April 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Call to Order    

2. Notice of Meeting: This meeting has been posted in Accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open meetings Act.

3. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION- Policy BED(Local)

4. Informational Items

4.A. Presentation by FCCLA State Qualifiers

4.B. Update on 2013 Bond Projects

5. Administrative/Department Reports

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes as Presented or Amended

6.A.1. Regular Meeting - Monday, March 24, 2014

6.B. Approval of Budget Amendments

6.C. Approval of Financial Reports

6.D. Approval of Current List of Bills

6.E. Approval of Current Investment Report

6.F. Approval of Current Tax Collection Report

7. Action Items

7.A. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Selection of Program Manager for the Proposed 2014 Bond Program

7.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Construction Delivery Method for Proposed 2014 Bond Projects

7.C. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Selection of Architectural Firm for Proposed 2014 Bond Projects

7.D. Discussion regarding Changes to the State Graduation Requirements Resulting from House Bill 5 and Possible Action on Local Policy regarding Credits for Graduation

7.E. Discussion and Possible Action regarding House Bill 5 - Student and Community Engagement

7.F. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Textbook Funding and Textbook Committee Recommendation 

7.G. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Renewal Quote for Student Athletic Insurance

7.H. Discussion and Possible Action to Accept a Material Gift of Communication Equipment

7.I. Discussion Only regarding TASB-initiated Policy Update 99 affecting local policies:
BDD(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ATTORNEY
BP(LOCAL): ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
CFEA(LOCAL): PAYROLL PROCEDURES - SALARY DEDUCTIONS AND REDUCTIONS
CK(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT
DAC(LOCAL); EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES - OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR PERSONNEL DECISIONS
EHDC(LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION
FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENTS, AND RETALIATION 

7.J. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Date(s)

7.K. Discussion of Future Board Meeting Agenda Items

8. CLOSED SESSION - The Board will adjourn to closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate and consider the following: 

8.A. Recommendations Regarding Employment

8.B. Resignation of Employee(s)

8.C. Consideration of Summative Evaluation and Contract of Superintendent of Schools

9. OPEN SESSION - Return to open session and take necessary action on matters which the Board may discuss in closed session and upon which action may be taken.

10. Adjourn