November 16, 2006 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance

III. Action Items

III.A. Consider approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 2, 2006

III.B. Consider Board approval of tax refunds

III.C. Consider proposals for property and crime insurance

III.D. Bids

III.D.1. Consider bids for soccer supplies and equipment (boys and girls)

III.D.2. Consider bids for fundraisers (catalog)

III.D.3. Consider bids for repairs to centrifugal chillers

III.D.4. Consider bids for small roof repairs

III.D.5. Consider bids for chemical management system and chemicals

III.D.6. Consider bids for hand soap and dispensers (third year option)

III.D.7. Consider bids for air conditioning filters (second year option)

III.E. Consider approval of a proposal from Estes, McClure & Associates

IV. Discussion Items

IV.A. Review October 2006 Tax Report

IV.B. Discuss proposed changes in designated transportation plan for the 2007-2008 school year

IV.C. Review Board Policies on first reading

V. Information Items

V.A. Hear report on National Merit recognitions

V.B. Receive 2006 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

V.C. Recognize 2006 TBEC/Just for the Kids Honor Roll Schools

V.D. Receive 2005-2006 Highly Qualified Teacher Report

V.E. Hear update on recruitment efforts by Human Resources Department

V.F. Hear report on possible start-up of an Alternative High School for 2007

V.G. Receive check from D. K. Haney Roofing Company

VI. Public Forum

VII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Opening Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VII.A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee)

VII.B. Consult with attorney regarding Mickens v. Garland ISD (Section 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning privileged and underprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct)

VII.C. Consider land purchase. (Section 551.072: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property)

VII.D. Consider taking action on Superintendent’s contract. (Section 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee)

VIII. Adjournment