August 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, Welcome and Recognition of Visitors

2. Roll Call, Establish Quorum

3. Acceptance of Agenda

4. Introduction of New NISD Teachers - A. Flores

5. Presentation and discussion regarding Booster Clubs and other support organization by District's legal counsel, Walsh Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Trevino, P.C. (attorney Gary W. Inmon).

6. Public Comments

7. Consider and take possible action regarding -  Consideration and approval to terminate the financial advisory services contract with Southwest Securities

8. Consider and take possible action regarding - Consideration and approval to engage Frost Capital Markets as the District's Financial Advisor

9. Presentation on Bonds - V. Quiroga

10. Consider and take possible action regarding Natalia SRO, MOU

11. NISD 2014-2015 Athletic Coaching Assignments Presentation - C. Graves

12. Consider and take possible action regarding Salary Personnel procedure use of Timeclock

13. Consider and take possible action regarding NISD Facilities Use Guidelines

14. State Assessment Accountability Rating Presentation - A. Flores

15. Consider and take possible action regarding NISD Student Handbook revisions - A. Flores

16. Consider and take possible action to set a Public Hearing for NISD 2014-2015 Tax Rate August 25, 2014 - S. Mendez

17. Consider and take possible action to order a regular trustee election for two at-large trustee positions on November 4, 2014

Considerar y tomar acción para ordenar una elección de miembros directivos regulares para dos puestos con deberes y responsabilidades múltiples el 4 de noviembre, 2014

18. Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent and or designee to enter into all contracts and agreements necessary to hold the regular trustee election on November 4, 2014 and to submit a preclearance submission to the Department of Justice, if necessary, for the November 4, 2014 regular trustee election

19. Consider and take possible action to order the appointment election officials, including Election Judges, Alternate Election Judges, Election Clerks, Early Voting Clerks, and Ballot Boards, for the terms stated in the Order of Appointment

20. Consider and take possible action regarding endorsement for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), Board of Directors, Region 20, Position A.

21. Approval of Minutes

21.A. June 9, 2014 Regular Board Meeting

22. Business Manager Report - S. Mendez

22.A. Vouchers and Payments

22.B. Tax Report

22.C. Financial Report

23. NISD Budget Workshop Presentation - S. Mendez

24. Executive Session: The Board of Trustees will convene in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of Texas Govt. Code, deliberations regarding,

24.A. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code, Section 551.074, deliberations concerning evaluation and personnel matters regarding Superintendent

24.B. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code, Section 551,071, consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to personnel matters related to Superintendent

25. Action Items: The Board returns to Open Session

25.A. Possible action pertaining to personnel matters concerning Superintendent

26. Future Items

27. Announcements

27.A. August 15, 2015 - New Teacher Orientation

27.B. August 18 - 22, 2014 NISD Staff Development - all Employees return

27.C. August 25, 2014 1st day of NISD 2014-2015 School Year

27.D. September 8, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

27.E. Possible dates for September Staff Dinner - Per Online Schedules

27.E.1. Natalia High School available dates ( Football & Volleyball )
Wed, September 10th
Thurs,September 11th
Mon, September 15th
Tues, September 16th
Wed, September 17th
Wed, September 24th

27.E.2. Natalia Jr. High available dates (Varsity & JV Football &  Varsity Volleyball - no schedule for JV)
Wed, September 10th
Mon, September 15th
Tues, September 16th
Weds, September 17th
Weds, September 24th

28. Adjournment