May 19, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Call to Order    

2. Notice of Meeting: This meeting has been posted in Accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meetings Act.

3. Recognition of Outgoing Board Member Donna Kaszynski

4. CANVASS OF ELECTION

4.A. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A BOND ELECTION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

4.B. CANVASS AND DECLARE RESULTS OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTION

5. Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Newly Elected Trustees

6. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees

7. Organization of the Board by Selection of Board Officers According to Policy BDAA(Legal):

7.A. President of the Board

7.B. Vice-President of the Board

7.C. Secretary of the Board

7.D. Appoint Secretary to the Board

8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION- Policy BED(Local)

9. Informational Items

9.A. Recognition of State Participants

9.B. Update on Bond Projects

9.C. Enhanced Learning Center Program Review

9.D. Update on Test Scores

10. ADMINISTRATIVE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

11. Consent Agenda

11.A. Review and Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

11.A.1. Regular Meeting - April 21, 2014

11.A.2. Special Meeting - April 28, 2014

11.B. Review and Approval of Budget Amendments

11.C. Review of Financial Reports

11.D. Presentation of Current List of Bills

11.E. Presentation of Current Investment Report        

11.F. Presentation of Current Tax Collection Report

12. Action Items

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Selection of Surveyor(s) for 2014 Bond Projects

12.B. Discussion and Possible Action regarding 2014 Fee Letter of Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection Services

12.C. Discussion and Possible Action to Accept a Proposal from TASB for Property Insurance, Liability Insurance and Fleet Insurance

12.D. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Copy Machine Lease for Central Office Workroom

12.E. Discussion and Possible Action on TASB-initiated Policy Update 99 affecting local policies:
BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY
BP(LOCAL): ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
CFEA(LOCAL): PAYROLL PROCEDURES - SALARY DEDUCTIONS AND REDUCTIONS
CK(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT
DAC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES - OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR PERSONNEL DECISIONS
EHDC(LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION
FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENTS, AND RETALIATION

12.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Superintendent to Hire any Remaining Professional Staff Positions that are Open for the 2014-2015 School Year

12.G. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Date(s)

12.H. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Agenda Items

13. CLOSED SESSION - The Board will adjourn to closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, 551.071, and 551.129 to deliberate and consider the following: 

13.A. Recommendations regarding Employment (Tex. Gov't Code, Sec. 551.074)

13.B. Resignation of Employee(s) (Tex. Gov't. Code, Sec. 551.074)

13.C. Consultation with District's legal counsel regarding upcoming mediation with former employee related to cause number 1:13-CV-144-SS in the Western District of Texas - Pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.129

14. OPEN SESSION - Return to open session and take necessary action on matters which the Board may discuss in closed session and upon which action may be taken.

15. Adjourn