August 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call To Order

I.A. Invocation and Pledge to the US and Texas Flag

I.B. Recognize Members and Guests

I.C. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda/Non-Personnel Items

I.D. Comments from the Public on Agenda Items

II. Consent Agenda

II.A. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on July 17, 2017

II.B. Approve Financial Reports for July, 2017

II.C. Accept Gifts to the District

II.D. Contract for Assessment and Collection Services with Fayette County Appraisal District

III. Discussion Items

III.A. Student Handbook Update for 2017-2018

III.B. Teacher Handbook Update for 2017-2018

III.C. Substitute Handbook Update for 2017-2018

III.D. LEAP Handbook Update for 2017-2018

IV. Business Items

IV.A. CONSIDERATION AND
APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LA GRANGE INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “LA GRANGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2017”; LEVYING A CONTINUING
DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS,
CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE,
SALE, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING
AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT; COMPLYING WITH THE LETTER OF
REPRESENTATIONS ON FILE WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL
ADVISORS AND/OR BOND COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

IV.B. Public Hearing on Proposed 2017-2018 Budget and Tax Rate

IV.C. Consider Proposed 2017-2018 Budget

IV.D. Consider Proposed Tax Rate 2017-2018

IV.E. Consider Amendments to the 2016-2017 Budget

IV.F. Consider Chapter 41 Agreement Contract

IV.G. Consider Compensation, Salaries, and Leave Policies for 2017-18

IV.G.1. La Grange ISD Salary Plan

IV.G.2. La Grange ISD Leave Plan

IV.H. Consider Student Code of Conduct--Discipline Management Plan

IV.I. Consider Teacher Appraisal Guidelines, Calendar and Designate Second Appraisers

IV.J. Consider Revision to Local Transfer Policy 

IV.K. Consider High School Courses

IV.L. Consider Personnel (Closed session as provided Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Section 551.082 and Section 551.071)

IV.L.1. Consider New Teacher/Professional Contracts

IV.L.2. Resignations and/or Termination for Professional Teaching Staff

IV.M. Consider TASB Delegate Assembly Representative

V. Reports

V.A. Superintendent's Report

V.A.1. Reserved Football Ticket Sales Report

V.B. Assistant Superintendent's Report

V.B.1. Review of 2016-2017 La Grange Accountability Ratings

V.B.2. Update on Little Leopard After School Care Program

V.C. Director of Operations Report

V.C.1. Maintenance Projects Update

V.C.2. La Grange ISD Safety Audit Report