August 18, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular/ Budget Hearing

1. Public Hearing on proposed budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

2. Meeting Overview 8-18-14

3. Invocation

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Open Forum/Communications/Presentations

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.A. Approve the minutes of the prior meeting(s): 7-21-14

6.B. Enrollment Update

6.C. Construction Update

7. EDUCATION

7.A. Consider action on approval of the Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS) list of appraisers for the 2014-15 school year.

8. BUSINESS

8.A. Consider action on approval of the Financial/Investment/Tax Report for July, 2014.

8.B. Consider action on approval of budget amendments to close out the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

8.C. Consider action on approval of the certifications of anticipated collection rate and excess debt collections.

8.D. Consider action on approval of the annual budget for 2014-2015 and allowing available funds to be utilized for retention and performance incentives for staff.

8.E. Consider action on approval of the Letter of Intent for the Texas Education Agency as it applies to the Chapter 41 identified status for the 2014-2015 school year.

8.F. Consider action on approval of newly required wording pertaining to technology's Responsible Use Policy.

8.G. Consider action on approval to officially name Elementary #5 as Light Farms Elementary School.

8.H. Discuss and consider possible action regarding potential future school sites, the purchasing of land and site-related infrastructure costs.* (551.072)

9. PERSONNEL

9.A. Discuss and consider action on approval of any professional /contract personnel to be employed and status of current professional personnel.* (551.074)

9.B. Consider action on approval of resignations received.* (551.074)

10. FUTURE BUSINESS

10.A. Important Dates:

10.A.1. August 25, 2014                FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

10.A.2. September 15, 2014         Tax Rate Hearing / F.I.R.S.T. Hearing / Regular Monthly Meeting