August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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1. (5:00pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum
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2. Board Workshop Session
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2.A. Budget Workshop #9
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2.B. Facility Committee Report (Discussion Only)
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2.B.1. Discussion of Release of Retainage for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs Elementary School and Walnut Springs Elementary School
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2.B.2. Discussion of Granting Electric Utility Easements to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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2.B.3. Discussion of Annexation Petition of Dripping Springs Elementary School into the City of Dripping Springs
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2.B.4. Discussion of the City of Dripping Springs Granting the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation an Easement of the Karhan Park Property
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2.B.5. Discussion of Status Report on Current Construction Projects
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2.B.6. Discussion of Project Priorities
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2.B.7. Shared Use Agreement Between DSYSA, DSISD, and City of Dripping Springs
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2.B.8. Discussion of the Facility Use Policy
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2.C. Finance Committee Report (Discussion Only)
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2.C.1. Financial Board Reports
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2.C.2. Discussion with Financial Advisor Regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance
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2.C.3. Discussion of Debt Management Policy
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2.D. DS Parks Commission Report (Discussion Only)
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2.D.1. Accept Resignation of Parks Commission Representative and Name Replacement
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2.E. Discussion of Consent Agenda Items
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2.E.1. Minutes for the Following Dates:
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2.E.1.a. July 17, 2008 (Regular)
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2.E.1.b. August 6, 2008 (Special)
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2.E.2. Checks by Month
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2.E.3. Levy Collection
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2.E.4. Revenue Reports
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2.E.5. Tax Collection Report
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2.E.6. Investment Report
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2.E.7. Budget Amendments
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2.E.8. Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)
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2.E.9. TASB Policy Update 83 (Second Reading)
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2.E.10. Proposed Board Policy Change FM Local (Second Reading)
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3. (7:00pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum
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4. Opening Ceremony
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4.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag:
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"Honor the Texas Flag. I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, TEXAS, One State Under God, One and Indivisible."
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4.B. Moment of Silence
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5. Community Presentations
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5.A. Helping Hands
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5.B. YMCA Building Programs
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6. Public Forum
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During the "public comment" section of the meeting, board members will listen to comments but, as the designated spokesperson, only the president may respond to the speaker is required. Those responses are limited to: Correcting misstatements of fact presented by the speaker. Referring the speaker to appliciable board policy. Placing the item on a future board agenda for discussion if not listed on the current board agenda.
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7. Administration Reports
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7.A. Office of the Superintendent: Dr. Mard Herrick
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7.A.1. Enrollment Report
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7.A.2. Legislative Report
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7.A.3. Important Dates
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7.A.4. Kudos
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7.A.5. Other Items
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7.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill
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7.B.1. Staffing
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7.B.2. 07-08 Turnover Report
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7.B.3. New Teacher Analysis 0809
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7.B.4. Employee Handbook
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7.B.5. Other Items
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7.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire
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7.C.1. Technology Presentation - Just Another Tool
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7.C.2. Other Items
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7.D. Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Greg Jung
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7.D.1. Fitnessgram Results for 2008
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7.D.2. Preliminary TAKS Results, District Rating, and Campus Ratings
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7.D.3. High School Completion Rate
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7.D.4. Updated GT Program Guide and GT Assessment Schedule
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7.D.5. DSHS Rating Appeal Information
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7.D.6. Other Items
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8. Board Discussion / Possible Action Items
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8.A. Endorse Candidate for Seat on TASB Board of Directors from TASB Region 13, Position C
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8.B. Approval of Campus Staff Handbooks
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8.C. Approval of Campus Student Handbooks
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8.D. Approval of the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Calendar
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8.E. Approval of the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser List
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8.F. Approval of the Updated Gifted and Talented Handbook and Testing Calendar
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8.G. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Dripping Springs Band Booster Club Regarding the Purchase of Trailer
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8.H. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District Calling for Redemption of Certain Currently Outstanding Obligations Designated as "Dripping Springs Independent School District School Building Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 1997" and "Dripping Springs Independent School District School Building Unlimited Tax bonds, Series 1999"; Directing that the Board Secretary, or His Designee, Effectuate the Redemption of These Obligations; and Other Matters in Connection Therewith
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8.I. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Tax Rate to be Included in "Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate"
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8.J. Discussion and Possible Action to Call the Required Public Meeting to discuss the Budget and Tax Rate
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8.K. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Option to Purchase Attendance Credits from the State (Option 3), Contract for the Education of a Nonresident Student (Option 4), or Tax Base Consolidation (Option 5)
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9. Committee's Reports and Discussion/Possible Action Items:
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9.A. Facility Committee Report
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9.A.1. Possible Action to Approve Release of Retainage for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs Elementary School and Walnut Springs Elementary School
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9.A.2. Possible Action to Grant Electric Utility Easements to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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9.A.3. Possible Action to Approve Annexation Petition of Dripping Springs Elementary School into the City of Dripping Springs
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9.A.4. Discussion of the City of Dripping Springs Granting the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation an Easement of the Karhan Park Property
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9.A.5. Status Report on Current Construction Projects
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9.A.6. Project Priorities
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9.A.7. Discussion/Possible Action regarding Shared Use Agreement Between DSYSA, DSISD, and City of Dripping Springs
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9.A.8. Discussion/Possible Action of the Facility Use Policy
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9.A.9. Other Items
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9.B. Finance Committee Report
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9.B.1. Financial Board Reports
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9.B.2. Discussion with Financial Advisor Regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance
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9.B.3. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Debt Management Policy
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9.B.4. Other Items
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9.C. DS Parks Commission Report
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9.C.1. Update
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9.C.2. Accept Resignation of Parks Commission Representative and Name Replacement
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9.C.3. Other Items
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10. Consent Agenda Items
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10.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:
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10.A.1. July 17, 2008 (Regular)
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10.A.2. August 6, 2008 (Special)
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10.B. Checks by Month
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10.C. Levy Collection
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10.D. Revenue Reports
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10.E. Tax Collection Report
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10.F. Investment Report
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10.G. Budget Amendments
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10.H. Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)
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10.I. TASB Update 83 (Second Reading)
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10.J. Proposed Board Policy Change FM Local (Second Reading)
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11. Announcements
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12. Closed Session
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12.A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters
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12.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale
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12.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts
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13. Open Session
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13.A. Possible Action Regarding Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters Pursuant to Discussion in Closed Session
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13.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale
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13.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts
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14. Adjournment.
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