March 20, 2008 at 5:00 PM - Regular

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

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Budget Workshop #3

2.A.1. Expenditure Targets

2.A.2. State and Federal Funding

2.A.3. Salary Survey

2.A.4. Property Values

2.A.5. Staffing Guidelines

2.A.6. Enrollment Projections

2.B. Local Policy Manual Update 82 (First Reading)

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. National Child Nutrition Month

7. Administration Reports

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

7.A.1. National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Date

7.A.2. Enrollment Report

7.A.3. Legislative Report

7.A.4. Important Date(s)

7.A.4.a. Election Timelines

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. National Child Nutrition Month

7.C.2. Other Items

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

7.D.1. Health Program/DVD for 5th Grade

7.D.2. Other Items

8. Discussion/Possible Action Items

8.A. Approve Request to Extend Facility Usage Beyond 3 Months

8.B. Approve the ACC Dual Enrollment Courses

8.C. Approve the Elementary Math Textbook Adoption Recommendation

8.D. Preliminary Demographic Study Enrollment Projections

8.E. Resolution to Sanction 4-H as an Extracurricular Activity

8.F. Approve the Agreement with the City of Dripping Springs to Use Facilities for Founders Day Celebration

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. Approve Level of Construction Authority

9.A.3. Accept Concept and Schematic Design of the New Dripping Springs Middle School

9.A.4. Accept Concept, Schematic, and Design Development of the High School Stadium and Field Renovation

9.A.5. Accept High School Stadium and Field Renovation Proposal

9.A.6. Project Priorities

9.A.7. Outdoor Classroom

9.A.8. Lockers at the Middle School & High School

9.A.9. 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, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

9.B.3. Series 2005 Bond Issue

9.B.4. 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. February 21, 2008 (Regular)

10.A.2. February 28, 2008 (Special)

10.A.3. March 6, 2008 (Special)

10.B. Checks by Month

10.C. Levy Collection

10.D. Revenue Reports

10.E. Average 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)

10.K. TASB Local Policy Update 82 (First 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

12.A.2.a. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Termination of Probationary Teacher Contracts at the End of the Probationary Contract Term.

12.A.2.b. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Non Renewal of Term Teaching Contracts.

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

13.A.2.a. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Termination of Probationary Teacher Contracts at the End of the Probationary Contract Term.

13.A.2.b. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Non Renewal of Term Teaching Contracts.

14. Adjournment.