October 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board will hear as many reports as time allows.  All remaining reports will be made after reconvening for the 7:00  PM meeting.

II.A. REPORT ON END-OF-COURSE (EOC) GRADING GUIDELINES

II.B. REPORT ON POLICY REVISIONS

II.B.1. Policy EIA (LOCAL) Academic Achievement:  Grading/Progress Reports to Parents

II.B.2. Policy EIAB (LOCAL) Grading/Progress Reports to Parents - Makeup Work

II.C. STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE

II.D. REPORT ON EMPLOYEE LONGEVITY PLAN

II.E. REPORT ON GOODS IN TRANSIT EXEMPTION

II.F. REPORT ON ELECTION CYCLE

II.G. REPORT ON KEY STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK

II.H. CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORTS

II.H.1. Boswell High School Renovations/Additions

II.H.2. Chisholm Trail High School

II.H.3. Rough Rider Road Extension & Utility Project

II.H.4. Swim Center Status Report

II.H.5. Elementary No. 15 Status Report

II.H.6. Other Campus Reports

II.H.7. Budget Tracking Reports

II.I. TASA/TASB CONVENTION REPORT

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the effect a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.C.1. Retirements-Resignations

III.C.2. Hirings

III.C.3. Consider Hiring of Executive Director of Assessment and Program Evaluation

III.C.4. Consider Proposal to Authorize Superintendent to Issue Notice of Proposed Termination to Employee on Term Contract

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

IV.C. OPENING CEREMONY - Creekview Middle School

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. WRITTEN - The Board will acknowledge any written communications received.

V.B. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board must sign up to speak prior to the 7:00 PM session.  Forms are available in the lobby area.

V.C. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - Public Acknowledgment of Monetary Donation to the EM-S ISD Education Foundation by VLK Architects

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2011 FINAL SCHOOL F.I.R.S.T . RATING (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)

VI.B. CONSIDER  SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR SAGINAW HIGH SCHOOL

VI.B.1. Report on School Improvement Plan for Saginaw High School

VI.B.2. Conduct Public Hearing for the School Improvement Plan for Saginaw High School

VI.B.3. Consider School Improvement Plan for Saginaw High School

VI.C. SET SPECIAL MEETING FOR SUPERINTENDENT APPRAISAL

VI.D. CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT

VI.E. CONSIDER NOMINATIONS FOR TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VI.F. CONSIDER PARAMETERS ORDER FOR REFUNDING BONDS

VI.G. CONSIDER SELECTION OF CONCUSSION OVERSIGHT TEAM

VI.H. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.H.1. Athletic Supplies and Uniforms for Chisholm Trail High School

VI.H.2. Wind Turbines for Chisholm Trail High School

VI.H.3. Training Supplies and Equipment for Chisholm Trail High School

VI.H.4. Athletic Flooring and Mats for Chisholm Trail High School

VI.H.5. 911 Communication and Stimulation Lab for Hollenstein Career and Technology Center

VI.I. ACT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

VI.I.1. Consider Change Order #2 to Hunt Construction for Boswell High School

VI.I.2. Consider Design Fees for Second Floor Renovations at Hafley Development Center

VI.J. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE AGREEMENT

VI.K. CONSIDER SALE OF LAND STRUCK OFF TO CITY OF LAKE WORTH

VI.L. CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE NOTICE OF PROPOSED TERMINATION TO EMPLOYEE ON TERM CONTRACT

VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORTS NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - AUGUST 2011

VIII.C. 2011 FOOTBALL GATE RECEIPTS REPORT

VIII.D. GOLD CARD PROGRAM REPORT

VIII.E. GRADE DISTRIBUTION REPORT

VIII.F. ATTENDANCE REPORT

VIII.G. REPORT ON RED RIBBON WEEK

VIII.H. HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUBS FINANCIAL REPORTS

IX. REVIEW 2011-2012 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. ACT ON PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

X.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

X.A.2. Hirings

X.A.3. Approve Hiring of Executive Director of Assessment and Program Evaluation

X.B. APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

X.C. APPROVE AMENDED 2011-2012 SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)

X.D. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOUNT/CATALOG BID FOR FOOD, CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES

X.E. APPROVE ATTENDANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

X.F. APPROVE BOSWELL AND SAGINAW HIGH SCHOOLS CHOIR TRIP REQUESTS

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT