February 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Regular

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

2. Board Workshop Session

2.A. Local Policy Manual Update 82 (Information Only)

2.B. Budget Workshop #1

2.B.1. Taxable Value Audit for the 2005 Tax Year

2.B.2. 2007 CPTD Property Value Study

2.B.3. 2008-2009 Budget Calendar

2.B.4. Enrollment Projections

2.B.5. Staffing

2.B.6. Salary Study

2.B.7. Employee Child Care Benefit

2.B.8. Transportation Information

2.C. Middle School Science Fair

2.D. Elementary UIL

2.E. Portfolio

2.F. Award Ceremonies in May

2.G. Superintendent Goals and Strategic Planning

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. Public Forum

6. Awards/Recognitions

7. Administration Reports

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

7.A.1. Enrollment Report

7.A.2. Legislative Report

7.A.3. Important Date(s)

7.A.3.a. Election Timelines

7.A.4. Other Items

7.B. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

7.B.1. Staffing

7.B.2. Other Items

7.C. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

7.C.1. "Wild About Good Nutrition" Calendar Pictures

7.C.2. National Child Nutrition Month - March

7.C.3. Texas Clean School Bus Grant

7.C.4. Transportation - School Buses A/C

7.C.5. Other Items

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

7.D.1. Gifted and Talented Assessment

7.D.2. Textbook Adoption

7.D.3. Learning Module

7.D.4. Other Items

8. Discussion/Possible Action Items

8.A. Adopt 2008 Order and Notice of the May Election for the DSISD Board of Trustees

8.B. Announcement of School Board Training Credit

8.C. Set DSISD Mileage and Travel Reimbursement Rates

8.D. Accept Portable Word Processing Keyboard Machines Proposal

8.E. Approve the 2008-2009 DSISD School Calendar

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

9.A. Facility Committee Report

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

9.A.2. Project Priorities

9.A.3. Approve Applications for Substantial Completion of Rooster Springs Elementary School Building Exterior Only. Including the Building Exterior, Civil engineering Scope of Work, Exterior Sitework, Landscape and Irrigation.

9.A.4. Other Items

9.B. Finance Committee Report

9.B.1. Update

9.B.2. Discussion with Financial Advisor regarding Bond Issuance Process - Timing, Method of Sale, Underwriters, Bond Ratings, PSF and Bond Insurance

9.B.3. Other Items

9.C. DS Parks Commission Report

9.C.1. Update

9.C.2. Other Items

10. Consent Agenda Items

10.A. Minutes for the Following Dates:

10.A.1. January 17, 2008 (Regular)

10.A.2. February 11, 2008 (Special)

10.B. Checks by Month

10.C. Levy Collection

10.D. Revenue Reports

10.E. Average Daily Attendance

10.F. Tax Collection Report

10.G. Investment Report

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

10.I. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

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

10.K. EIC Local Policy: Class Ranking (Second Reading)

11. Announcements

12. Closed Session

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

12.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

12.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts, Leave Matters

12.A.2.a. Evaluations and Contracts for DSISD Administrative Positions

13. Open Session

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

13.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

13.A.2. Employment of Personnel and Professional Employment Contracts, Leave Matters

13.A.2.a. Evaluations and Contracts for DSISD Administrative Positions

14. Adjournment.