November 13, 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 Exemplary and Recognized Campuses: Blalack Middle School; Good, McLaughlin/Strickland, and Montgomery Elementary Schools

1.A.(3) 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 Approval of First Reading of Board Policy FDA (Local) - Action

1.D.(4) Consider Amendment to Use of High School Allotment Funds - Action

1.D.(5) Consider Financial Report for September 2008 - Action

1.D.(6) Consider All Matters Related to Execution of Resolution Authorizing Broker-Dealers - Action

1.D.(7) Consider Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending August 31, 2008 - Action

1.D.(8) Consider Investment Portfolio Summary for the Year Ending August 31, 2008 - Action

1.D.(9) Consider Resolution Adopting and Reviewing the Investment Policy of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District - Action

1.D.(10) Consider Approval of Agreements with Joe Funk Construction Engineers to Perform Construction Services for Perry Middle School and Farmers Branch Elementary for a Guaranteed Maximum Price - Action

1.D.(11) Consider RFP #08-10-081-2 for Employee Assistance Program - Action

1.D.(12) Consider RFP #08-10-091-3 for Alarm Monitoring Service - Action

1.D.(13) Consider All Matters Related to CSP #08-10-241-0 for Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for Construction Manager At-Risk – Additions and Renovations to McCoy Elementary School, Including Awarding this Contract to Charter Builders - Action

1.D.(14) Consider RFP #08-10-281-2 for Campus Apparel & Promotions – Supplemental - Action

1.D.(15) Consider RFP #08-10-291-0 for Service Vehicles - Action

1.D.(16) Consider Purchase of Kick Drugs Out of American (KDOOA) Martial Arts Program at Barbara Bush, Vivian Field, Dan F. Long, DeWitt Perry, and Ted Polk Middle Schools - Action

1.D.(17) Consider Purchase of PSAT & NMSQT Exams - Action

1.D.(18) Consider Purchase of WAN/LAN Equipment Maintenance Plan - Action

1.D.(19) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #07-08-151-2 for Voluntary Disability Insurance - Action

1.D.(20) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #07-10-181-3 Basic Life, AD & D, Voluntary Life, Cancer, and Vision Insurance - Action

1.D.(21) Consider Exercising the Extension Option for RFP #07-10-194-1 for Technology Education Lab Supplies - Action

1.D.(22) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #07-10-231-1 for Closed Circuit TV Security - Action

1.D.(23) Consider Exercising the Extension Option of RFP #07-10-251-2 Technology Applications Consulting - Action

1.D.(24) Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Held October 30, 2008 - 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. Report on Montgomery/Blair Enrollment, Boundaries, and Construction Issues

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 Regarding the Employment Status and Leave Status of the Superintendent of Schools

7.B. 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

8.A. Consider All Matters and if Necessary Take Action Regarding the Employment Status and Leave Status of the Superintendent of Schools - Action

9. Adjournment