September 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing to discuss Tax Rate/Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order.

1.A. Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required by law.

1.B. Moment of Silence.

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

2. Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for the 2010-2011 year.

2.A. Convene Public Hearing.

2.B. Presentation by Superintendent and Business Manager on proposed tax rate.

2.C. Public Comments on proposed tax rate.

2.D. Discussion by Trustees.

2.E. Close Public Hearing.

3. Convene Board meeting, confirm quorum.

4. Public Comment Period.

5. Staff/Student Recognition by Superintendent.

6. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and 551.074. Discussion of Personnel Employment, Assignments, Suspensions, and Resignations.

6.A. Discussion of Personnel Employment, Assignments, Suspensions and Resignations.

6.B. Discussion of substitute applicant(s).

6.C. Other personnel issues.

7. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered during closed session.

7.A. Discussion and possible action on personnel employment, assignments, suspensions and resignations.

7.B. Discussion and possible action on substitute applicant(s).

8. Discussion and possible action to adopt the Proposed Tax Rate Resolution for the 2010-2011 school year.

9. Consent Agenda.

9.A. Approval of Minutes.

9.A.1. August 9, 2010--Special Board Meeting.

9.A.2. August 21, 2010--Regular Board Meeting.

9.A.3. August 27, 2010--Budget Workshop.

9.A.4. August 30, 2010 - Public Hearing/Special Board Meeting.

9.B. Approval of Monthly Bills.

10. Superintendent's Report.

10.A. Nursing Report.

10.B. Athletic Director's report.

10.C. LPES Counselor's report.

10.D. Elementary Principal's report.

10.E. LPHS Counselor's Report.

10.F. Secondary Principal's report.

10.G. Special Ed Report.

10.H. Business Office report/Review of Investments.

10.H.1. Zavala County Bank--Monthly District Financial Report.

10.H.2. Lone Star Investment Pool Report.

10.H.3. Daily Liquidity Accounts.

10.H.4. Monthly Board Budget Report.

10.H.5. Tax Collection Report.

10.H.6. Construction update.

11. Review local grading policy.

12. Discussion and possible action on Education Service Center commitment forms.

13. Discussion and possible action to select Delegate and Alternate to the 2010 TASB Delegate Assembly at TASA/TASB Convention.

14. Discussion and possible action on external audit performed by EDE & Company.

15. Discussion and possible action to change school auditors for the 2009-2010 school year.

16. Discussion and possible action to approve 2010-2011 Campus Attendance Committees.

17. Discussion and possible action to authorize one time $500 performance incentive payment to all returning staff.

18. Adjournment.