December 13, 2007 at 7:00 PM - Regular

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

2. Board Workshop Session

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

2.B. Schedules for Secondary Schools

2.C. Early Voting Schedule: April 28th - May 6th

2.D. EIC Local Policy: Class Ranking (Information Only)

2.E. Security Systems

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. Enrollment Report

7.A.2. Legislative Report

7.A.3. Important Date(s)

7.A.3.a. District Closed for Winter Break - December 17- January 1, 2008

7.A.3.b. Student Holiday/Staff Workday - January 21st

7.A.4. Other Items

7.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

7.B.1. Staffing

7.B.2. Highly Qualified Teachers

7.B.3. Criminal History Checks

7.B.4. Other Items

7.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

7.C.1. Other Items

7.C.2. Public Hearing:

7.C.2.a. Consider Whether to Exempt or Continue to Tax Goods in Transit Pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.253

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

7.D.1. Public Hearing:

7.D.1.a. Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report

7.D.1.b. Announce the Gold Performance Acknowledgements

7.D.1.c. Report the Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS)

7.D.2. Other Items

8. Discussion/Possible Action Items

8.A. Board Training Hours

8.B. Approve a Resolution Regarding a Joint Contract for Election Services in the Form of Electronic Voting with Hays County Elections Office Between DSISD and City of Dripping Springs

8.C. Approve a Resolution Agreement by DSISD and the City of Dripping Springs to Hold a Joint Election

8.D. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Relating to Establishing the Dripping Springs Independent School District's Intention to Reimburse Itself for the Prior Lawful Expenditure of Funds Relating to Constructing Various School District Improvements from the Proceeds of Obligations to be Issued by the District for Authorized Purposes; Authorizing Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto; and Providing an Effective Date

8.E. Approve Purchase of New Maintenance Trucks

8.F. Approve Purchase of New Maintenance Trailers

8.G. Resolution to Tax Good in Transit Pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.253

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

9.A. Facility Committee Report

9.A.1. Update on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

9.A.2. Authorize Administration to Negotiate an Agreement with the City of Dripping Springs to Utilize a Portion of the DSISD Administration Grounds for the 2008 Founders Day Celebration

9.A.3. Review RFP Construction Manager At Risk

9.A.4. Authorize Administration to Proceed with a Demographic Study

9.A.5. Project Priorities

9.A.6. Other Items

9.B. Finance Committee Report

9.B.1. Update

9.B.2. Discussion with Financial Advisor regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwirters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

9.B.3. 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. November 15, 2007 (Regular)

10.A.2. November 19, 2007 (Special)

10.A.3. December 3, 2007 (Special)

10.B. Checks by Month

10.C. Levy Collection

10.D. General Fund

10.E. Avarage Daily Attendance

10.F. Tax Collection Report

10.G. Investment Report

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

10.I. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

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

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.