September 15, 2008 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 Bluebonnet Trail 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 Presidential Meadows Art Students
Speaker(s):
Tara Bowens and Anita DeLa Cruz
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4. 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 of the following matters:
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4.1. Personnel Matters
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4.1.1. Discussion regarding 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. Public Forum
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.1. Consideration and approval of the minutes for the special board meeting on August 28, 2008.
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7.2. Consideration and approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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7.3. Consideration and approval of PDAS Appraiser List.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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8. Information Item
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8.1. Presentation of Tax Rate for 2008-2009.
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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9. Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate.
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Consideration and possible approval of 2008-2009 tax rate $1.04 Maintenance and Operations and $0.495 Interest and Sinking for a Total of $1.535.
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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10.2. Consideration and approval authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a Large Volume Water Service Agreement with Aqua Water Supply Corporation and to effectuate the sale of a 3.56 acre tract to Aqua Water Supply.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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10.3. Consideration and approve a change order to Baird/Williams contract for Decker Middle School in the amount of $144,375 for the construction of a new weight room.
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp and Rusty Wallace
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10.4. Consideration and possible approval of the DATE Grant from TEA for Professional Development and Performance Pay Plan.
Speaker(s):
Andrew B. Kim and James Snyder
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11. Information Items
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11.1. Superintendent's Contract
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.2. Board Procedures
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.3. Annual Accountability Report
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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11.4. Annual Professional Development Update
Speaker(s):
Annette Villerot
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11.5. Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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11.6. New Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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11.7. ITS Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Victor Valdez
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11.8. New Bus Purchase
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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12. TASA/TASB Conference - September 26-28, 2008
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13. Confirmation of Board Leadership Meeting, October 4, 2008.
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14. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - October 20, 2008
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15. Adjournment
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