December 11, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Regular meeting with Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER

I.A. Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.

II. PUBLIC HEARING - Discuss Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas

III. PUBLIC HEARING -Discuss Texas Academic Performance Report

IV. CLOSED SESSION:  The Board shall convene in closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act:  LEGAL, REAL ESTATE, AND/OR PERSONNEL (Discussion in Closed Session, Action in Open Session, as per Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Sections 071,072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 082, 083, 084)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1.    Pursuant to section 551.074, Texas Government Code, discussion of personnel
2.    Pursuant to section 551.072, Texas Government Code, discussion of land
3.    Pursuant to section 551.082, Texas Government Code, discussion of student discipline

V. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AT 6:30 P.M.

VI. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

VII. SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE

VII.A. Recognition of Middle School Duke Talent Search Students

VII.B. Girls Volleyball

VIII. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC INPUT:

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

IX.A. Middle School UIL

IX.B. Baseball and Softball Fields

IX.C. Football Playoff

IX.D. Board Superintendent Lunch

IX.E. Central Office Open House

X. DISCUSSION/REPORTS

X.A. Discussion with Robert White on Summary of Bond Project

X.B. Discuss First Reading on Data Points to be used on District Local Dashboard

XI. ACTION ITEMS

XI.A. Discuss/Approve Revenue/Expenditure Report for November

XI.B. Discuss/Approve Budget Amendment #2

XI.C. Discuss/Approve Bond Bank Account

XI.D. Discuss/Approve possible action regarding the adoption of a resolution approving the conveyance of fifteen acres of real property, more or less, in the J Scott Survey, Abstract A-440, and or E. Martin Survey, Abstract A-323, Upshur County to Donald NIcholson. 

XI.E. Discuss/Approve possible action regarding conveyance of eighty one acres of real property, more or less, in the Elijah Martin Survey, Abstract A-323, Upshur County located at Diana, Texas. 

XI.F. Discuss/Approve Action to select an Architect to provide  design and construction administration services for the 2018 Bond Projects, and delegation of authority to negotiate and execute a contract with the Architect.

XI.G. Discuss/Approve Action to determine the method of purchasing construction services, for the 2018 Projects, that offers the best value to the District, to delegate authority to a the Superintendent to proceed with procurement of construction services.  

XI.H. Discuss/Approve Action to adopt the prevailing wage rates published by the United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C.Section 276a et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, in connection with the construction of the 2018 Bond Projects.  

XI.I. Discuss/Approve Attendance Waiver

XI.J. Discuss/Approve TASB Update 109 2nd Reading

XI.K. Discuss/Approve Superintendent Evaluation Instrument

XI.L. Discuss/Approve Announcement and Recording the Board Member Continuing Education Annual Report

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.A. Discuss/Approve Minutes for the following meeting:

XII.A.1. 11-13-2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

XIII. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION:

XIII.A. Consider and possible action of recommendation to hire for 5th Grade Math as presented in Exhibit A

XIII.B. Consider and possible action to move personnel into High School English Position as presented in Exhibit B

XIII.C. Any possible action as a result of Closed Session

XIV. DISCUSS ITEMS FOR THE JANUARY AGENDA

XV. ADJOURNMENT