September 20, 2007 at 5:00 PM - Regular

1. (5pm) Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. 2007-2008 Teacher Salary Survey

2.B. 2007-2008 Employee Location Survey

2.C. Update 81 TASB Local Policies for REVIEW ONLY

2.D. FNCA Local Policy

3. (7pm) Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

4. Opening Ceremony

4.A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag:

4.B. Moment of Silence

5. PRESENTATION by Bond Counsel

5.A. Do's and Don'ts for Board Members Regarding Bond Elections

6. Public Forum

7. Awards/Recognitions

8. Administration Reports

8.A. Office of the Superintendent: Dr. Mard Herrick

8.A.1. Open Enrollment Report

8.A.2. Legislative Report

8.A.3. Important Date(s)

8.A.3.a. TASA/TASB Convention - Sept. 28-30 - Dallas, Tx

8.A.3.b. Early Voting Dates and Locations for Bond Election

8.A.4. Other Items

8.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

8.B.1. Staffing

8.B.2. Other Items

8.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

8.C.1. 2007 Audit Status

8.C.2. Schools FIRST, Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas

8.C.3. Other Items

8.D. Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Glenn Chapin

8.D.1. Texas Assessment Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Results: July Exit Level

8.D.2. SAT, ACT, and AP Results

8.D.3. Other Items

9. Discussion/Possible Action Items

9.A. Choir Out of State Spring Field Trip

9.B. Set DSISD Mileage and Travel Reimbursement Rates

9.C. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of Rooster Springs Elementary School Playground

9.D. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of District-Wide Data and Voice Network

9.E. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of Rooster Springs Elementary School IP Video Surveillance and Access Control System

9.F. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of District-Wide Video Distribution Network and Projection Systems at Rooster Springs Elementary School

9.G. Resolution Supporting City's Purchase and Development of Harrison Property for the Use of Public Parkland

9.H. Resolution Supporting the City's Request That Hays County Grant Fund the Acquisition of the Harrison Property to be Used as Public Parkland

9.I. Resolution to Nominate an Individual for the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Trustees Vacant Position

9.J. Resolution to Nominate an Individual for the Hays Central Appraisal District Board of Trustees Vacant Position

10. Committee's Reports/Discussion/Possible Action Items:

10.A. Facility Committee Report

10.A.1. Update on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

10.A.2. Project Priorities

10.A.3. Other Items

10.B. Finance Committee Report

10.B.1. Update

10.B.2. Approve the Hays Central Appraisal District Budget

10.B.3. Approve the Travis Central Appraisal District Budget

10.B.4. Other Items

10.C. DS Parks Commission Report

10.C.1. Update

10.C.2. Appoint a Member to the Dripping Springs Parks Commission

10.C.3. Other Items

11. Consent Agenda Items

11.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:

11.A.1. August 14, 2007 (Special)

11.A.2. August 16, 2007 (Regular)

11.A.3. August 22, 2007 (Special Breakfast)

11.A.4. September 4, 2007 (Special Public Hearing)

11.A.5. September 4, 2007 (Special)

11.B. Avarage Daily Attendance (ADA)

11.C. Revenue Reports

11.D. Levy Collection

11.E. Expenditures - Check by Month

11.F. Tax Collection Report

11.G. Investment Report

11.H. Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

11.I. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

11.J. Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)

12. Announcements

13. Closed Session

13.A. Discussion of Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters

13.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

13.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

14. Open Session

14.A. Possible Action Regarding Personnel, Legal, Student Discipline and/or Real Estate Matters Pursuant to Discussion in Closed Session

14.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

14.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts

15. Adjournment.