October 22, 2012 at 7:05 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call meeting to order.

II. Introduce Employees of the Month.

III. Introduce Students of the Month.

IV. Recognize students selected by the Texas Art Education Association for art exhibit.

V. Open forum.

VI. Presentation by Larry Lasiter (Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc.) on school facilities.

VII. Discussion:  Hear Highly Qualified Teacher Report for 2012-13.

VIII. Discussion/Action:  Approve 2012-13 Emergency Operation Plan Update.

IX. Discussion:  Present 2012-13 Campus Improvement Plans.

X. Discussion/Action:  Approve 2012-13 District Improvement Plan.

XI. Discussion/Action:  Approve Elkhart I.S.D.'s FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System Of Texas) Report (Final 2010-11).

XII. Discussion/Action:  Approve authorization to access safety deposit box at Elkhart State Bank.

XIII. Discussion/Action:  Approve authorization to Lone Star Investment Pool.

XIV. Discussion/Action:  Appoint new member to the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).

XV. Discussion/Action:  Approve High Stakes Testing Resolution.

XVI. Discussion/Action:  Consideration of Resolution to Retain Eminent Domain Authority.

XVII. Discussion/Action:  Amend the 2012-13 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget

XVIII. Discussion/Action:  Consider changing November board meeting date to November 19, 2012.

XIX. Discussion/Action:  Approve Update 95 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.

XX. Discussion/Action:  Review /approve administrative reports.

XX.i. Minutes - September 24, 2012 regular meeting

XX.ii. Tax Report

XX.iii. Financial Report

XX.iv. Accounts Payable

XX.v. Elementary Principal Report

XX.vi. Intermediate Principal Report

XX.vii. Middle School Principal Report

XX.viii. High School Principal Report

XX.ix. Technology Director Report

XX.x. Special Programs Director Report

XX.xi. Curriculum Director Report

XX.xii. Superintendent Report

XX.xiii. Board Communications

XX.xiv. Board Concerns

XX.xv. Miscellaneous

XXI. Closed Session:    

XXI.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints. 

XXI.i.a. Ratify resignation.

XXI.ii. Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.

XXI.ii.a. Addition to Student Transfer List

XXII. Re-open meeting.

XXIII. Discussion/Action:  Consider items discussed in closed session.

XXIV. Adjourn.