March 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Announcement by Board President on whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.
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2. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance & Presentation
Speaker(s):
Representatives from Oak Meadows Elementary
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3. Welcome/Recognition of Special Guests
Description:
The Board received a packet of information last week related to topics on today's agenda. Each Board member has had an opportunity to peruse the information prior to the meeting. It is the policy of the Board that, if members of the audience wish to address the board, they must sign the form at the entrance prior to the meeting. Commentaries and/or questions are limited to the public forum section of the set (said) agenda as is provided in Board Policy.
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3.1. Customer Service Recognition
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3.2. Recognition of District’s participation with Make-a-Wish
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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3.3. Recognition of MAARC Program Student
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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4. Adjourn to Closed Session
Description:
For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Sections (.071-.084), whereupon the Superintendent at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters:
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4.1. Personnel Matters
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4.1.1. Discussion regarding hiring administrators, teachers and support staff.
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4.1.2. Deliberation on proposed extension of professional contracts.
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4.2. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property.
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4.3. Consultation with School Attorney
Description:
Sec.551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. School Board shall seek the advice of its attorney
(A)pending or contemplated litigation; or
(B)a settlement offer; or
(2)on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to
the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
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5. Reconvene in Open Session
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6. Public Forum
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.1. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting on February 16, 2009.
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7.2. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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7.3. Consideration and possible approval for the addition of a new Career and Technology innovative course for the 2009-2010 school year.
Speaker(s):
Clenton LaGrone
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7.4. Consideration and possible approval of Property Insurance with Hancock Insurance
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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7.5. Consideration and possible approval of depository contract with Comerica for 2009-2011.
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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7.6. Consideration and possible approval of contract with Fromberg and Associates for the design of the transportation renovations
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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7.7. Consideration and possible approval of 2009-2010 elementary attendance zones
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Consideration and possible approval to purchase a vehicle for the Manor High School Ag. Department for the amount of $23,007.00 to be paid with CTE budget
Speaker(s):
Clenton LaGrone
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8.2. Consideration and possible approval of a new stipend for Cooperating Teachers
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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8.3. Consideration and possible approval of the renewal and extension of Administrator/Professional /Term/Probationary Contracts
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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8.4. Consideration and possible approval of the end of contract year termination of probationary contracts
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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8.5. Consideration and possible approval of the proposed nonrenewal of term contracts
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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8.6. Consideration and possible approval of the Teacher Incentive Fund Sustainability Plan
Speaker(s):
Jamie Stone & Andrew Kim
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8.7. Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Manor Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing Execution of a Paying Agent/registrar Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; Establishing Procedures for Selling and Delivering the Bonds; And, Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds."
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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8.8. Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Manor Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2009; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing Execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds."
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace & Willi Dion
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9. Information Items
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9.1. LBB Update
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim & Jamie Stone
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9.2. Summer School Update
Speaker(s):
Jamie Stone
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9.3. Bilingual / ESL Program Update
Speaker(s):
Wanda Maldonado
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9.4. New Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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9.5. After School Program Update
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones & Tameka Thomas
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10. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - April 20, 2009
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11. Adjournment
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