March 24, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1) Call to Order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

2) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items. Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

3) Superintendent's Report:

3)A) Spotlight on Schools - KIPP Coastal Village

3)B) "Do the Write Thing" Challenge - Lynne Cleveland

3)C) Attendance Awards - Mary Patrick

3)D) Update on Facilities

3)E) Austin Magnet Update

3)F) Grants and Stimulus Funds Programs

3)G) Introduction of New Employees

3)H) PC Replacement Report

3)I) Safety Report - Chief Amador

4) The Board will recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act Government Code Subchapter D551.074 - Personnel and Subchapter D551.071 - Attorney. The Board and Superintendent will discuss:

4)A) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of term contract teacher at Aim Middle School for good cause.

4)B) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of term contract Campus Instructional Technologist at Austin and Ball for good cause

4)C) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to propose termination of probationary contract of the Drop Out Intervention Specialist at AIM/DAEP in the best interest of the District

4)D) Consider Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a probationary contract teacher at Ball High School at the end of the 2009-2010 contract year in the best interest of the District.

4)E) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for the Director of Instruction and Staff Development

4)F) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for Principal of AIM Middle/AIM High

4)G) Consider Superientendent's recommendation for Prinicipal at Morgan Elementary

4)H) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for Principal of Early Childhood University

4)I) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for Director of Special Education position

4)J) Consider Superintendent's recommendation of Chapter 21 Professional Employee Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year

4)K) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for approval of Chapter 21 Administrator Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year

4)L) Consider Superintendent's recommendation for approval of Non-Chapter 21 Administrator Contracts for the 2010-2011 school year

4)M) Consider approval of temporary disability leave requested by two GISD teachers

5) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

5)A) Discuss and consider approval of minutes from the Special Meetings on February 3rd and March 3rd and the Regular Meeting on February 17, 2010

5)B) Discuss and consider approval of Resignations and Routine Appointments with Contracts

5)C) Discuss and consider approval of temporary disability leave requested by two GISD teachers

5)D) Discuss and consider approval for students and sponsors from Ball Preparatory and Ball High to attend overnight Robotics Competition in Houston, April 1st - April 3rd, 2010

5)E) Discuss and consider approval to apply for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant Funds

5)F) Discuss and consider approval of 2010-2011 School Year Calendar

5)G) Discuss and consider approval of engagement letter with John R. Pechacek, CPA, to provide annual external audit services for year ending August 31, 2010

5)H) Discuss and consider continuation of flood insurance through Galveston Insurance Agency (GIA)

5)I) Discuss and consider continuation of property/casualty insurance through Galveston Insurance Agency (GIA)

5)J) Discuss and consider continuation of property/casualty insurance with TASB Risk Management Fund

5)K) Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Galveston County for Installation of a Generator at Crenshaw School

5)L) Discuss and consider approval of AVID (Achievement via Individual Determination) Service Training and Materials Program

5)M) Discuss and consider approval of School Bus Purchase through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing

5)N) Discuss and consider approval of replacement equipment and furniture for CATE Program at Ball High School

5)O) Discuss and consider approval of RFCSP #2010-12, Grant Evaluation Services

5)P) Discuss and consider approval of Laying the Foundation Training Program

5)Q) Discuss and consider approval of Study Island

5)R) Discuss and consider approval of Wexford, Inc.

5)S) Discuss and consider approval of payment of Attorney Fees

5)T) Discuss and consider approval of Anticipated Expenditures of $25,000 and over for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010

5)U) Discuss and consider approval of 2009-2010 Budget Amendments

5)V) Routine Reports

6) REGULAR AGENDA - Action Items

6)A) Discuss and consider approval of KMDHospitality LLC for re-design of Central Middle School cafeteria serving/snack bar area

6)B) Discuss and consider approval for equipment for Ball High - 2 heated cabinets and 2 refrigerators pass thru units

6)C) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation of Chapter 21 Professional Employee contracts for the 2010-2011 school year

6)D) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation of Chapter 21 Administrator contracts for the 2010-2011 school year

6)E) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation of Non-Chapter 21 Administrator contracts for the 2010-2011 school year

6)F) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of a term contract teacher at Aim Middle School for good cause

6)G) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to propose non-renewal of a term contract as Campus Instructional Technologist at Austin and Ball High for good cause.

6)H) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a probationary contract for the Drop Out Intervention Specialist at AIM High School/DAEP in the best interest of the District

6)I) Discuss and consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a probationary contract teacher at Ball High School at the end of the 2009-2010 contract year in the best interest of the District

6)J) Discuss and consider approving the candidate for the position of Director of Instruction and Staff Development

6)K) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the Principal of AIM Middle and AIM High for the 2010-2011 school year

6)L) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the Principal of Morgan Elementary School

6)M) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the Principal of Early Childhood University

6)N) Discuss and consider approval of Administration's recommendation for the position of Special Education Director

6)O) Discuss and consider approval of the contract to Avondale House for Day School Placement of a student in GISD

6)P) Discuss and consider approval of creating a Charter for Galveston ISD Bond Review Committee

6)Q) Discuss and consider approval to increase student enrollment at Austin Magnet School

6)R) Discuss and consider approval to change entry requirements for timelines at the Austin Magnet School

6)S) Discuss and consider the application from Arrow Academy to open 1 school and 40 centers with 75 kids each in the Brazosport Area

6)T) Discuss and consider adoption of 2010-2011 Reading/ELA recommended textbook adoptions

6)U) Discuss and consider approval of the adoption of a Resolution regarding annual review of the District investment policies and strategies

6)V) Discuss and consider approval of Policy Committee recommended changes to Board Policy

7) Suggested Future Agenda Items

8) Board Comments

9) Adjournment