November 15, 2006 at 7:30 PM - Regular

1) Call to Order Workshop Session at 6:00 PM in Library. The Board and Superintendent will discuss:

1)A) TAKS State Comparison Presentation

1)B) NCLB Update - Report progress in meeting highly qualified teachers for the 2005-2006 year as required by TEA

1)C) PBK - Softball Field Presentation

1)D) Update on Campus Reconfiguration Process

2) Closed Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Subchapter D 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney concerning possible litigation and Title IX Lawsuit and proposed termination of high school teacher and Subchapter D 551.074 Personnel - Proposed Terminitation of High School Teacher's Contract

3) Call to Order Open Session in the Board Room

4) Superintendent's Report

4)A) Spotlight on Schools - Austin Middle School and Parker Elementary School

4)B) 2006 Texas Gold Performance Acknowledgements

5) 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.

6) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

6)A) Minutes - Consider Approval of Board Minutes from November 1, 2006

6)B) Personnel - Consider Routine Appointments and Resignations

6)C) Consider approval of 1/2 day for November 20, 2006 weather day

6)D) Consider approval to change future Board Meetings scheduled at campuses to be moved back to the Administration/Support Center Building because of on-site taping and sound control

6)E) Consider approval of addendum to the 2006-2007 Compensation Handbook

6)F) Consider award for RFB# 07-06, Fire Safety Systems and Devices maintenance contract

6)G) Consider award of RFB# 07-01, Office Supplies Contract for Galveston ISD

6)H) Consider awards for RFP# 07-04, Transportation Parts and Supplies for Galveston ISD

6)I) Routine Reports

7) Action Items Deferred from the Consent Agenda

8) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

8)A) Discuss and consider Canvass of November 7, 2006 School Trustee Election Results for Single Member Districts 1-A and 4-D

8)B) Administer Oath of Office to Single Member Districts 1-A, 3-C and 4-D

8)C) Reorganization of the GISD Board of Trustees

8)D) Discuss and consider Canvass of November 7, 2006 Special Election Results

8)E) Discuss and consider proposed termination of BHS teacher contract

8)F) Discuss and consider approval to allocate funds for playoff team meals and transportation

8)G) Discuss and consider taking possible action on resolution for the Title IX Lawsuit

8)H) Discuss and consider approval of consultation contract with a demographer to conduct a comprehensive demographic study to assist the District in student projections and long-range planning

8)I) Discuss and consider job description and the hiring of an Internal Auditor

8)J) Discuss and consider approval of contract with and appoint architect of record to design and administer subsequent contract for softball field

8)K) Discuss and consider approval of contracting method and tentative timeline for completion of a softball field for GISD

8)L) Discuss and consider approval of the 2006-2007 District Strategic Plan

8)M) Discuss and consider proposed revisions to Board Policy BBG (Local) - Board Members - Compensation and Expenses

8)N) Discuss and consider changes to GISD (Local) Policies as follows: BBD - Regarding School Board Training and Orientation; DEA - Clarifying language on length of GISD workweek; DED - Adjusting the work calendar year and DNB - Requiring that both the Superintendent and Executive Director of Human Resources certify annually to the Board that all administrative staff members have been properly evaluated.

8)O) Discuss and consider change to GISD (Local) policy DK addressing the placement of married couples/relatives at the same location within the District

9) Board Comments

10) Suggested Future Agenda Items.

11) Adjournment.