August 11, 2005 at 5:45 PM - Pre-Meeting Briefing

1. Board Organization and Operation

1.A. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests

1.B. Report by Superintendent

1.B.(1) Acknowledgements of District, Campus, Staff and Student Recognition

1.B.(2) Announcements of Upcoming Events

1.B.(3) Report on District, Campus and Student Events

1.B.(4) Update on Legislative Activities and TEA Activities

1.C. Audience for Guests

1.D. Consent Agenda

1.D.(1) Termination of Personnel

1.D.(2) Election of Personnel

1.D.(3) Ratify and Approve Amendment to Superintendent's Contract

1.D.(4) Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy EHBB (Local) Special Programs: Gifted and Talented Students

1.D.(5) Consider Approval of Out of State Trip for Newman Smith International Business Academy to Attend the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Merchandise Mart, Marshall Field, and Harpo Studios in Chicago, Illinois, October 4-10, 2005

1.D.(6) Consider Approval of the 2005-2006 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denton County for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)

1.D.(7) Financial Report for June, 2005

1.D.(8) Tax Office Report for June, 2005

1.D.(9) Consider Approval of Report from Tax Assessor, Laura Pendill

1.D.(10) Consider Approval of Resolutions to Accept the Tax Roll Calculated from Presented Report on Assessed Values and to Accept from Its Assessor Her Certified Estimate of the Anticipated Collection Rate for the School District

1.D.(11) Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2005

1.D.(12) Consider Approval to Sell .3264 Acres to the City of Carrollton for Improvements to Kelly Boulevard

1.D.(13) Consider Approval of Utility and Sidewalk Easements to the City of Carrollton for Thompson Elementary School

1.D.(14) Consideration of Bids

1.D.(14)a) RFP #05-06-131-2 for Letter Jackets

1.D.(14)b) RFP #05-06-141-1 for Elementary and Pre-K Classroom Materials

1.D.(14)c) RFP #05-06-271-1 for Sheet Music

1.D.(14)d) RFP #05-06-281-1 for Musical Instruments & Supplies

1.D.(14)e) RFP #05-06-291-1 for Dance & Theatre Supplies

1.D.(14)f) RFP #05-06-301-1 for Musical Instrument Repair

1.D.(14)g) RFP #05-07-201-1 for Math Supplies

1.D.(14)h) RFP #05-07-251-0 for Cooling Tower Repair at Creekview High School

1.D.(14)i) RFP #05-07-141-2 for Employee Assistance Program

1.D.(15) Consider CSP #05-08-031-0 for Demolition Services – 1721 Walnut Street, Carrollton, Texas

1.D.(16) Consider Purchase of Technology Package for Service Center Conference Rooms

1.D.(17) Consider Purchase of Apple Computers

1.D.(18) Consider Purchase of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Units

1.D.(19) Consider Purchase of AVID Curriculum, Materials, and Training

1.D.(20) Consider Purchase of Destination Reading Software

1.D.(21) Consider Purchase of Reading Assessment Materials

1.D.(22) Consider Purchase of Software Licenses for Teacher Workstations

1.D.(23) Consider Exercising the Extension Option

1.D.(23)a) RFP #03-06-241-3 for Art Supplies and Equipment

1.D.(23)b) RFP #03-08-061-3 for Piano Tuning, Repair & Moving

1.D.(23)c) RFP #04-04-271-3 for Armored Car Service

1.D.(23)d) RFP #04-07-071-2 for Travel Services

1.D.(23)e) RFP #04-07-151-2 for Science Supplies

1.D.(23)f) RFP #04-07-221-1 for Athletic Equipment & Supplies

1.D.(23)g) RFP #04-07-271-2 for Electrical Supplies and Equipment

1.D.(23)h) RFP #04-07-281-3 for General Supplies

1.D.(23)i) RFP #04-08-051-2 for Charter Buses and Rental Vehicles

1.D.(24) Consider All Matters Related to the Renovations and Additions to Blanton Elementary School and R. L. Turner High School, and for the New Construction of Pre-Kindergarten Center III, Including the Determination that the Construction Manager At-Risk Process is the Best Delivery Method for Construction

1.D.(25) Consider All Matters Related to the Construction Manager At-Risk Process for Renovations and Additions to Blanton Elementary School and R.L. Turner High School, and for the New Construction of Pre-Kindergarten Center III, Including the Delegation of Authority to Fully Review, Evaluate and Rank Proposals, Negotiate a Contract and Make a Recommendation to the Board of Trustees

1.D.(26) Consider Declaring Furniture, Audiovisual Equipment, and Technology Equipment Surplus and Authorizing Them for Disposal

1.D.(27) Consider Declaring Furniture, Audiovisual Equipment, and Technology Equipment Surplus and Authorizing Them for Disposal

1.D.(28) Consider Approval of Minutes of Board of Trustees Special Meeting Held June 30, 2005

1.D.(29) Consider Approval of Minutes of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held June 30, 2005

1.E. Consider Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the TASA/TASB Convention

1.F. Consider Approval of Revised Board Meeting Dates

1.G. Second Public Hearing-Child Care – Action

1.H. Consider Time, Place and Location of a Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the 2005-06 Budget year as REVISED

1.I. Consider All Matters Related to the School FIRST Rating for 2003-2004 Including Holding a Public Hearing for Public Discussion of the Rating and Financial Performance of the District

2. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Administration/Personnel

3. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction

4. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family and Community Services

5. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

5.A. 2005 AEIS Report

6. Comments from Board Members

6.A. Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items

7. Closed Meeting as Authorized Under Texas Government Code, Including but not Limited to Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 – Real Property; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Security Devices; 551-082 – School Children/District Employees/Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.084 – Investigation

7.A. Consider All Matters Related to Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property

8. Reconvene Public Meeting to Vote on Matters Considered in Closed Meeting

9. Adjournment