November 2, 2005 at 6:00 PM - Special

1) Call Meeting to Order in the Library of the GISD Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston.

2) Call to Order Closed/Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Subchapter D 551.074 - Personnel: Evaluation of the Board; and Subchapter D 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: Edward Clack VS GISD Board of Trustees.

3) Reconvene in Open Session in the GISD Administration Annex, 3906 Avenue T, Galveston.

4) Review Ball High School and Spoor Field Athletic Projects.

5) ACTION ITEMS - The Board will vote on the following:

5)A) Consider action on Ball High School and Spoor Field athletic projects to be completed as part of the 2003 Bond Election.

5)B) Consider completing Phase II Bond Projects that are currently in progress and under development through the Job-Order Contracting Method with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buy Board Program with Jamail Construction serving as the contractor.

5)C) Discuss and consider potential best-value option, under the Texas Education Code section 44.031 -Purchasing Contracts, for renovations to Austin Middle School.

5)D) Consider changing architects for Austin Middle School phase II bond projects.

6) CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION QUARTERLY UPDATE - The Board will receive updates and discuss the following:

6)A) Results of the diagnostic tests and interim assessments for math and science.

6)B) Instructional delivery initiatives

6)C) Instructional technology initiatives and resources for teachers

6)D) Content-specific initiatives

6)E) Update on Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita evacuees enrolled in Galveston ISD

6)F) Testing requirements for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita evacuees enrolled in Galveston ISD