. Reach Out to Dropouts Walk 2008

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

6.F.1. Future Board Agenda Items

6.F.2. Board Training

6.F.3. Board Meetings

6.G. Closed Meeting

6.G.1. Discussion of Personnel

6.G.1.a. Superintendent's Evaluation

6.G.1.b. Settlement Agreement with Jacqueline Steinhauer

6.G.1.c. Elections and Resignations

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

6.H. Consideration of Personnel

6.H.1. Approve Election

6.H.2. Accept Resignations

6.I. Consideration of Settlement Agreement with Jacqueline Steinhauer

7. ADJOURNMENT