February 16, 2009 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 & Presentation
Speaker(s):
Representatives from Manor Elementary
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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. Customer Service Recognition
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3.2. Recognition of Robert Gadbois and OBR
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3.3. Recognition of District Chess Events
Speaker(s):
Lisa Barrett Johnson
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3.4. Recognition of MEF and Geovanna Ricaldi
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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3.5. Recognition of Black History Month - Presentation
Speaker(s):
Representatives from all MISD Campuses
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4. Adjourn to Closed Session - 30 Minutes
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 the following matters:
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4.1. Personnel Matters
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4.1.1. Discussion regarding hiring administrators, teachers and support staff.
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4.1.2. Deliberation on proposed extension of administrator contracts.
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4.2. Update regarding discussion of pending negotiation for the purchase, exchange, lease, value of, or easement of property
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4.3. Consultation with Attorney
Description:
Sec.551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. School Board shall seek the advice of its attorney
(A)pending or contemplated litigation; or
(B)a settlement offer; or
(2)on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to
the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
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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 possible approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting on January 26, 2009.
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7.2. Consideration and possible approval of recommended administrators, teachers and support staff.
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7.3. Consideration and possible approval of the Revision to FDA (LOCAL) - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Consideration and possible approval of the renewals and extensions of Administrators and Professional Contracts
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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8.2. Authorize Financial Advisor to proceed with refinancing of Series 1999 Bonds
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion & Garry Kimball
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8.3. Consideration and possible approval of a new paraprofessional position at the Excel campus
Speaker(s):
Willie Watson
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9. Information Item
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9.1. AEIS/AYP Update
Speaker(s):
Connie Sanders
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10. AEIS Public Hearing
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11. Information Items (Continued)
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11.1. Report from Financial Advisor regarding bond tax rate strategy
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion & Garry Kimball
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11.2. Texas School Performance Review by Legislative Budget Board
Speaker(s):
Andrew Kim
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11.3. Update regarding the 2009-10 elementary attendance zones.
Speaker(s):
Rusty Wallace
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11.4. Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Willi Dion
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11.5. New Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Dean Sharp
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11.6. Transportation Update
Speaker(s):
Robert Gadbois
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11.7. CTE Presentation
Speaker(s):
Clenton LaGrone
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12. Confirmation of Next Regular Meeting Date - March 9, 2009
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13. Adjournment
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