June 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. (5:00pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Budget Workshop #7

2.A.1. Resolution Explaining Intent to Exceed or Fall Short of Proposed Expenditure Targets Established by the Commissioner of Education

2.B. Presentation of the District Improvement Plans

2.C. TASB Policy Update 83 (Review Only)

3. (6:30pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

3.A. PUBLIC HEARING:

3.A.1. Budget and Tax Rate

4. (7:00pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

5. Opening Ceremony

5.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag:

5.B. Moment of Silence

6. Awards and Recognitions

7. Public Forum

8. Board Discussion / Possible Action Items

8.A. Approve Out of State Trip in 08-09 School Year for Hi Steppers

8.B. Adopt the 2008-2009 DSISD Operating Budget

8.C. Resolution Explaining Intent to Exceed or Fall Short of Proposed Expenditure Targets Established by the Commissioner of Education

8.D. Appoint Delegate and Alternate of TASB Convention

9. Committee's Reports and Discussion/Possible Action Items:

9.A. Facility Committee Report

9.A.1. Update on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

9.A.2. Authorize Partial Release of Retainage for Rooster Springs Elementary School

9.A.3. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Independent School District for the Conveyance of the Stephenson Building Property and Karhan Park Property

9.A.4. Approve Design of the New Dripping Springs Middle School

9.A.5. Approve Guarantee Maximum Price #1 for the Sitework and Long Lead Materials Associated with Phase 1 of the New Dripping Springs High School

9.A.6. Approve Proposal for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs ES and Walnut Springs ES

9.A.7. Approve Proposal for Access Control Systems at Dripping Springs ES and Walnut Springs ES

9.A.8. Project Priorities

9.A.9. Other Items

9.B. Finance Committee Report

9.B.1. Approve District Investment Policy

9.B.2. Approve Resolution Designation Training Sources for Investment Officers

9.B.3. Discussion with Financial Advisor regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

9.B.4. Other Items

9.C. DS Parks Commission Report

9.C.1. Update

9.C.2. Other Items

10. Administration Reports

10.A. Office of the Superintendent: Dr. Mard Herrick

10.A.1. Legislative Report

10.A.2. Important Dates

10.A.3. Kudos

10.A.4. Other Items

10.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

10.B.1. Staffing

10.B.2. Other Items

10.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

10.C.1. Other Items

10.D. Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Glenn Chapin

10.D.1. TAKS Comparative Analysis 2006-2008

10.D.2. Summer School Report

10.D.3. Library Media Services Annual Report

10.D.4. Schoolwide Health Advisory Council Report

10.D.5. Other Items

11. Consent Agenda Items

11.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:

11.A.1. May 13, 2008 (Special)

11.A.2. May 15, 2008 (Regular)

11.A.3. June 10, 2008 (Special)

11.B. Checks by Month

11.C. Levy Collection

11.D. Revenue Reports

11.E. Average Daily Attendance

11.F. Tax Collection Report

11.G. Investment Report

11.H. Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

11.I. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

11.J. Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)

11.K. CV Local Policy Change (Second Reading)

12. Announcements

13. Closed Session

13.A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

13.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

13.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

13.A.3. Consideration Superintendent Summary Evaluation for 2007-2008

13.A.4. Consideration Superintendent Contract

13.A.5. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Level 3 Hearing

13.A.6. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Consolidated Level 3 Grievance Appeal Filed by a Teacher

14. Open Session

14.A. Possible Action Regarding Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters Pursuant to Discussion in Closed Session

14.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

14.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

14.A.3. Consideration and Possible Action on the Superintendent Summary Evaluation for 2007-2008

14.A.4. Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent Contract

14.A.5. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Consolidated Level 3 Grievance Appeal Filed by a Teacher

15. Adjournment.