December 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order.

1.A. Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required by law.

1.B. Moment of Silence.

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

2. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and 551.074.

2.A. Discuss employment of Benny Hernandez as Superintendent of Schools and approve Term contract.

2.B. Discuss employment of Shirley Hernandez as school clerk.

3. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered during closed session.

3.A. Discussion and possible action to approve employment of Benny Hernandez as Superintendent of Schools and approve Term contract.

3.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the employment of Shirley Hernandez as a school clerk.

4. Public Comment Period.

5. Superintendent's Reports:

5.A. Business Office reports/Review of Investments.

5.A.1. Food Service Report.

5.A.2. Zavala County Bank--Monthly District Financial Report.

5.A.3. Lone Star Investment Pool Report.

5.A.4. Lone Star Investment Pool Quarterly Statement.

5.A.5. Daily Liquidity Accounts.

5.A.6. Monthly Board Budget Report.

5.A.7. Tax Collection Report.

6. Consent Agenda.

6.A. Approval of Minutes.

6.A.1. November 10, 2011--Special Board Meeting.

6.A.2. November 15, 2011--Regular Board Meeting.

6.A.3. November 22, 2011--Special Board Meeting.

6.B. Approval of Monthly Bills.

7. Discussion and possible action to approve Second Reading of Policy Update 91, affecting local policies:

7.A. CDA (LOCAL): Other Revenues - Investments

7.B. CMD (LOCAL): Equipment and Supplies Management - Instructional Materials Care and Accounting

7.C. CV (LOCAL): Facilities Construction

7.D. DC (LOCAL): Employment Practices

7.E. DFBB (LOCAL): Term Contracts - Nonrenewal

7.F. EFAA (LOCAL):  Instructional Materials - Selection and Adoption

7.G. FFH (LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

7.H. FO (LOCAL): Student Discipline

8. Discussion and possible action to amend Board Policy BE (LOCAL): Board Meetings to change board meeting time to 6:00 p.m.

9. Discussion and possible action to approve back to school health fair co-sponsored by Health and Human Services Commission.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve request for proposals for district architect needs.

11. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP (BID# 0912-02) for the purchase of band instruments.

12. Discussion and possible action to approve the IRS Closing Audit Report for tax year 2008.

13. Discussion and possible action to approve FY2011-2012 Budget Amendment #1.

14. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and 551.074. Discussion of Personnel Employment, Assignments, Suspensions, and Resignations.

14.A. Discussion of Personnel Employment, Assignments, Suspensions and Resignations.

14.A.1. Discussion of employment of personnel.

14.A.2. Discussion to terminate custodian Jose Luis Perez.

14.B. Discussion to provide pay raise to exempt employees.

14.C. Other personnel issues.

15. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered during closed session.

15.A. Discussion and possible action on personnel employment, assignments, suspensions and resignations.

15.A.1. Discussion and possible action on employment of personnel.

15.A.2. Discussion and possible action to terminate custodian Jose Luis Perez.

15.B. Discussion and possible action to approve pay raises for exempt employees.

16. Adjournment.