November 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing Followed by a Regular Board Meeting

I. Public Hearing

I.A. Discuss 2007-2008 AEIS Report

I.B. Discuss State's FInancial Accountability Rating System

I.C. Adjourn

II. Routine Business

II.A. Call to Order

II.B. Invocation

II.C. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Local Board is required, or should be held in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session can be held as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 ET Seq. should any action be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive session, then such action shall be taken at the open meeting covered by this notice upon the reconvening of the open session of this public meeting or at a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine.

III. Public Employee Forum

III.A. At regular meetings the Board shall allot 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to five minutes. A delegation of five or more persons shall appoint one person to present their view to the Board. The Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on the agenda. If an issue mentioned is listed on this agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. M.S. Relay for Life Recognition

IV.B. Sertoma Clubs of Mid County-Carolyn Collette

V. Consent Action Items

V.A. Approve Minutes of the October 20, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, the Emergency Meeting minutes from September 16, 24 and October 2, 2008.

V.B. Report on Tax Collections

V.C. Cash Investment Report

V.D. Financial Report

V.E. Paid Invoices

V.F. Budget Amendments

V.G. Utilities Report

V.H. Fundraisers

V.I. BCHS Band Overnight Trip to University of Texas

VI. Finance

VI.A. Information Item(s)

VI.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations

VI.B. Action Item(s)

VI.B.1. Board Approved Donations

VI.B.2. Hurricane Monetary Donations

VI.B.3. Certification of 2008 Tax Roll

VI.B.4. After School Program

VII. Instructional

VII.A. Action Items

VII.A.1. Approval of 2007-08 AEIS Report (Under Separate Cover)

VII.A.2. Student Transfers

VIII. Policies

VIII.A. Action Items

VIII.A.1. Adopt BCISD Goals

VIII.A.2. School Bus Evacuation Training Waiver

VIII.B. Information Item(s)

VIII.B.1. Policy DED Local-Vacations and Holidays

IX. Superintendent's Report

IX.A. Likely Topics to Include

IX.A.1. Facilities Update

IX.A.2. Athletic Event Admission

IX.A.3. Baseball Backstop Renovation

X. Closed Session

X.A. The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will convene in Closed Session to discuss matters concerning personnel under Tex. Govt. Code Sect.551.001, Paraprofessional and Support Staff (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. 551.074), Teachers and Administrators (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. 551.074), discussion of Discipline of Students (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. 551.082), discussion of Purchase, Lease, or Exchange of Real Property (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. 551.072), discussion for the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s Attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. 551.071). The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session for action to be taken on items discussed in closed session.

XI. Personnel

XI.A. Consider Approval of Superintendent's Employment Recommendations and Resignations

XI.A.1. Employment

XI.A.1.a. Middle School Teacher/Coach Allen Baxter

XII. Adjourn