August 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Meeting Opening

1.1. Agenda

1.2. Call to Order

1.3. Prayer

1.4. Pledges

1.5. Roll Call

2. Commendations

2.1. Commendations and recognition of students, staff, and others who have significantly impacted the Mansfield Independent School District.

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1. Approve minutes from the 8/6/2013 Called Board Meeting

3.2. Approve minutes from the 7/23/2013 Regular Board Meeting

3.3. Approve minutes from the 7/23/2013 Called Board Meeting

4. Human Resources Report

4.1. Human Resources Report

5. Public Comments

5.1. The correct procedure for addressing the board during Public Comments is as follows: Each speaker should address the board from the podium microphone and state his or her name and address before speaking. All speakers will be limited to five minutes to make comments. When five or more persons represent a group, one person should be appointed to present their views. Copies of presentations should be made available to all trustees and the superintendent.  Board policy prohibits the discussion of complaints against District employees during an open forum.

6. Discussion

6.1. 2006 Bond Program Project Manager Report -- John Schmitt

6.2. 2011 Bond Program Project Manager Report -- John Schmitt

7. Presentation

7.1. Human Resources Update -- Karen Wentworth

7.2. Energy Conservation Presentation -- Jeff Brogden

7.3. STAAR/End-of-Course Results -- Dr. Tammy Rountree, Billy Snow, Dr. Lamar Goree and Darrell Sneed

8. Business Items Requiring Board Action

8.1. Final Amendment to 2012-2013 Budget

8.2. Adopt 2013-2014 Budget

8.3. Adopt Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Year 2013-2014 and Directing the Assessment and Collection of Taxes

8.4. Approve Growth Positions for 2013-2014

9. Consent Agenda

9.1. Consideration and Approval of Renewals Received in the Months of July and August

9.2. Disbursement Reports

9.3. Approval of Rental for Roberta Tipps Elementary School to Trinity Fellowship Baptist Church

9.4. Approval for the Development of Five High Schools' Field Turf Conversions

9.5. Approve Resolution #13-18 Designating Authorized Representatives for LOGIC

9.6. Approve Resolution #13-19 Designating Authorized Representatives for TexPool

9.7. Approve Resolution #13-20 Designating Authorized Representatives for TexSTAR

9.8. Approve Resolution #13-21 Designating Investment Officers

9.9. Approve Property/Casualty, Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance

9.10. Approve Renewal for Underground Fuel Storage Tank Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage with Anco Insurance

9.11. Approve Agreement with Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund for the MISD Unemployment Compensation Program

10. Superintendent's Report

10.1. Property Tax Collection Reports from Tarrant County

10.2. Financial Report

10.3. Delinquent Tax Attorney Report

10.4. Approved Student Trips

10.5. Report of Expenditures Utilizing Cooperative Quotes Received in the Months of July and August

10.6. Title I/III Personnel 2013-2014

11. Closed Session

11.1. Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, Deliberation regarding a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation.
 551.074, Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
551.071, Private consultation with the Board's attorney when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: (1) pending or contemplated litigation; (2) a settlement offer; or (3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
         a.  Level III grievance appeal pursuant to Board Policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL), Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances.

11.2. 551.072, Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

12. Reconvene

12.1. Reconvene to Public

12.2. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

12.3. Consideration and possible action regarding Level III grievance appeal pursuant to Board Policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL), Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances.

13. Adjourn

13.1. Adjourn