February 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Pledge of Allegiance

I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

II. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

III. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them.  Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. Lyndon B. Johnson High School Cheerleaders – NCA Senior & Junior High School National Competition -Varsity Non-Tumbling Division - National Champs - Awarded for "Best Use of Jumps"

IV.B. United Middle School Cheerleaders - Alamo National Competition - 1st Place Intermediate Junior High Division  - Level Champions

IV.C. UISD 2013 Texas All State Musicians

IV.D. UISD Math Bee Competition

V. Superintendent's Report

V.A. Review of LEGAL Policies in TASB Update 96

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VI.C. Approval of Sale of Salvage of Copier Equipment

VI.D. Approval of Board Travel for the Month of March 2013

VI.E. Approval of Request from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VI.F. Second Reading of Policy CH (LOCAL):  Purchasing and Acquisition

VI.G. Second Reading of Policy EHDC (LOCAL):  Alternative Methods for Earning Credit - Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Board Minutes for the Month of January 2013

VII.B. Donations

VII.C. Approval of Resolution to Commit Portions of the General Fund unassigned Fund Balance

VII.D. Approval of Resolution re:  Vouchers, Taxpayers Savings Grants, Tax Credits and Other Mechanisms that Reduce Public Education Funding      

VII.E. First Reading of LOCAL Policies in TASB Update 96

VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act

VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VIII.A.1. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, re: rescind proposed termination of Javier Reyes’ continuing contract

VIII.A.2. Discussion, including consultation with legal counsel, in regards to propose termination of the continuing contract of classroom teacher(s)

VIII.B. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

VIII.B.1. Newman Elementary School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.2. Centeno Elementary School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.3. Los Obispos Middle School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.4. United High School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.5. Malakoff Elementary School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.6. Finley Elementary School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.7. Fasken Elementary School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.8. Col. Santos Elementary School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.9. United South Middle School Student Activity Fund Audit

VIII.B.10. Status of on-going Audits

IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.

IX.A. Action to Rescind Proposed Termination of Javier Reyes’ Continuing Contract

IX.B. Action re: Proposed Termination of Continuing Contract of Classroom Teacher(s) and Authorize Superintendent to send notice of same

X. Adjournment