August 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. SPECIAL REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS TO BOARD: 

3.A. Keye - Taylor ISD "Road Trippin" Video

3.B. ACDEC National Champions - Vicki Rowe

3.C. Appreciation to Durcon for Sponsoring TMS Students who attended Georgetown Junior Fire Academy - John Matthews/Tisha Kolek

3.D. NACAC Recognition to Tisha Kolek for her Outstanding Contributions to the 2016 Austin National College Fair

4. Finance Report - Bill Mikulencak

4.A. Tax Report

4.B. Monthly Financial Report

4.C. Bond Financial Report

4.D. Budget Amendment Review

5. CONSENT AGENDA:

5.A. Minutes

5.A.1. Regular Meeting - July 11, 2016

5.B. Monthly Budget Amendment - Bill Mikulencak

5.C. Personnel Items:

5.C.1. Resignation of Personnel

5.C.1.a. Confirm Accepted Resignations

5.C.2. Election of Personnel

5.C.2.a. Confirm Probationary Contracts Extended July 12, 2016 - August 8, 2016

5.C.2.b. Confirm Administrator Probationary Contracts Extended July 12, 2016 - August 8, 2016

5.C.3. Approval of Local Policies (see list) - Richard Kolek

5.C.3.a. Policy DNA (Local)

5.C.3.b. Policy DNB (Local)

5.C.3.c. Policy GKD (Local)

5.D. Update 105 , Affecting Local Policies (see list) - Jerry Vaughn 

5.D.1. BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
       BQ(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
       CLB(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE  
       CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - FLAG DISPLAYS
       CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT
       DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS
       DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
       DFFA(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - FINANCIAL EXIGENCY
       DFFB(LOCAL): REDUCTION IN FORCE - PROGRAM CHANGE
       EHBD(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - FEDERAL TITLE I
       FDC(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - HOMELESS STUDENTS

6. OLD BUSINESS: 

6.A. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed bids received by the District in response to
the solicitation of bids for the sale of the District's interest in the property located at 410 West Seventh Street and at W. 9th Street in Taylor, Texas, together with all of the District's interest in that portion of Fowzer Street located between the two properties, including the possible adoption of a Resolution regarding the acceptance of a bid and execution of the proposed Real Estate Sales Contract.

7. NEW BUSINESS:

7.A. Nominate & Elect 2016 TASB Convention Delegate and Alternate

7.B. Consideration of 2016-17 Proposed Taylor iSD Tax Rate - Bill Mikulencak

7.C. Consideration of Public Hearing Date to Adopt Budget and Taylor ISD Tax Rate for August 29, 2016 - Bill Mikulencak

8. INFORMATION ITEMS:

8.A. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

8.A.1. Superintendent Report

8.A.1.a. Update: Superintendent Office - Jerry Vaughn

8.A.1.a.1. Back to School & Budget Preparations Update

8.A.1.a.2. Bond Project Update - JV/RK/Casey Sledge

8.A.2. Other Reports

8.A.2.a. STAAR Results (Grades 3-8 and EOC) - Carol Lindell

8.A.2.b. Campus Improvement Plans - Principals

8.A.2.c. DNA Regulations - Richard Kolek

8.A.2.d. District Staff Handbook - Alex Salazar

9. CALENDAR - This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity for Board of Trustees to set dates for student and/or teacher hearings or to bring to the Board's attention other special dates.

9.A. August 15, 2016 - Instructional 187 Day Contract Staff Returns 

9.B. August 19, 2016 - District Convocation - Teachers/Instructional Staff @ Main Street Auditorium @ 8:00 A.M. for light breakfast and Program beginning at 8:30 A.M. 

9.C. August 22, 2016 - First Day for Students

9.D. August 29, 2016 - Special Meeting - Adopt Budget/Set Tax Rate @ 7:00 P.M.  -Taylor ISD Board Room

9.E. September 12, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting @ 7:00 P.M. 

10. BOARD MEMBER REMARKS - Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.

11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity for Board Members to request the placement of agenda items at upcoming Board meetings.

12. CLOSED SESSION:  Pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov't Code 551.001) the Board will go into Closed Session for Consultation with Attorney (Texas Gov't Code 551.071) and receive legal advice from Districts Attorney related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Texas Gov't Code Section 551.072) Deliberations Regarding Real Property.  Any action will be taken in Open Session.