May 1, 2006 at 5:30 PM - Special

I. Call to Order

I.A. Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner required by law.

I.B. Invocation.

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.

I.D. Oral Communication from the Public.

I.E. Board/Superintendent Announcements/Information.

I.F. Recognitions:

I.F.I. Andrew Burleson, 9th grade student, Abilene High School

I.F.II. Janet Parkey Award ~ Thomas Elementary School

I.F.III. Duke University Talent Identification Program Award Recipients

II. First Order of Business (Consent Agenda)

II.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 27, 2006 regular meeting and April 3, 2006 special meeting.

II.B. The Board will consider approving the Budget Amendments.

II.C. The Board will consider accepting the March 2006 Financials.

II.D. Report and consider approval of second and final reading of Board Policy EHBB(LOCAL) and sections F and G from TASB Policy Audit.

II.E. Report and consider approval of first reading of Board Policy FFA(LOCAL).

II.F. The Board will consider approving the 2006-2007 School Calendar.

II.G. The Board will consider approving Shotwell Phase II bid.

II.H. The Board will consider approving the New Middle School project bid.

II.I. The Board will consider approving the street construction for the New Middle School Site.

III. Regular Agenda Items

III.A. Update on Youth Council.

III.B. Vote on the Name for the New Middle School.

III.C. Legislative Update.

III.D. Technology Update.

III.E. Report(s) on highlights of the 66th Annual NSBA Conference in Chicago ~ April 8-11, 2006.

III.F. The Superintendent Evaluation Instrument.

IV. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 including but not limited to Section 551.071, Section 551.072, Section 551.074, Section 551.076, Section 551.082(a), and Section 551.083

IV.A. Discussion and possible action relative to the sale, purchase, or receipt of donated property. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

V. Reconvene From Closed Session for Action Relevant to Items Covered During Closed Session

V.A. Consider action relative to discussion of sale, purchase, or receipt of donated property [551.072].

VI. Adjournment