January 25, 2006 at 6:00 PM - Special

1) Call meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Library.

2) Recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Subchapter D 551.047 - Personnel - to discuss Superintendent's contract ; and the appointment of an acting and/or interim superintendent.

3) Reconvene in Open Session in the Board Room.

4) ACTION ITEMS: The Board will vote on the following:

4)A) Minutes - Consider Approval of Board Minutes from November 16, 2005; December 14, 2005; January 11, 2006.

4)B) Discuss and consider Superintendent's contract.

4)C) Consider appointment of acting and/or interim superintendent.

4)D) Discuss and consider superintendent search process.

4)E) Discuss and consider potential best-value option under the Texas Education Code Subchapter B - Purchases and Contracts, Section 44.031: Purchasing contract for constructing the weight room at Ball High School.

4)F) Consider resignation of David Watson Architect and Associates on future Central Middle School renovations.

4)G) Consider appointing PBK Architects to complete Central Middle School renovations.

4)H) Consider approval of the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Provisions Intergovernmental Agreement FY 06 Solid Waste Implementation Program Contract.

4)I) Discuss required Board member training.

5) CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION QUARTERLY UPDATE -

5)A) Data analysis

5)B) Instructional delivery initiatives

5)C) THE BOARD WILL CONVENE IN THE GISD TECHNOLOGY LAB (ANNEX) TO RECEIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

5)D) Instructional technology initiatives and resources for teachers

5)E) Content-specific initiatives

6) Suggested future agenda items.

7) Adjournment.