October 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. Pledge:  Chris Gonzalez

2. Opening Remarks by the Superintendent

3. Special Presentations

3.A. Recognition of the Spring Branch ISD Legislative Delegation

3.B. Recognition of the October, 2011 SBISD Employee of the Month

3.C. Recognition of the October, 2011 SBISD Volunteer of the Month

3.D. Recognition of National Merit Semi-Finalists and National Hispanic Recognition Recipients

3.E. Recognition of Recipients of the 22nd Annual SBEF J.Landon Short Mini Grants for Educators Competition

4. Citizens Participation

5. Public Hearing

5.A. Public Hearing on Whether to Tax Tangible Personal Property in Transit Which Would Otherwise be Exempt Pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253

6. First Reading of Policy

6.A. First Reading of Policy: BBI (LOCAL) BOARD MEMBERS: TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

6.B. First Reading of Policy: CQ (LOCAL) TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

7. Adoption of Policy

7.A. Adoption of Policy: BDAA (LOCAL) OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS

7.B. Adoption of Policy: EHDB (LOCAL) ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT: CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITH PRIOR INSTRUCTION

7.C. Adoption of Policy: EHDC (LOCAL) ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT: CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION

8. Discussion

8.A. Discussion of Spring Branch Plan 2012-2017 Goal

9. Consent Agenda Action Items

9.A. Request for Approval of Budget Status Summary Report with Budget Amendment as of September 30, 2011

9.B. Request for Approval of Facility Improvement Program Monthly Status Report with Project Budget Changes as of September 30, 2011

9.C. Request for Approval of Contract Awards

9.D. Request for Approval of Interlocal Agreement-Contract for District's Motorola Radio Equipment

9.E. Request for Approval of FY 2013 Budget Calendar

9.F. Request for Approval of the Resolution to Tax Tangible Personal Property in Transit Which Would Otherwise be Exempt Pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253

9.G. Request for Approval to Adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Spring Branch Independent School District Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2011; Setting Certain Parameters for the Bonds; Authorizing the Superintendent or Associate Superintendent for Finance to Approve the Amount, the Interest Rate, Price, Including the Terms Thereof and Certain Other Procedures and Provisions Related Thereto

9.H. Request for Approval of Revised Salary Schedule

9.I. Request for Approval of Spring Woods Middle School's School Improvement Plan (SIP)

9.J. Annual Review by the Board of Trustees of Policies for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

9.K. Request for Approval of the Board/Superintendent's Operating Procedures on Item #16 Reorganization/Election of Officers

9.L. Request for Approval for the Schematic Design/Design Development for the New Frostwood Elementary School

9.M. Request for Approval for Architectural Assignments for 2011-2012 System Upgrade Projects

9.N. Request for Acceptance of Grant Award

9.O. Request for Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

9.P. Request for Approval of Payroll and Operating Expenses - September 2011

9.Q. Request for Approval of Tax Overpayment Refunds (Sec. 31.11)

9.R. Request for Approval of Minutes for School Board Meetings

9.R.1. September 9, 2011 - Fall Workshop

9.R.2. September 12, 2011 - Workshop Meeting

9.R.3. September 26, 2011 - Special Meeting

9.R.4. September 26, 2011 - Regular Meeting

10. Executive Session

10.A. The Board Will Meet with the District's Attorney in Closed Session Under Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act to Receive Legal Advice, Opinions and Recommendations Regarding Contemplated Litigation and Other Matters.

11. Closing Remarks by the Superintendent

12. Meeting Adjourned