Public Meeting Public Notice: October 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call Meeting to Order for October 24, 2011.

1.A. Roll Call

2. Motion to go into Closed Session:

2.A. [Section 551.071, Government Code - Consultation with Attorney:] For a private consultation with the Board’s attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers, and/or on matters where the attorney’s duty to the Board, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the open government provisions of Chapter 551 of the Government Code, to wit:

2.A.1. Proposed revisions to Policy BE (Local) for 2nd Reading.

2.A.2. Proposed revised on Policy BED (Local) for 2nd reading.

2.A.3. Proposed participation in pending or contemplated litigation over the funding of public education.

2.A.4. Requirements for E-Rate reimbursement applicable to District and related issues.

2.A.5. Legal issues regarding other closed sessions items.

2.B. [Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters:] To deliberate the, appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit:

2.B.1. Lorenzo Villarreal - proposed termination of employment contract

2.B.2. Ellie Gearhart - proposed change in contract status - pay grade PG 8 to AP 5.

2.B.3. Bridget Ayala - proposed employment - pay grade AP 5

2.B.4. Johnnie Brown - proposed employment - pay grade AP-4.

2.B.5. Eddie Ramirez - proposed employment - pay grade AM 7 (Non-Chapter 21)

3. Recess Until Second Session: following Closed Session, the Board shall be in recess until the meeting is called to order for the second session on the following day.

4. Call Meeting to Order for October 25, 2011, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Winston Elementary, 2500 S. General McMullen, San Antonio, Texas.

4.A. Roll Call

4.B. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance

4.C. Academic Spotlight for Hosting Campus: Winston Elementary

5. Time for Public Comment:

6. Discussion/Action on matters taken up in Closed Session and/or matters listed in Section II, whether or not items listed therein were taken into Closed Session; and matters listed under Sections VIII and IX, if any, taken into Closed Session under Section II. The Board may also go into Closed Session at this time on any matter on any agenda item listed in either or both sessions as may be authorized by law.

7. Presentation(s) / Public Hearing(s):

7.A. Edgewood Foundation

7.B. MALDEF

7.C. Report on the Edgewood Independent School District Annual Financial Management Report and its' State Financial Accountability Rating

7.D. In accordance with law (19 TAC 109.1005), a presentation and public hearing and discussion on the Edgewood ISD Annual Financial Management Report and its State Financial Accountability Rating. Public participation in the discussion is invited. The Board will provide time for citizens to present their views, opinions, suggestions etc., regarding the Edgewood ISD Annual Financial Management Report.

8. Consent Agenda Items:

8.A. Minutes: Special...September 19, 2011; Regular...September 26-27, 2011.

8.B. Approval of the Budget Amendments for the period of September 20 - October 6, 2011.

8.C. Approval to adopt the textbook "Understanding Business and Personal Law" for Business Law Courses at the high schools from Glencoe/McGraw Hill.

8.D. Approval to accept the memorandum of understanding with United Way to participate in the Early Development Instrument for Kindergarten students.

8.E. Approval to accept the 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Gus Garcia Middle School.

8.F. Approval of waiver of rental fees for Macedonia Baptist Church Christmas Concert.

9. Individual Items for Consideration and Approval:

9.A. Approval of mentor stipends for the 2011-2012 school year for a total amount of $25,000.00 to be paid out of budget code 255-13-6118.00-999-224000.

9.B. Approval for Proclamation for National Parental Involvement Day in Edgewood ISD.

9.C. Approval to proclaim November 12-20, 2011, as National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week in Edgewood ISD.

9.D. Approval to proclaim November 13-19, 2011, as American Education Week in the Edgewood ISD.

9.E. Approval of promotions, transfers, new hires, resignations, retirements and re-assignments for professional contract personnel where Board Action is required. [Note: Board action on this item, if any, is limited to those personnel items that require Board action; otherwise, the item is for information only, whether or not the Board approves a motion to approve this item; and, in any event, the Board does not approve transfers, resignations previously approved by the Superintendent, retirements and reassignments.]

9.F. Approval of the Report of the Edgewood ISD FIRST Rating and it's Financial Management Report of "Superior Achievement".

9.G. Approval to add appropriate Sedgwick Claims Management staff as authorized signers on the Workers Compensation bank account with BBVA Compass Bank.

9.H. Approval of payment to Texas Workforce Commission Regulatory Integrity Division.

9.I. Approval to enter into agreement with Air Stream Heating and air conditioning to replace the 17 roof top units at HB Gonzales Elementary School in an amount not to exceed $74,594.00, from designated funds, subject to final terms and conditions to be approved by District.

9.J. Approval to purchase the Education 2020 for use with At-Risk students at all secondary campuses in the amount not to exceed $95,000.00.

October 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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