December 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM - Regular

Call meeting to order, roll call and establish quorum.

Pledge of allegiance

Curriculum & Instruction:Dr. Susan Casey

Discussion and action to approve the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) for 2008-2009.

Discussion regarding the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP)

Discussion regarding the Special Education Operating Guidelines

Discussion and action on the purchase of staff development with Five Star Educational Services

Finance: Mrs. Anna Diaz

Tax office report as of November 2009.

Accounts payable presentation and action to approve Accounts Payables for November 2009 and disclose check register for School FIRST rating.

Discussion and action to approve budget amendments.

Review of financial statements for the month of November 2009.

Discussion and action regarding the purchase of a Backhoe for the district and approval of budget amendment.

Discussion and review quarterly investment report.

Human Resources: Mrs. Monique Gonzalez

Adopt local policies in Localized policy Manual Update 86.

Discussion and action on corrected stipends as presented.

Discussion and action to approve the Dual Language Program as presented.

Discussion and action to consider change of program to reflect one head football coach/athletic director as opposed to the current two positions.

Executive Session: Discussion authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.:

551.074 - Personnel Matters; Discussion and recommendation of personnel vacancies, reassignments, employment, transfer, resignations and terminations.

551.074 - Personnel Matters; Discussion on recommendation to fill teacher position(s).

551.071 - Consultation With Attorney; re: employee Level III grievance filed by Sandra C. Uriegas.

551.074 – Personnel Matters regarding employee Level III grievance filed by Sandra C. Uriegas.

551.071 – Consultation with Attorney: Private Consultation with board attorney regarding Abelardo Talamantez.

551.074 – Personnel Matters: regarding employment of Abelardo Talamantez.

551.072 - Consultation with attorney; private consultation with board's attorney regarding lawsuit filed by Mr. Jack Rumfield vs CSCISD.

551.074 Personnel Matters; Consideration of combining the athletic director/head coach position.

Appropriate action for executive session items.

Superintendent: Dr. Deborah F. Dobie

Announcement of board member compliance with the continuing education requirement of the Texas Administrative Code.

Public Forum

Appropriate action on consent agenda items as attached.

Consideration of minutes: Special Mtg of November 12, 2009 Board Training of November 12, 2009 Regular Bd Mtg of November 17, 2009 Public Hearing of November 19, 2009 Special Bd Mtg of November 19, 2009

Adjournment.