February 21, 2006 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. Call to order, roll call and declaration of quorum.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Approve and/or correct minutes from previous board meeting(s): January 17 and January 24, 2006.

4. Public Forum: Affording members of the public to address the board on issues not related to individual personnel concerns.

5. Consent Agenda.

5.A. Budget Amendment

6. New Business.

6.A. Discussion/action on appointment of early voting clerks and election-day judges.

6.B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD BY THE PEARSALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO SUCH ELECTION.

6.C. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PEARSALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT'S BINDING INTENTION TO ISSUE UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS TO CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP SCHOOL FACILITIES UPON OBTAINING THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTERS OF THE DISTRICT, AND UPON RECEIVING APPROVAL AND/OR ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ON THESE BONDS; AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

6.D. Discussion/approval/appointment of M.E. Allison as financial advisor and Estrada & Hinojosa as sole underwriter for the proposed refunding of existing debt.

6.E. Discussion/action to set date to canvass the May 13, 2006 Board Trustee election results: May 23, 2006.

6.F. Discussion/action on documentation/recording of board member training hours into official minutes.

6.G. Discussion/action on 2005-2006 District Improvement Plan.

6.H. Discussion/action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with County of Frio for School Paving Projects.

6.I. Discussion/action on Interlocal Agreement for City Assistance in School Paving Projects.

6.J. Discussion/action of addition of Superintendent's signature on bank signature card.

7. Policy Changes.

7.A. TASB Update 77: Review Updated (LEGAL) Policies and Act on (LOCAL) Policies-First Reading.

7.A.1. BBD (LOCAL): Board Members-Training and Orientation

7.A.2. CPC (LOCAL): Office Management-Records Management

7.A.3. DAB (LOCAL): Employment Objectives-Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions

7.A.4. DBA (LOCAL): Employment Requirements and Restrictions-Credentials and Records

7.A.5. DBD (LOCAL): Employment Requirements and Restrictions-Conflict of Interest

7.A.6. DFE (LOCAL): Termination of Contract-Resignation

7.A.7. EEH (LOCAL): Instructional Arrangements-Homebound Instruction

7.A.8. EFAA (LOCAL): Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption-Textbook Selection and Adoption

8. Superintendent's Agenda.

8.A. Upcoming dates for board meetings.

8.B. Upcoming board training dates.

8.C. District holiday(s).

9. Closed Session.

9.A. Consider and discuss annual administrators' contracts.

9.B. Consider and discuss personnel recommendations for new hires.

10. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session.

10.A. The board may take appropriate action regarding annual adminstrators' contracts.

10.B. The board may take appropriate action regarding personnel recommendations for new hires.

11. Adjournment.