May 19, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM

3. INVOCATION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.A. U.S. Flag- Lois Spurlock, Magnolia 6th Grade

4.B. Texas Flag- Braydon Dulaney, Smith Elementary

5. PRESENTATION / RECOGNITION

5.A. The Board will recognize students of the "Magnolia Magic"Special Olympics Basketball Team for becoming the Area 6 Division Winners and State Qualifiers

5.B. The Board will recognize Bear Branch Jr. High Student, Mason Lundy for receiving Grand Recognition in the Duke University Talent Identification Program

5.C. The Board will recognize Magnolia High School students for becoming the 2008 Region II-AAAAA UIL Academic Qualifiers

5.D. The Board will recognize Magnolia High School student, Michael Cook for becoming State Runner Up in 1600 Meter and School Record Holder in the 1600

5.E. The Board will recognize Magnolia Jr. High student, Barry Carter for being selected as Best of Show at the Houston Livestock show & Rodeo Art Contest

5.F. The Board will recognize Alpha Academy student, Flor Vargas for being selected First Place, Best of Show at the 2008 Magnolia ISD Art Show

5.G. The Board will recognize Tracy Beyer for being selected as TAGT Region VI Teacher of the Year Gifted

5.H. The Board will recognize Tricia Sass for being selected as TAGT Region VI Parent of the Gifted

5.I. The Board will recognize Valerie Valdez for being selected as TAGT Region VI Rising Star Teacher of the Gifted

5.J. The Board will recognize Pat Yarbrough for being selected as TAGT Region VI Advocate of the Gifted

6. ACTION

6.A. Canvass Magnolia Independent School District Election

6.B. Reorganize Board of Trustees

7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – Participants must have turned in a request form, and must have followed Administrative channels before addressing the board. Participation is limited to five (5) minutes. Any complaint or charge brought against an employee, by name opposition, must be addressed through the proper administrative channels and will not be addressed directly through this agenda item. Please note the Board of Trustees shall not deliberate, respond, or make decisions regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda that is posted.

8. BREAK - The Board will take a 5-minute recess

9. REPORT (S)

9.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT-Update on Magnolia ISD Events

9.B. CURRICULUM REPORT

9.B.1. Review 5th and 8th grade Math TAKS

9.B.2. Review Grading Guidelines

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Approve minutes for regular meeting April 14, 2008

10.B. Approve monthly financials

10.C. Approve personnel recommendations

10.D. Approve expedited waiver for foreign exchange students

10.E. Approve expedited waiver for textbook reimbursement

10.F. Approve Out of District Transfer Students

10.G. Approve Bear Branch Elementary paving construction

10.H. Approve Computer Acquisition Project -RFP#042108

11. CONSIDERED AGENDA

11.A. Appoint Board Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly

11.B. Update and possible action on construction progress of District's new facilities

11.C. Consideration and possible approval of construction bills

11.D. Consideration and possible approval of 2008-09 Student Code of Conduct

11.E. Review of 2008-2009 Student Handbook

11.F. Consideration and possible approval of Facility Rental Fees

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

12.A. Personnel Discussion (s)/Recomendations(s), Pursuant to Tex. Gov'tCode 551.074

12.B. Discussion of Purchase, Sale, Exchange, or Value of Real Property, Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.072

13. POSSIBLE ACTION ARISING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION