August 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. AT TECHNOLOGY

2. CLOSED SESSION

2.A. 551.07 CONSULTATION WITH BOARD'S ATTORNEY

2.B. 551.074 - PERSONNEL

2.B.1. Resignations, Acknowledge Professional Personnel Hired by the Superintendent

2.B.2. Discuss Administrative Appointment of Deputy Superintendent Administrative Services

2.B.3. Discuss Administrative Appointment of Chief Technology Officer

2.B.4. Consider Authorizing Superintendent to Grant Exception to Compensation Plan (Presenter - Alfred Ray) ADDENDUM POSTED AT 3:30 PM 8/6/09

2.B.5. 551.082 Consider Student Request to Remain at DHS

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

3.A. 551.074 - PERSONNEL

3.A.1. Consider Action on Administrative Appointment of Deputy Superintendent Administrative Services

3.A.2. Consider Action on Administrative Appointment of Chief Technology Officer

3.A.3. Consider Action Authorizing Superintendent to Grant Exception to Compensation Plan (Presenter - Alfred Ray) ADDENDUM POSTED AT 3:30 P.M. 8/6/09

3.B. 551.082 - Consider Action on Student Request to Remain at DHS

4. OPENING CEREMONIES AT 7:00 PM AT TECHNOLOGY

4.A. INVOCATION - Marshal Wesley

4.B. PLEDGE TO US FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG - Tammy Kuykendall

4.C. RECOGNITIONS

4.C.1. Recognitions - Tammy Kuykendall

4.C.1.a. Norman Davis, retiring Chief of Operations

4.C.1.b. Bus Driver of the Year

4.C.2. Introduction of Newly Appointed Administrators - Alfred Ray

4.C.2.a. Thomas Cyprian, Principal at Brandenburg Intermediate

4.D. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS

4.D.1. State Accountability Reports (Presenter - Larry McHaney)

4.D.2. Superintendent's Good News

4.D.2.a. 09-10 Start of School Information

4.D.2.b. Arena Court Dedication Ceremony

4.D.2.c. Engagement - Summary of District Administrative Summer Retreat

4.D.3. Update on DISD Strategic Plan (Presenter - Dr. Larry McHaney)

4.E. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS

5. CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON AT THE SAME TIME BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5.A. APPROVE MINUTES JULY 20, 2009 (Presenter - Elaine Williams-Woodley)

5.B. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS (Presenter - Jennifer Wilson)

5.C. APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ATTEND VARIOUS MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES (Presenter – Alfred Ray)

5.D. APPROVAL OF POLICY DED (LOCAL) (Presenter - Alfred Ray)

5.E. APPROVAL OF TEACHER APPRAISERS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM (PDAS) AND APPRAISAL CALENDAR FOR THE 2009-2010 YEAR. (Presenter – Sandra Burks)

6. ACTION AGENDA

6.A. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS (Presenter – Jennifer Wilson)

6.B. CONSIDER DATE FOR A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE 2009-2010 BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE (Presenter – Jennifer Wilson)

6.C. CONSIDER ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 2009 TASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY, OCTOBER 3 IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (Presenter - Alfred Ray)

6.D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TXU CONTRACT TO BE THE DISTRICT’S RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDER (Presenter – Jennifer Wilson)

6.E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (Presenter - Alfred Ray)

7. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION AGENDA

7.A. DISCUSS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SOLUTIONS (WCS) TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE DISTRICTS’ MODIFIED SELF-FUNDED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM (Presenter – Jennifer Wilson)

7.B. INFORMATION REGARDING NEW HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES WHO SELECT THE TRS HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN (Presenter – Jennifer Wilson)

7.C. BUDGET WORKSHOP (Presenter – Jennifer Wilson)

8. ADJOURNMENT