I.A. Action Items to be Reviewed by the Regular Board Meeting on August 21, 2013 with recommendation to be made by the Instructional Committee

I.A.1. Application for Expedited State Waiver for Accelerated Instruction for the 2013-2014 School Year

I.A.2. Approval of Additional PDAS Appraisers for the 2013-2014 School Year

I.A.3. Approval of Agreement between United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and Webb County Juvenile Department

I.A.4. Approval of 2013-2014 Professional Development and Curricular Initiatives:  Concept-Based and ABYDOS

I.A.5. Approval of 2013-2014 Special Education Initiatives for Reading and Math

I.A.6. First Reading of LOCAL Polices in TASB Update 97

I.B. Items to be Reviewed by the Instructional Committee for Information Only:

I.B.1. New Teacher Hires, Administrative New Hires/Promotion & Resignations of Professional Employees

I.B.2. Correction for Missed Instructional Days Waiver for the 2012-2013 School Year for Matias De Llano and United High School

I.B.3. Proposed Changes to the 2013-2014 Student Handbook (Bus Rider Handbook & Technology Use Guide)

I.B.4. Texas Education Agency 2013 Accountability Reports with Ratings - 2012-2013 Performance Index Framework District Summary Report

I.B.5. UPDATES - Delivery of Instruction in a Technology-Driven Classroom:  A Mobile Learning Program

I.B.6. Mobile Learning Device (MLD) Plan:  2013 Summer School Pilot Evaluation

I.B.7. Review of  LEGAL Policies in Update 97

II. 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. 

III. Adjournment