November 9, 2006 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. Board Organization and Operation

1.A. Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests

1.A.(1) Recognition of VIPs

1.A.(2) Recognition of Exemplary and Recognized Campuses: Country Place Elementary; Furneaux Elementary; McWhorter Elementary; Montgomery Elementary; and Ranchview High School

1.A.(3) Recognition of Business Partner: City of Farmers Branch Fire Department

1.A.(4) Other Recognitions

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 - Action

1.D.(1) Termination of Personnel - Action

1.D.(2) Election of Personnel - Action

1.D.(3) Consider Employee Request for Temporary Disability Leave - Action

1.D.(4) Consider Approval of Changes to BQA (Local) Board Policy Regarding the District Improvement Council - Action

1.D.(5) Consider Approval of Textbook Committee and Schedule of Meeting Dates for 2006-2007 Textbook Adoption Process - Action

1.D.(6) Consider Request for Approval for Exemption from Federal HIPPA Requirements - Action

1.D.(7) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP # 04-08-191-2 for Life, Vision, and EAP Insurance - Action

1.D.(8) Consider Exercising the Extension Option for RFP # 05-07-142-2 for Supplemental Voluntary Insurance - Action

1.D.(9) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP # 05-07-141-2 for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Action

1.D.(10) Consider Financial Report for September, 2006 - Action

1.D.(11) Consider All Matters Related to Authorizing Investment Brokers-Dealers Including All Related Banking Requirements - Action

1.D.(12) Request for Refund of Erroneous Payments on Tax Account Numbers 24085500030020000 & 24027500040010000 - Action

1.D.(13) Consider Approval of Change Order #1 to Charter Builders for Construction of the New Mathematics Engineering Technology Science Academy at R. L. Turner High School - Action

1.D.(14) Consider RFP # 06-10-161-0 for Football Field Renovations at Long Middle School - Action

1.D.(15) Consider RFP # 06-10-181-0 for ESL/Bilingual Materials Supplemental - Action

1.D.(16) Consider Renewal of Annual Services from Communities in Schools for the 2006-07 School Year - Action

1.D.(17) Consider Purchase of Furniture and Equipment for R. L. Turner High School Renovation – Phase II - Action

1.D.(18) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP # 05-10-251-1 for TAKS Exam Preparation Materials - Action

1.D.(19) Consider Student Organization Budget/Spending Plans from Creekview High School, Ranchview High School, Newman Smith High School and R. L. Turner High School for the 2006-2007 School Year - Action

1.D.(20) Consider Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Held October 23, 2006 - Action

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

4.A. 2006 Academic Excellence Indicator System Report

5. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

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