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

II. 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.

III. 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.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. Government Finance Officers Association - Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

IV.B. UIL State Solo & Ensemble - Outstanding Soloist

IV.C. Clark Middle School - Student Selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy

IV.D. Clark Middle School Band - TMEA Area Level Competition

IV.E. Trautmann Middle School Band - TMEA Area Level Competition

IV.F. United High School - Boys Baseball Team - Regional Quarterfinalist

IV.G. United High School - Texas High School Baseball Coaches' Association named 5A First Team All-State

IV.H. John B. Alexander High School - Boys Baseball Team - Regional Finalist - Elite Eight

IV.I. John B. Alexander High School - Texas High School Baseball Coaches' Association named 5A Second Team All-State

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. Review of LEGAL Polices in TASB Update 90

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Tax Refunds

VI.C. Approval to Designate Norma Farabough to Calculate 2011 Tax Rate

VI.D. Renewal of District Health Insurance Plan

VI.E. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VI.F. Discussion/Action re: Teacher Base Salaries for 2011-12 School/Work Year

VI.G. Discussion/Action re: Employee Salaries for the 2011-12 School/Work Year, including Freeze of all Salaries and/or Wages Based upon the 2010-2011 Compensation Plan

VI.H. Approval of request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) as the solicitation method of procurement for the Installation of a Metal Canopy Structure for the South Basketball Court at Trautmann Park

VI.I. Approval of RFCQ 006-2011 External Quality Assessment Services for Internal Audit Department

VI.J. Discussion and Possible Action to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Laredo Independent School District to amend the current boundary shared between the two school districts and to adopt a new boundary including the filing of a map of the new boundary with the Texas Education Agency and any matters incident thereto

VI.K. Approval of Application for A Missed Instructional Day for Monday, May 16, 2011

VI.L. Approval of Application for Expedited and General State Waivers for the 2011-2012 School Year

VI.M. Approval of Requests from Pat Campos for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for JB Alexander High School for $5,650

VI.N. Approval of Requests from Juan Roberto Ramirez for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Kazen Elementary for $9,811.75 and Washington Middle School for $25,997.24

VI.O. Approval of Request from Judd Gilpin for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Krueger Field for $2,436

VI.P. Approval of Request from Ricardo Molina, Sr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Arndt Elementary for $6,102

VI.Q. Approval of Request from Javier Montemayor, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Alexander High School for $9,000                  

VI.R. Approval of Requests from Ricardo Rodriguez for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Antonio Gonzalez Middle School for $7,500 and Killam Elementary for $2,994.36

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Board Minutes

VII.B. Donations

VII.C. Approval of an Order authorizing the Issuance of United Independent School District Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, and Other Matters Related Thereto

VII.D. First Reading of Policy CE (LOCAL) - Annual Operating Budget

VII.E. First Reading of Policy DEE (LOCAL) - Compensation and Benefits Expense Reimbursement

VII.F. First Reading of Policy BBG (LOCAL):  Board Members -  Compensation and Expenses

VII.G. First Reading of Policy DK (LOCAL)  Assignments and Schedules

VII.H. First Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 90

VII.I. Election of New Board Officers

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

VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

VIII.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Delinquent Tax Collection Contract

VIII.B. 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

VIII.B.1. Career & Technology Student Coding

VIII.B.2. Coca Cola Exclusivity Agreement

VIII.B.3. Random Student Drug Testing Program

VIII.B.4. Status of on-going Audits

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

IX.A. Action to Approve Delinquent Tax Collection Contract with the Law Firm of Hall, Quintanilla & Alarcon

X. Adjournment