July 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Business

1. Call to Order

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. Ms. Adela R. Segovia

1.A.1.d. Ms. Olga Hernandez

1.A.1.e. Mr. Ruben D. Cuero

1.A.1.f.  Mr. Ed Garza

1.A.1.g. Ms. Patti Radle

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

2. Recognitions and Presentations - None Presented.

3. Governance

3.A. Discusssion/Action:  Administration of Oath of Office and Commissioning of Peace Officer

3.B. Discussion/Action:  Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on the District’s Allotment for Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB), and Matters Related Thereto

3.C. Discussion:  Update on the Bond 2010 Implementation Plan

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Deletion of Policy EEJC (LOCAL) and Revision of Policies EHDD (LOCAL) and EHDE (LOCAL) – Second Reading

4.B. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Resolution of the Board to Suspend Portions of EIE (LOCAL) for the 2011-2012 School Year Only

4.C. Discussion/Action: Approval of Revision to Policy CL (LOCAL) – Third Reading

4.D. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Revision of Policy DFE (LOCAL) – Second Reading

4.E. Discussion/Action: Approval of 2011-2012 Teacher Performance Appraisal Calendar

4.F. Discussion/Action: Discontinuation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Stipend for Newly-Hired Instructional Assistants

4.G. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Contract for Collection of Delinquent Taxes

4.H. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Materials Management/Purchasing/Warehousing/ Textbooks Department Recommendations for Bids, Proposals and Awards

4.I. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Monthly Budget Reports and Amendments for July 2011

4.J. Discussion/Action:  Memorandum of Understanding with the Eastside Christian Action Group (ECAG) 

4.K. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers/Dealers

4.L. Discussion/Action:  Approval of the Agreement between SAISD and Reasoning Mind to implement the Reasoning Mind Online Learning and Professional Development Program, a Grant-funded Study

4.M. Discussion/Action:  Approval of MOU/Agreement Between SAISD and Trinity University for Graduate Assistants and a School Psychology Intern

4.N. Discussion/Action:  Approval of Minutes for the following meetings

4.N.1. June 20, 2011 Regular Board Business Meeting

4.N.2. June 22, 2011 Special Called Board Meeting

4.N.3. June 27, 2011 Special Called Board Meeting

5. Curriculum and Instruction - None Presented.

6. Facilities - None Presented.

7. Finance - None Presented.

8. Human Resources

8.A. Discussion/Action:  Consider Rescinding or Amending the Board of Trustee's Previous Action to Extend All Third Year Probationary Contract Employee's Contracts for a Fourth Probationary Contract Year with the Exclusion of Those Individuals Whose Probationary Contracts Were Extended Based on Performance Concerns in the Best Interest of the District

9. Closed Session

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

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

9.A.1.a. Election of New Employees 2011-2012

9.A.1.b. Retiring Employees

9.A.1.c. Resigning Employees

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

9.A.3. Election of all third year probationary contract employees to continuing or term contracts based upon their position (TGC 551.071 and TGC 551.074).

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

9.A.5. Consult with general counsel on legal issues related to architectural/engineering services contracts.  TGC 551.071

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

10. Other Business and Adjournment

10.A. Adjournment