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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order and Announce Quorum Present
II. Proclamations/Recognitions
II.     -Gilbert Intermediate:  UIL Academic Students
II.     -SHS:  DECA State Qualifiers
II.     -SHS:  Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Regional & State Qualifiers
III. Comments from Visitors
IV. Action Item:  Consent Agenda
IV.     -Minutes:  February 17, 2014 - Regular Meeting
IV.     -Review of Monthly Bills
V. Hear ESC XI Report:  Executive Director Dr. Clyde Steelman
VI. Hear Report on HB 5/New Graduation Plans/Proposed 2014 Accountability Highlights:  Dr. Floyd/Travis Stilwell
VII. Action Item:  Consider approval of four social studies credits (World Geography, World History, U.S. History and Government/Economics) as a local graduation requirement under the Foundation Graduation Plan beginning in the fall of 2014:  Travis Stilwell
VIII. Action Item:  Consider approval of TEA Waiver for Early Release Days and Professional Development Days for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016:  Dr. Kathy Ray
IX. Hear Construction Report:  Keith Starnes
X. Hear Financial Report:  Debbie Hummel
X.     -Final Arbitrage Analysis on Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, 
        Series 2005:  $8,265,000
X.     -Action Item:  Consider Approval of Engagement Letter for 
        2013-1014 Audit
X.     -Action Item:  Waive Purchasing Requirements on Chiller 
        at Henderson Junior High
X.     -Budget Development Process Update
X.     -Financial Statements:  Cash and Investments, General Funds,
        Debt Services, Child Nutrition, Capital Projects, Program 
        Intent CodeComparison to Summary of Finance
X.     -Action Item:  Consider approval of budget amendments
        (if necessary)
X.     -Report on Fourth Six Weeks Attendance and mention 3/3/14
        attendance low
X.     -Hear Report on ECAD and SISD appeal of Comptroller's 
        Values
X.     -Action Item:  Consider approval of Vendor List
XI. Superintendent's Report
XI.     -TSU/SISD Facilities Agreement
XI.     -Team of Eight Board Member Cluster Training:  March 31st
        at Legends 5:30-9:00 pm
XI.     -SHS Robotics
XI.     -SISD:  Now an Associate Member of the Texas High
        Performance School Consortium (in the work of 
        transforming Texas public schools)
XI.     -AYP
XI.     -Waiver request for last ice day
XI.     -TASB/Cross Timbers School Development Council Spring
        School Board Training Workshop:  Thursday, May 1st
        5:30-9:00 pm
XII. Closed Session:  Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.
    -Discuss purchase, exchange lease, or value of real property
        (551.072)
    - Discuss personnel matters and/or hear complaints against 
        Personnel (551.074)
       -- Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, 
            reassignment, duties or discipline of contract 
            and/or at-will employees
XIII. Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed Session
XIV. Topics for future discussion
XV. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 17, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. Call to Order and Announce Quorum Present
Subject:
II. Proclamations/Recognitions
Subject:
II.     -Gilbert Intermediate:  UIL Academic Students
Subject:
II.     -SHS:  DECA State Qualifiers
Subject:
II.     -SHS:  Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Regional & State Qualifiers
Subject:
III. Comments from Visitors
Description:
A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section, with each person being allowed no more than five (5) minutes.  Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm.  Groups of five or more shall select a representative to speak for the group; the representative will have five minutes.  The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda.  Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the Board Agenda must complete a Board of Trustees Item Request no later than noon of the tenth calendar day before the meeting.  Per Board Policy GF (Local), members of the public having complaints or concerns may present their complaints or concerns to the Board only after following the procedure defined in that policy.  The Board intends that, whenever feasible, complaints shall be resolved at the lowest possible administrative level.  If a complaint comes before the Board that involves concerns or charges regarding an employee or student, it shall be heard by the Board in closed session unless the employee or student to whom the complaint pertains requests that it be heard in open session.
Subject:
IV. Action Item:  Consent Agenda
Subject:
IV.     -Minutes:  February 17, 2014 - Regular Meeting
Subject:
IV.     -Review of Monthly Bills
Subject:
V. Hear ESC XI Report:  Executive Director Dr. Clyde Steelman
Subject:
VI. Hear Report on HB 5/New Graduation Plans/Proposed 2014 Accountability Highlights:  Dr. Floyd/Travis Stilwell
Subject:
VII. Action Item:  Consider approval of four social studies credits (World Geography, World History, U.S. History and Government/Economics) as a local graduation requirement under the Foundation Graduation Plan beginning in the fall of 2014:  Travis Stilwell
Subject:
VIII. Action Item:  Consider approval of TEA Waiver for Early Release Days and Professional Development Days for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016:  Dr. Kathy Ray
Subject:
IX. Hear Construction Report:  Keith Starnes
Subject:
X. Hear Financial Report:  Debbie Hummel
Subject:
X.     -Final Arbitrage Analysis on Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, 
        Series 2005:  $8,265,000
Subject:
X.     -Action Item:  Consider Approval of Engagement Letter for 
        2013-1014 Audit
Subject:
X.     -Action Item:  Waive Purchasing Requirements on Chiller 
        at Henderson Junior High
Subject:
X.     -Budget Development Process Update
Subject:
X.     -Financial Statements:  Cash and Investments, General Funds,
        Debt Services, Child Nutrition, Capital Projects, Program 
        Intent CodeComparison to Summary of Finance
Subject:
X.     -Action Item:  Consider approval of budget amendments
        (if necessary)
Subject:
X.     -Report on Fourth Six Weeks Attendance and mention 3/3/14
        attendance low
Subject:
X.     -Hear Report on ECAD and SISD appeal of Comptroller's 
        Values
Subject:
X.     -Action Item:  Consider approval of Vendor List
Subject:
XI. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
XI.     -TSU/SISD Facilities Agreement
Subject:
XI.     -Team of Eight Board Member Cluster Training:  March 31st
        at Legends 5:30-9:00 pm
Subject:
XI.     -SHS Robotics
Subject:
XI.     -SISD:  Now an Associate Member of the Texas High
        Performance School Consortium (in the work of 
        transforming Texas public schools)
Subject:
XI.     -AYP
Subject:
XI.     -Waiver request for last ice day
Subject:
XI.     -TASB/Cross Timbers School Development Council Spring
        School Board Training Workshop:  Thursday, May 1st
        5:30-9:00 pm
Subject:
XII. Closed Session:  Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.
    -Discuss purchase, exchange lease, or value of real property
        (551.072)
    - Discuss personnel matters and/or hear complaints against 
        Personnel (551.074)
       -- Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, 
            reassignment, duties or discipline of contract 
            and/or at-will employees
Subject:
XIII. Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed Session
Subject:
XIV. Topics for future discussion
Subject:
XV. Adjourn

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