December 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order 

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Announcement that this meeting of the Seguin Independent School District has been duly called and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.

1.C. Pledges to the United States Flag and Texas Flag.  Moment of silence.

1.D. Superintendent Announcements

2. Reports/Information Items:

2.A. Campus Recognition Presentation - Patlan Elementary

2.B. Recognition of Seguin ISD-Matador Award of Excellence (Second Quarter:  October, November & December)

2.C. ERO Architects Presentation on Exterior and Interior Colors/Finishes for the New Seguin High School and Costs of Additional Drilled Pier Casing on High School Project

2.D. Report Continuing Education Hours of Board Training

2.E. Review of Financial Statements for October 2015

2.F. Acknowledgement of Professional Employees Resignations 

2.G. Superintendent Report on Business Office Transition Plan

3. Audience with the Board

3.A. those wishing to speak shall sign up before the meeting begins stating the concern or noting the agenda item they wish to address;

3.B. audience participation is limited to five minutes;

3.C. audience of more than five persons shall appoint a representative; and

3.D. the Board shall not deliberate any subject that is not on the posted agenda.

4. Action Items

4.A. Approval of Board Minutes:

4.A.1. Regular Meeting, November 10, 2015

4.A.2. Board Workshop, November 16, 2015

4.A.3. Board Workshop, November 18, 2015

4.B. Second Reading and Approval of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Accordance with TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 103

4.C. Approval of Technology Expenditure

4.D. Consideration of Approval of Certified Appraiser for 2015-2016

4.E. Discussion and Possible Action to Grant Superintendent Hiring Authority for Certified Personnel

4.F. Official Ballot to Cast Votes for the Board of Directors for the Guadalupe Appraisal District for the Year 2016-2017 and a Resolution for the submission

4.G. Approval of Tax Collection Reports for October 2015

4.H. Approval of Tax Collection Reports for November 2015

4.I. Approval of 2015-2016 Budget amendments for the General Fund and the Debt Service Fund

4.J. Approval of a Not- To- Exceed Change Order for Phase 2 of the New Seguin High School

4.K. Discussion and Possible Board Action to Appoint Trustee to Serve in Vacant Position in Single Member Trustee District 7

4.L. Discussion and Possible Board Action Concerning Calling of Special Election for Board Vacant Position in Single Member District 7

4.M. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Amount of the One-Time Supplemental Pay for District Employees

4.N. Approval to Purchase Benchmark Assessments, Instructional Materials and Staff Development Sessions from Forde-Ferrier, L.L.C.

5. Closed Session:  Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act 

5.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §§§ 551.071, 551.074, 551.129 - Consultation with legal counsel including possible telephone consultation with legal counsel, as necessary, to address legal concerns, implications, and answer any legal questions regarding posted agenda items.

5.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section § 551.074 - Discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a employee. 

6. Reconvene to Open Meeting, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session

6.A. Consider and possible action on professional personnel, including appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee. 

7. Adjourn