August 17, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

II.A. OPERATIONS REPORT

II.A.1. Quarterly Demographic & Housing Analysis 2Q15

II.A.2. Construction Update

II.B. BUDGET STATUS REPORT

II.C. 2015-2016 STUDENT INITIATIVE OFFICER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF FORT WORTH

II.D. ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS REPORT

II.E. FINE ARTS 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 Boards’ attorney 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 leave 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.D. Section 551.082:  Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel.

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

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - CHISHOLM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

IV.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. 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.B. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

V.B.1. Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail, Randal Mays, President

V.B.2. Saginaw High School Athletic Trainer, Rick Redden

V.C. SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2015-2016 BUDGET

VI.B. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 2015-2016 ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION BUDGET

VI.C. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 2015-2016 BUDGET

VI.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO SET TAX RATE

VI.E. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.E.1. Reading Assessment Program for Grades Pre-K through 8th Grade

VI.E.2. K-5 Writing Workshop Program

VI.E.3. Advanced Placement World History and Physics Materials

VI.E.4. Fresh and Organic Produce

VI.E.5. Extension of Proposal for Pupil Transportation Services

VI.F. ACT ON 2014-2015 BUDGET AMENDMENT

VI.G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 2015-2016 REVISED ADDITIONAL STAFFING

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

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

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - JUNE 2015

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - JUNE 2015

VIII.C. REPORT ON COOPERATIVE FEES PAID BY EMS ISD

VIII.D. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

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

IX. REVIEW 2015-2016 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE TASB POLICY UPDATE 102

X.C. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOG DISCOUNT RFP FOR ATHLETIC SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND UNIFORMS FOR ALL SPORTS

X.D. APPROVE CATALOG DISCOUNT RFP FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

X.E. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FUND BALANCE POLICIES AS REQUIRED BY GASB 54

X.F. APPROVE 2015-2016 PDAS APPRAISERS

X.G. APPROVE 2015-2016 SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)

X.H. APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION IN AREA 4-H ORGANIZATION AND ADJUNCT STAFF APPOINTMENT

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT