August 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Call to Order    

2. Notice of Meeting: This meeting has been posted in Accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open meetings Act.

3. BUDGET HEARING - Discuss the 2012-2013 Proposed Budget

4. TAX RATE HEARING - Discuss the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2012 Tax Year

5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION- Policy BED(Local)

6. Informational Items

6.A. Recognition of Students Participating at the State Level

6.B. Update on Old Middle School Complex Renovation Project

6.C. Report on Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)

7. Business Office Presentations

7.A. Presentation of Current List of Bills

7.B. Presentation of Current Investment Report        

7.C. Presentation of Current Tax Collection Report

8. Consent Agenda

8.A. Review and Approval of Board Meeting Minutes as Presented or Amended

8.A.1. Regular Meeting - Monday, July 16, 2012

8.B. Review and Approval of Budget Amendments

8.C. Review of Financial Reports

9. Action Items

9.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Commitment and Assignment of Fund Balance

9.B. Consideration and Adoption of the 2012-2013 Maintenance and Operations and Interest and Sinking Budgets

9.C. Consideration and Adoption of the Ordinance Setting the Tax Rates for the 2012 Tax Year

9.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Broker/Dealer Firm

9.E. Discussion and Possible Approval of Unemployment Compensation Coverage

9.F. Discussion and Possible Approval of Special Education Service Providers

9.G. Discussion and Possible Approval of Copier Leases

9.H. Discussion and Possible Approval of 2012-2013 School District Goals

9.I. Dicussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Approval of Adjunct Faculty Agreement

9.J. Discussion and Possible Approval of 2012-2013 Appraisal Calendar

9.K. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Changes to Board Policies:
DIA(LOCAL) - EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
FB(LOCAL) - EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FFH(LOCAL) - STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

9.L. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Date(s)

9.M. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Agenda Items

10. CLOSED SESSION - The Board will adjourn to closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.074 and Texas Government Code 551.081, Section 551.129, to deliberate and consider the following: 

10.A. Recommendations Regarding Employment

10.B. Resignation of Employee(s)

10.C. Consultation with District Legal Counsel Regarding Pending EEOC Settlement Offer

11. OPEN SESSION - Return to open session and take necessary action on matters which the Board may discuss in closed session and upon which action may be taken.

11.A. Consideration and Possible Action on Pending EEOC Settlement Offer

12. Adjourn