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. Back to School Donation

IV.B. International  Bank of Commerce – Assistance with the Life Mangement Skills Retreat for Migrant Students

IV.C. U.S. Border Patrol – For their generous donation of 58 trees to United ISD and for their assistance with the Uniform Drive

IV.D.  Region One – Texas Association of Secondary School Principals - 2011-12 Outstanding Secondary School Principals and Assistant Principals Award

IV.E. Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest - Outstanding Soloist

V. Consent Agenda Items

V.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

V.B. Submission of Appraisal Roll to the Governing Body

V.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Delinquent Tax Computer Service Agreement

V.D. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

V.E. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of August 2011

V.F. Select Board Member(s) as Delegate and Alternate Delegate to attend the TASB 2011 Delegate Assembly in Austin, TX, on September 29 - October 2, 2011

V.G. Approval of the 2011-12 Student Code of Conduct

V.H. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Webb County and United ISD for Juvenile J.P. Court Coordinators

V.I. Approval of Agreement between United ISD, Laredo ISD and Webb County Juvenile Department for Educational Program for students who reside in the Webb County Youth Village

V.J. Approval to designate September 12-16, 2011 and January 23-27, 2012 as "Celebrate Freedom Week"

V.K. Approval of Request from Javier Montemayor, Jr. and Judd Gilpin for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United High School for $1,934.50

V.L. Approval of Requests from Juan A. Molina, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United South High School for $1,934.50, LBJ High School for $5,630.50

V.M. Approval of Request from Javier Montemayor, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds  for Trautmann Elementary for $10,000

V.N. Approval of Request from Ricardo "Rick" Rodriguez for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds  for Salinas Elementary for $1,417.80

V.O. Approval of Request from Judd Gilpin for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds  for the United ISD Natatorium for $5,000

V.P. Approval of Request from Judd Gilpin for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds  for the United 9th Grade Campus for $13,780

V.Q. Second Reading of Policy BE (LOCAL) - Board Meetings

V.R. Second Reading of Policy EI (LOCAL):  Academic Achievement

V.S. Second Reading of Policy FD (LOCAL) - Admissions

V.T. Second Reading of Policy FN (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities

V.U. Second Reading of Policy FO (LOCAL) - Student Discipline

VI. Items for Individual Consideration

VI.A. Board Minutes

VI.B. Approval of Request from Pat Campos and Ricardo Molina for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for JBA High School for $1,934.50

VI.C. Adopt Official Budget for the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year

VI.D. Resolution to Adopt 2011 Tax Rate

VI.E. Approval of Resolution to Commit Portions of the General Fund unassigned Fund Balance

VI.F. First Reading of Policy EHBB (LOCAL) - Special Programs:  Gifted and Talented Students

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

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

VII.A.1. Review of New Laws affecting Retire-Rehire Personnel

VII.B. 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

VII.B.1. Report on the status of the feasibility study period and possible action on the purchase pursuant to the Purchase and Sales Agreement of up  to 35 acres of unplatted and undeveloped property, with such property located south of FM1472 and adjacent to Killam Boulevard and Aquero Drive.  The property to be conveyed by International Bank of Commerce

VII.C. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney
551.082 School Children; School District Employee; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint
551.0821 School Board: Personally Identifiable Information about Public School Studenl

VII.C.1. Discussion and possible concerning the disciplinary action taken by United Independent School District’s Administration against student B.P.W. and any matter incident thereto

VII.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

VII.D.1. Police Dept. Overtime

VII.D.2. HOST/POA/Grandparent Care Admission Procedures

VII.D.3. Attendance Accounting

VII.D.4. Status of on-going Audits

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

VIII.A. Action on the Disciplinary Action taken by the United Independent School District’s Administration against Student B.P.W.

VIII.B. Discussion and possible action with respect to closing the Purchase and Sales Agreement of  up to 35 acres of unplatted and undeveloped property, with such property located south of FM1472 and adjacent to Killam Boulevard and Aquero Drive. The property to be conveyed by International Bank of Commerce

IX. Adjournment