August 20, 2013 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Opening, Presentations & Open Forum

1.A. Meeting Called to Order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag

1.D. Opening Prayer

1.E. Student Speaker on Character Education Trait for August - Respect

1.F. Recognition of Instructional Technology Specialist Jennifer Floor for being Selected to Join the 2013 LEGO Education Advisory Panel (LEAP)

1.G. Open Forum

2. Public Hearing on Proposed Application for an Optional Flexible School Day Program for 2013-2014

2.A. Optional Flexible School Day Program Report 2012-2013

2.B. Proposed Application for an Optional Flexible School Day Program for 2013-2014

2.C. Consider Approval to Submit Application for an Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for Eligible Students for 2013-2014

3. Superintendent's Report and Board Discussion

3.A. Curriculum Report

3.A.1. Accountability Update    

3.B. Financial Report - Attachment A

3.B.1. Financial Program Update - Attachment B

3.C. Personnel Report

3.D. Communications / Community Services Report

3.D.1. Admissions

3.D.2. 21st Century Learning Centers / ACE Program

3.D.3. Strategic Planning Update

3.D.4. Social Media Policy

3.D.5. BISD Mobile Phone App (Demo)

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Consider Approval of Minutes of July 16 and August 12, 2013

4.B. Consider Awarding Bids

4.B.1. Property & Casualty Insurance #2011-05 Renewal

4.B.2. Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Retail Vendor Merchandise and Services #2013-07

4.B.3. Apparel & Equipment for Extra-Curricular Activities #2013-10

4.B.4. Wastewater Holding Tanks for Gateway & Baseball Field

4.B.5. Surveillance System Upgrades for Intermediate and Middle Schools #2014-01

4.B.6. OT, PT, Speech Therapy, and Interpreting Services #2014-02

4.C. Consider Approval of Advanced Course Exemptions for No Pass, No Play

4.D. Consider Approval of District Investment Report

4.E. Consider Approval of IMA Expense Report

4.F. Consider Approval to Repeal of all Previously Adopted Policies and Adoption of (LOCAL) Policies as Prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list)

4.G. Consider Approval of TASB Policy Update 97

4.H. Consider Approval of Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement

4.I. Consider Approval of 2012-2013 General Fund Budget Amendment

5. Action Items

5.A. Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate to be Published in the Notice of Public Meeting to be held in September

5.B. Consider Approval of District Improvement Plan for 2013-2014

5.C. Consider Approval of 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct

5.D. Consider Approval of Six Additional Teaching Positions and Budget Amendment for the Additional Positions for 2013-2014

6. Information Items

6.A. District Wide Calendar

7. Closed Session

7.A. Real Property (551.072)
Attorney Consultation (551.071)
A closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code in order for the Commissioners Court to consult with and seek advice from its attorneys pursuant to and within the attorney/client privilege and the confidential attorney/client relationship, as defined by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and other authority, regarding the following pending litigation: Cause No. 29,052, styled Pine Forest Investments Group, LLC v. City of Bastrop, County of Bastrop, et al, now pending in the District Court of Bastrop County, Texas

7.A.1. Discussion, consideration, or potential action shall occur regarding Cause No. 29,052, styled Pine Forest Investments Group, LLC v. City of Bastrop, County of Bastrop, et al, now pending in the District Court of Bastrop County, Texas, including the hiring of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP as legal counsel to represent Bastrop Independent School District and its elected officials, appointed officials, or employees currently or hereafter named as parties in that suit, including all related claims, causes of action, defenses, issues, or proceedings in the trial or appellate courts. 

8. Action Resulting from Closed Session

9. Adjournment