July 22, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Recognition.

3.A. TASB 2008 Media Honor Roll: Jeff Garnett-Frio Nueces Current.

4. Approve and/or correct minutes from previous board meeting(s): June 17, 2008.

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 Shared Service Agreement for the Visually Impaired.

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

7.C. Discussion/action on Pearsall ISD Safety and Security Audit Report.

7.D. Discussion/action to approve proposed tax rates (M&O) and (I&S) for 2008.

7.E. Discussion/action to set date for public hearing for budget and tax rates.

8. Policy Changes.

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

8.B. Discussion/action on TASB Initiated Localized Updates: "Policy Update 83, affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list)"-First Reading.

8.B.1. DAA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

8.B.2. DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - SALARIES AND WAGES

8.B.3. DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

8.B.4. DIA(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

8.B.5. EHAC(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY)

8.B.6. FB(LOCAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

8.B.7. FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

8.B.8. FFI(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM BULLYING

8.B.9. FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

8.B.10. FNC(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT CONDUCT

8.B.11. FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

8.B.12. FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE

8.B.13. GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

9. Superintendent's Agenda.

9.A. Upcoming in-service/staff development dates.

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

9.C. Upcoming board training dates.

9.D. Construction report.

10. Closed Session.

10.A. Discuss and consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

10.B. Discuss and consider the employment of a High School Principal.

11. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session.

11.A. The board may take appropriate action regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

11.B. The board may take appropriate action regarding the employment of a High School Principal.

12. Adjournment.