February 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

1.A. Taylor ISD Annual Performance Report/Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2014-2015 - Richard Kolek

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. Finance Report - Bill Mikulencak

3.A. Tax Report

3.B. Monthly Financial Report

3.C. Budget Amendment Review

3.D. Update on Bond Issuance and Refunding/Refinancing Opportunity - Dan Wegmiller 

4. ANNOUNCEMENT;  Prior to calling for a Trustee Election the Board President announces Board Training Credit - Anita Volek

5. CONSENT AGENDA:

5.A. Minutes

5.A.1. Regular Meeting - January 11, 2016

5.A.2. Special Meeting February 1, 2016

5.B. Approval of 2014-2015 Texas Annual Performance Report - Richard Kolek

5.C. Approval of List of Brokers/Dealers Investment Securities - Bill Mikulencak

5.D. Annual Review of Investment Policy - Bill Mikulencak

5.E. Monthly Budget Amendment - Bill Mikulencak

5.F. Personnel Items:

5.F.1. Resignation of Personnel

5.F.2. Election of Personnel

5.G. Approval of Additional Innovative Course for Taylor High School

5.G.1. Advanced Culinary Arts (N1302265)

5.H. Joint Election Agreement and Contract For Election Services - Larry Robbins

5.I. Order of Election for 2016 Board of Trustee Election - Call for Election on May 7, 2016 - Jerry Vaughn 

6. NEW BUSINESS:

6.A. Consideration to Approve Fair and Reasonable Contract with Sledge Engineering for Program Management Services - Jerry Vaughn

6.B. Discussion & Possible Action to adopt a CW (LOCAL) Policy for Naming District Facilities - Jerry Vaughn 

6.C. Board President to Appoint Committee to serve on the Interview Team to review and rank the RFQ's received for Design Services of the 2015 Bond Projects - Anita Volek

6.D. Consider Special Meeting Date of February 29, 2016 or another agreed upon date (if necessary)

6.E. Consider Authorizing Superintendent to approach Fromberg & Associates and to negotiate a contract to design the security improvements at TMS - Thomas Rohlack

6.F. Consideration of Action to Approve Contracts for Certified & Non-Certified Administrators - Jerry Vaughn 

7. INFORMATION ITEMS:

7.A. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

7.A.1. Superintendent Reports

7.A.1.a. Update: Superintendent Office - Jerry Vaughn

7.A.1.a.1. Attendance Update

7.A.1.a.2. School Calendar Draft(s) for 2016-2017

7.A.1.a.3. Facilities & Bond Project Update - Program Manager 

7.A.2. Other Reports

7.A.2.a. Background Check Process/Procedures Presentation - Alex Salazar

8. CALENDAR - This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity for Board of Trustees to set dates for student and/or teacher hearings or to bring to the Board's attention other special dates.

8.A. February 22, 2016 - Special Meeting 7:00 P.M. 

8.B. February 29, 2016 - Special Meeting 7:00 P.M. (Appreciation Meal by Sodexo) 

8.C. March 7, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 P.M. 

8.D. March 11, 2016 - Early Release Prior to Spring Break

8.E. March 14th - March 18th - Spring Break

8.F. March 25, 2016 - Good Friday Holiday

8.G. April 11, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 P.M. 

9. BOARD MEMBER REMARKS - Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity for Board Members to request the placement of agenda items at upcoming Board meetings.

11. CLOSED SESSION:  Pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov't Code 551.001) the Board will conduct a closed session to discuss items related to personnel (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.074)including but not limited to Administrator Contract Recommendations.