August 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Juan Briones

I.B. Pledges of Allegiance

I.B.1. United States of America Flag

I.B.2. State of Texas Flag

II. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

II.A. July 13, 2015

II.B. July 30, 2015

III. Open Forum

III.A. The Board shall allot 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Persons shall sign up as they arrive, indicating the topic upon which they wish to speak. No presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board. As provided by Board Policy, GF(Local), complaints or charges about an employee will be heard by the Board in closed meeting unless the employee complained about request it to be public. Complaints about an employee shall be directed first through provided resolution procedures before addressing the Board.

IV. Superintendent Celebrations

IV.A. 2015 Accountability Ratings

V. Information Items

V.A. 2015 Accountability Results

V.B. Health Insurance Report

V.C. 2015-2016 Employee Handbook

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. Budget Amendment #6

VI.B. 2015-2016 Bids for Approval

VI.B.1. Teaching and Office Supplies

VI.B.2. Computer Supplies

VI.B.3. Janitorial Chemicals

VI.B.4. Janitorial Paper and Paper Products

VI.B.5. Lumber

VI.B.6. Plumbing

VI.B.7. Bus and Automotive Supplies

VI.B.8. Gasoline and Oil Products

VI.B.9. A/C and Heating Supplies and Materials

VI.C. Region One PEIMS Coop Membership

VI.D. Audit Engagement Letter

VI.E. Student Code of Conduct

VI.F. Interlocal Agreement with Region 2 Purchasing Coop

VI.G. Monthly Tax Report

VI.H. 2015-2016 PDAS Calendar and Appraisers

VII. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VII.A. Property and Casualty Insurance Proposal

VII.B. Move the Regular September 14, 2015, Board Meeting to Monday, September 21, 2015

VII.C. Purchase Order over $25,000

VII.C.1. Technology Software

VIII. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

VIII.A. Personnel Matters (Tx. Gov. Code 551.074)

VIII.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

VIII.A.2. Employment of Personnel

VIII.A.2.a. New to District

VIII.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Personnel

VIII.A.3. Discussion of Employees or Public Officers

VIII.A.4. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal or proposed termination of a District employee or public officer or employee, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.074

VIII.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (TX. Gov. Code 551.072)

VIII.C. Consultation with attorney regarding: a) pending or contemplated litigation; b) a settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

IX. Reconvene in Open Session

IX.A. Action on any Item Deliberated in Closed Meeting

X. District Announcements

XI. Adjourn