October 15, 2013 at 7:00 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) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

4)A) Consider approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 18, 2013

4)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts

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

4)D) Consider approval for professional services from The Flippen Group beginning October 15, 2013 for an amount not to exceed $65,000

4)E) Consider approval of resolution opposing Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act

4)F) Attorney Fees

4)G) Financial Reports

5) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

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

5)B) Discuss and consider approval to contract with Wexford, Inc. for evaluation services for the new Magnet Schools Assistance grant

6) Discuss and consider approval of purchases over $50,000

7) Suggested Future Agenda Items

8) Board Comments

9) Adjournment