May 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. MOMENT OF SILENCE

IV. ROLL CALL

V. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS:

V.1. Teacher/Staff Recognitions

V.2. Career and Technical Education

VI. DISTRICT REPORTS:

VI.1. Financial Reports:

VI.1.A. Portfolio Report

VI.1.B. Tax Collection Report

VI.1.C. Summary Revenue and Expenditure Status Reports

VI.1.D. Budget Adjustments

VI.2. Budget and Tax Calendar 2012 – 2013

VI.3. Election Calendar for the November 6, 2012 School Trustee Election

VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:

VIII.1. Consider and Approve Minutes for Meeting/s held on April 9, 2012 and April 30, 2012.

VIII.2. Consider and Approve Budget Amendment #13 for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.

VIII.3. Consider and Approve Ad Valorem Tax Refunds for the Month of May, 2012.

VIII.4. Consider and Approve the Proposed 2012-2013 Work Calendar for the 260 Employees.

IX. ACTION ITEMS:

IX.1. Discuss and Take Action to Award Agreements/Contracts to Pederson Construction Company, Inc. for the 2012 Road and Driveway Improvements Project, BID #11-12-36.

IX.2. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve Out-of-State Student Travel:

IX.2.A. Migrant Program-Close Up
Washington D.C., June 24 – 28, 2012

IX.2.B. Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Orlando, FL - June 19-24,2012

IX.2.C. Media Tech Skills USA
Kansas City, KS - June 23-28, 2012

IX.3. Discuss and Take to Approve Agreements/Contracts with Independent Contractors for Professional Services for the 2012-2013 School Year.

IX.3.A. Staff Development Providers

IX.4. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Agreement between Los Fresnos CISD and the AMIKids Rio Grande for the 2012-2013 School Year.

IX.5. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve the Application for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

IX.6. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Amend Board Policy DHE(LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT–Searches and Alcohol/Drug Testing – First Reading.

IX.7. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Amend Board Policy EIF(LOCAL) Academic Achievement – First Reading.

IX.8. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve Service Providers for Professional Services for the School Year 2011-2012.

IX.8.A. Physical Therapy

IX.9. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve Employment Contracts for School Years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.

IX.9.A. DSC Administrative Staff Contract Recommendations

IX.10. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve Employment of Personnel for the 2012-2013 School Year.

IX.11. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendation/s for the Following Position/s for the 2012-2013 School Year:

IX.11.A. Teacher/s

X. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Section 551.071, 551.074 of the Texas Government Code

X.1. Discuss all Items as Appropriate on Personnel Recommendations.

XI. OPEN SESSION:

XI.1. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations.

XI.2. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Student Discipline Appeals.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

XIII. Los Fresnos High School

XIII.1. Baseball Team

XIII.2. Track Teams

XIV. Monthly Disbursements

XV. Consider and Approve to Add, Revise or Delete LOCAL Policies as Recommended by TASB Policy Service and According to the Instruction Sheet for the TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 93 with the Following Changes:  FFH (LOCAL) and FFI (LOCAL) are Adopted Effective on August 27, 2012 – First Reading.

XVI. Campus Professional Staff Contract Recommendations

XVII. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Student Discipline Appeals.

XVIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS