March 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. (5:00pm) - Board Workshop Session

1.A. Budget Workshop #2

1.A.1. Expenditure Targets

1.A.2. State and Federal Funding

1.A.3. Salary Survey

1.A.4. Property Values

1.A.5. Enrollment Projections

1.B. Discussion Items

1.B.1. Committee's Reports

1.B.1.a. Facility Committee Report

1.B.1.a.(1) Discussion of the Release of Retainage for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs HS-MS Conversion Project, Phase 1, B1 Building

1.B.1.a.(2) Discussion to Accept Proposal for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs HS-MS Conversion Project, Phase I, B-2 Building

1.B.1.a.(3) Discussion to Approve Proposal for Walk-In Freezer for Dripping Springs Elementary School

1.B.1.a.(4) Discussion to Approve City of Dripping Spring's Offer to Provide Wastewater Service to the Walnut Springs Elementary School

1.B.1.a.(5) Discussion Regarding the DSISD Administration to Negotiate a Future Sixty-Foot-Wide Road Easement subject to final Board approval and Contingent Upon the City's Notice to the District of Provision of Wastewater LUE's and Connections by June 10, 2009

1.B.1.a.(6) Discussion to Approve Disposal of the Old Middle School Football Goal Posts

1.B.1.a.(7) Discussion to Approve Disposal of the High School and Middle School Lockers

1.B.1.a.(8) Discussion to Extend Facility Usage for Gateway Hill Country Church

1.B.1.a.(9) Status on Demographics Study

1.B.1.a.(10) Discussion Regarding Granting Electric Utility Easement to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.

1.B.1.a.(11) Status on Current Construction, Engineering, and Contracts

1.B.1.a.(12) Project Priorities

1.B.1.b. Finance Committee Report

1.B.1.b.(1) Update

1.B.1.b.(2) Other

1.B.1.c. DS Parks Commission Report

1.B.1.c.(1) Update

1.B.1.c.(2) Other

1.B.2. Consent Agenda

1.B.2.a. Minutes for the Following Dates:

1.B.2.a.(1) February 19, 2009 (Regular)

1.B.2.b. Checks by Month

1.B.2.c. Levy Collection

1.B.2.d. Revenue Reports

1.B.2.e. Average Daily Attendance

1.B.2.f. Tax Collection Report

1.B.2.g. Investment Report

1.B.2.h. Tax Refunds Over $500 (if submitted)

1.B.2.i. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

1.B.2.j. Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)

1.B.3. Other Items

1.B.3.a. Summer Leadership Institute - June 11-13, 2009 Attendance and Hotel Selection

1.B.3.b. Accept and Dispose of Donated Vehicle for Student Automotive Technology

1.B.3.c. Resolution Regarding Disposal of Surplus Property

1.B.3.d. Secondary Schools Initiative & Middle School Advanced Academic Program Update

1.B.3.e. Off Campus Physical Activities Program

1.B.3.f. DSISD Exam for Acceleration Guidelines and Procedures

1.B.3.g. DSISD Strategic Plan

2. (7:00pm) - Regular Session

2.A. Opening Ceremony

2.A.1. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag:

2.A.2. Moment of Silence

2.B. Awards and Recognitions

2.B.1. TASB ISD Boardsmanship Basic Certification

2.B.2. Texas Public School Week Presentation by DSEA

2.B.3. Outlandish Inquisition Presentation

2.B.4. National Child Nutrition Appreciation Month

2.B.4.a. Child Nutrition Calendar Artwork Students

2.B.4.b. Child Nutrition Staff

2.B.5. Recess for Refreshments in Recognition of National Child Nutrition Appreciation Month.

2.C. Public Forum

2.D. Administrative Report Items

2.D.1. Office of the Superintendent: Dr. Mard Herrick

2.D.1.a. Legislative Report

2.D.1.b. Enrollment

2.D.1.c. Important Dates

2.D.1.d. Kudos

2.D.1.e. Other Items

2.D.2. Office of Human Resources: Ron Hill

2.D.2.a. Staffing

2.D.2.b. Other Items

2.D.3. Office of Business Operation: Dwane Shropshire

2.D.3.a. Other Items

2.D.4. Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Greg Jung

2.D.4.a. PRESENTATION

2.D.4.a.(1) DSES Innovative use of iPods in the Classroom

2.E. Consent Agenda Discussion/Possible Action Items

2.E.1. Minutes for the Following Dates:

2.E.1.a. February 19, 2009 (Regular)

2.E.2. Checks by Month

2.E.3. Levy Collection

2.E.4. Revenue Reports

2.E.5. Average Daily Attendance

2.E.6. Tax Collection Report

2.E.7. Investment Report

2.E.8. Budget Amendments (if submitted)

2.E.9. Any Leave - of - Absence and/or New Personnel Contracts (if submitted)

2.F. Board Discussion/Possible Action Items

2.F.1. Committee's Reports

2.F.1.a. Facility Committee Report

2.F.1.a.(1) Recommend to the Full Board to Approve the Release of Retainage for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs HS-MS Conversion Project, Phase 1, B1 Building

2.F.1.a.(2) Recommend to the Full Board to Authorize a Proposal for Projection and Audio Systems at Dripping Springs HS-MS Conversion Project, Phase I, B-2 Building

2.F.1.a.(3) Recommend to the Full Board to Authorize a Proposal for Walk-In Freezer for Dripping Springs Elementary School

2.F.1.a.(4) Recommend to the Full Board to Approve the City of Dripping Spring's Offer to Provide Wastewater Service to the Walnut Springs Elementary School

2.F.1.a.(5) Recommend to the Full Board to Approve the DSISD Administration to Negotiate a Future Sixty-Foot-Wide Road Easement subject to final Board approval and Contingent Upon the City's Notice to the District of Provision of Wastewater LUE's and Connections by June 10, 2009

2.F.1.a.(6) Recommend to the Full Board to Approve Disposal of the Old Middle School Football Goal Posts

2.F.1.a.(7) Recommend to the Full Board to Approve the Disposal of the Middle School and High School Lockers

2.F.1.a.(8) Recommend to the Full Board to Approve an Extention of Facility Usage for Gateway Hill Country Church

2.F.1.a.(9) Recommend to the Full Board Regarding Granting Electric Utility Easement to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.

2.F.1.a.(10) Status on Demographics Study

2.F.1.a.(11) Status Report on Current Construction Projects

2.F.1.a.(12) Project Priorities

2.F.1.b. Finance Committee Report

2.F.1.b.(1) Update

2.F.1.b.(2) Other Items

2.F.1.c. DS Parks Commission Report

2.F.1.c.(1) Update

2.F.1.c.(2) Other Items

2.F.2. Other Items

2.F.2.a. Accept and Dispose of Donated Vehicle for Student Automotive Technology

2.F.2.b. Approve Resolution Regarding Disposal of Surplus Property

2.F.2.c. Approve the DSISD Strategic Plan

2.G. Announcements

3. Closed Session

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

3.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

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

3.A.3. Termination of Probationary Teacher Contracts at the End of the Probationary Contract Term

3.A.4. Consideration to Propose the Nonrenewal of the Term Employment Contract of a Teacher in Accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074.

4. Open Session

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

4.A.1. Property Acquisition/Sale

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

4.A.3. Termination of Probationary Teacher Contracts at the End of the Probationary Contract Term

4.A.4. Consideration and Possible Action to Propose the Nonrenewal of the Term Employment Contract of a Teacher in Accordance with Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074.

5. Adjournment.