December 11, 2008 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 Recognized/Exemplary Campuses: McWhorter Elementary-Recognized; Country Place Elementary and McKamy Elementary-Exemplary

1.A.(3) Recognition of Restaurants Hosting Standridge Stadium Press Box

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) Continuing Education Credit for Board Members

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) Consider Ratification of New Course Proposals and New Dual Credit Courses for the 2009-2010 School Year - Action

1.D.(4) Consider Renewal and Extension of a Memorandum of Understanding With the Dallas County Community College District and Brookhaven College Related to the Early College High School Program - Action

1.D.(5) Consider Approval of the Request of Newman Smith High School Troyann Drill Team to Travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico from March 19 – 22, 2009 to Participate in the American Drill Team School Competition - Action

1.D.(6) Consider Approval of the Request of Newman Smith High School Choir to Travel to New Orleans, Louisiana from April 3-6, 2009 to Participate in the Saint Rita’s Choral Festival - Action

1.D.(7) Consider Approval of Out of State Travel Request for Dan F. Long Students to Travel to Washington, D.C., May 2 – May 5, 2009 - Action

1.D.(8) Consider Financial Report for October 2008 - Action

1.D.(9) Consider Tax Office Report for October 2008 - Action

1.D.(10) Consider Approval of Amendment to Professional Services Agreement to SHW Group to Provide Architectural Services for Rosemeade Elementary School - Action

1.D.(11) Consider RFP #08-111-191-3 for Spam Protection - Action

1.D.(12) Consider Purchase of Two Full Size Mowers - Action

1.D.(13) Consider All Matters Related to CSP #06-08-021-4 for Retail Electric Provider - Action

1.D.(14) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #06-10-121-2 for Carpet Replacement and Repairs - Action

1.D.(15) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #06-10-241-2 for Grounds Contract Services and Labor - Action

1.D.(16) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #06-10-251-2 for Grounds Supplies and Equipment - Action

1.D.(17) Consider Exercising the Extension Option for RFP #07-11-141-1 for TAKS Exam Preparation Materials - Action

1.D.(18) Consider Declaring Furniture, Audiovisual Equipment, and Technology Equipment Surplus and Authorizing Them for Disposal - Action

1.D.(19) Consider Amendments to Uses of High School Allotment Funds by $440,000 - Action

1.D.(20) Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Held November 13, 2008 - 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. 2008 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. Conference With Attorneys Concerning Pending Litigation (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

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

7.C. Discuss Superintendent Job Posting Legal Requirements

7.D. Discuss all Matters Regarding Individual Candidates for the Position of Superintendent of Schools

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

8.A. Consider all Matters Regarding Posting for the Position of Superintendent of Schools

8.B. Consider all Matters Regarding Filling the Position of Superintendent of Schools

9. Adjournment