October 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Regular

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

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Discussion of a Resolution Regarding Disposal of Surplus Property

2.B. Discussion of the Purchase of Buses

2.C. Discussion of a New Position/Restructured Position

2.D. Discussion of CLASS Fellows Conflict Styles

2.E. Committee's Reports and Discussion Items:

2.E.1. Facility Committee Report

2.E.1.a. Discussion of the Release of Retainage for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs Elementary School and Walnut Springs Elementary School

2.E.1.b. Discussion of the Trucking Haul-Off and Dumping Fees for High School Stadium and Field Renovations

2.E.1.c. Discussion of the Release of Retainage for High School Stadium and Field Renovations

2.E.1.d. Discussion of the Granting Electric Utility Easement to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.

2.E.1.e. Discussion of the Proposal for High School Asbestos Abatement Phase II

2.E.1.f. Discussion of Administration Building Assessment

2.E.1.g. Discussion of the Dripping Springs Elementary Wastewater Project

2.E.1.h. Discussion of the Disposal of the Old Football Goal Posts

2.E.1.i. Update on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

2.E.1.j. Project Priorities

2.E.2. Finance Committee Report

2.E.2.a. Discussion with Auditors Regarding the 2007-2008 Audit of Financial Reports, Accounting Standards, Governance, Management, and Other Related Matters

2.E.2.b. Discussion of Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas) Management Report

2.E.2.c. Discussion with Financial Advisor regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

2.E.2.d. Discussion of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of "Dripping Springs Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2008"; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Prescribing the Form, Terms, Conditions, and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of the Bonds, Including the Approval and Distribution of an Official Statement Pertaining thereto; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agenda/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; Complying with the Letter of Representations with the Depository Trust Company; Delegating the Authority to Certain Members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Sale of the Bonds; and Providing an Effective Date.

2.E.2.e. Discussion with Investment Advisor Regarding District Investments and Investment Strategies

2.E.3. DS Parks Commission Report

2.E.3.a. Update

2.E.3.b. Other

2.F. Consent Agenda Discussion Items

2.F.1. Minutes for the Following Dates:

2.F.1.a. September 18, 2008 (Regular)

2.F.2. Checks by Month

2.F.3. Levy Collection

2.F.4. Revenue Reports

2.F.5. Average Daily Attendance

2.F.6. Tax Collection Report

2.F.7. Investment Report

2.F.8. Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

2.F.9. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

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

3. (6:30pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

3.A. PUBLIC HEARING:

3.A.1. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas

3.A.1.a. Overview of School FIRST

3.A.1.b. 2008 DSISD School FIRST Rating

3.A.1.c. Public Comments on the 2008 DSISD School FIRST Rating Report

4. (7:00pm) - Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

5. Opening Ceremony

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

5.B. Moment of Silence

6. Awards and Recognitions

6.A. National School Bus Safety Week - October 20-24, 2008

7. Public Forum

8. Administration Reports

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

8.A.1. Legislative Report

8.A.2. Enrollment

8.A.3. Important Dates

8.A.4. Kudos

8.A.5. Community Leaders Breakfast - November 12th 7pm-9pm

8.A.6. Other Items

8.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

8.B.1. Staffing

8.B.2. Other Items

8.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

8.C.1. Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

8.C.2. Upcoming Child Nutrition Events

8.C.3. 2008 Audit

8.C.4. Other Items

8.D. Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Greg Jung

8.D.1. Evaluation of District and Campus Improvement Plans

8.D.2. TELPAS Report

8.D.3. Other Items

9. Board Discussion / Possible Action Items

9.A. Approve Resolution Regarding Disposal of Surplus Property

9.B. Approve Purchase of Buses

9.C. Approve New Position/Restructured Position

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

10.A. Facility Committee Report

10.A.1. Approve Release of Retainage for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs Elementary School and Walnut Springs Elementary School

10.A.2. Approve Trucking Haul-Off and Dumping Fees for High School Stadium and Field Renovations

10.A.3. Approve Release of Retainage for High School Stadium and Field Renovations

10.A.4. Approve Granting Electric Utility Easement to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.

10.A.5. Approve Proposal for High School Asbestos Abatement Phase II

10.A.6. Discussion of Administration Building Assessment

10.A.7. Approve Dripping Springs Elementary Wastewater Project

10.A.8. Approve Disposal of the Old Football Goal Posts

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

10.A.10. Project Priorities

10.A.11. Other Items

10.B. Finance Committee Report

10.B.1. Discussion with Auditors Regarding the 2007-2008 Audit of Financial Reports, Accounting Standards, Governance, Management, and Other Related Matters

10.B.2. Discussion with Financial Advisor Regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

10.B.3. Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of "Dripping Springs Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2008"; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Prescribing the Form, Terms, Conditions, and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of the Bonds, Including the Approval and Distribution of an Official Statement Pertaining thereto; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agenda/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; Complying with the Letter of Representations with the Depository Trust Company; Delegating the Authority to Certain Members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Sale of the Bonds; and Providing an Effective Date.

10.B.4. Discussion with Investment Advisor Regarding District Investments and Investment Strategies

10.B.5. Other Items

10.C. DS Parks Commission Report

10.C.1. Update

10.C.2. Other Items

11. Consent Agenda Items

11.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:

11.A.1. September 18, 2008 (Regular)

11.B. Checks by Month

11.C. Levy Collection

11.D. Revenue Reports

11.E. Average Daily Attendance

11.F. Tax Collection Report

11.G. Investment Report

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

11.I. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

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

12. Announcements

13. Closed Session

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

13.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

13.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

13.A.3. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Level 3 Hearing

13.A.4. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Consolidated Level 3 Grievance Appeal Filed by a Former Employee

14. Open Session

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

14.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

14.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

14.A.3. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Consolidated Level 3 Grievance Appeal Filed by a Former Employee

15. Adjournment.