December 10, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Special

1) Call to Order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

2) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items. Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

3) The Board will recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Subchapter D551.071 - Consultation with Attorney and Subchapter D551.072 - Purchase and/or Sale of Real Estate. The Board and Superintendent may discuss:

3)A) Potential lease or sale of district property and attendant issues of such potential lease or sale

3)B) Consultation with counsel regarding employment policies and procedures and potential contemplated and/or litigation

4) Superintendent's Report:

4)A) No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Update - Report progress in meeting highly qualified teachers for the 2007-2008 year and an update for the 2008-2009 year as required by TEA

4)B) Update on Facilities

4)C) Update on FEMA and Insurance

4)D) Update on Legislative Hearings and Testimony

4)E) Update on Overage Program

4)F) Report on Current and Projected Enrollments

4)G) Report on Budget Scenarios for the Future

4)H) Possible Options for 2009-2010 School Year

5) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

5)A) Discuss and consider the minutes from the Regular Meeting on November 12, 2008 and the Special Meeting on November 19, 2008

5)B) Discuss and consider possible action to determine the existence of a financial exigency

5)C) Discuss and consider Resolution to State Representatives and potential State Representatives to support adequate and equitable school funding

5)D) Discuss and consider approval of lease of Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School Cafeteria and facilities to FEMA for citizen assistance center

5)E) Discuss and consider approval of amendment to the 2008-2009 school district maintenance and operating fund budget

5)F) Discuss and consider policy changes for Reduction in Force (RIF) - DFF (LOCAL)

6) Suggested Future Agenda Items

7) Board Comments

8) Adjournment