November 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CLOSED SESSION

II.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072: For the purpose of deliberating 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 Board in negotiations with a third person. Property for elementary school.

II.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: For the purpose of deliberating 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, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing. Superintendent Evaluation.

II.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by telephone, about: pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

III. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

IV. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. RECOGNITIONS: Northwest ISD Partners In Education to Recognize New Business and Community Partners, Finance Department - Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Gene Pike Middle School and Medlin Middle School - NCEA Higher Performing Schools Award, Byron Bode and Danny Jones – Northwest High School Inside High School Sports Assistant Coach of the Week.    

VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

VII.A. Personnel recommendations, including reorganizing and assigning administrative duties and titles, extension, hiring, and/or renewal/non-renewal of contracts of individual teachers, administrators, principals, support staff, assistant superintendents, and resignations.

VII.B. Minutes for the October 10, 2011 and October 24, 2011 Meetings.

VII.C. Amendments to the 2011-2012 Operating Budget.

VII.D. Change Order #1 for the Tidwell Middle School Construction Project to Reduce the Guaranteed Maximum Price by $691,621.25 and Authorize Final Payment.

VII.E. Change Order No. 1 to Increase the Contract Amount by $ 40,000.00 to Install a Fire Pump in the Fire Suppression System at the Maintenance/DAEP/Clinic Building.

VII.F. Resolution for Resale of Struck Off Property by Denton County.

VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION:

VIII.A. Senate Bill 100. - Discussion Item

VIII.B. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011. - Discussion/Action Item

VIII.C. Budget Calendar for the 2012 – 2013 School Year. - Discussion Item

VIII.D. Resolution to Prosecute a Lawsuit Challenging the Presently Existing Statutory System for the Financing of Public Education in Texas. - Discussion/Action Item

VIII.E. Possible Casting of Votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. - Discussion/Action Item

VIII.F. Possible Casting of Votes for the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. - Discussion/Action Item

VIII.G. Possible Casting of Votes for the Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors. - Discussion/Action Item

VIII.H. Development of the Middle School Attendance Boundaries in Preparation for the Opening of Wilson Middle School. - Discussion Item

VIII.I. Creation of Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation Program with JPI Specialty Services as Workers Compensation Provider and Alamo Insurance Group for Specific Retention for 2012-2013. - Discussion Item

VIII.J. 2011-2012 Campus Improvement Goals and Objectives. - Action Item

VIII.K. 2012-2013 High School Course Selection Guide Additions, Deletions, Renewals. - Discussion Item

VIII.L. TASB Localized Policy Update 91 and NISD Local Policy Update. - Discussion Item

VIII.M. 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 Academic Calendars. - Discussion Item

IX. REPORTS:

IX.A. K12 Insight Report Regarding Optimizing District Surveys.

IX.B. September Financial and Investment Report.

IX.C. 2011 Tax Roll Turnover and Analysis of Delinquent Tax Roll and Activity Report for July 2010 through June 2011.

IX.D. Disbursement Review – Engagement Summary Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

X. Consider any item removed from the Consent Agenda.

XI. Board President's Report

XI.A. District-wide Activities.

XI.B. NSBA, TASB, and NTAASB Meetings, Workshops, and Conferences.

XI.C. Book Study - Drive by Daniel Pink.

XII. Superintendent's Report

XII.A. District-wide Activities.

XII.B. NSBA, TASB, NTAASB, AASA, USAA, TASA, and New Vision for Texas Public Schools Meetings, Workshops, and Conferences.

XII.C. Legislative Update.

XIII. ADJOURN