December 17, 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
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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 Employees - 10 Minutes
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3.2. Recognition of Cross Country Team - 10 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Eugene Rogers
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4. Adjourn to Closed Session - 60 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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4.1.2. Consideration of Manor Elementary Principal
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4.1.3. Consideration of Oak Meadows Principal
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4.2. Superintendent's Goals, duties, and responsibilities with respect to the evaluation process.
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4.3. Legal Consultation regarding roles and duties of the superintendent and board of trustees pursuant to sections 551.071 (legal consultation) and 551.074 (personnel and officers of the district).
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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 November 19, and the special board meeting on December 10, 2007.
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8.2. Consideration and possible approval of Three Year Plan for Technology.
Speaker(s):
Victor Valdez
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8.3. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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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 CATE Innovation Course, Diversified Career Preparation I (PEIMS Number N1295001).
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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8.6. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution to reduce energy consumption by 5% per year over the next six years.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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8.7. POLICY UPDATE 81, affecting local policies: - Second Reading.
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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8.7.1. BDAE(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF DEPOSITORY
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8.7.2. DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
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8.7.3. DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
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8.7.4. FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS
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8.7.5. FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
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8.7.6. FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT
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8.7.7. FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM HARASSMENT
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8.7.8. GKG(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
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8.8. Consideration and possible approval of Investment Policy.
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Consideration and possible approval to increase hourly rate for Tutors and Teachers doing extra duty - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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9.2. Consideration and possible approval for 2 additional Teacher positions, 3 additional Aide positions, and increase the budget $77,000.00 - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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9.3. Consideration and possible approval to hire recommended Manor Elementary Principal - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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9.4. Consideration and possible approval to hire recommended Oak Meadows Elementary Principal - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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9.5. Consideration and possible approval of 2006-2007 Audit - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion & Rusty Wallace
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9.6. Consideration and possible approval to adopt a resolution to move funds to the construction account - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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9.7. Consideration and possible approval of Exempting Goods in Transit. - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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9.8. Consideration and possible approval of acceptance of federal TIF grant for the purchase and implementation of TAP - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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9.9. Discussion and possible approval to have a TASB Leadership Team Services consultant attend the January Board Meeting - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Wendy Hutchinson
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10. Information Items
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10.1. MEF Update - 7 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Linda Young
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10.2. Employee Policy Restrictions - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Karen Mazerac
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10.3. Business Office Report - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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10.4. New Facilities Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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10.5. AEIS Accountability Ratings - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim & Connie Sanders
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11. Public Hearing - 5 Minutes
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11.1. Accountability Report
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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12. Information Items Continued
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12.1. Testing Department Program Evaluation - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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12.2. Professional Development Update - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Bill Sommers
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12.3. Technology Program Evaluation - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Victor Valdez
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12.4. ESL/Bilingual Program Evaluation - 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Wanda Maldonado
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12.5. Board Member Training Hours from March 2007 to December 2007- 5 Minutes
Speaker(s):
Ben Arellano
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13. Confirmation of Special Board Workshop-Graduate Profile, January 14, 2008.
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14. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - January 28, 2008.
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15. Adjournment
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