November 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Regular

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

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Canvass the November 6, 2007 Bond Election Results (Travis and Hays County)

2.B. Presentation of the 2006-2007 District Financial Audit

2.C. Update 81 TASB Local Policies (Second Reading)

2.D. Pictures of Students and Staff on Newsletters or Websites for Recognition

2.E. Board Member Reflections from the TASB Conference

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

6.A. 2007 Bond PAC Recongnition

7. Administration Reports

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

7.A.1. Enrollment Report

7.A.2. Legislative Report

7.A.3. Important Date(s)

7.A.4. Discussion of Bond Issue

7.A.5. 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. Update

7.D.2. Other Items

8. Discussion/Possible Action Items

8.A. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the November 6, 2007 Bond Election (Travis and Hays County) and other Matters in Connection Therewith

8.B. Approve a Request for Out-of-State Winterguard and Band Trips.

8.C. Adopt the DSISD Textbook Committee List

8.D. Cast Votes for Hugh Farmer as Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Position

8.E. Accept the 2006-2007 District Financial Audit

8.F. Accept School Bus Air Conditioners and Installation Proposal

8.G. Selection of Architect for 2007 Bond Program

8.H. Selection of Construction Delivery Method for 2007 Bond Program

9. Committee's Reports/Discussion/Possible Action Items:

9.A. Facility Committee Report

9.A.1. Accept Monitoring/Management Program for DSISD Waste Water Systems Proposal

9.A.2. Authorize Release of Retainage for Intermediate School Expansion

9.A.3. Authorize Release of Retainage of Private Fiber Optic Network

9.A.4. Authorize Release of Retainage for District-Wide Data and Voice Network

9.A.5. Authorize Release of Retainage for Rooster Springs Elementary School IP Video Surveillance and Access Control System

9.A.6. Authorize Release of Retainage for District-Wide IP Video Surveillance

9.A.7. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of District-Wide Video Distribution Network and Projection Systems at Rooster Springs Elementary School and Authorize Release of Retainage

9.A.8. Status Report on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

9.A.9. 2007 Bond Program

9.A.10. Demographic Study

9.A.11. Project Priorities

9.B. Finance Committee Report

9.B.1. HB 621-"Good in Transit" Exemption

9.B.2. Other Items

9.C. DS Parks Commission Report

9.C.1. Update

9.C.2. Other Items

10. Consent Agenda Items

10.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:

10.A.1. October 25, 2007

10.B. Financial Report - Levy Collection

10.C. Expenditures - Checks by Month

10.D. Tax Collection Report

10.E. Investment Report

10.F. Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

10.G. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

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

10.I. Approve Update 81 TASB Local Policies (Second Reading)

11. Announcements

12. Closed Session

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

12.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

12.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts, Leave Matters

13. Open Session

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

13.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

13.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts, Leave Matters

14. Adjournment.