October 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

I. Roll Call, Establish Quorum, Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

IV. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them. Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.

V. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:

V.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

V.A.1. Consultation with Legal Counsel re: Settlement offer and request for extension of time made by Esther Firova re: Proposed Termination.

V.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

V.B.1. Superintendent's Duties and Responsiblities

V.B.2. Internal Auditor's Duties and Responsiblities

V.B.3. Board President's Duties and Responsibilities

V.C. 551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property

V.C.1. Report on and Discussion of Possible Action pertaining to the approval of the granting of an Easement to San Isidro Northeast, Ltd., over and across a section of property owned by United Independent School District. The property is located adjacent to the new United High School and lies between the new United High School, and the extension of International Boulevard.

VI. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

VI.A. Action re: Settlement offer and request for extension of time made by Esther Firova re: Proposed Termination

VI.B. Consideration and possible action with respect to the approval of the granting of an Easement to San Isidro Northeast, Ltd., over and across a section of property owned by United Independent School District. The property is located adjacent to the new United High School and lies between the new United High School, and the extension of International Boulevard.

VII. Board Recognition

VII.A. John M. Bruce

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Presentation of Annual Investment Report

IX. Consent Agenda Items

IX.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

IX.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

IX.C. Approval of End of the Year Outstanding Encumbrances

IX.D. Approval to Adopt Resolution regarding Review of Investment Policy and Strategies

IX.E. Approval of Interlocal Participation Agreement for the Region One ESC - Library Services and Media Cooperative

IX.F. Approval of Request from Juan A. Molina for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Lyndon B. Johnson High School for $20,000

IX.G. Approval of Request from Juan A. Molina and Francisco "Pancho" Gonzalez, Jr. for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for United South High School for $30,000

IX.H. Approval of Request from Juan Antonio Molina, Jr. for use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School for $17,000

IX.I. Approval of Request from William Johnson for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Trautmann Middle School for $5,760.00

IX.J. Approval of Request from John Bruce for Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Trautmann Elementary School for $11,000.

IX.K. Second Reading of Policy CFB (LOCAL) - Accounting Inventories

IX.L. Second Reading of Policy DC (LOCAL) - Employment Practices

IX.M. Second Reading of Policy DH (LOCAL) - Employee Standards of Conduct

IX.N. Second Reading of (LOCAL) Policies in Update 83

IX.N.1. DAA (LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - DELETE

IX.N.2. DEA (LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - SALARIES AND WAGES

IX.N.3. DIA (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

IX.N.4. EHAC (LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY) - DELETE

IX.N.5. FB (LOCAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

IX.N.6. FD (LOCAL): ADMISSIONS

IX.N.7. FFH (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

IX.N.8. FFI (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM BULLYING

IX.N.9. FL (LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

IX.N.10. FM (LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES

IX.N.11. FNC (LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT CONDUCT

IX.N.12. FO (LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE

IX.O. Discussion/Action to Approve Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo and the United ISD of Real Property at Sigifredo Perez Elementary School.

IX.P. Request for Application for Missed Instructional Days 2008-2009 School Year

IX.Q. Approval of Request for Class Size Waiver for the Fall Semester 2008-2009 School Year

IX.R. Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans for 2008-2009 School Year

X. Items for Individual Consideration

X.A. Board Minutes

X.A.1. Special Called Meeting - August 27, 2008

X.A.2. Public Hearing on Schools FIRST - September 17, 2008

X.A.3. Regular Board Meeting - September 17, 2008

X.A.4. Board Workshop - October 6, 2008

X.A.5. Special Called Meeting - October 7, 2008

X.B. Donations

X.C. Approval of Revisions to District Compensation Plan Re: Reassignments/Demotions

X.D. Approval of Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.

X.E. First Reading of LOCAL Policies in Update 83

X.E.1. DGBA (LOCAL): Personnel Management Relations Employee Complaints/Grievances

X.E.2. FNG (LOCAL): Student Rights and Responsibilities-Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances

X.E.3. FOC (EXHIBIT): Student Discipline-Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Setting

X.E.4. GBAA (EXHIBIT): Information Access- Requests for Information

X.E.5. GF (LOCAL): Public Complaints

X.F. First Reading of Policy CAA (LOCAL): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives - Financial Ethics

X.G. First Reading of Policy CCG (LOCAL) - Local Revenue Sources Ad Valorem Taxes

XI. Adjournment