January 25, 2010 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/Campus Presentation
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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 PME's Robotics Program
Speaker(s):
Laurie Cohen
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3.2. Recognition of Food Services: Campuses
Speaker(s):
George Townsend
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3.3. Recognition of National Mentoring Month
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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3.4. Recognition of MISD Gold Performance Awards
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim & Connie Sanders
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3.5. Presentation to Recognized Campuses
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim & Connie Sanders
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3.6. Recognition of the School Board
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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4. Campus Performance Update
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4.1. Decker Elementary School
Speaker(s):
Leslie Whitworth
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4.2. Presidential Meadows Elementary
Speaker(s):
Tara Bowens-Brown
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5. Public Forum
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.1. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting on December 14, 2009.
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6.2. Consideration and possible approval to call a Board of Trustee election for two three-year terms.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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6.3. Consideration and possible approval to call a Special Board of Trustee election for one one-year term.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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6.4. Consideration and possible approval to appoint Monica James as Early Voting Clerk and Willie Watson as Deputy Early Voting Clerk.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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6.5. Consideration and possible approval to enter into a contract with Travis County to conduct the MISD Board Elections.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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6.6. Consideration and possible approval of the January Budget Amendments.
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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7. Information Items
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7.1. Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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7.2. Quarterly Investment Report
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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7.3. New Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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7.4. Technology Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Victor Valdez
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7.5. Announce Board Member Training Hours
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - February 15, 2010.
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9. 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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9.1. Personnel Matters
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9.1.1. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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9.1.2. Superintendent's Appraisal and Contract
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9.2. Consultation with School Attorney
Description:
Sec.551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. School Board shall seek the advice of its attorney (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or
(B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
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9.3. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property.
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10. Reconvene in Open Session
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11. Action Items
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11.1. Consideration and possible approval of Superintendent's Contract Extension
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.2. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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11.3. Consideration and possible approval of an Instructional Coach – Algebra Readiness Grant Position.
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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11.4. Consideration and possible approval of video security system for Manor Athletic Complex
Speaker(s):
Victor Valdez
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12. Adjournment
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