August 25, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. WELCOME OF GUESTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Move:____ Second:____ Vote:____

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Move:____Second:____Vote:____

6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Opportunity for Board members to report items of interest.

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Opportunity for Superintendent to report items of interest. Items to be presented but not limited to:

7.A. GEAR UP Presentation

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes.  Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.

9. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of School Trustees with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately, during this meeting. Move:____Second:___Vote:___

9.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Student's Disciplinary Action and/or Behavioral Contracts.  Closed session may be held.  (confidential)

9.B. Request for Exemption from Immunization. (confidential)

9.C. Request for Early Graduation/H.S.E. (confidential)

9.D. Request for additional days from the Sick Leave Bank (confidential)

9.E. Leave of Absence Request

9.F. Personnel Reports

9.F.1. Certified

9.F.2. Classified

9.F.3. Extra Duty Contracts

9.F.4. Volunteers

9.G. Reports

9.G.1. Financial

9.G.2. Enrollment

9.G.3. IT

9.G.4. Grants

9.H. Annual Bids

9.I. Staff Travel

9.I.1. Out of State Requests

9.I.2. In State Travel

9.I.3. Staff Travel Reports

9.J. Travel Request - Student

9.K. Approve claims and financial report as presented by the Director of Finance.

9.K.1. Paybill dated 08/19/15, includes: checks 176268-176609, 176356-176538; and vouchers 1002-1003, 1179, 1183-1186, 1188; total amount of $1,623,968.58.

10. CONSENT AGENDA - DONATIONS

10.A. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance/Acknowledgement of Donations. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

11. END OF CONSENT AGENDA

12. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action on a presentation regarding future funding availability for capital projects and recently approved legislation related to the funding of capital projects.  This item is being presented by Marty Johnson with JNA Consulting Group, LLC. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

13. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to accept an update/overview of the work MGT of America, Inc. has completed, and intends to complete, on the Facility Master and Strategic Plans.  This item is being presented by Ed Humble and Fred Seamon with MGT of America, Inc. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

14. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2015-2016 District Performance Plan.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder; Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Claudia Fadness; Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Keri Pommerening and Director of Special Services, Frankie McCabe. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

15. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve a report on current staffing for the 2015-2016 school year.  This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

16. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action for the Board of Trustees to provide direction to the superintendent on items to be included in the District Highlights or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Card to be used by the Board as a communication tool, as previously discussed at the June 20, 2015 Board retreat.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Wayne Workman. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

17. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new Policy BN: State of the District as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Superintendent, Wayne Workman. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

18. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve new Policy DJ: Bus and District Vehicle Acquisition and Liquidation as a first reading.  This item is being presented by Director of Human Resources, Tim Logan and Transportation Supervisor, Bonita Stevens. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

19. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Discussion and Possible Action to approve the replacement of policies JG: Student Discipline and JGA: Student Discipline Policy with revised discipline guidelines in new policy JG: Policy on Student Discipline as a second and final reading.  This item is being presented by Deputy Superintendent, Alan Reeder. Move: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____

20. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Board (no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized). Items raised under this portion of the agenda cannot be deliberated or acted upon until the notice procedures of the open meeting law have been met. If you wish to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, please step up to the front table, be seated, and clearly state your name. In consideration of others please avoid repetition. Your comments must be limited to no more than three minutes.  Should you have more comments, you may submit them in writing to the Board Clerk. Comments directed to the Board as a whole, personal attacks, or slanderous remarks shall not be allowed.  Any restrictions on comments by the general public: Any such restrictions must be reasonable and may restrict the time, place and manner of the comments, but may not restrict comments based upon viewpoint.