PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $700.00 for Five Palms Elementary School from an anonymous donor from the Texas Federation of Republican Women Convention 2012  in compliance with board policy CDC (Local).

2. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1500.00 for Hutchins and Palo Alto Elementary Schools from H.E.B. in compliance with board policy CDC (Local).

3. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $495.92 for Five Palms Elementary from McDonald's Restaurant General Manager, Frank Valenzuela and Community Relations & Marketing Assistant, Amy Dunagan in compliance with board policy CDC (Local).

4. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $300.00 for Five Palms Elementary Special Education students from the Texas Federation of Republican Women 2013 Convention PAC, on behalf of Susana Martinez, Governor of New Mexico in compliance with board policy CDC (Local).

5. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 for Five Palms Elementary Robotics Team from Young RED.org., on behalf of Paola Rios in compliance with board policy CDC (Local).

6. Discussion and possible action to accept a pledge of $100,000 from the MOST program to support our students at South San Antonio High School in compliance with board policy CDC (Local).

RECOGNITION

1. Recognition of South San Antonio High School Marching Band for receiving First Division at the UIL Marching Contest.

2. Recognition of South San Antonio High School Mariachi Group for receiving Second Place at the Mariachi Corazon Competition.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

ORAL /  WRITTEN REPORTS

1. Presentation by Administration regarding status of High School Auditorium, Palo Alto Library and Palo Alto 4th grade wing heating and air conditioning systems.

2. Presentation by Administration regarding South San Antonio ISD police department "Little Paws Holiday Toy Drive."

3. Presentation by Administration regarding Financial Management Review Report of August 2013 performed by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).

4. Presentation by Athletic Director regarding the Middle School Weight Training Program.

5. Presentation by Administration regarding the current status of the Academy of Health Sciences Program: enrollment, curriculum and student certification upon graduation.

6. Presentation by Administration regarding the current status of the Culinary Arts Program: enrollment, curriculum and student certification upon graduation.

7. Presentation by Administration regarding the current status of the Agricultural Arts Program: enrollment, curriculum and student certification upon graduation.

CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE:  The Board of Trustees may elect to go into Closed Meeting any time during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  In the event the Board of Trustees elects to go into Closed Meeting regarding an Agenda Item, the Board of Trustees will hold a Closed Meeting to discuss individual personnel matters including termination, litigation and other matters the Board deems necessary.  Upon completion of Closed Meeting, the Board of Trustees may, in the open session, take such action as appropriate on items discussed in a Closed Meeting.  If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item listed on the agenda should be held in Closed Meeting, the Board will convene in such Closed Meeting in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.001 - 551.088. The Board members may take action in the open portion of the meeting on items discussed in the Closed Meeting but no action will be taken in closed session.  The Board will consider and discuss, the following items:

Closed Meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821

1. Discussion regarding professional resignations, retirements and employment of new personnel. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

2. Discussion regarding auxiliary resignations, retirements and employment of new personnel. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

3. Discussion regarding terminations, promotions, reclassifications, assignments and reassignments of district personnel as recommended by the Superintendent. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

4. Discussion regarding the appointment of an Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

5. Discussion regarding the appointment of a Director of Student Support Services. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

6. Consultation with attorney and discussion of recommendation for decision in Docket Number
031-R10-02-2013, Joseph Williamson v. South San Antonio Independent School District, before the Texas Commissioner of Education. (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074)

7. Consultation with attorney regarding allowable right of access to personally identifiable student information by the Board of Trustees pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.0821).

8. Discussion and possible action regarding implementation issues related  to the District's Pilot Security Plan.  (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and 551.076)

The Board will return to open session and take appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in closed session.  No Action will be taken in closed session.  Further, Board Members are reminded that all items discussed in closed session must remain confidential so as to avoid liability to the district.

DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION

1. Discussion and possible action to amend the 2013-2014 official budget in order to purchase a police vehicle as part of the Pilot Security Plan.

2. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP14-4 Auxiliary Personal Uniforms for departments to include Maintenance, Custodial, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Textbook/records and Warehouse staff.

3. Discussion and possible action to approve purchase of Child Nutrition Employee Footwear.

4. Discussion and possible action to approve the affiliation agreement between South San Antonio Independent School District and Pleasanton Animal Hospital. 

5. Discussion and possible action to approve a contract amendment with Special Education Bilingual Therapies.

6. Discussion and possible action to approve purchases for furniture at the new ROTC Building at South San High School from Indeco Sales.

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the Buyback of Personal Leave days for FY 2013-2014.

8. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to the 2013-2014 Official Budget for Supplemental Prekindergarten funding .

9. Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Portfolio Statistics Report for the period of September 2012 to August 2013.

10. Discussion and possible action to change the date of the January 15, 2014 Board Meeting to January 22, 2014.

11. Discussion and possible action to approve minutes for Regular Called and Special Called Board Meetings: 
A. October 16, 2013 Regular Called Meeting
B. October 29, 2013  Special Called Meeting

ADJOURNMENT