October 27, 2008 at 5:30 PM - Student Hearing & Regular Board

I. EXECUTIVE SESSION - See Section IV

II. PRELIMINARY

II.A. Called to Order

II.A.1. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A.1.a. National Anthem as sung by Fine Arts Students.

II.B. Ascertain Quorum

II.C. Welcome

II.D. Executive: Prioritized Agenda and Proposed Time Allocation

II.E. Commendations - 2008 Girls' Nation, 2009 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, National Merit Scholar Program - Honorable Mention from National Hispanic Recognition Program, 2008-2009 Rio Rancho Education Foundation Grant Awards

II.F. Reports - Update: Youth Governing Board - Mayor Tom Swisstack; Rio Rancho High School Associated Students' presentation "The Big Event" - Bill Duncan, Activities Director & Elementary Literacy & Math Frameworks - Cathy Ferris, Executive Director of Elementary Education & Jolene Reed, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

II.G. Public Comment

II.G.1. Persons wishing to address the Board on other than action items must indicate such on the Public Forum Sign-Up Sheet prior to the start of the board meeting per RRPS Board Policy #135. No personal attacks, reference to employees, or personnel issues permitted. You will be given three minutes to address your item. Since no action can be taken by the Board at this meeting, your item may be placed on a future agenda for futher consideration.

II.G.2. Those desiring to comment on an action item on this agenda must indicate such on the Public Forum Sign-Up Sheet prior to the start of the board meeting. Please state your name, community or organization you represent, and the item you wish to place before the Board. You will be given three minutes to address your item.

II.H. Consent Agenda

II.H.1. BARs

II.H.2. Warrants

II.H.3. Conference Requests

II.H.4. Minutes

III. BUSINESS

III.A. Annual Review, Renewal and Publishing of Policy #130 - Open Meetings Act Regarding Notice of Meetings as Required by the Open Meetings Act (Action)

III.B. Approval of Program of Studies for Rio Rancho High School (Action)

III.C. Approval of Program of Studies for V. Sue Cleveland High School (Action)

III.D. Request for Approval of Additional Services to Van H. Gilbert Architect P.C. for Civil Engineering related to Summary Plat Documents and Recording for V. Sue Cleveland High School (Action)

III.E. Request for Approval of Additional Services Related to the Increased Scope of Work for Athletic Facilities at V. Sue Cleveland High School (Action)

III.F. Approval of Furniture Bid for V. Sue Cleveland High School (Action)

III.G. Approval of Press Box Naming (Discussion/Action)

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

IV.A. Employment Report (Report)

IV.B. Land and Property Acquisition (Information/Action)

IV.C. Pending or Threatened Litigation (Discussion/Action)

V. ADVANCE PLANNING

VI. ADJOURNMENT - TODAY'S AGENDA POSTED: Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 3:35 p.m.