August 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Roll Call (Establishment of Quorum)

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence/ Invocation

Open Forum:

Everyday Greatness - Recognition of student and staff successes in the District.  Recognition of teachers of the year, FFA students, and athletic students.

Reports

Superintendent's Report

Construction Update

TEC Orientation Update

Technology Update

Budget

Campus Administrator Reports: department and campus activity updates including SRO report

Committee Reports

Consent Agenda

Approve the minutes from the meeting dated June 19th, 2013.

Finance

General Fund

Construction Fund

Purchases over $10,000

Action Items

Discuss a resolution regarding the Extracurricular Status of 4-H, consider designation of Travis Franke, Jeff Hanselka, Matthew Miranda, and Dr. Charla Bading as adjunct faculty, determine the number of extracurricular days for students, who are otherwise eligible and take action as necessary.

Review and consider District Investment Policy and take action as necessary.

Discuss Chapter 41 requirements and take action as necessary.        

Review and consider Depository Contract Bid and take action as necessary.

Review budget amendments and take action as necessary.

Review appraisal calendar and list of approved appraisers for the 2012-2013 school year and take action as necessary.

Review Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for the 2013-2014 school year and take action as necessary.

Consider proposal regarding lift station with the city of Marion and take action as necessary.

Discuss Elementary Spanish Program and take action as necessary.

Discuss Non-Traditional Academic Programs (Academy) and take action as necessary.

Discuss Marion High School Senior Scheduling and take action as necessary.

Closed Session

Personnel - The Marion ISD Board of Trustees will convene in a closed meeting to discuss the following:
Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding, Kyana Fennell and Lawanda Fennell-Kinney as Next Friend of Kyrianna Adams Fennell and Kavin Johnson vs. Marion Independent School District, Glen Davis, Ashley Smith, Cynthia Manley, Individually and in their Official Capacities, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; Civil Action 5:12-cv-0941.

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding, M.J. b/n/f Michael Jaeger, Sr., and Stacie Jaeger, Individually, a/n/f of M.J., a minor vs. Marion Independent School District, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; Civil Action 5:10-CV-978.

Open Session:  Consider and take possible action regarding items discussed in closed sessions.

Personnel - The Marion ISD Board of Trustees will convene in a closed meeting to discuss the following:
Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding, Kyana Fennell and Lawanda Fennell-Kinney as Next Friend of Kyrianna Adams Fennell and Kavin Johnson vs. Marion Independent School District, Glen Davis, Ashley Smith, Cynthia Manley, Individually and in their Official Capacities, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; Civil Action 5:12-cv-0941.

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding, M.J. b/n/f Michael Jaeger, Sr., and Stacie Jaeger, Individually, a/n/f of M.J., a minor vs. Marion Independent School District, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; Civil Action 5:10-CV-978.

Discuss items on list A-D for inclusion on the September, 18th 2013 regular Board meeting agenda.

Adjourn