February 28, 2008 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 McCoy Elementary School Philanthropy And Volunteerism in Education (PAVE) Program

1.A.(3) Recognition of Business Partner Regina Edwards

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.B.(5) Continuing Education Credit for Board Members

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 Approval of Administrative Contracts - Action

1.D.(4) Consider Approval of Out of State Travel Request for Newman Smith High School Science/Engineering Pathway Students to Travel March 10-13, 2008, to Detroit, Michigan, for a Tour of the Engineering, Headquarters and Selected Production Facilities of Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation - Action

1.D.(5) Consider All Matters Related to Ralph Ellis Donation of $50,000 Including Authorizing the Transfer of $50,000 From the General Fund Fund Balance to Provide the Required District Budget Match and the Establishment of Appropriate Budgets - Action

1.D.(6) Consider All Matters Related to Joint Elections and Election Services With Dallas County Elections Including Authorizing the Superintendent of Schools to Execute the Joint Election Agreement and Elections Service Contract - Action

1.D.(7) Consider Approval of Election Order and Notice for the May 10, 2008, Board of Trustee Election - Action

1.D.(8) Consider All Matters Related to New Boundaries for McLaughlin/Strickland Attendance Zone - Action

1.D.(9) Consider All Matters Related to New Boundaries for LaVillita Elementary School Attendance Zone - Action

1.D.(10) Consider Approval of Pedestrian Easement to the City of Farmers Branch For Sidewalk Construction at Vivian Field Middle School - Action

1.D.(11) Consider Approval of Amendments to Professional Services Agreement to Corgan Associates Inc. to Provide Architectural Services for Standridge Stadium and Vivian Field Middle School - Action

1.D.(12) Consider Rental Request by North Texas Cowboys for Use of Standridge Stadium - Action

1.D.(13) Consideration of RFP #07-12-191-4 For Asbestos Abatement and Indoor Air Quality Consulting Services - Action

1.D.(14) Consider RFP #08-02-111-3 For Glass & Glass Repair - Action

1.D.(15) Consider RFP #08-02-132-1 For Special Education Materials & Equipment - Action

1.D.(16) Consider RFP #08-02-141-0 For Synthetic Gym Floor Installation - Action

1.D.(17) Consider Purchase of Classroom and Administrative Furniture For Renovated Areas and Additions at Furneaux Elementary and Sheffield Primary - Action

1.D.(18) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #07-02-011-2 For HVAC Services - Action

1.D.(19) Consider Authorizing Administration to Explore Oil and Gas Leasing - Action

1.D.(20) Consider Resolution to Establish a Prevailing Wage Rate For Construction Projects - Action

1.D.(21) Consider Declaring Vehicles Surplus and Authorizing them For Disposal - Action

1.D.(22) Consider Declaring Portable Buildings Surplus and Authorizing Them For Disposal - Action

1.D.(23) Consider Declaring Furniture, Audiovisual Equipment, and Technology Equipment Surplus and Authorizing Them For Disposal - Action

1.D.(24) Consider Purchase of HVAC Unit For Records Storage Center - Action

1.D.(25) Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Held February 7, 2008 - Action

1.D.(26) Consider Approval to Reschedule the June 12, 2008, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees to Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Action

1.E. Public Hearing on Textbook Adoption for 2008-2009 School Year

1.F. Consider Approval of New Textbook Adoptions for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD as Recommended by Textbook Adoption Committee - 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

5. Report by Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

5.A. Progress Report by Assistant Superintendent of Support Services on District Security Initiatives

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