August 18, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Announcement by Board President on whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.
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2. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
MISD Principals
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3. Welcome/Recognition of Special Guests
Description:
The Board received a packet of information last week related to topics on today's agenda. Each Board member has had an opportunity to peruse the information prior to the meeting. It is the policy of the Board that, if members of the audience wish to address the board, they must sign the form at the entrance prior to the meeting. Commentaries and/or questions are limited to the public forum section of the set (said) agenda as is provided in Board Policy.
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3.1. Recognition of out-going board members Karen Mazerac and Pamela O'Brien.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.2. Recognition of Tad Tate, Manor Messenger, for the TASB 2008 Media Honor Roll.
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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3.3. Recognition of new central office staff.
Speaker(s):
Cathy Jones
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4. Adjourn to Closed Session
Description:
For the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Sections (.071-.084), whereupon the Superintendent at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion of the following matters:
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4.1. Consultation with school district's attorney to receive advice regarding Level 3 employee grievance of L. Cochrane. This item may be held in closed session in accordance with Texas Government Code section 551.071.
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4.2. Consultation with school district's attorney to receive advice regarding Level 3 employee grievance of A. Bonilla. This item may be held in closed session in accordance with Texas Government Code section 551.071.
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4.3. Personnel Matters
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4.3.1. Discussion regarding hiring administrators, teachers and support staff.
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4.3.2. District Organization Development
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4.4. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property.
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5. Reconvene in Open Session
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6. Public Forum
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.1. Consideration and approval of the minutes for two special board meetings on July 31, 2008, and the special meeting on August 4, 2008.
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7.2. Consideration and approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Consideration and possible action regarding Level 3 employee grievance of L. Cochrane. This item may be held in closed session in accordance with Texas Government Code section 551.074. Any action will be taken in open session.
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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8.2. Consideration and possible action regarding Level 3 employee grievance of A. Bonilla. This item may be held in closed session in accordance with Texas Government Code section 551.074. Any action will be taken in open session.
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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8.3. Consideration and possible action regarding Secondary Student Mentoring Program and Comprehensive Program for Teacher Development.
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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8.4. Consideration and action with respect to "Order Authorizing the Issuance of Manor Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2008; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing Execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement, and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.
Speaker(s):
Garry Kimball
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8.5. ADDENDUM: Consideration and possible action on extension of administrator contract and change of job title. This item may be held in closed session in accordance with Texas Government Code section 551.074.
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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8.6. Consideration and approval of Local Policy Update as per TASB Policy Review Seminar.
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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8.7. Consideration and approval of Policy Update 83
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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9. Information Items
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9.1. Establish Audit Committee
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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9.2. Budget Basis #3
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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9.3. New Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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9.4. Board Leadership Retreat
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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9.5. MEF Monthly Update
Speaker(s):
Malcolm Carlson
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10. Confirmation of next Special Meeting Date - August 28, 2008.
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11. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - September 15, 2008
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12. Adjournment
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