January 16, 2007 at 6:30 PM - Regular

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Recognition.

3.A. Pearsall ISD Board Recognition.

4. Approve and/or correct minutes from previous board meetings: November 28, 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 Auditors' Financial Presentation of 2005-2006.

7.B. Accept Donation of 10 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from Pearsall First Baptist Church and Two Anonymous Pearsall High School Graduates.

7.C. Consider and take action on the Resolution regarding changes in trustee elections, including (1) authorizing joint elections with the City of Pearsall beginning with the May 12, 2007 election and (2) authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and submit changes to the U.S. Department of Justice for preclearance. Considerar y tomar acción sobre la Resolución con respecto a cambios en las elecciones de síndicos, incluyendo (1) autorizar elecciones conjuntas con la Ciudad de Pearsall principiando con la elección de mayo 12, 2007 y (2) autorizar al Superintendente para que negocie y firme todos los acuerdos necesarios y presente cambios de pre-aprobación al Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos.

7.D. Discussion/Action on Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Participation Agreement.

8. Policy Changes.

8.A. Discussion/action on Policy FNCE (LOCAL): Student Conduct: Telecommunications Devices-Second Reading.

8.B. Discussion/Action on Policy DEE (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits-Expense Reimbursement-Second Reading.

8.C. Discussion/Action on TASB Localized Update 79: Review Updated (LEGAL) Policies and act on (LOCAL) Policies-First Reading.

8.C.1. BDAA (LOCAL): Officers and Officials-Duties and Requirements of Board Officers.

8.C.2. BDB (LOCAL): Board Internal Organization-Internal Committees.

8.C.3. BJA (LOCAL): Superintendent-Qualifications and Duties.

8.C.4. BJCD (LOCAL): Superintendent-Evaluation.

8.C.5. CH (LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition.

8.C.6. DFBB (LOCAL): Term Contracts-Nonrenewal.

8.C.7. EHAC (LOCAL): Basic Instructional Program-Required Instruction (Secondary).

9. Superintendent's Agenda.

9.A. Upcoming Dates for Board Meeting(s).

9.B. Upcoming Holiday Dates.

9.C. Board Training Dates.

9.D. Construction Update.

10. Closed Session.

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

11. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session.

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

12. Adjournment.