II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

IV. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.

V. Recognitions

V.A. Adopt a Beach Program’s Treasures of the Texas Coast - Children’s Art Contest

V.B. TXDOT World Air Games Contest

V.C. 28th Annual Blick Linoleum Block Print Contest

V.D. Region One ESC and Congressmen Ruben Hinojosa’s “My Librarian Rocks Contest” Winner

V.E. LBJ Chess Club – First High School Team to participate in the Super National Chess Tournament

V.F. United High School - Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

V.G. United High School - Tennis State Semi-Finalist

V.H. 2009 HEB Excellence in Education Award - Statewide Semi-Finalists

V.H.1. United South Middle School

V.H.2. Washington Middle School

VI. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

VI.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

VI.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Legal Issues of Bank Depository Agreement

VI.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VI.B.1. Consider Appointment of Principal for Newman Elementary School

VI.B.2. Consider Appointment of Principal for Ruiz Elementary School

VI.B.3. Conduct Annual Evaluation of Internal Auditor

VI.B.4. Discussion re: Duties and Responsibilities of Chief of Police, including proposed Reorganization Plan of District's Police Department, as submitted by the Chief of Police

VI.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property

VI.C.1. Report on and discussion of possible action and approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.

VI.C.2. Report and possible action with respect to status of negotiations for the purchase for an approximate 33-acre tract of land, in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision in Webb County, from Cielito Lindo, Ltd., and a 14-acre tract of land, in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision in Webb County, Texas from C.L. Commercial Investment, Ltd., in obtaining an appraisal and survey incident to sending an offer of purchase. The tracts are more particularly described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2.

VI.D. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

VI.D.1. Discussion re: Status Report from Internal Auditor on Duties re: the following matters:

VI.D.1.a. Newman Elementary School - Student Activity Fund

VII. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

VII.A. Appointment of Principal for Newman Elementary School

VII.B. Appointment of Principal for Ruiz Elementary School

VII.C. Consideration and Possible Action pertaining to Approval of Third Amendment to the Settlement Agreement pertaining to extending the closing deadlines as stated on the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in Cause No. 2006-CVQ-001884-C1, styled United Independent School District vs. Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, et. al., in the County Court at Law No. 1, Webb County, Texas.

VII.D. Approval of Internal Audit Annual Evaluation

VII.E. Discussion and possible action concerning executing an Earnest Money Contract for an approximate 33-acre tract of land, in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision in Webb County, from Cielito Lindo, Ltd., and a 14-acre tract of land, in the Cielito Lindo Subdivision in Webb County, Texas from C.L. Commercial Investment, Ltd., in obtaining an appraisal and survey incident to sending an offer of purchase. The tracts are more particularly described in Exhibits A-1 and A-2.

VIII. Consent Agenda Items

VIII.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VIII.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

VIII.C. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VIII.D. Award of the District Paid Life Insurance Program

VIII.E. Approval of Partner Resolution/Proclamation Affirming United ISD Support of an Partnership with the 2010 Census

VIII.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Increase in Price of Paid Meals starting the 2009-2010 School Year

VIII.G. Approval of Application for Low Attendance Day for Gonzalez Middle School for April 20, 2009

VIII.H. Resolution regarding Extra Curricular Status of 4H Organization

VIII.I. Second Reading of Policy DCD (LOCAL): Employment Practices - At-Will Employment

IX. Items for Individual Consideration

IX.A. Proposed Naming of ROTC Building at the New United High School in Honor of Sgt. Roberto Arizola, Jr.

IX.B. Board Minutes

IX.B.1. Special Called Meeting - March 10, 2009

IX.B.2. Regular Board Meeting - April 22, 2009

IX.B.3. Emergency Meeting - May 4, 2009

IX.B.4. Special Called Meeting - May 12, 2009

IX.C. Donations

IX.D. Approval of CSP 022-2009 Traffic Safety & Drainage Improvements at LBJ High School

IX.E. Approval of CSP 023-2009 Removal of Existing Under-Ground Fuel Storage Tanks and Installments of Above-Ground Fuel Storage Tanks at UISD North Transportation Complex

IX.F. Approval of CSP 024-2009 Krueger Stadium ADA/TAS Improvements

IX.G. Approval of RFP 028-2009 Band Equipment

IX.H. Approval of Resolution to Extend Depository Contract for the 2009-2011 Biennium or in the Alternative Seek Competitive Bids or request for Proposals for Bank Depository Contract

IX.I. Approval of Determination of Acute Teacher Shortage Areas

IX.J. Approval of Application for Low Attendance Day (May 11, 2009) to Texas Education Agency

X. Adjournment