August 9, 2007 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to order and roll call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag, Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas flag, one minute of silence

3. Approval of minutes

3.A. Special Meeting - July 17, 2007

3.B. Budget Workshop Meeting - July 17, 2007

3.C. Regular Meeting - July 19, 2007

3.D. Special Meeting - July 26, 2007

3.E. Budget Workshop Meeting - July 26, 2007

4. Audience

4.A. Recognize Juanita Davila as the Region 18's 2007 Advocate of the Year for Gifted Education

4.B. Present certificates to TASB Media Honor Roll recipients

5. Correspondence

6. Old Business

7. New Business

7.A. Review updated facility planning at Crockett Middle School and Bessie Haynes Elementary

7.B. Update on Summary of Finance for 2006-2007

7.C. Consider and possible action on recommendations from TASB Salary Study

7.D. Consider and possible action to adjust substitute pay

7.E. Consider and possible action to add additional duty days to Principal positions

7.F. Consider and possible action on 2006-2007 budget amendments

7.G. Consider and possible action on requests received by the tax office to purchase the following foreclosed property

7.G.1. Property #1 - 401 E. 3rd

7.G.2. Property #2 - 501 E. 2nd

7.G.3. Property #3 - 209 W. 11th

7.G.4. Property #4 - 419 S. Eddy

7.H. Consider and possible action to increase lunch/breakfast prices

7.I. Consider and possible action on Student Code of Conduct

7.J. Review changes made to the student handbooks

7.K. Report of property casualty, fleet, legal liability insurance and worker's compensation

7.L. Consider and possible action to accept proposal from Public Educators Association of Texas

7.M. Consider and possible action to adopt 2007 planning calendar

7.N. Consider and possible action on 2007 certified appraised values for Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD

7.O. Consider and possible action on certification of anticipated collection rate by tax collector

7.P. Consider and possible action on calculation of rollback tax rate and effective tax rate

7.Q. Consider and possible action to set date for public meeting to discuss and hear public comment on 2007-2008 budget and proposed tax rate

7.R. Consider and possible action on proposed tax rate that will be published in the Notice of Public Meeting

7.S. Report of TEA Accountability Ratings for Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD

7.T. Consider and possible action to rent and/or declare Barstow school property no longer necessary for the operation of the school district and advertise for bids

7.U. First and final reading and possible action on FNA (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Expression

7.V. First and final reading and possible action on FM (Local) Student Activities

7.W. Consider and possible action to terminate the agreement with O'Neal and Associates for Phase II and Phase III of the fiber infrastructure project

7.X. Consider and possible action to request RFPs for Phase II and Phase III for installation and configuration of network components for the fiber infrastructure project

7.Y. Consider and possible action on teacher appraisal calendar and PDAS appraisers

7.Z. Consider and possible action to add the superintendent as an authorized representative for Lone Star Investment Pool

7.AA. Consider and possible action on approval of TexSTAR Investment Pool as an Authorized Investment

7.AB. Review Drug Testing Policy and Plan

7.AC. Discuss 2007-2008 Budget

7.AD. Consider and possible action on request to waive penalty and interest on delinquent tax statement

7.AE. Closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, 551.101 et.seq.

7.AE.1. Section 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee

7.AE.2. Section 551.071 and 551.129 Private consultation with legal counsel to receive legal advice regarding waiving penalty and interest on delinquent tax statement

7.AF. Open session, take action, if any on items discussed in closed session

7.AF.1. Consider and possible action on professional personnel - appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee

7.AG. Reports

7.AG.1. Tax Report

7.AG.2. Depository securities report

7.AG.3. Current bills and financial report

7.AG.4. Investment transaction report

7.AG.5. Reconciled bank balance report

7.AG.6. Reeves County Community Recreation Department report

8. Miscellaneous

8.A. Date and time for next meeting

8.A.1. Special Meeting - August 30, 2007

8.A.2. Regular Meeting - September 13, 2007

8.B. Calendar of Events

8.C. Request for items for next agenda

9. Adjournment