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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
2. PLEDGES TO FLAGS*
3. OVERVIEW OF AGENDA
4. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
4.A. Lantana Education Foundation Presentation
4.B. TABE Award - Amy Molina
4.C. National Math Science Teacher Award - Ruth Westbrook
4.D. Guyer High School Band Uniforms
5. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING
6. 1st OPEN FORUM
7. WORKSHOP/REPORTS/INFORMATION
7.A. WORKSHOP ITEMS
7.A.1. Discussion of Community Partnerships
7.A.2. Discussion of GO! Initiative
7.A.3. Discussion and Review of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA)
7.A.4. Discussion of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Waiver from US Department of Education
7.A.5. Discussion of Annual Investment Report
7.B. REPORT ITEMS
7.B.1. Attendance Report - Cycle 1
7.B.2. Technology Monthly Report
7.B.3. Head Start Section 644 Financial Compliance Report for 2012-13
8. 2ND OPEN FORUM
9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
9.A. Minutes for the October 8, 2013 Board Meeting
9.B. Matters Related to Personnel: Resignations, Employment, Position
9.B.1. Naming of Elementary School Principal
9.C. Approval of Leaves & Absences
9.D. Investment Report as of September 30, 2013
9.E. Approval of School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Members 2013-2014
9.F. Approval of Head Start Compliance Reports
9.G. Approval of TEA Class Size Waiver
9.H. Approval of Policy Review Resolution of CDA (Local) Other Revenues & Investments
9.I. Approval of Investment Officer Training Providers
9.J. Approval of Broker/Dealer List
9.K. Approval for Out-of-State Travel to Chicago, Illinois Beauty Show for ATC Cosmetology
9.L. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, In-State Crownover Middle School Band, Choir, and Orchestra
9.M. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State Ryan High School Choir
9.N. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State Ryan High School Band
9.O. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State Harpool Middle School Orchestra
9.P. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State For Guyer High School Orchestra
9.Q. Approval of Additional Active Appraisers For Professional Development And Appraisal System (PDAS)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.A. Consider Approval of Campus Improvement Plans
10.B. Consider Approval of 2013 Certified Tax Roll
11. 3rd OPEN FORUM
12. CLOSED MEETING
12.A. Private consultation with the Board’s attorney under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
12.B. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, sale, or value of real property under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072.
12.C. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074.
12.D. To deliberate a complaint brought against an employee of the school district by another employee under Texas Government Code, Section 551.082
12.D.1. Level III Grievance
13. OPEN MEETING
14. BOARD MEMBER CALENDARS
15. SUPERINTENDENT’S CALENDAR
16. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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2. PLEDGES TO FLAGS*
Description:
Pledges to the US and Texas Flags will be led by Paloma Creek Elementary students. *Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
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3. OVERVIEW OF AGENDA
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4. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Attachments:
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4.A. Lantana Education Foundation Presentation
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4.B. TABE Award - Amy Molina
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4.C. National Math Science Teacher Award - Ruth Westbrook
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4.D. Guyer High School Band Uniforms
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5. PUBLIC HEARING ON "SCHOOL FIRST" RATING
Attachments:
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6. 1st OPEN FORUM
Description:
A fifteen (15) minute time period is set aside to allow citizens to address the Board on any subject.  Five speakers will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis with the exception of students who will always be allowed to speak first.  No action may take place in response, but the Board may consider future action.
Subject:
7. WORKSHOP/REPORTS/INFORMATION
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7.A. WORKSHOP ITEMS
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7.A.1. Discussion of Community Partnerships
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7.A.2. Discussion of GO! Initiative
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7.A.3. Discussion and Review of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA)
Attachments:
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7.A.4. Discussion of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Waiver from US Department of Education
Attachments:
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7.A.5. Discussion of Annual Investment Report
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7.B. REPORT ITEMS
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7.B.1. Attendance Report - Cycle 1
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7.B.2. Technology Monthly Report
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7.B.3. Head Start Section 644 Financial Compliance Report for 2012-13
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8. 2ND OPEN FORUM
Description:
Time is set aside preceding the action agenda to allow citizens the opportunity to comment or raise issues concerning items that will be considered for action by the Board. Persons desiring to address the Board must complete a Speaker Registration Card and submit it to the president. Individual time limits are three (3) minutes.
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9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Items listed below are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted under one motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually. In that case, the item will be removed from consent agenda action and will be considered under separate action. Copies of minutes and other supportive information for consent agenda items were provided to trustees in a pre-meeting packet for study and preparation. The Board will consider for action the following items:
Subject:
9.A. Minutes for the October 8, 2013 Board Meeting
Attachments:
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9.B. Matters Related to Personnel: Resignations, Employment, Position
Subject:
9.B.1. Naming of Elementary School Principal
Subject:
9.C. Approval of Leaves & Absences
Subject:
9.D. Investment Report as of September 30, 2013
Attachments:
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9.E. Approval of School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Members 2013-2014
Attachments:
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9.F. Approval of Head Start Compliance Reports
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9.G. Approval of TEA Class Size Waiver
Attachments:
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9.H. Approval of Policy Review Resolution of CDA (Local) Other Revenues & Investments
Attachments:
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9.I. Approval of Investment Officer Training Providers
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J. Approval of Broker/Dealer List
Attachments:
Subject:
9.K. Approval for Out-of-State Travel to Chicago, Illinois Beauty Show for ATC Cosmetology
Attachments:
Subject:
9.L. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, In-State Crownover Middle School Band, Choir, and Orchestra
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State Ryan High School Choir
Attachments:
Subject:
9.N. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State Ryan High School Band
Attachments:
Subject:
9.O. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State Harpool Middle School Orchestra
Attachments:
Subject:
9.P. Approval for Travel to a Non-State-Sanctioned Activity, Out-of-State For Guyer High School Orchestra
Attachments:
Subject:
9.Q. Approval of Additional Active Appraisers For Professional Development And Appraisal System (PDAS)
Attachments:
Subject:
10. NEW BUSINESS
Description:
The Board will consider the following items:
Subject:
10.A. Consider Approval of Campus Improvement Plans
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Consider Approval of 2013 Certified Tax Roll
Attachments:
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11. 3rd OPEN FORUM
Description:
The agenda item allows citizens, who were not able to speak during the first open forum, the opportunity to address the Board on any subject. A Speaker Registration Card must be submitted to the president and individual time limits are three (3) minutes. No action may take place in response, but the Board may consider future action. Any complaints against employees must be made in closed session in accordance with Policy GF (Local). To address the Board in closed session, arrangements must be made with the Superintendent prior to the Board meeting and all administrative channels must have been exhausted.
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12. CLOSED MEETING
Description:
The Board may enter into a closed session to deliberate the following:
Subject:
12.A. Private consultation with the Board’s attorney under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
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12.B. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, sale, or value of real property under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072.
Subject:
12.C. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074.
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12.D. To deliberate a complaint brought against an employee of the school district by another employee under Texas Government Code, Section 551.082
Subject:
12.D.1. Level III Grievance
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13. OPEN MEETING
Description:
The Board of Trustees will consider and take action, if necessary, on any matters as discussed in the above-noted closed meeting.
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14. BOARD MEMBER CALENDARS
Description:
This agenda item provides a time for Board members to present upcoming events upon their respective calendars which they feel may be of interest to their colleagues.
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15. SUPERINTENDENT’S CALENDAR
Description:
This agenda item allows time for the superintendent to present upcoming events which the superintendent believes may be of interest to the Board and to receive direction from the Board regarding scheduling and agenda preparation.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
OPEN MEETING RULE (Texas Government code 551.001 et seq.) “Any action taken by a governmental body at a meeting on a subject which was not stated on the agenda in the notice posted for such meeting can be made void. The requirement for notice prescribed by this section does not apply to matters about which specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy is furnished in response to an inquiry made at such meeting, whether such inquiry is made by a member of the general public or by a member of the governmental body. Any deliberation, discussion, or decision, with respect to the subject about which inquiry was made shall be limited to a proposal to place such subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting of such governmental body for which notice has been provided in compliance with the Act.” In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Denton ISD will provide a sign language interpreter for the hearing impaired if requested at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. Please call the Superintendent’s Office at 369-0002 or use TTY at 369-4075 to schedule an interpreter. The DISD assembly room is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Board requests citizens attending public meetings observe appropriate rules of decorum. Therefore, please refrain from private conversations while the Board is in session, and from expressing your agreement or disagreement with a speaker by applause or other forms of demonstration. No signs, placards, or other audio or visual props will be allowed in the Board room.

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