May 13, 2013 at 6:15 PM - REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. DISTRICT RECOGNITIONS:

IV.1. Career and Technical Education

V. DISTRICT REPORTS:

V.1. Financial Reports:

V.1.A. Portfolio Report

V.1.B. Tax Collection Report

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

V.1.D. Monthly Disbursements

V.2. Budget and Tax Calendar 2013 – 2014

V.3. Annual Delinquent Tax Collection Report

VI. 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.)

VII. CONSENT AGENDA:

VII.1. Consider and Approve Ad-Valorem Tax Refunds for the Month of May, 2013.

VII.2. Consider and Approve Renewal of Student Accident Insurance with Columbian Life and Zurich American, Texas Insurance Service Center, Agent, for the 2013-2014 School Year.

VII.3. Consider and Approve Renewal of Property Insurance with Underwriters at Lloyds, London, Shepard Walton King, Agent, Effective May 15, 2013.

VII.4. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary 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 96 - First Reading.

VII.5. Consider and Approve the Proposed 2013-2014 Work Calendar for the 260 Employees.

VII.6. Consider and Approve the School Board Members' Operating Procedures.

VII.7. Consider and Approve Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS:

VIII.1. Discuss and Take Action to Award Agreements/Contracts for Depository Services between Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District and Wells Fargo Bank, NA for  the 2013-2015 Biennium in Accordance with Texas Education Code, Chapter 45, Subchapter G, District Depositories.

VIII.2. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Budget Amendment #12 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.

VIII.3. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve a Resolution Reversing the Commitment of $5.5 Million in General Fund Balance for Construction of Locker Rooms and a Band Hall for the Los Fresnos United 9th Grade Campus.

VIII.4. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Budget Amendment #13 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.

VIII.5. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Adopt Policy CCG(LOCAL) on the First Reading.

VIII.6. Discuss and Take Action to Adopt a Resolution Approving Designation of Cameron Wind Reinvestment Zone No. 1.

VIII.7. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Agreements/Contracts with Independent Contractors for Professional Services, Moak, Casey, and Associates, Inc., to Provide Financial Consulting Services in Regards to a Value Limitation Agreement Pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

VIII.8. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Renew Agreements/Contracts with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Collection of Delinquent Ad-Valorem Taxes.

VIII.9. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Renew Agreements/Contracts with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Collection of Current Ad-Valorem Taxes.

VIII.10. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Renewal of External Auditor Contract with Patillo Brown and Hill, LLP, for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014.

VIII.11. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve Agreements/Contracts with Independent Contractors for Professional Services for the 2012-2013 School Year.

VIII.11.A. Staff Development Providers

VIII.12. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Ratify the Application for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (Cycle 8).

VIII.13. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve Out-of-State Student Travel:

VIII.14. Discuss and Take Action to Approve a Resolution Nominating Mr. Gonzalo Salazar for Superintendent of the Year.

VIII.15. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve Employment Contracts for School Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.

VIII.15.A. Administrative Staff Contract Recommendations

VIII.16. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary to Approve Employment of Personnel for the 2013-2014 School Year.

VIII.16.A. Campus Professional Staff Contract Recommendations

VIII.17. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendation/s for the Following Position/s for the 2012-2013 School Year:

VIII.17.A. Teacher/s

VIII.18. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendation/s for the Following Position/s for the 2013-2014 School Year:

VIII.18.A. Teacher/s

VIII.18.B. Counselor

VIII.18.C. Curriculum Coordinators

VIII.18.D. Assistant Executive Directors

IX. OPEN SESSION:

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

IX.2. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Proposed Non-renewal of Term Contract Employees M.W. and J.V. and Selection of Method for any Hearing to be Conducted Regarding a Request for a Hearing Regarding the Non-renewal.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS

XI. MOMENT OF SILENCE

XII. Los Fresnos High School

XII.1. Softball Team

XII.2. Track Teams

XII.3. Girl's Soccer Team

XIII. Budget Adjustments

XIV. Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Nashville, TN- June 25-30, 2013

XV. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.074, as Applicable.

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

XV.2. Discuss Extension of a Teacher Probationary Contract to a Fourth Year (J.H.)

XV.3. Consider and Discuss Proposed Non-renewal of Term Contract Employees M.W. and J.V.

XV.4. Conslultation with the District's Attorney Concerning Legal Issues and Procedural Issues Related to Proposed Non-renewals and Selection of Method for any Hearing to be Conductd Regarding an Appeal of the Non-renewal.

XVI. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve Extension of a Teacher Probationary Contract to a Fourth Year (J.H.)

XVII. ADJOURNMENT