May 18, 2005 at 7:30 PM - Regular

1) Call to Order Workshop Session at 6:00 PM in the Library. The Board will discuss (1) Unitary status update by Dr. John Bell and attorney Carla Cotropia.

2) Closed Session at 6:30 PM in the Library. As permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Subchapter D 551.071- Consultation with Attorney - Discussion of lawsuit regarding foreclosed property on Bolivar Peninsula.

3) Reconvene into Workshop Session at 7:00 PM in the Library to discuss (1) Review of draft policy regarding the appointment of Trustees to Community Boards/Committees.

4) Call to Order Open Session at 7:30 PM in the Board Room of the GISD Administration Building.

5) Superintendent's Report. (1) Introduction of Tommy Tune Scholarship Award Recipient, Molly Murphy; (2) Recognition of Galveston County Health District Gold Ribbon Award Winners from Bolivar, Oppe, Morgan, San Jacinto and Scott; (3) Recognition of Central Middle School students' achievements; (4) Presentation of Citizenship Awards.

6) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items. Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting.

7) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items.

7)A) Minutes - Consider Approval of Board Minutes from April 4, 2005 and April 13, 2005.

7)B) Personnel - Consider Routine Appointments and Resignations.

7)C) Personnel - Consider Proposed Contract Renewals.

7)D) Consider Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal #05-17 -Depository Bid Recommendation.

7)E) Consider Approval of Budget Amendments.

7)F) Routine Reports.

8) Action Items Deferred from the Consent Agenda.

9) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items.

9)A) Consider Ratification of Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for Home Instruction Services for Teen Parents.

9)B) Consider Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Policy EHBC (LOCAL) Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services.

10) Suggested Future Agenda Items.

11) Adjournment.