November 16, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order - Determine if a Quorum is Present

2. Executive Session as authorized by Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E:

2.C. Private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference regarding a matter in which the Board seeks advice of its attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, specifically to include Hilltop floor, track, and land acquisition (551.071)

2.E. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, specifically the resignation of Hilltop Elementary Principal, Robin Block.

2.G. Issues Regarding a Public School Student which may reveal Personally Identifiable Information about the Student (551.0821)

2.H. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.082 and 551.0821, to deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child and to deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation, and pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, specifically to conduct Level III hearing regarding the appeal filed by Kent and Lee Ann Rowe.

2.J. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District's attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, specifically regarding the Level III appeal filed by Kent and Lee Ann Rowe.

11. Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.

12. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags

13. Moment of Silence

14. Special Recognition

14.O. Jeff Butts - 2009 College Readiness Award

17. Public Forum / Comments to Board (limit 5 minutes each or 30 minutes total)

18. Consent Items

18.S. Minutes for October 19, 2009, and November 9, 2009

18.U. General Operating Checks and Financial Reports

18.W. Policy Update 86 (Second and Final Reading) affecting local policies CFD(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - ACTIVITY FUNDS MANAGEMENT, CLB(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE, CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION, DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES, EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS, EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION, EIF(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADUATION,FDD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - MILITARY DEPENDENTS, FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS, FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT, FFAD(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

24. Reports

24.Y. Argyle Education Foundation Liaison Report

24.Z. Superintendent Report

24.Z.27. Recognition of AISD by Recycler

24.Z.29. Texas School Coalition

24.Z.31. 2009 District Gold Performance Acknowledgement Data Tables

24.Z.33. 2009 Campus Gold Performance Acknowledgement Data Tables

24.Z.35. Miscellaneous information regarding academics, fine arts, and athletics

36. Discussion/Action Items

36.AK. Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III appeal filed by Kent and Lee Ann Rowe

36.AL. Consider approval of Campus Improvement Plans as presented by campus principals: Jeff Butts, Scott Gibson, Conrad Streeter, and Robin Block

36.AQ. Consider approval of revised School Bus Safety Rules

36.AS. Consider approval of $29,400.00 from capital outlay for two 5 octave marimbas from Marimba One

36.AV. Consider approval of $67,854.24 from capital outlay for band uniforms from Fruhauf Uniforms

36.AX. Consider approval of the Education Service Center Region XI Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Agreement Resolution and Agreement

36.AZ. Follow-up regarding Hilltop Instruction Program, specifically Accelerated Reader

36.BB. Consider approval of method of funding track resurfacing (i.e. bond money or capital outlay)

36.BC. Consider approval of awarding a contract to Hellas Construction for the amount of $195,318.00 for resurfacing of track at stadium

36.BE. Consider acceptance of resignation of Hilltop Elementary Principal, Robin Block

58. Adjourn