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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Declaration of Quorum
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1.B. Closed Session (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
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2. Reconvene after Closed Meeting
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2.A. Recognition of Veterans
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2.B. Invocation
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2.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Recognitions
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3.A. Students and Teachers
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3.B. Recipient of the Heroes for Children Award, Tommie W. Friday in District 6 of the State Board of Education
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3.C. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation by the Reagan Chapter of the Order of DeMolay
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3.D. Boy Scout Visitors
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4. Intermission to meet the Trustees
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5. Citizen Inquiries
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6. Reports
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6.A. Population and Survey Analyst Demographic Study
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6.B. Instructional Report: parent involvement programs
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6.C. Public Hearing:
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6.C.1. Overview of Schools FIRST
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6.C.2. Klein ISD's Rating
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6.C.3. Public Comments on Report
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6.D. Public Hearing:
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7. Local Board Policy
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7.A. Proposed modification to BED (Local) Board Meetings - Public Participation
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7.B. Proposed modifications to local board policies: DGBA Personnel Management Relations - Employee Complaints/Grievances; FNG Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances; and GF Public Complaints
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7.C. Proposed additional addendum to Student Handbook for the 2011-12 school year
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8. Local Board Policy
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9. Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract
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10. Proposed Suspension Without Pay Pending Discharge
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11. Health Care Survey
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12. Benefit Plan
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13. Real Property
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14. Project Initiation
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14.A. 2012 facilities renovation project
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14.B. West Rayford Road site pre-development
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15. Easement
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16. Investment Policy
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16.A. Adoption of annual Resolution stating that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the district's investment policy and investment strategy
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16.B. Adoption of annual Resolution stating the the Board of Trustees has approved the investment officers, the independent sources of instruction relating to investment responsibility for the investment officers and the investment training hours of the investment officers
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16.C. Approval of the attached list of qualified brokers who will be authorized to engage in investment transactions with the district as allowed in section 2256.025 of the Texas Government Code
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17. Resolution
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18. Budget Review
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19. Tax Rate
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20. Bid #12-142
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21. Items removed from the Consent Agenda
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22. Consent Agenda
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22.A. Petitions for tax refunds in excess of $500
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22.B. Sale of obsolete, unusable, and non-repairable surplus property by public auction in accordance with section 11.151(c) of the Texas Education Code during October 2011 via national online website service
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22.C. 2011 Board of Trustees' election contract with Harris County
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22.D. Renewal of the plan services for the Klein 457 Individual Retirement Plan with Great West/Educators money, the current administrator, for the plan year beginning January 1, 2012
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22.E. Modification of the plan year for the renewal of the group life program through Aetna (Bid #12-132) for a shortened plan year effective January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012
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22.F. Modification of the plan year for the renewal of the voluntary programs for dental and vision (Bid #12-133) through the Region 4 Interlocal Agreement to a shortened year effective January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012
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22.G. Modification of the plan year for the renewal of voluntary programs for disability, cancer, and pre-paid group legal services (Bid #12-156) through Region 4 Interlocal Agreement to a shortened plan year effective January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012
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22.H. Continuation of Bid #12-149 office supplies
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22.I. Bid #12-152 auto parts
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22.J. Renewal of Bid #12-153 relocation of temporary and modular buildings
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22.K. Bid #10-109 math and science manipulatives (renewing as #12-154)
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22.L. Continuation of Bid #12-164 non-classroom furniture
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22.M. Continuation of Bid #12-165 classroom furniture
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22.N. Continuation of Bid #12-166 computer power management software
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22.O. Renewal of Achieve 3000
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22.P. TEA Innovative Course Application
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22.Q. CSP #12-171 Verizon Telecommunications maintenance
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22.R. Request for maximum class size exceptions for the 22:1 pupil teacher ratio
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23. Minutes
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24. Board Agenda Calendar Review
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25. KISD Events Calendar
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26. Comments
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26.A. Follow-up on prior reports/requests for information
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26.B. Comments from Board Members and Administrators
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27. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | October 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular | |
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Call to Order
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Declaration of Quorum
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Description:
State for the record, the names of trustees representing the quorum
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Closed Session (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
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Description:
Request to have a closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code in accordance with Sections 551.071 private consultation with the board's attorney, including board governance, 551.072 discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, 551.074 discussing employment, evaluation, or discipline of personnel, including superintendent's contract and evaluation and including assistant principal at Klein Collins, 551.076 discussing security personnel, 551.082 discussing disciplinary matters or complaints regarding school children and/or school district employees, 551.0821 discussing personally identifiable information about public school students, and 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
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Reconvene after Closed Meeting
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Recognition of Veterans
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Invocation
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Description:
Presenter: Mr. Mann
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Description:
Presenter: Mr. Clark
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Recognitions
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Students and Teachers
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Description:
Nitsch Elementary School and Klein Intermediate School
Presenters: Mr. Lanham and Mr. Smith |
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Recipient of the Heroes for Children Award, Tommie W. Friday in District 6 of the State Board of Education
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Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation by the Reagan Chapter of the Order of DeMolay
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Boy Scout Visitors
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Intermission to meet the Trustees
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Citizen Inquiries
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Description:
Approximately 20 minutes of each regular meeting will be allocated to citizen inquiries. After registering with the board secretary prior to the meeting, a school district resident, employee, vendor, or potential vendor shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees for the four specific purposes as dictated by the state laws governing open meetings: 1) to discuss an item that appears on the agenda/notice of meeting, 2) to make a request for specific factual information, 3) to ask for a recitation of existing policy, and 4) to redress grievances. In accordance with the law, no deliberation, discussion or decision will be made other than to consider a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting, unless the subject is listed on the board agenda, in which case it may be discussed by the board. A written response or acknowledgment will be provided. Oral comments are limited to five minutes in length, unless extended by a majority of the trustees, and must not mention any individuals by name or position or contain any personally identifiable reference.
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Reports
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Population and Survey Analyst Demographic Study
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Instructional Report: parent involvement programs
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Public Hearing:
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Description:
District's report on Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
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Overview of Schools FIRST
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Klein ISD's Rating
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Public Comments on Report
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Public Hearing:
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Description:
Discussion on proposed Resolution to tax tangible personal property in transit which would otherwise be exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code, section 11.253
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Local Board Policy
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Description:
First reading of the following:
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Proposed modification to BED (Local) Board Meetings - Public Participation
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Proposed modifications to local board policies: DGBA Personnel Management Relations - Employee Complaints/Grievances; FNG Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances; and GF Public Complaints
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Proposed additional addendum to Student Handbook for the 2011-12 school year
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Local Board Policy
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Description:
Approval of proposed modifications to local board policies: BBI Board Members - Technology Resources and Electronic Communications; CQ Technology Resources; CY Intellectual Property; EFE Instructional Resources - Copyrighted Material; EI Academic Achievement; EMG Miscellaneous Instructional Policies - Non-Service Animals; and FNC Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Conduct pursuant to Texas Association of School Boards TASB Legal Update 90; and proposed modification to additional local board policy FNA Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Expressions [first reading conducted September 12, 2011]
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Proposed Termination of Probationary Contract
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Description:
Consider and approve superintendent's recommendation to propose termination of probationary contract teacher for good cause (Klein Oak High School)
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Proposed Suspension Without Pay Pending Discharge
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Description:
Consider and approve superintendent's recommendation to propose suspension without pay of probationary contract teacher pending and until any discharge (see Agenda #9) (Klein Oak High School)
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Health Care Survey
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Description:
Consideration that a health care survey be conducted by which all employees currently enrolled in the KISD health insurance program are surveyed regarding their satisfaction with the current program, asked for suggestions for improvement, and rate the importance of district financial support (district health care contribution) versus a direct supplement to salary [Mr. Szymczak, Mr. Mann]
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Benefit Plan
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Description:
Approval of a district contribution of $250 for each employee that is participating in the Klein ISD major medical plan through the TRS ActiveCare as of January 1, 2012, to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and the Wellness program which includes a wellness coordinator position as presented in the supporting documentation
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Real Property
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Description:
Consideration and approval of the contract for the purchase of +/- 18 acres of vacant real property on the north side of FM 2920
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Project Initiation
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Description:
Approval of project initiation for the following:
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2012 facilities renovation project
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West Rayford Road site pre-development
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Easement
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Description:
Approval of easement to CenterPoint Energy for Zwink Elementary
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Investment Policy
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Description:
Approval of investment policy as follows:
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Adoption of annual Resolution stating that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the district's investment policy and investment strategy
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Adoption of annual Resolution stating the the Board of Trustees has approved the investment officers, the independent sources of instruction relating to investment responsibility for the investment officers and the investment training hours of the investment officers
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Approval of the attached list of qualified brokers who will be authorized to engage in investment transactions with the district as allowed in section 2256.025 of the Texas Government Code
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Resolution
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Description:
Approval of a Resolution to tax tangible personal property in transit which would otherwise be exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code, section 11.253
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Budget Review
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Description:
Approval of budget amendments for the 2011-12 school year
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Tax Rate
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Description:
Approval that the property taxes be set by the adoption of a tax rate of $1.43 per hundred dollars of valuation, consisting of $1.04 Maintenance and Operations plus $ .39 debt service, Texas Tax Code, section 26.05(b), and that Klein ISD adopt an ordinance setting the 2011 tax rate accordingly [this year's proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate]
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Bid #12-142
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Description:
Approval of Bid #12-142 refurbished/out-of-the box computers and parts
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Items removed from the Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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| Subject: |
Petitions for tax refunds in excess of $500
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| Subject: |
Sale of obsolete, unusable, and non-repairable surplus property by public auction in accordance with section 11.151(c) of the Texas Education Code during October 2011 via national online website service
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| Subject: |
2011 Board of Trustees' election contract with Harris County
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| Subject: |
Renewal of the plan services for the Klein 457 Individual Retirement Plan with Great West/Educators money, the current administrator, for the plan year beginning January 1, 2012
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Modification of the plan year for the renewal of the group life program through Aetna (Bid #12-132) for a shortened plan year effective January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012
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| Subject: |
Modification of the plan year for the renewal of the voluntary programs for dental and vision (Bid #12-133) through the Region 4 Interlocal Agreement to a shortened year effective January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012
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| Subject: |
Modification of the plan year for the renewal of voluntary programs for disability, cancer, and pre-paid group legal services (Bid #12-156) through Region 4 Interlocal Agreement to a shortened plan year effective January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012
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| Subject: |
Continuation of Bid #12-149 office supplies
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| Subject: |
Bid #12-152 auto parts
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| Subject: |
Renewal of Bid #12-153 relocation of temporary and modular buildings
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| Subject: |
Bid #10-109 math and science manipulatives (renewing as #12-154)
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| Subject: |
Continuation of Bid #12-164 non-classroom furniture
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Continuation of Bid #12-165 classroom furniture
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Continuation of Bid #12-166 computer power management software
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Renewal of Achieve 3000
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| Subject: |
TEA Innovative Course Application
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CSP #12-171 Verizon Telecommunications maintenance
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Request for maximum class size exceptions for the 22:1 pupil teacher ratio
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| Subject: |
Minutes
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Description:
Approval of Minutes of regular meeting on September 12, 2011, and Minutes of special meetings on September 6, 2011, and September 20, 2011
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Board Agenda Calendar Review
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KISD Events Calendar
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Comments
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| Subject: |
Follow-up on prior reports/requests for information
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| Subject: |
Comments from Board Members and Administrators
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Adjournment
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