August 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. Public Comments and Presentations

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance

1.B. Presentations from Principal Professional Learning Communities Regarding Teacher and Student Efficacy and Differentiated Instruction

1.C. Presentation Regarding the Orchestra Program in AISD Schools

1.D. Superintendent's Report: 1) Report on 2008-09 Motor Coach Cost/Utilization; 2) Report on the Purchase and Cost-Effectiveness of Maintenance Vehicles

1.E. Public Comments

2. Action Items for Consideration

2.A. Consent Agenda Items

2.A.1. Gifts

2.A.2. Bids

2.A.3. Board Meeting Minutes

2.B. Regular Action Items

2.B.1. Order for the 2009 Tax Rate

2.B.2. Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase 2 of the Additions and Renovations to Humphrey's Highland Elementary School

2.B.3. Qualified School Construction Bond Program Grant Application

2.B.4. Policy Manual Update 85 Affecting Local Policies: CNB(LOCAL) Transportation Management: District Vehicles; CQ(LOCAL) Electronic Communication and Data Management; DBB(LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Medical Examinations and Communicable Diseases; FL(LOCAL) Student Records; GRA(LOCAL) Relations With Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities; DEC(LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences

2.B.5. List of Appraisers for 2009-10

2.B.6. Acute Teacher Shortage Areas for 2009-10

2.B.7. Adjunct Staff Member Status for County Extension Agents

2.B.8. Workers' Compensation Insurance Administrator

3. Information Items

3.A. Board Reports Regarding Campus Visits

3.B. Financial Reports

3.C. Incident Report

4. Personnel Items: a) termination of contracts; b) leaves of absence; c) changes of assignment; d) employment of personnel for the 2009-10 school year; e) recommendations for administrative and/or supervisory positions, 2009-10 school year

5. Closed Meeting