November 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M.

II. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board will hear as many reports as time allows.  All remaining reports will be made after reconvening for the 7:00  PM meeting.

II.A. EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 11 PRESENTATION

II.B. QUARTERLY DEMOGRAPHIC & HOUSING ANALYSIS 3Q13

II.C. CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORT

II.D. 2014 - 2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR REPORT

II.E. 2014 - 2015 NEW / SUNSET COURSE REPORT

III. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
The Board may declare itself in a closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001-551.146.  In the effect a closed meeting is to be convened, the presiding officer shall publicly identify the section or sections authorizing the closed meeting.  Those sections may include without limitation the following sections under SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, which authorize a closed meeting to discuss the following topics: 

III.A. Section 551.071:  For the purpose of private consultation with the Board's attorney on any and all subjects or matters authorized by law.

III.B. Section 551.072:  For the purpose of deliberating a purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person.

III.C. Section 551.074:  For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing.

III.D. Section 551.082:  Considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel.

IV. DECLARE CLOSED MEETING ENDED & RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING - 7:00 PM

IV.A. CALL TO ORDER

IV.B. OPENING CEREMONY - BOSWELL HIGH SCHOOL

IV.C. WELCOME FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

V. COMMUNICATIONS

V.A. WRITTEN - The Board will acknowledge any written communications received.

V.B. ORAL - Individuals desiring to address the Board must sign up to speak prior to the 7:00 PM session.  Forms are available in the lobby area.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. ACT ON METHOD OF PROCUREMENT FOR ELEMENTARY NO. 15

VI.B. ACT ON PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ELEMENTARY NO. 15

VI.C. ACT ON FINAL CHANGE ORDER BY BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION FOR CHISHOLM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

VI.D. ACT ON BIDS & PROPOSALS

VI.D.1. DIGITAL MANUFACTURING LAB EQUIPMENT FOR HOLLENSTEIN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

VI.E. ACT ON PROPOSED REVISION TO POLICY DED (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS

VI.F. ACT ON ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT

VI.G. ACT ON RESOLUTION REQUESTING ORDER OF SALE OF PROPERTY WITH DELINQUENT TAXES

VII. REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONTINUED FROM 5:00 PM SESSION)

VII.A. PRESENT ANY REPORT NOT PROVIDED DURING THE 5:00 PM SESSION

VIII. ROUTINE MONTHLY REPORTS

VIII.A. TAX COLLECTION REPORT - SEPTEMBER  2013

VIII.B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 2013

VIII.C. 2013 FOOTBALL GATE RECEIPTS REPORT

VIII.D. HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUBS FINANCIAL REPORTS

VIII.E.  QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

VIII.F. HIGHLY QUALIFIED PUBLIC REPORT

IX. REVIEW 2013-2014 BOARD PLANNING CALENDAR

X. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL

X.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

X.B. APPROVE BILINGUAL EDUCATION EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR

X.C. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF WAIVER FOR MODIFIED SCHEDULE STATE ASSESSMENT TESTING

X.D. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF WAIVER FOR TEACHER DATA PORTAL OF THE TEXAS ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

X.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF WAIVER FOR 2013 - 2014 EARLY RELEASE DAYS

X.F. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A WAIVER TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR 2013 - 2014 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

X.G. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF 2013 - 2014 CLASS-SIZE WAIVER TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

X.H. APPROVE 2013 - 2014 DISTRICT AND CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLANS

X.I. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOG DISCOUNT BID FOR TECHNOLOGY RELATED SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

X.J. SUPPLEMENTAL CATALOG DISCOUNT BID FOR ONLINE DELIVERY SERVICES

X.K. APPROVE REVISION TO 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

XI. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

XIII. ADJOURNMENT