August 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM - SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. MOMENT OF SILENCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:

IV.1. Consider and Approve District Contribution Rates for the Self-Funded Group Health and Dental Insurance Program for Plan Year 2015-2016.

IV.2. Consider and Renew Agreements/Contracts for the Employee Assistance Program with Interface EAP for School Year 2015-2016.

IV.3. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for General Merchandise and School Related Items, CSP # 15-16-04, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.4. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Music Supplies & Instruments, CSP # 15-16-07, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.5. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Automotive Repair Parts & Supplies, CSP # 15-16-15, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.6. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Ground Supplies & Small Equipment, CSP # 15-16-20, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.7. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Swimming Pool Supplies, CSP # 15-16-23, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.8. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Speech Therapy Services, CSP # 15-16-26, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.9. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts for Security Equipment, Parts, Repair & Installation Services, CSP # 15-16-30, for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.10. Consider and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Los Fresnos CISD and Buckner Children and Family Services (STAR Program) for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.11. Consider and Approve the 2015-2016 Hospitality Contract between Los Fresnos CISD and Isla Grand Resort, South Padre Island.

IV.12. Consider and Approve Revisions to Bilingual Guidelines for the 2015-2016 School Year.

IV.13. Consider and Approve the Following for the 2015-2016 School Year:

IV.14. Consider and Approve 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 102 - Second Reading.

IV.15. Consider and Approve Revisions to Board Policy DEE (Local) - Second Reading.

V. ACTION ITEMS:

V.1. Discuss and Take Action to Adopt a Budget for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.

V.2. Discuss and Take Action to Approve a Resolution, Ordinance, and Order, Adopting the Proposed Ad-Valorem Tax Rate of $1.17 per $100 Valuation for Maintenance and Operations and $.02 per $100 Valuation for Interest and Sinking for a Total Tax Rate of $1.19 in the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District for the Tax Year 2015.

V.3. Discuss and Take Action to Approve a Resolution Declaring $3,500,000 General Fund Balance as Surplus and Allocating it to the Interest and Sinking Fund.

V.4. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Budget Amendment #14 for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

V.5. Discuss and Take Action to Adopt an Order and Notice for the November 3, 2015, School Trustee Election and to Approve the Elections Contract with Cameron County.

V.6. Discuss and Take action on Initial Review of Amendment to Application for Appraised Value Limitation on  Qualified Property Submitted Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 313 by San Roman Wind I, LLC, and Waiver of Application Fee.

V.7. Discuss and Take Appropriate Action to Approve the Superintendent's Personnel Recommendation/s for the Following Position/s for the 2015-2016 School Year:

V.7.A. Teacher/s

V.7.B. Accountant

VI. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

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

VII. OPEN SESSION:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

X. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

XI. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

XI.1. Public Hearing to Discuss the Budget for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Which Will Determine the Tax Rate That Will Be Adopted.

XII. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts with Independent Contractors for Professional Services for the 2015-2016 School Year.

XII.1. Legal Services

XIII. Consider and Approve Agreements/Contracts with Central Air and Heating Services (CAHS) for the 2015 SECO Small School District HVAC Pilot Program.

XIV. Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) Appraisal Calendar

XV. Counselor

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