October 16, 2007 at 5:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order

2. Adjourn to Closed Session

2.A. For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Sections (551.071 - 551.084), whereupon the Superintendent at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion the following matters:

2.A.1. Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (551.072)

2.A.2. Employment of personnel (551.074)

2.A.3. Personnel (551.074)

2.A.4. Consultation with School District Attorney (551.071(2))

3. Reconvene in Open Session (6:00 PM)

3.A. Consideration and possible approval of items discussed in closed session.

4. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer-TJES Students

5. Welcome of Special Guests

6. Recognition of Students/Employees and/or Programs

6.A. Moreno Middle School Update - Blankenship

7. Public Forum

8. Consent Items

8.A. Consideration and possible approval of September 18, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes - Cardenas

8.B. Consideration and possible approval of September 2007 Monthly Expenditures - O'Connell

8.C. Consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendment for Two Approved Teacher Positions - O'Connell

8.D. Consideration and possible approval of 2007-2008 Textbook Committee - Jones

8.E. Consideration and possible approval of Superintendent Designees for Automated TEASE - Jones

8.F. Consideration and possible approval of Education Celebration Date and Location - Jones

8.G. Consideration and possible approval of Revision of Gifted and Talented Program Brochure - Jones

8.H. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution to Join and Participate in the 2013 Purchasing Cooperative - Rodriguez

8.I. Consideration and possible approval of Offer to Purchase Tax Sale Property - Hardwick

8.J. Consideration and possible approval of Policy Update 81 Affecting Local Policies - Hardwick:

8.J.1. BDAE(LOCAL): Officers and Officials-Duties and Requirements of Depository

8.J.2. DC(LOCAL): Employment Practices

8.J.3. DGBA(LOCAL): Personnel-Management Relations-Employee Complaints/Grievances

8.J.4. FD(LOCAL): Admissions

8.J.5. FEA(LOCAL): Attendance-Compulsory Attendance

8.J.6. FEC(LOCAL): Attendance-Attendance for Credit

8.J.7. FFH(LOCAL): Student Welfare-Freedom from Harassment

8.J.8. GBAA(LOCAL): Information Access-Requests for Information

8.J.9. GKC(LOCAL): Community Relations-Visitors to the Schools

8.J.10. GKG(LOCAL): Community Relations-School Volunteer Program

9. Information

9.A. Business Office Report - O'Connell

9.B. Food Service Report - Rodriguez

9.C. 2006-2007/2007-2008 Highly Qualified Campus/District Reports - Clendennen

9.D. Viola Salazar to Address Board

10. Discussion Items

10.A. Board Goals - Hardwick

11. Action Items

11.A. Consideration and possible approval of 3-Year Technology Plan - Garcia

12. Comments and requests for information from the Board of Trustees (the Superintendent will write down the requests and have staff respond )

13. Adjournment