February 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Establishment of Quorum/Roll Call

I.B. Pledge to the American and Texas Flags

I.C. Certification of Public Notice

II. Recognition of Visitors - Public Forum

III. Superintendent Report

III.A. Legislative Report

III.B. Facility Report

III.C. Final Update on Refinancing of Bonds

III.D. Summer Planning

III.E. Grant Opportunities

IV. Discussion and Action on Consent Agenda: The items on the consent agenda require routine board action. All items on this portion of the agenda can be adopted with one motion/second and majority of a quorum of trustees. Any trustee can move on items from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote.

IV.A. Consider Action on Gifts and Solicitations

IV.B. Approval and/or Correction of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 14, 2013

IV.C. Check Payments

IV.D. Financial Reports

IV.E. Quarterly Investment Report

IV.F. Annual Investment Report

IV.G. Investment Resolutions

IV.G.1. Resolution Approving Qualified Brokers

IV.G.2. Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training

IV.G.3. Resolution Stating Review of Investment Policy, Investment Strategies and Desingnation of Investment Officers

IV.H. Resolution-Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education and Choice Facility Partner

V. Action Items

V.A. Consider and take possible action on Board Member Resignation

V.B. Consider and take possible Action on Budget Amendments

V.C. Consider and take Possible Action to Order a Regular Election for Place 5, 6 and 7 and a Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Place 1 on May 11, 2013. Considerar  y tomar una Posible Accion para Ordenar una Eleccion Regular para Miembros Directivos Escolares para los Lugares 5,6, y 7 una Eleccion Especial para Ocupar una Vacante en el Lugar 1 el 11 de Mayo, 2013.

V.D. Consider and take Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Enter into all Contracts and Agreements necessary for the May 11, 2013 Trustee Election and to seek any necessary Preclearance with the Department of Justice. Considerar y tomar una Posible Accion para darle al Superintendente la Autorizacion para Celebrar todos los Contratos y Convenios necesarios para la Eleccion de Miembros Directivos del 11 de Mayo, 2013 y Buscar el Conseguir Cualquier Authorizacion Previa Necesaria por Parte del Departamento de Justicia.

V.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Teacher and Administrator Contracts for 2013-2014

V.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendation to City of Marfa for Changes in One-Way Driving on Gonzales Street and a Request to Change Single Family Zoning of the Washington Street and Gonzales Street Properties.

V.G. Consider and take possible action on District Calendar for 2013-2014

V.H. Discussion on Priorities for 2013-2014 Budget

V.I. Discussion and Possible Action on Audit Firm for 2013-2014

V.J. Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind Local Policy DED, Vacation and Benefits

V.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Local Policy DEC, Compensation and Benefits, Leave and Absences

V.L. Discussion and Possible Action on Administrative Policies and Finance Policy, Procedure, and Administrative Manual(s)

V.M. Discussion and Possible Action on Local Policy CE

V.N. Discussion and Possible Action on Health Insurance Contributions for Principals

V.O. Discussion and Possible Action to Realign Campus Grade Spans

V.P. Discussion and Consideration of Contract for Xerox Machine

V.Q. Discussion and Consideration of Annual Agreement with School Kids Nutrition

V.R. Discussion and Possible Action on Fire Alarm System in Cafeteria

V.S. Discussion and Possible Action on Approving a Program Change

VI. Executive Session

VI.A. Personnel Assignments & Resignations

VII. Adjourn
In Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may enter into a closed meeting to deliberate any item that is listed above that fits within an exception listed in Subchapter D. Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.