October 29, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Special

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

2) Open Public Hearing on Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System)

2)A) Overview of Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System)

2)B) GISD's Rating for 2006-2007 School Year

2)C) Public Comments on Report

2)D) Close Public Hearing on Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System)

3) 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.

4) Superintendent's Report:

4)A) Update on Magnet School

4)B) Facilities Report

4)C) Update on GISD Donations

4)D) 212 Degree Awards

5) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

5)A) Discuss and consider the minutes from the Regular Meeting on October 15, 2008

5)B) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees

5)C) Discuss and consider approval of RFP#09-02, Construction Manager at RISK - Post Hurricane IKE Storm

5)D) Discuss and consider re-appraisal of 2008 property values

5)E) Discuss and consider approval of anticipated expenditures of $25,000 and over for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009

6) Suggested Future Agenda Items

7) Board Comments

8) Adjournment