October 17, 2012 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) Open Public Hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

2)A) FIRST Rating and Overview

2)B) Management Report

2)C) Public Comments

2)D) Close Public Hearing on FIRST

3) 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.

4) Superintendent's Report:

4)A) Presentation by Sandra S. Simmons

4)B) Highlights of TASA/TASB 2012 Convention

5) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

5)A) Consider approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 19, 2012

5)B) Consider personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts

5)C) Consider approval of members to the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

5)D) Discuss and consider approval of RFP #2012-01, Pest Control Services Renewal YR 2 of 3

5)E) Attorney Fees

5)F) Financial Reports

6) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

6)A) Discuss and consider the adoption of a Resolution regarding annual review of the District investment policies and strategies

6)B) Discuss and consider the submission of a proposal for a Race to the Top District Grant requesting $20 million dollars through the U.S. Department of Education

6)C) Discuss and consider approval of Purchases Over $25,000

7) Suggested Future Agenda Items

8) Board Comments

9) Adjournment