August 20, 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
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3. Welcome/Recognition of Special Guests - 15 Minutes
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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3.1. Recognition of Manor ISD's Teacher of the 2006-2007 School Year - Les Simpson
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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3.2. Recognition of New Staff
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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4. Adjourn to Closed Session - 30 Minutes
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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4.1. Personnel Matters
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4.1.1. Discussion of hiring administrators, teachers and support staff.
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4.2. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property.
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5. Reconvene in Open Session
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6. Announcements - 2 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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7. Public Forum
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8. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes
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8.1. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8.2. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting of June 18, and the special board meetings of July 9, 23, and August 6, 2007.
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8.3. Consideration and possible approval of PDAS Appraiser list.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8.4. Consideration and possible approval of TAP Appraiser List.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8.5. Consideration and possible approval of PDAS and TAP Evaluation Timeline.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8.6. Consideration and possible approval of the Student Insurance Carrier.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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9. Information Item - 10 Minutes
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9.1. Presentation of Final Budget Basis and Tax Rate for 2007-2008.
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion & Rusty Wallace
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10. Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for 2007-2008. - 15 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace & Willi Dion
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11. Action Items
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11.1. Consideration and possible approval of the Final Budget Amendment 2006-2007. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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11.2. Consideration and possible approval of the 2007-2008 Manor ISD Proposed Budget. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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11.3. Consideration and possible approval of 2007-2008 tax rate 1.02 Maintenance and Operations and .495Interest and Sinking for a Total of 1.515 - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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11.4. Consideration and action with respect to "Order authorizing the Issuance of Manor Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2007; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing Execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement, and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Garry Kimball
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11.5. Consideration and possible approval of TASB Leadership attendance by Board Member. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Desiree Cornelius-Fisher
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11.6. Consideration and possible approval of the African American Mentoring Program. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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11.7. Consideration and possible approval of the Commercial Letter of Authorization. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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11.8. Consideration and possible approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase IV of the MHS renovations. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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11.9. Consideration and possible approval of a delivery method for the 2007 bond projects. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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11.10. Consideration and possible approval of contract to purchase property off of 973. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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11.11. Consideration and possible approval of House Bill 3678 - Local Policy on Student Expression / Religious Viewpoints and Antidiscrimination Act. - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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12. Information Items
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12.1. MEF Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Linda Young
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12.2. Business Office Report - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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12.3. After School Program Update - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Tameka Thomas
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12.4. Planetarium Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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12.5. Discuss TAP Grant - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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12.6. Long Range Planning Meeting Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Wendy Hutchinson
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12.7. Meet the Board - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim & Desiree Cornelius-Fisher
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13. Confirmation of Next Long Range Planning Committee Meeting Date - September 6, 2007.
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14. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - September 17, 2007.
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15. Adjournment
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