July 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. (5:00pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. TASB Policy Update 83 (First Reading)

2.B. Budget Workshop #8

3. (7:00pm) - 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. Awards and Recognitions

6. Public Forum

7. Administration Reports

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

7.A.1. Legislative Report

7.A.2. Important Dates

7.A.3. 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. Other Items

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

7.D.1. Presentation of Campus Improvement Plans

7.D.2. Other Items

8. Board Discussion / Possible Action Items

8.A. Approval of Campus Improvement Plans

8.B. Approve Proposed Board Policy Change FM (Local)

8.C. Set DSISD Mileage and Travel Reimbursement Rates

8.D. Accept Proposal for Property/Liability Insurance for the District

8.E. Accept Proposal for Worker's Compensation Insurance

8.F. Accept Proposal for Soccer Supplies and Equipment

8.G. Accept Proposal for Screen Printing and Embroidery for Clothing

8.H. Accept Proposal for Purchase of Transportation and Plant Operation Trucks

8.I. Approve Adjunct Staff Members

8.J. Re-Encumber Purchase Orders

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

9.A. Facility Committee Report

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

9.A.2. Approve Design Development of the New Dripping Springs High School

9.A.3. Approve Guarantee Maximum Price #1 for the Sitework and Long Lead Materials Associated with Phase 1 of the New Dripping Springs High School

9.A.4. Accept Proposal for High School Football Scoreboard

9.A.5. Status Report on Current Construction Projects

9.A.6. Energy Plan

9.A.7. Project Priorities

9.A.8. Other Items

9.B. Finance Committee Report

9.B.1. Financial Board Reports

9.B.2. Series 2005 Bond Issue

9.B.3. Schools FIRST, Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas

9.B.4. Policy DEA LOCAL on Payment of Employees

9.B.5. Report of Management Fees for Cooperative Purchasing Contracts

9.B.6. Proposed Appraisal District Budgets

9.B.7. Discussion with Financial Advisor regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

9.B.8. 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. June 17, 2008 (Special BREAKFAST)

10.A.2. June 17, 2008 (Special PUBLIC HEARING)

10.A.3. June 17, 2008 (Special NBO)

10.A.4. June 19, 2008 (Regular)

10.A.5. July 7, 2008 (Special)

10.B. Checks by Month

10.C. Levy Collection

10.D. Revenue Reports

10.E. Tax Collection Report

10.F. Investment Report

10.G. Budget Amendments

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

10.I. TASB Update 83 (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. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Level 3 Hearing

12.A.4. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Level 3 Grievance Appeal

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 Possible Action Regarding a Level 3 Grievance Appeal

14. Adjournment.