August 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Opening Prayer

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Approve Agenda

6. Public Comments - In accord with board policy, thirty minutes to hear citizen communications not on the agenda.

7. INFORMATION REPORT

7.A. Bill listing - Financial #2

7.B. Budget Analysis - Financial #2

7.C. Transportation Report - Student Safety #2

7.D. Certified Values from Upshur County Appraisal District - Financial #2

7.E. Review of Budget Proposals - Financial #2

7.F. Superintendent's Report

7.F.1. Construction Project Update Berry and Clay Construction ~ Stephen Berry - Facilities/Master Building Plan #4

7.F.2. Athletics & Band 2016-17 Update - Extra-Curricular and Student Programs #1-5

7.F.3. Special Needs Rooms - Elementary Flooring Update - Facilities/Master Building Plan #3

7.F.4. Parking Lot Striping Update - Facilities/Master Building Plan #3

7.F.5. Staff August In-Service Update - Academics #6

7.F.6. Meet the Lions August 11th - Extra-Curricular and Student Programs #1-5

7.F.7. Meet the Teacher August 18th - Extra-Curricular and Student Programs #1-5

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Minutes of  July 14, 2016 - Regular Meeting

9. ACTION AGENDA

9.A. BUSINESS MATTERS

9.A.1. Approve the proposed tax rate that will be published in the notice for the public meeting. - Financial #2

9.A.2. Set Date for Public meeting on proposed budget and tax rate. - Financial #2

9.A.3. Call for the Election of School Board Trustees

9.A.4. Consider/Approve payment No. 005 to Berry and Clay Construction for Bond/Gym and Performing Arts Complex - Facilities/Master Building Plan #4

9.A.5. Consider/Approve Resolution(s) regarding Purchasing Cooperative - Financial #4

9.B. EDUCATION MATTERS

9.B.1. Approval of T-TESS Calendar and Appraisers/Attendance Review Committee for 2016-2017 school year. - Academics #4

9.B.2. Approval of Academic UIL Stipends for 2016-2017 - Extra-Curricular & Student Programs #1-5

9.B.3. Consider/Approve Board of Trustee Goals for 2016-2017

9.B.4. Consider/Approve Early Graduation for 2016-2017 School Year.

9.C. POLICY MATTERS

9.C.1. Update 105 - First Reading

9.C.2. Vantage Points - For Review Only

9.C.3. Policy Update 105, affecting local policies (see attached list)

9.C.3.a. Local Policy Comparison - For Review Only

9.C.3.b. BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL

9.C.3.c. BQ(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

9.C.3.d. CLB(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE

9.C.3.e. CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - FLAG DISPLAYS

9.C.3.f. CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

9.C.3.g. DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS

9.C.3.h. DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL

9.C.3.i. DFFA(LOCAL): REDUCTION IF FORCE - FINANCIAL EXIGENCY

9.C.3.j. DFFB(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - PROGRAM CHANGE

9.C.3.k. EHBD(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - FEDERAL TITLE I

9.C.3.l. FDC(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - HOMELESS STUDENTS

10. CLOSED SESSION [Authority:Tex.Govt.Code Section 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076]

10.A. Consider personnel matters and possible action on (appointment, duties, discipline, employment, evaluation, leaves, nonrenewal, reassignment, renewal, resignations, termination of probationary contracts, contact extensions, personnel to include receiving recommendation from Superintendent on proposed nonrenewal of teacher contract.

10.B. Discussion of Security Matters

10.C. Discussion of Real Property

11. ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION

12. ADJOURN