August 15, 2006 at 6:30 PM - Regular

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Recognition.

3.A. TASB 2006 Media Honor Roll: Jeff Garnett-Frio Nueces Current.

4. Approve and/or correct minutes from previous board meetings: July 25, 2006.

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

6. Consent Agenda.

6.A. Financial Information.

6.B. Budget Amendments.

7. New Business.

7.A. Discussion/action on Pearsall ISD Board Trustee Resignation/Appointment of Replacement.

7.B. Discussion/action on contract with Global Training Academy Inc. for Trained Drug Dog Services.

7.C. Discussion/action on additional Teacher Appraisal Appraisers for the 2006-2007 School Year.

7.D. Discussion/action on revision to the 2006-2007 school year calendar.

7.E. Discussion/action on Region 18 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative.

7.F. Discussion/action on proposed 2006-2007 budget.

7.G. Discussion/action on the proposed 2006-2007 tax rates (Maintenance & Operation and Interest & Sinking).

7.H. Discussion/action on contingent Pearsall ISD compensation plans for 2006-2007.

8. Policy Changes.

8.A. Adoption of resolution regarding investment policy CDA (LOCAL).

8.B. Discussion/action on TASB Update 78: Review Updated (LEGAL) Policies and Act on (LOCAL) Policies-First Reading.

8.B.1. CDA (LOCAL): Other Revenues - Investments

8.B.2. CKC (LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management - Emergency Plans.

8.B.3. CRD (LOCAL): Insurance and Annuities Management - Health and Life Insurance.

8.B.4. DBD (LOCAL): Employment Requirements and Restrictions-Conflict of Interest.

8.B.5. DEA (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits-Salaries, Wages, and Stipends.

8.B.6. DEB (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits-Fringe Benefits.

8.B.7. DHE (LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct-Searches and Alcohol/Drug Testing.

8.B.8. FDA (LOCAL): Admissions-Interdistrict Transfers.

8.B.9. FL (LOCAL): Student Records.

9. Superintendent's Agenda.

9.A. Campus presentation on TAKS.

9.B. Upcoming dates for board meeting(s).

9.C. Upcoming board training dates.

9.D. Construction update.

10. Closed Session.

10.A. Consider and discuss personnel recommendations for new hires.

10.B. Consider and discuss uniform waiver request(s).

11. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session.

11.A. The board may take appropriate action regarding personnel recommendations for new hires.

11.B. The Board may take appropriate action regarding uniform waiver request(s).

12. Adjournment.