May 20, 2013 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. QUARTERLY DEMOGRAPHIC & HOUSING ANALYSIS - 1Q13

II.B. 2013-2014 BUDGET STATUS REPORT

II.C. CHILD NUTRITION REPORT

II.D. 2013 - 2014 DISTRICT CONTRACTS REPORT

II.D.1. 2013 - 2014 R.A.I.D. Canine Detection Contract

II.D.2. 2013 - 2014 Forward Edge Contract

II.D.3. 2013 - 2014 Safe Schools Background Check Services Agreement

II.E. CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORTS

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.

IV. BOARD OFFICER SELECTION AND REORGANIZATION [Section 551.074]

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

V.A. CALL TO ORDER

V.B. OPENING CEREMONY - Comanche Springs Elementary

V.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

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

VI.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.

VI.C. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

VI.C.1. EM-S ISD Education Foundation Cornerstone Scholarship Recipients

VI.C.2. Skills USA, FCCLA, and FFA State Award Winners

VI.C.3. Saginaw High School Boys Gymnastics State Champs

VI.C.4. EM-S ISD State Track and Field Award Winners

VII. ACTION ITEMS

VII.A. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO PLACE 3, PLACE 4, AND PLACE 5 TRUSTEES

VII.B. ELECT BOARD OFFICERS

VII.C. ELECT DESIGNATED DELEGATE & ALTERNATE TO 2013 TASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY

VII.D. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VII.D.1. Extension of Contract for Annual Financial Audit Services

VII.D.2. Extension of Bid for Travel Agency Services

VII.D.3. Pupil Transportation Services

VII.D.4. Projectors and Accessories

VII.D.5. Gym Floor Refinishing

VII.D.6. Cabling Infrastructure Job Order Contract

VII.E. ACT ON BUDGET AMENDMENT

VII.F. SET SUPERINTENDENT FORMATIVE APPRAISAL CONFERENCE

VII.G. ACT ON EXCELLENCE DEFINED DISTRICT ANNUAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TARGETS

VII.H. ACT ON INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY

VII.I. ACT ON STAFF RECLASSIFICATION PROPOSAL

VII.J. ACT ON LETTER OF NO OBJECTION FROM LASKO PRODUCTS, INC. REGARDING REQUEST FOR FOREIGN TRADE ZONE STATUS

VII.K. SET PUBLIC MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE 2013 - 2014 BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

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

VIII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORT NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

IX. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

IX.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - MARCH 2013

IX.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - MARCH 2013

IX.C. GRADE DISTRIBUTION REPORTS

IX.D. ATTENDANCE REPORT

IX.E. REPORT ON PURCHASES MADE THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM

IX.F. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

X. REVIEW 2012-2013 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

XI. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

XI.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

XI.B. APPROVE 2012-2013 EM-S ISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

XI.C. ADOPT TASB POLICY UPDATE 96 (LOCAL)

XI.D. APPROVE EXTENSION OF CATALOG DISCOUNT BID FOR ONLINE CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND OTHER DELIVERY SERVICES

XI.E. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOG DISCOUNT BID FOR TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

XI.F. APPROVE COURSE NAME CHANGE FROM PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS TO METHODOLOGY FOR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS

XI.G. APPROVE REVISION TO 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

XII. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIV. ADJOURNMENT