October 25, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. Board Organization and Operation

1.A. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests

1.A.(1) Recognition of VIPs

1.A.(2) Recognition of Exemplary and Recognized Campuses: Good Elementary, Davis Elementary, McCoy Elementary and Carrollton Elementary Schools

1.A.(3) Recognition of Newman Smith High School Student Kenneth Long for Perfect Score on ACT

1.A.(4) Other Recognitions

1.B. Report by Superintendent

1.B.(1) Acknowledgements of District, Campus, Staff and Student Recognition

1.B.(2) Announcements of Upcoming Events

1.B.(3) Report on District, Campus and Student Events

1.B.(4) Update on Legislative Activities and TEA Activities

1.B.(5) Discussion of Team of Eight Training for Board of Trustees and Superintendent

1.C. Audience for Guests

1.D. Consent Agenda - Action

1.D.(1) Termination of Personnel - Action

1.D.(2) Election of Personnel - Action

1.D.(3) Review TASB Update 81 (LEGAL) Policies and Add, Revise, or Delete (Local) Policies as Recommended by TASB Policy Service and District Administrative Staff – First Reading - Action

1.D.(4) Consider Approval of Out of State Travel Request for R.L. Turner Model United Nations Team to Travel to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Regional High School Model United Nations - Action

1.D.(5) Consider Approval of the Request of Ranchview High School Orchestra to Travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, From April 3, 2008 Until April 6, 2008 to Compete in the New Orleans Music Festival - Action

1.D.(6) Consider Resolution Adopting and Reviewing the Investment Policy of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District - Action

1.D.(7) Consider Quarterly Investment Report For the Quarter Ending August 31, 2007 - Action

1.D.(8) Consider Annual Investment Report For the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2007 - Action

1.D.(9) Consider All Matters Related to Execution of Resolution Authorizing Brokers-Dealers - Action

1.D.(10) Consider Tax Office Report for September, 2007 - Action

1.D.(11) Consider RFP #07-10-051-2 for Plumbing Equipment & Supplies – Supplemental - Action

1.D.(12) Consider RFP #07-10-052-1 for Plumbing Services - Supplemental - Action

1.D.(13) Consider RFP #07-10-091-1 for ESL/Bilingual Materials - Action

1.D.(14) Consider RFP #07-10-111-2 for Packaged Snacks - Action

1.D.(15) Consider Naming Additional Awarded Vendor for RFP #07-08-161-1 for Math Supplies - Action

1.D.(16) Consider Purchase of Document Cameras - Action

1.D.(17) Consider Declaring Furniture, Audiovisual Equipment, and Technology Equipment Surplus and Authorizing Them For Disposal - Action

1.D.(18) Consider Approval of Minutes of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held October 11, 2007 - Action

2. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Administration/Personnel

3. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction

4. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family and Community Services

4.A. 2007 Academic Excellence Indicator System Report

5. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

6. Comments from Board Members

6.A. Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items

7. Closed Meeting as Authorized Under Texas Government Code, Including but not Limited to Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 – Real Property; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Security Devices; 551-082 – School Children/District Employees/Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.084 – Investigation

7.A. Consider All Matters Related to Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property

8. Reconvene Public Meeting to Vote on Matters Considered in Closed Meeting

9. Adjournment