January 26, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Special Called Board

1. Call to Order, Announcements, Presentations, Resolutions and Governance Business

1.A. Meeting Called to Order

1.A.1. Roll Call of Board Members Present and Declaration of Quorum Present______ Absent______

1.A.1.a. Mr. James Howard

1.A.1.b. Mr. Carlos Villarreal

1.A.1.c. Mr. Tom Lopez

1.A.1.d. Mr. Doug Sellers

1.A.1.e. Mrs. Olga Hernandez

1.A.1.f. Mr. Eliseo Cadena

1.A.1.g. Ms. Angie Ruiz

1.A.2. Recording of Superintendent Present

1.A.2.a. Dr. Robert J. Duron

1.A.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag

1.A.4. Salute to the Texas Flag - "Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

1.B. Citizens' Presentations - 60 minute total time limit for this item

1.C. Discussion/Action: City of San Antonio Notice of Intent to Consider the Designation of a Proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone under the name Midtown and Designation of District Representative

1.D. Discussion/Action: Letter of Engagement for Legal and Governmental Services with the Law Firm of Escamilla and Poneck, Inc.

1.E. Discussion/Action: Approval of Contract for Professional Services with Calvert International Consultants

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Discussion/Action: Authorization for the District Superintendent to Execute Investment Related Documents

2.B. Discussion/Action: Approval of City of San Antonio Request for Waiver of Property Taxes

2.C. Discussion/Action: Approval of Additional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Services

2.D. Discussion/Action: Approval of Rental Usage of Sports Complex by St. Mary's University

2.E. Discussion/Action: Approval of Rental Usage of Alamo Convocation Center by the Martial Arts Personal Development Center

2.F. Discussion/Action: Approval of Rental Usage of Alamo Convocation Center by Lone Star Invitational Sports Incorporated

2.G. Discussion/Action: Approval of Rental Usage of Alamo Stadium by the Battle of Flowers Association

2.H. Discussion/Action: Approval of Rental Usage of Alamo Convocation Center by the Alamo City Christian Fellowship

3. Finance

3.A. Discussion/Action: Approval of Fund Balance Designations for fiscal year 2007-2008

3.B. Discussion/Action: Approval of 2007-2008 Independent Auditors' Annual Financial and Compliance Report

3.C. Discussion/Action: Approval of Monthly Budget Reports and Amendments for January, 2009

3.D. Discussion: 2008-09 Financial Update and 2009-2010 Budget Forecast

3.E. Discussion/Action: Approval of Contracts and to Proceed with Submission of E-Rate Funding Requests for Telecommunications Services

3.F. Discussion/Action: Approval of Contracts and to Proceed with Submission of E-Rate Funding Requests for Services and Equipment

4. Closed Session

4.A. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, et. Seq. (TGC 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074)

4.A.1. Regular Personnel (TGC 551.074)

4.A.1.a. Election of New Employees

4.A.1.b. Retiring Employees

4.A.1.c. Requests for Leave of Absences

4.A.1.d. Resigning Employees

4.A.2. Deliberation regarding terminations, promotions, reclassifications, assignments and reassignments of district personnel as recommended by the Administration (TGC 551.071 and 551.074)

4.A.3. Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, including legal issues on the acquisition process (TGC 551.071 and 551.072)

4.A.4. Discuss and Consider the level III termination appeal of William Hunt, an at will employee (TGC 551.071 and 551.074)

4.A.5. Consultation with attorney concerning status of case and possible resolution of Cause No. 059-LH-1108; San Antonio Independent School District vs. Erma Kelly, before the Certified Hearing Officer Juan Gallardo (TGC 551.071)

4.B. The Board will reconvene in Open Session and take appropriate action on items discussed in Closed Session

5. Other Business and Adjournment

5.A. Adjournment