November 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Recognition:

3.A. Student Recognition.

3.B. Community Recognition.

3.C. Employee Recognition.

3.D. Virginia Thompson-Pearsall Educational Foundation Innovative Teaching Grant Recipients.

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

5. Informational Items:

5.A. Update on District Food Service Department.

5.B. Update on Curriculum Framework.

5.C. Quarter One (1) Goals report for all campuses and District Targeted Improvement Plans. 

5.D. Maintenance and Transportation Update.

5.E. Principal’s Monthly School Board Report.

6. Approve and/or correct minutes from previous board meeting(s): September 16, October 19 and November 3, 2015.

7. Consent Agenda:

7.A. Financial Information.

8. Action Items:

8.A. Consider and possible action on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Members.

8.B. Consider and possible action on updated Pearsall ISD Financial Procedural Manual.

8.C. Consider and possible action on Pearsall ISD being added to the Choice Partners Vendor list. 

8.D. Consider and possible action on list of additional vendors paid $25,000 or more.

9. Policy Changes:

9.A. TASB Policy Update 103, affecting local policies (see list below):

9.A.1. BF (LOCAL): BOARD POLICIES

9.A.2. CAA (LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS

9.A.3. CB (LOCAL): STATE AND FEDERAL REVENUE SOURCES

9.A.4. CKE (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL

9.A.5. CO (LOCAL): FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT

9.A.6. DBD (LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

9.A.7. DH (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

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

9.A.9. FEA (LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

9.A.10. FEC (LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT

9.A.11. GKA (LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

9.A.12. GRA (LOCAL): RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES

10. Superintendent's Reports and Updates:

10.A. Enrollment Update.

10.B. Upcoming dates and events.

10.C. Upcoming dates for board meeting(s).

11. Closed Session:

11.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.

11.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal issues involving termination of probationary contracts. Pursuant to Section 551.129 of the Texas Government Code, the consultation may take place by telephonic conference during the course of the meeting.

11.C. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss recommendation to terminate probationary contract employee at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.

11.D. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, discuss and consider the employment of a Technology Director.

11.E. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, discuss and consider the employment of a Maintenance & Operations Director. 

12. Reconvene/Action After Closed Session:

12.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.

12.B. Consider and take possible action regarding termination of probationary contract employee at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.

12.C. The board may take appropriate action regarding the employment of a Technology Director. 

12.D. The board may take appropriate action regarding the employment of a Maintenance & Operations Director.

13. Adjournment.