April 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1) Call to Order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

2) 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, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

3) Superintendent's Report:

3)A) Update on Facilities

3)B) Legacy of Excellence Award

3)C) Possibility of adding FFA and FHA to Ball High

3)D) REEL Teacher and Learning Update

3)E) Update on Austin Magnet enrollment concerns

3)F) Update on Early College High School grant

3)G) Discuss and consider Staffing Update for 2010-2011 (teacher to student ratio)

3)H) Report from Board Trustee David O'Neal on NSBA Convention

4) The Board will recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Subchapter D551.074 - Personnel and Subchapter D551.071 - Consultation with Attorney.  The Board and Superintendent will discuss:

4)A) Discuss and consider public complaint against employee

4)B) Consider temporary disability for a GISD employee

4)C) Discuss Litigation Update

5) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

5)A) Discuss and consider approval of entering into an interlocal agreement with Galveston College for the use of the Ball High welding shop for summer classes

5)B) Discuss and consider approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 24, 2010

5)C) Discuss and consider approval of the Ball High School Cheerleaders traveling to College Station, TX for summer camp, June 7-10, 2010

5)D) Discuss and consider approval of temporary disability for a GISD employee

5)E) Discuss and consider approval for E 20/20 on-line instruction for credit recovery and academic acceleration

5)F) Discuss and consider approval of District Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE)

5)G) Discuss and consider approval for Thinking Maps staff development for four GISD schools in the amount of $65,000

5)H) Discuss and consider approval to apply for the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention:  Replication of Evidence-based Programs Grant Funds

5)I) Discuss and consider approval of renewal RFP #09-08, annual contract for gym floor refinishing YR 2 of 3 YR contract

5)J) Discuss and consider approval of renewal RFCSP #09-13, annual contract for plumbing materials and supplies YR 2 of 3 contract

5)K) Discuss and consider approval of renewal RFCSP #09-15, annual contract for HVAC services

5)L) Discuss and consider approval of RFCSP #2010-13, annual contract for pest control services

5)M) Discuss and consider approval of renewal RFCSP #09-04, annual contract for the fabrication and installation/repair of districtwide fences and gates YR 2 of 3 YR contract

5)N) Discuss and consider approval of renewal RFCSP #09-12, Annual Contract for Electrical Services YR 2 of 3 YR Contract

5)O) Discuss and consider renewal of RFCSP #09-09, annual contract for electrical supplies, material and equipment YR 2 of 3 YR contract

5)P) Discuss and consider approval of renewal RFCSP #09-05, annual contract for elevator maintenance services and supplies

5)Q) Discuss and consider approval of tuition for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students are are not eligible for Pre-K Program

5)R) Discuss and consider approval of anticipated expenditures of $25,000 and over for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010

5)S) Routine Reports

6) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

6)A) Discuss and consider public complaint against employee

6)B) Discuss and consider possible formation of a Citizens' Committee for Superintendent Search and procedures thereof

6)C) Discuss and consider option to hire an Interim Superintendent

6)D) Discuss and consider staffing update in regards to the teacher to student ratio for the 2010-2011 school year

6)E) Discuss and consider approval of the creation of a Police K-9 Unit and a Budget Amendment from Fund Balance in the amount of $44,000

6)F) Discuss and consider approval to extend contract with Ace It! powered by Sylvan Learning through July 31, 2010 - amount not to exceed $150,000 to provide assessment and tutoring services

6)G) Discuss and consider approval to adopt and implement a voluntary integration plan upon the award of the Magnet Schools Assistant Program Grant Funds

6)H) Discuss and consider approval of Replacement Equipment for CTE-Ball HS, POST IKE

7) Suggested Future Agenda Items

8) Board Comments

9) Adjournment