August 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Special

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

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

3. Moment of Silence

4. Public Hearing

4.A. Public Hearing on the Proposed 2015-2016 Budget and Tax Rate (Hear Public comments and discussion from any Taxpayers in the District)

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

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

6.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

6.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student

6.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board's attorney when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: (1) pending or contemplated litigation; (2) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. 

6.D. Private consultation with the Board's attorney in person, by telephone conference, or by reports 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 update on Hilltop floor and other construction defects to be remedied at Hilltop

6.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
1. Deliberation and consultation regarding Board vacancy and Superintendent contract.

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

8. Discussion/Action Items

8.A. Consider approval of 2014-2015 Budget Amendment #9 (5)

8.B. Consider approval of 2015-2016 Budget Adoption (15)

8.C. Consider approval of Ordinance Stating the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate, Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate, Purpose for Which the Tax was Levied, Action, and Vote for the Board (A copy of this Ordinance will be attached to and Incorporated into the Minutes of the Meeting) (5)

8.D. Consider approval of GCA contract addendum (5)

9. Adjourn