October 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. BOARD ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION

1.A. Welcome, Establish Quorum

1.B. Invocation, District Mission Statement

1.C. Pledge -Ruby Young Students of the Month

1.D. Special Recognition-Advanced Placement  (AP) Scholars

1.E. Citizens Participation

2. CONSENT ITEMS

2.A. Minutes from Previous Meetings

2.B. Medical Leaves

3. REPORTS

3.A. Financials for Month of September

3.B. Policy CH (LOCAL) Purchasing and Acquisition

3.C. District  Award for Teacher Excellence (D.A.T.E.) Plan

3.D. Board Training Opportunities

4. ACTIONS

4.A. Bid for Automotive Parts and Accessories

4.B. Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for DHS Academy Phase II

4.C. Consider 2% increase for Administrator Contracts for 2010-2011

5. COMMENTS

5.A. BOARD

5.A.1. Events Attended

5.A.1.a. Homecoming

5.B. SUPERINTENDENT

5.B.1. Comments

5.B.1.a. Homecoming

5.B.1.b. Community Breakfast/Forum

5.B.2. Calendar

5.B.2.a. Oct 27           DeSoto Chamber Luncheon (Reservations Required)

5.B.2.b. Nov 6            Seniors Prom-McCowan MS

5.B.2.c. Nov 8            Regular Board Meeting (Only one for month)

5.B.2.d. Nov 22-26    District is Closed for Fall Break

5.B.2.e. Dec 2            Joint Meeting with DeSoto City Council (DISD Board Room)

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session As Authorized under Government Code of Texas: Attorney Consultation §551.071, Real Property §551.072, Prospective Gifts, §551.073, Personnel Matters §551.074, Student Discipline §551.082, Employee-Employee Complaints §551.082, Security Devices, §551.076, Economic Development Negotiations §551.087, Homeland Security §418.183(f), Student Information §551.0821, Medical or Psychiatric Records §551.0785; Education Code, Assessment Instruments §39.030(a)

6.A. 551.074 (Personnel)-Administrator Assignments

6.B. 551.074 (Personnel)-Duties and Responsibilities of Trustees

6.C. 551.082 (Student Discipline)

7. ADJOURN