August 14, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Opening Prayer

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Approve Agenda

6. Public Comments - In accord with board policy, thirty minutes to hear citizen communications not on the agenda.

7. INFORMATION REPORT

7.A. Bill listing - Financial #2

7.B. Budget Analysis - Financial #2

7.C. Transportation Report - Student Safety #2

7.D. Certified Values from Upshur County Appraisal District - Financial #2

7.E. Review of Budget Proposals - Financial #2

7.F. Superintendent Report

7.F.1. Construction/Facilities Update - Facilities/Master Building Plan #4

7.F.2. State Accountability Update - Academics #1 & 2

7.F.3. Athletics Update - Extra-Curricular and Student Programs #1-5

7.F.3.a. Football

7.F.3.b. Volleyball

7.F.3.c. Cross-Country (UG Invitational August 26th)

7.F.4. Band Update - Extra-Curricular and Student Programs #1-5

7.F.5. Emergency Operations Plan & Security/Audit Update - Student/Staff Safety #4

7.F.6. Energy Consumption Study - Financial #4

7.F.7. Cyber-Bullying (David's Law) Update - Student/Staff Safety #4

7.F.8. Legislative Session Update - Financial #4

7.F.8.a. School Funding

7.F.9. School Transportation/Bus Purchase Update - Student/Staff Safety #1

7.F.10. Homecoming Update (September 1st vs. Overton) - Community Involvement #2

7.F.11. Staff In-Service Update - Academics #6

7.F.11.a. Meet the Teacher (Thursday 17th) Elem. 5-6pm; JH/HS 5:30-6:30pm - Community Involvement #2

7.F.12. UG Scholarship Foundation Update - Extra-Curricular and Student Programs # 4 & 5

7.F.12.a. Lion Pride Scholarship Criteria

7.F.12.b. Whataburger Partnership Fundraiser, August 17th

7.F.12.c. Touchdown T-Shirt Fundraiser

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Minutes of July 10, 2017 - Regular Meeting

9. ACTION AGENDA

9.A. BUSINESS MATTERS

9.A.1. Approve the proposed tax rate that will be published in the notice for the public meeting. - Financial #2

9.A.2. Set Date for Public meeting on proposed budget and tax rate. - Financial #2

9.A.3. Consider/Approve payment No. 013 to Berry and Clay Construction for Bond/Gym and Performing Arts Complex - Facilities/Master Building Plan #4

9.A.4. Consider/Approve extending the Bank Depository Contract with Texas Bank and Trust - Financial #4

9.A.5. Consider/Approve Contract with Absolute Technologies for the 2017-18 school year. Financial #2

9.B. EDUCATION MATTERS

9.B.1. Approval of Appraisal Calendar and Appraisers/Attendance Review Committee for 2017-2018 school year. - Academics #4

9.B.2. Consider/Approve Board of Trustee Goals for 2017-2018

9.B.3. Consider/Approve Student Code of Conduct for 2017-2018 school year. Student/Staff Safety #4

9.B.4. Consider/Approve School District Teaching Permits for the following staff members: Jodie Mayhan - Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness; Melinda Smith - IPC; Sandy Spears - Graphic Design and Illustration; Matt Lynch - Financial Math; Sherri Hunter - Principals of Law - Academics #6

9.C. POLICY MATTERS

9.C.1. Consider/Approve changes to DH(LOCAL)

10. CLOSED SESSION [Authority:Tex.Govt.Code Section 551.072, 551.074 and 551.076]

10.A. Consider personnel matters and possible action on (appointment, duties, discipline, employment, evaluation, leaves, nonrenewal, reassignment, renewal, resignations, termination of probationary contracts, contact extensions, personnel to include receiving recommendation from Superintendent on proposed nonrenewal of teacher contract.

10.B. Discussion of Security Matters

10.C. Discussion of Real Property

11. ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION

12. ADJOURN