October 20, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER/DECLARATION OF QUORUM

2. OPENING EXERCISES - Crockett Elementary School

3. PUBLIC HEARING - The Board will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m., on October 20, 2008, to Overview the School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 from the Texas Education Agency [Under Separate Cover]

4. RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - Alpha Delta Kappa [Provide Refreshments in Honor of Board of Trustees]

5. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.A. September 16, 2008, Emergency Meeting

6.B. September 22, 2008, Regular Board Meeting

6.C. October 6, 2008, Regular Board Meeting

7. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION/ACTION

7.A. Consideration of Donation from United Way of Baytown

7.B. Consideration of 2007-2008 Money Purchase Pension Plan Annual Audit [Under Separate Cover]

7.C. Consideration of District Improvement Plan [Previously Distributed]

7.D. Consideration of Missed Instructional Days, Low Attendance, and Bus Evacuation Waivers Due to Hurricane Ike

7.E. Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education for Funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Cycle 5 Year 1 Grant

7.F. Consideration of the Construction of an Extended Walkway at Bowie Elementary School

7.G. Consideration of Consent Agenda

7.G.1. Appraisers for the Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), Goose Creek Professional Development Appraisal System (GCPDAS)

7.G.2. Class Size Waiver

7.G.3. Student Success Initiative - TEA Grant for Accelerated Reading and Math Instruction

7.G.4. Funding Agreement Between Goose Creek CISD and Harris County for Community Youth Services (CYS)

7.G.5. Contract with Whispering Hills Achievement Center, LLC

7.G.6. Amendment to JPMorgan Chase Bank Depository Contract

7.G.7. Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Construction and Operation of a Library on School District Property

7.G.8. Renewal for School Leaders Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) Insurance

7.G.9. Budget Amendments

7.H. Consideration of Superintendent's Reports - 2005 Bond Monthly Report

7.I. Future Board Agenda Items, Board Training, Board Meetings

7.I.1. Future Board Agenda Items

7.I.2. Board Training - Update and Orientation to the Texas Education Code (TEC), November 4, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

7.I.3. Board Meetings

7.J. Closed Meeting

7.J.1. Discussion of Personnel

7.J.1.a. Level III Grievance for Adrienne K. Gallien

7.J.1.b. Elections and Resignations

7.J.1.c. Superintendent's Evaluation

7.J.2. Consultation with Attorney - Regarding Pending Litigation or a Settlement Offer on Matters or a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney of the Governmental Body Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; Regarding Grievance Matter - Consideration of Pending or Contemplated Litigation Regarding Technical Contracts, Construction Matter

7.J.3. Discussion of Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property

7.J.4. Consideration of the Discipline of a Public School Child, or Complaints or Charges Against Personnel

7.K. Consideration of Personnel

7.K.1. Level III Grievance for Adrienne K. Gallien

7.K.2. Approve Elections

7.K.3. Accept Resignations

8. ADJOURNMENT