November 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular

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) Superintendent's Report:

3)A) Spotlight on Schools - Weis Middle

3)B) Student Council Presentation - Johnston Farrow

3)C) Presentation of Excellence Awards - Mary Patrick

3)D) Report on Bullying

3)E) Childrens' Report Card - Dr. Freeman

3)F) No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Update: Progress report in meeting highly qualified teachers for the 2008-2009 year and an update for the 2009-2010 year

3)G) Update on Building Usage Options

4) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

4)A) Discuss and consider approval of routine resignations and recommendations for contracts

4)B) Discuss and consider approval of naming agents to serve as banking signatories

4)C) Discuss and consider approval of Attorney Fees

4)D) Routine Reports

5) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

5)A) Discuss and consider approval to produce plans and specifications for renovation of Scott Facility and to proceed with Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals

5)B) Discuss and consider approval to serve as Fiscal Agent, applying on behalf of a community collaborative for a $9 million, 6 year grant from SAMSA

6) Suggested Future Agenda Items

7) Board Comments

8) Adjournment