April 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to Texas and US Flags: Rachel Hinesly and Brandon Sertuche Milam Magnet Elementary School

3. Invocation

4. Special Presentations: Bonham Robotics Team Odessa High School Decathlon Team

5. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law This is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government Code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.

5.A. Request for Approval of Consent Agenda

5.A.1. Request for Approval of Superintendent's Agenda

5.A.2. Request for Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2008 - Special March 11, 2008 - Regular April 8, 2008 - Special

5.A.3. Request for Approval of Bills for Payment

5.A.4. School Construction Report

5.A.5. Acknowledgment of Donations/Gifts

5.A.6. Purchases over $250,000

5.A.7. Quarterly Investment Report

5.B. Citizens' Request to Address the Board of Trustees (Betsy Rhodes and Milt Thompson)

5.C. Request for Approval to Cancel May 10, 2008 Single Member District, Position 2 Election and Certify the Unopposed Candidate “Elected” (Petición Para Aprobar la Cancelación del Panel de Fideicomisario, Posición Numero 2 y Certificar el Candidato sin Oposición “Elegido” Fijada Para el 10 De Mayo del 2008)

5.D. Request for Approval to Set Date for Canvassing of May 10, 2008 Election Results(Solicitud de Aprobacion Para Fijar La Fecha Del Escrutinio De Los Resultados De Las Elecciones Del 10 De Mayo De 2008)

5.E. Listing of Judges for Board of Trustees May 10, 2008 Election (Apuntamiento de Los Jueces Para Las Elecciones del 10 De Mayo De 2008 De la Mesa Directiva)

5.F. Request for Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between ECISD and UTPB for Math Plus Summer School Migrant Enrichment Program

5.G. AVID Program Presentation

5.H. Request for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Migrant Students and Teachers

5.I. Request for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Odessa High School Business Professionals of America Students

5.J. Request for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Odessa High School Robotic Team

5.K. Request for Approval of Interagency Cooperation Contract with UTPB for Summer Bridges Program

5.L. Request for Approval of Governor’s Education Excellence Grant Cycle 3 Award

5.M. Request for Approval of 2008-2009 Meal Prices

5.N. Request for Approval of Substitute Teacher Pay Rate Increase for Retired Teachers

5.O. Discussion of How the Board Can Minimize Fear and Intimidation Being Used as a Management Style

5.P. Discussion of Board Policy EHBC(Local) Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services (FIRST READING)

5.Q. Discussion of TASB Board Policies Update 82

5.R. Closed Meeting - Personnel Matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Routine Personnel Report ) [Board will deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees of the District]

5.S. Request for Approval of Routine Personnel Report

5.T. Information Items

5.T.1. Financial Reports

5.T.2. Bid Tabulations