September 19, 2007 at 6:30 PM - Regular

I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

IV. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

IV.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

IV.A.1. Confer with Legal Counsel Re: Killam Elementary School Construction Project– Leyendecker Construction, Inc. Agreement

IV.B. 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property

IV.B.1. Report on status of negotiations and discussion of possible action pertaining to the purchase of one or more tracts totaling approximately 46 acres in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision and within the Cielito Lindo Master Plan in Webb County, Texas from Cielito Lindo, Ltd.

IV.B.2. Report on status of negotiations and discussion of possible action pertaining to the purchase of approximately 10.62 acres in the D & J Alexander Subdivision in Webb County, from Alexander Residential Development Co., L.P.

IV.B.3. Report on status of negotiations and discussion of possible action pertaining to the purchase of approximately 12 acres in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd.

IV.B.4. Report on and discussion of possible action of United Independent School District for the possible sale of the land adjacent to Clark Middle School, such property being more particularly described as Lot 1, Block 1 in the Replat of the United Independent School District, Clark Elementary/Middle School Plat.

IV.B.5. Report on and discussion of possible action pertaining to the request that the United Independent School District accept post development runoff from an approximate 2-acre tract of land southeast of and adjacent to Trautmann Middle School into the Trautmann Middle School Detention Pond and the execution of a Drainage Easement and/or a Temporary Construction Easement and the possible execution of a Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement with Homeland Builders, Inc.

IV.B.6. Report on and discussion of possible action pertaining to the purchase of approximately 30 acres in the Cuatro Vientos Norte Subdivision from Cuatro Vientos Norte, Ltd.

IV.C. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

IV.C.1. Internal Auditors Duties, Responsiblities and Evaluation

IV.C.2. Superintendent's Duties and Responsiblities

IV.C.3. Discussion re: proposed suspension without pay and propose termination of classroom teacher’s employment contract.

V. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

V.A. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract(s) for several tracts totaling approximaty 46 acres of land, in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision and within the Cielito Lindo Master Plan in Webb County, Texas from Cielito Lindo, Ltd.

V.B. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract to purchase an approximate 10.62-acre tract of land, in the D & J Alexander Subdivision in Webb County, from Alexander Residential Development Co., L.P.

V.C. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract to purchase an approximate 12-acre tract of land, in the Lomas Del Sur Subdivision in Webb County, from A & W Real Estate 1, Ltd.

V.D. Discussion and possible action on request that the United Independent School District accept post development runoff from an approximate 2-acre tract of land southeast of and adjacent to Trautmann Middle School into the Trautmann Middle School Detention Pond, and the possible execution of a Drainage Easement and/or a Temporary Construction Easement, and the possible execution of a Construction, Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement with Homeland Builders, Inc.

V.E. Discussion and possible action to authorize advertisement and solicitation of bids for the possible sale of the land adjacent to Clark Middle School; such property being more particularly described as Lot 1, Block 1 in the Replat of the United Independent School District, Clark Elementary/Middle School Plat

V.F. Discussion and possible action pertaining to the purchase of approximately 30 acres in the Cuatro Vientos Norte Subdivision from Cuatro Vientos Norte, Ltd.

V.G. Action to propose the suspension without pay and propose the termination of classroom teacher’s employment contract.

VI. Superintendent's Report

VI.A. Review of Update 80 - Legal Policies

VI.A.1. BA (LEGAL) BOARD LEGAL STATUS

VI.A.2. BBFA (LEGAL) ETHICS: CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

VI.A.3. BBFB (LEGAL) ETHICS: PROHIBITED PRACTICES

VI.A.4. BQA (LEGAL) PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS DISTRICT -LEVEL

VI.A.5. BQB(LEGAL) PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS CAMPUS -LEVEL

VI.A.6. CMD (LEGAL) EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CARE AND ACCOUNTING

VI.A.7. CPC (LEGAL) OFFICE MANAGEMENT: RECORDS MANAGEMENT

VI.A.8. CS (LEGAL) FACILITY STANDARDS

VI.A.9. DBA (LEGAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS

VI.A.10. DBD (LEGAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: CONFLICT OF INTEREST

VI.A.11. DBE (LEGAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: NEPOTISM

VI.A.12. DEA (LEGAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: SALARIES AND WAGES

VI.A.13. DEAA (LEGAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: INCENTIVES AND STIPENDS

VI.A.14. DMA (LEGAL) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: REQUIRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT

VI.A.15. EC (LEGAL) SCHOOL DAY

VI.A.16. EF (LEGAL) INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

VI.A.17. EGA (LEGAL) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: INNOVATIVE AND MAGNET PROGRAMS

VI.A.18. EHAC (LEGAL) BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY)

VI.A.19. EHBJ (LEGAL) SPECIALS PROGRAMS: DUAL LANGUAGE (Recommended to DELETE moved to EGA (LEGAL))

VI.A.20. EHDD (LEGAL) EXTENDED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS: COLLEGE COURSE WORK/DUAL CREDIT

VI.A.21. EIF (LEGAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: GRADUATION

VI.A.22. FL (LEGAL) STUDENT RECORDS

VI.A.23. GA (LEGAL) ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES

VII. Consent Agenda Items

VII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VII.B. Approval of Tax Roll Adjustments

VII.C. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VII.D. Second Reading of Policy BED (LOCAL): Board Meetings - Public Participation

VII.E. Approval of Internal Audit Plan for 2007-2008

VII.F. Board Travel for the Month of October, 2007

VII.G. Approval to Add Additional PDAS Appraisers for the 2007-2008 School Year

VII.H. Approval to Authorize Administration to Submit Class Size Waivers to TEA

VII.I. Request for Expedited State Waiver Application for Modified Schedule for March and May 2008

VII.J. Approval of Exception to the Bilingual Education Program

VII.K. Discussion/Action to Authorize Superintendent to submit the TEEG Grant Applicaions of the United South Middle School, Perez Elementary and Finley Elementary, and further authorize Superintendent to submit future TEEG Grant Applications of other campuses after presentaiton to the Board of Trustees

VIII. Items for Individual Consideration

VIII.A. Board Minutes

VIII.A.1. Regular Board Meeting - 8-15-07

VIII.A.2. Public Hearing - 8-23-07

VIII.A.3. Special Called Meeting - 8-23-07

VIII.A.4. Special Called Meeting - 8-25-07

VIII.B. Donations

VIII.C. Resolution to Approve the 2007 Appraisal Roll as the 2007 UISD Tax Roll

VIII.D. Election of Candidates to the Board of Directors of the Webb County Appraisal District

VIII.E. Drawing to Adjust the Term of Office of a Trustee from Single Member District Six or Seven in order to achieve a one-time extension of the term of office to 2010, in accordance with Sections 11.0581 and 11.059 of the Texas Education Code; and, thereafter, beginning in 2010, to require that the term of office shall be at four-year intervals in accordance with Policy BBB (LOCAL). [Public comments will be welcomed].

VIII.F. First Reading of Revised BBB (LOCAL) Policy

VIII.G. First Reading of Policy DH (LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct

VIII.H. First Reading of FB (LOCAL) Equal Educational Opportunity

VIII.I. First Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in Update 80

VIII.I.1. BBFA(LOCAL) ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

VIII.I.2. CPC(LOCAL) OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

VIII.I.3. DBA(LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS

VIII.I.4. DBD(LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

VIII.I.5. DCD(LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

VIII.I.6. DCE(LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS

VIII.I.7. DFBB(LOCAL) TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL

VIII.I.8. DN(LOCAL) PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

VIII.I.9. EEJB(LOCAL) INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION

VIII.I.10. EIF(LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADUATION

IX. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments on policy or agenda items will be heard in open session. Complaints and concerns against employees or regarding students shall be directed through the appropriate channels. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific formal information.

X. Adjournment