May 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Canvass Returns for May 10, 2008 School Trustee Election and Officially Declare the Winners

2.B. Budget Workshop #5

2.B.1. 2008-2009 Budget

2.B.1.a. Budget Planning Calendar

2.B.1.b. Property Values

2.B.1.c. State and Federal Funding

2.B.1.d. Enrollment Projections

2.B.1.e. Staffing Guidelines

2.B.1.f. New Positions

2.B.1.g. Job Classifications and Pay Ranges

2.B.1.h. Expenditures

2.B.1.i. Expenditure Targets

2.C. FDA Local Policy Change (Second Reading)

2.D. 08-09 Student Code of Conduct Review of Changes

3. Opening Ceremony

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

3.B. Moment of Silence

4. Awards and Recognitions

4.A. Presentation of Donation From the Dripping Springs Educational Foundation

4.B. National Nurses Week

4.C. National Library Week

4.D. Retiring Employees and Other Recognition of Staff

4.E. Elementary and Middle School Students Who Have Qualified for or Won State Level Competitions

4.F. Outgoing DSISD Board of Trustee Members - President Lenny Olson and Vice President John Moore

4.G. Welcome New Trustees

4.H. Recess for Reception

5. Public Forum

6. May 13th Meeting Special Carryover Discussion/Possible Action Items

6.A. Proposed Elementary School Attendance Zones for 2009-2010 School Year

6.B. Proposed Procedures for Student Transfers Zone to Zone for the 2008-2009 School Year

7. Board Discussion/Possible Action Items

7.A. Swear-In of Trustees: Justice of the Peace, Terry Kyle

7.B. Election of Board Officers

7.C. Set Official Meeting Time and Days

7.D. Appoint Membership and Chair to the Facility Committee

7.E. Appoint Membership and Chair to the Finance Committee

7.F. Appoint School District Representative to the Dripping Springs Parks Commission

7.G. Move the Regular Board Meetings for August 21st (Meet the Tiger Night) to August 28th and March 19th (Spring Break) to March 12th

7.H. Approve 2008-2009 Child Nutrition Meal Prices

7.I. Adopt a Resolution Recommending to Extend the Mid-Size Adjustment to Chapter 41 School Districts

7.J. Adopt the 2008-2009 Budget Priorities

7.K. 2008-2009 Employee Child Care Benefit

7.L. Adopt a Resolution to Join the Region VIII Education Service Center Interlocal Purchasing System

7.M. Approve the Region VIII Education Service Center Interlocal Agreement to Provide Cooperative Purchasing Services

7.N. Approve Purchase of Inter Write School Boards

7.O. Approve the 2008-2009 Student Code of Conduct

7.P. TASB Advacacy

8. Committee's Reports and Discussion/Possible Action Items:

8.A. Facility Committee Report

8.A.1. Policy CV (Local) - Facility Construction

8.A.2. Change Order Number 7 for DSISD Elementary School Number 3 Construction Project

8.A.3. Change Order Number 8 for DSISD Elementary School Number 3 Construction Project

8.A.4. Approve Purchase of Portable Bleachers for Football Stadium

8.A.5. Discussion of Design Development of the New Dripping Springs Middle School

8.A.6. Discussion of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Agreed Order Docket No. 2008-0402-MD-E Concerning the Matter of an Enforcement Action

8.A.7. Update on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

8.A.8. Project Priorities

8.A.9. Other Items

8.B. Finance Committee Report

8.B.1. Update

8.B.2. Review District Investment Policy

8.B.3. Resolution Designating Training Sources for Investment Officers

8.B.4. Final 2006-2007 Cost of Options Report

8.B.5. Discussion with Financial Advisor regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

8.B.6. Other Items

8.C. DS Parks Commission Report

8.C.1. Update

8.C.2. Other Items

9. Administration Reports

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

9.A.1. Enrollment Status

9.A.2. Legislative Report

9.A.3. Important Dates

9.A.4. Kudos

9.A.5. Other Items

9.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

9.B.1. Staffing

9.B.2. Other Items

9.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

9.C.1. Other Items

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

9.D.1. Update

9.D.2. Preliminary 2008 Test Results (Information Only)

9.D.3. Safety and Security Audit

9.D.4. Other Items

10. Consent Agenda Items

10.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:

10.A.1. April 17, 2008 (Regular)

10.A.2. April 22, 2008 (Special)

10.A.3. May 5, 2008 (Special)

10.A.4. May 6, 2008 (Special)

10.A.5. May 8, 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. Accept Donation From Education Foundation

10.L. FDA Local Policy Change (Second Reading)

10.M. CV Local Policy Change (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

12.A.3. Consideration on the Employment of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

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

13.A.3. Consideration and Action on the Employment of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

14. Adjournment.