September 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular

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

II. Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Approve and/or correct minutes from previous board meetings: August 13, 27 and September 3, 2014.

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

V. Informational.

V.A. 2013-2014 Pearsall ISD Accountability Ratings.

VI. Consent Agenda.

VI.A. Financial Information.

VI.B. Budget Amendment.

VII. Action Items.

VII.A. Consider and possible action on request for sponsorship to attend Congress for future medical students.

VII.B. Consider and possible action to modify 2014-2015 District calendar to include early out waivers for professional development.

VII.C. Consider and possible action on resolution regarding the Master’s Degree Tuition Payment Program.

VII.D. Consider and possible action on 2014-2015 Athletic Handbook.

VII.E. Consider and possible action on 2014-2015 Dyslexia Handbook. 

VII.F. Consider and possible action on 2014-2015 504 Handbook.

VII.G. Consider and possible action on 2014-2015 Gifted and Talented Handbook.

VIII. Policy Changes.

VIII.A. TASB Policy Update 100, affecting local policies (see attached list).

VIII.A.1. CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL

VIII.A.2. CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

VIII.A.3. CRD(LOCAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

VIII.A.4. DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS

VIII.A.5. DCD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

VIII.A.6. DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS

VIII.A.7. FDA(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS

VIII.A.8. FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

VIII.A.9. GKB(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - ADVERTISING AND FUND RAISING IN THE SCHOOLS

IX. Superintendent's Reports and Updates.

X. Closed Session.

X.A. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, 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.

X.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to school uniform policy FNCA (Local) and exemption requests.

X.C. Pursuant to Section 551.0821 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss school uniform policy exemption requests.

XI. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session.

XI.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.

XI.B. The board may take appropriate action regarding the school uniform policy FNCA (Local).

XI.C. The board may take appropriate action regarding the school uniform policy exemption requests.

XII. Adjournment.