October 15, 2012 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 Manor Excel Academy
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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 Texas Education Human Resources Day
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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3.2. Recognition of Bullying Prevention Month
Speaker(s):
Karen Jackson & Lisa Barrett Johnson
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4. Public Forum
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5. Information Item
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5.1. TEA Mandated School Improvement Plans for MMS and OME, and the reconstitution plan for OME with a budget increase not to exceed $40,000
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cathy Jones, Dr. Trinidad San Miguel, and Dr. Grace Gutierrez
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5.2. Capital Improvement Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Gadbois
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5.3. Construction Delivery Method for Capital Improvements
Speaker(s):
Russell Wallace & Robert Gadbois
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6. Public Hearing on School Improvement Plans
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cathy Jones, Dr. Trinidad San Miguel, and Dr. Grace Gutierrez
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.1. Consideration and approval of the minutes for the regular board meeting on September 19, 2011
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7.2. Consideration and possible approval of the October Budget Amendments
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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7.3. Consideration and possible approval of TEA Mandated School Improvement Plans for MMS and OME, and the reconstitution plan for OME
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cathy Jones
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7.4. Consideration and possible approval of Construction Delivery Method for Capital Improvements
Speaker(s):
Russell Wallace & Robert Gadbois
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7.5. Consideration and Possible Approval to Purchase File Server to Expand Storage
Speaker(s):
Angela Matthews
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Consideration and possible approval to purchase technology equipment using TTIPS Grants
Speaker(s):
Jamie Stone
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8.2. Consideration and possible approval of TRS Retention Incentive
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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8.3. Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Manor Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2011; Appointing a Pricing Officer and Delegating to the Pricing Officer the Authority to Approve on Behalf of the District the Terms of Sale of the Bonds; Establishing Certain Parameters for the Approval of Such Matters by the Pricing Officer; Approving the Form of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Approving the Form of an Official Statement; Engaging Bond Counsel; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject"
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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9. Information Items
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9.1. TASB Policy EIE (LOCAL) Resolution - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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9.2. EIA (LOCAL) TASB Policy Update - First Reading
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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9.3. Monthly Financial Report
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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9.4. 2011 Tax Levy
Speaker(s):
David Andersen
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9.5. Elections Update
Speaker(s):
Sal Levatino
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10. 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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10.1. Personnel Matters
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10.1.1. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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10.2. 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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10.3. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property
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11. Reconvene in Open Session
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12. Action Items
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12.1. Consideration and approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson, Jr.
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13. Confirmation of possible Special Called Board Workshop for November 7, 2011
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14. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - November 14, 2011
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15. Adjournment
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