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I. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
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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.
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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.
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IV. Superintendent's Report
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IV.A. Presentation of Annual Investment Report
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V. Recognitions
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V.A. 7th Annual USSBA - Band Marching Contest
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V.B. LBJ High School - Ambassador and Volunteer for the Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon
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V.C. Laurel Insurance and Associates - Donation of School Uniforms
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V.D. Wells Fargo Bank - Donation of School Uniforms
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V.E. United ISD Bond Committee - Dedication and Voluntary Service
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V.F. 2012 Semifinalist National Merit Scholarship Program
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V.G. 9th Consecutive Award of Superior Achievement for First Integrity Rating System of Texas or FIRST Program
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V.H. United South High School - MCJROTC Naval Honor School & 12 Months of Exemplary Performance
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VI. Consent Agenda Items
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VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
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VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
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VI.C. Approval of End of Year Outstanding Encumbrances
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VI.D. Approval to Adopt Resolution regarding Review of Investment Policy and Strategies
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VI.E. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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VII. Items for Individual Consideration
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VII.A. Board Minutes
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VII.B. Donations
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VII.C. Approval of Resolution to Tax Tangible Personal Property in Transit
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VII.D. Approval of Maximum Class Size Waiver for 2011-2012 School Year
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VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
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VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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VIII.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel re: re: contemplated litigation related to the school finance system
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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 |
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VIII.B.1. Tax Office Procedures
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VIII.B.2. Student Activity Fund Audits:
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VIII.B.2.a. Kazen Elementary
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VIII.B.2.b. Zaffirini Elementary
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VIII.B.2.c. Finley Elementary
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VIII.B.2.d. Prada Elementary
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VIII.B.2.e. Salvador Garcia Middle
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VIII.B.2.f. United South High School
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VIII.B.2.g. United High School
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VIII.B.3. Status of on-going Audits
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IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.
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IX.A. Consider Resolution to join lawsuit concerning the Texas school finance system and potential litigation to protect the taxpayers and school children of Texas
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X. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular | |
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I. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
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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.
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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.
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IV. Superintendent's Report
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IV.A. Presentation of Annual Investment Report
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V. Recognitions
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V.A. 7th Annual USSBA - Band Marching Contest
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V.B. LBJ High School - Ambassador and Volunteer for the Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon
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V.C. Laurel Insurance and Associates - Donation of School Uniforms
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V.D. Wells Fargo Bank - Donation of School Uniforms
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V.E. United ISD Bond Committee - Dedication and Voluntary Service
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V.F. 2012 Semifinalist National Merit Scholarship Program
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V.G. 9th Consecutive Award of Superior Achievement for First Integrity Rating System of Texas or FIRST Program
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V.H. United South High School - MCJROTC Naval Honor School & 12 Months of Exemplary Performance
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VI. Consent Agenda Items
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VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
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VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendments
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Attachments:
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VI.C. Approval of End of Year Outstanding Encumbrances
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Attachments:
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VI.D. Approval to Adopt Resolution regarding Review of Investment Policy and Strategies
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Attachments:
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VI.E. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications
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VII. Items for Individual Consideration
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VII.A. Board Minutes
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Attachments:
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VII.B. Donations
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VII.C. Approval of Resolution to Tax Tangible Personal Property in Transit
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VII.D. Approval of Maximum Class Size Waiver for 2011-2012 School Year
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VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act
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VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
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VIII.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel re: re: contemplated litigation related to the school finance system
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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 |
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VIII.B.1. Tax Office Procedures
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VIII.B.2. Student Activity Fund Audits:
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VIII.B.2.a. Kazen Elementary
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VIII.B.2.b. Zaffirini Elementary
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VIII.B.2.c. Finley Elementary
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VIII.B.2.d. Prada Elementary
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VIII.B.2.e. Salvador Garcia Middle
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VIII.B.2.f. United South High School
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VIII.B.2.g. United High School
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VIII.B.3. Status of on-going Audits
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IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.
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IX.A. Consider Resolution to join lawsuit concerning the Texas school finance system and potential litigation to protect the taxpayers and school children of Texas
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Attachments:
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X. Adjournment
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