August 16, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. (5pm) Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Budget Workshop #8

2.B. Review FNA Local Policy regarding Student Expression

2.C. Superintendent Goals

3. (7pm) Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

4. Opening Ceremony

4.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag:

4.B. Moment of Silence

5. Public Forum

6. Awards/Recognitions

7. Administration Reports

7.A. Office of the Superintendent: Dr. Mard Herrick

7.A.1. Presentation of College and Career Preparatory Programs

7.A.2. DS Education Foundation 5 Year Report

7.A.3. Legislative Report

7.A.4. Facility Usage Report

7.A.5. Important Dates

7.A.6. Other Items

7.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

7.B.1. Staffing

7.B.2. Other Items

7.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

7.C.1. Update

7.C.2. Other Items

7.D. Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Glenn Chapin

7.D.1. Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Acountability Rating

7.D.2. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Preliminary Report

7.D.3. Texas Assessment Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Results: July Exit Level

7.D.4. Student Success Initiative Report: Grades 3 and 5

7.D.5. New Teacher Orientation

7.D.6. Reading Initiative

7.D.7. Gifted and Talented Update

7.D.8. Texas A & M Drug Survey Results

7.D.9. Safety and Security Audit

7.D.10. Campus Staff Handbooks

7.D.11. Other Items

8. Discussion/Possible Action Items

8.A. Presentation and Approval of the Long Range District Facility Planning Team Report

8.B. Renew the Shared Use Agreement Between DSYSA and DSISD

8.C. Approve Proposed Tax Rate to be Included in "Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate"

8.D. Call the Required Public Meeting to Discuss the Budget and Tax Rate

8.E. Approve Option to Purchase Attendance Credits from the State (Option 3) or Contract for the Education of a Non Residential Student (Option 4)

8.F. Approve 2007-2008 Job Classifications, Staffing, and Pay Ranges

8.G. Approve Worker's Compensation Insurance

8.H. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of Rooster Springs Elementary School

8.I. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of Rooster Springs Elementary School Playground

8.J. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion for Private Fiber Optic Network

8.K. Adopt Policy FNA Local regarding Student Expression (First Reading)

8.L. Committee's Reports:

8.L.1. Facility Committee Report

8.L.1.a. Update on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

8.L.1.b. Project Priorities

8.L.1.c. Other Items

8.L.2. Finance Committee Report

8.L.2.a. Update

8.L.2.b. Other Items

8.L.3. DS Parks Commission Report

8.L.3.a. Update

8.L.3.b. Other Items

9. Consent Agenda

9.A. Approve Minutes for the Following Dates:

9.A.1. July 19, 2007 (Regular)

9.A.2. Auguat 6, 2007 (Special LRDFPT)

9.B. Financial Report - Levy Collection

9.C. Expenditures - Check by Month

9.D. Tax Collection Report

9.E. Approve Investment Report

9.F. Approve Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

9.G. Approve Budget Amendments (if submitted)

9.H. Approve Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)

9.I. Adopt Complaint Forms for DGBA Local (Second Reading)

9.J. Adopt Complaint Forms for FNG Local (Second Reading)

10. Announcements

11. Closed Session

11.A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

11.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

11.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

11.A.3. Superintendent Goals

12. Open Session

12.A. Possible Action Regarding Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters Pursuant to Discussion in Closed Session

12.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

12.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

12.A.3. Superintendent Goals

13. Adjournment.