October 15, 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 Decker Elementary
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3. 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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3.1. Recognition of Les Simpson, ESC Region 13's Secondary Teacher of the Year. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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3.2. Recognition of Employees - 10 Minutes
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
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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 the minutes of the regular board meeting on September 17, and the special board meeting on October 1, 2007.
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8.2. Consideration and possible approval of additional positions and budget increase.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8.3. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
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8.4. Consideration and possible approval of PDAS appraiser list.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8.5. Consideration and possible approval of Baird Williams Construction for CM at Risk for 2007 Bond Projects.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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9. Public Hearing - 10 Minutes
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9.1. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Consideration and possible approval for Superintendent to attend Rapport Leadership Summit in November, and TAMS Annual Legislative & Legal Conference in December, 2007. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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10.2. Consideration and possible resolution of the resources from any financial institution in regards to personal financial enrichment curriculum. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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10.3. Consideration and possible approval of name change regarding South Decker Elementary. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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10.4. Consideration and possible approval of Re-alignment of Board. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Ben Arellano
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11. Information Items
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11.1. Austin Youth Council Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Shelby Miller & Julie Duffield
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11.2. ACC College Connection Update - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mary Hensley & Andrew Kim
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11.3. MEF Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Linda Young
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11.4. Business Office Report - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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11.5. New Facilities Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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11.6. Program Evaluation - Summer School - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim & Lucy Cochrane
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11.7. MCAP Curriculum Alignment - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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11.8. Diversity Action Update - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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11.9. TAP Update - 20 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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11.10. Planetarium Update - 15 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Diaz
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11.11. MISD and Manor City Council Meet and Greet - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Desiree Cornelius-Fisher
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11.12. Team Building Session - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Desiree Cornelius-Fisher
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12. Confirmation of Next Special Meeting Date - November 5, 2007.
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13. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - November 19, 2007.
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14. Adjournment
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