May 21, 2007 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Announcement by Board President on whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.
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2. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Representatives from Excel High School
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3. Canvass election results of the May 12, 2007 school board election and adopt order canvassing election returns.
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4. Canvass election results of the May 12, 2007 bond propositions and adopt order canvassing election returns.
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5. Administer Oath of Office to newly elected board members.
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6. Realignment of the Board of Trustees.
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7. Welcome/Recognition of Special Guests
Description:
The Board received a packet of information last week related to topics on today's agenda. Each Board member has had an opportunity to peruse the information prior to the meeting. It is the policy of the Board that, if members of the audience wish to address the board, they must sign the form at the entrance prior to the meeting. Commentaries and/or questions are limited to the public forum section of the set (said) agenda as is provided in Board Policy.
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7.1. Recognition of out-going board member, Reginald Turner.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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7.2. Recognition of Athletic Accomplishments
Speaker(s):
Coach Rogers
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7.3. Recognition of Facilities Task Force
Speaker(s):
Robert Gadbois
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8. Adjourn to Closed Session
Description:
For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Sections (.071-.084), whereupon the Superintendent at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters:
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8.1. Personnel Matters
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8.1.1. Discussion of hiring administrators, teachers and support staff.
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8.1.2. Discussion of Paraprofessional and Auxiliary.
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8.1.3. Discussion of roles and duties of Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and other central office administrators relating to the bond and school board election process.
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8.1.4. Personnel and Litigation Exception: discussion relating to an employment discrimination claims against the school district and discussion of mediation authority for school representative at the mediation hearing and discussion of anticipated litigation if the mediation is unsuccessful.
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8.2. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property.
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9. Reconvene in Open Session
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10. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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11. Public Forum
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12. Consent Agenda
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12.1. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the special board meeting of April 17, and the regular board meeting of April 23, 2007.
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13. Action Items
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13.1. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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13.2. Consideration and possible approval of additional positions for 2007-2008.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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13.3. Consideration and possible approval of "Meet the Board" public gathering.
Speaker(s):
Desiree Cornelius-Fisher
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13.4. Consideration and possible approval of final GMP for Manor New Tech High.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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13.5. Consideration and possible approval of GMP for BTE Renovations.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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13.6. Consideration and possible approval for GMP for Elementary #6.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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13.7. Consideration and possible approval for GMP for Middle School #2.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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13.8. Consideration and possible approval of changes to Policy FMH(Local).
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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14. Information Items
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14.1. Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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14.2. New Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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14.3. New Tech High Color Selections
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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14.4. SHAC Update
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace & Cindy Cobia
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14.5. Budget Basis #2 for 2007-2008 Budget
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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14.6. Texas Teachers Fellows
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones and Nina Bhatia
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14.7. Discuss New Board Member Training
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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14.8. Discuss Reinstatement of the Long Range Planning Committee.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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15. Confirmation of Next Possible Special Board Workshop - June 11, 2007.
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16. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - June 18, 2007.
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17. Adjournment
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