July 16, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call To Order

I.A. Invocation and Pledge to the US and Texas Flag

I.B. Recognize Members and Guests

I.C. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda/Non-Personnel Items

I.D. Comments from the Public on Agenda Items

II. Consent Agenda

II.A. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 18, 2012 and the Special Meetings on June 18, 2012 and June 25, 2012

II.B. Approve Financial Reports for June, 2012

II.C. Accept Gifts

II.D. Consider Tax Refund Request

II.E. Consider City of La Grange and La Grange ISD Joint Election Agreement

III. Discussion

III.A. Student Random Drug Testing Presentation--Community Feedback

III.B. 2012-2013 Budget & Revenue Presentation

IV. Business Items

IV.A. Consider Schematic Design for New Career Tech Facility and Authorization to Proceed with Construction Documents

IV.B. Consider La Grange ISD Cafeteria Meal Prices for 2012-2013

IV.C. Consider Texas Association of school Boards--Policy Update 94 affecting local policies:  FFAF(LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services; Care Plans

IV.D. Consider Proposed Tax Rate for 2012-2013

IV.E. Consider La Grange ISD Handbooks for 2012-2013

IV.E.1. Student Handbook-Code of Conduct

IV.E.2. Substitute Handbook

IV.E.3. Teacher Handbook

IV.F. Consider Insurance for 2012-2013

IV.F.1. Workers Compensation

IV.F.2. Property, Liability and Auto

IV.G. Consider Student Transfers for 2012-2013

IV.H. Consider Endorsement of Candidate for Region XIII Position, TASB Board of Directors

IV.I. Consider Personnel (Closed session as provided Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Section 551.082 and Section 551.071)

IV.I.1. Consider New Teacher/Professional Contracts

IV.I.2. Resignations and/or Termination for Professional Teaching Staff

V. Reports

V.A. Superintendent's Report

V.A.1. Facilities Project Update

V.B. Director of Operations  Report

V.B.1. Maintenance Projects Update