February 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order.

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

1.B. Moment of Silence.

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

2. Recognition by Superintendent.

3. Public Comment Period.

4. Superintendent's Report.

4.A. Nursing Report.

4.B. Athletic Director's Report.

4.C. LPES Counselor's Report.

4.D. Elementary Principal's Report.

4.E. Library/Technology Program Report.

4.F. Secondary Administrator/Counselor Report.

4.G. Curriculum/Special Programs Report.

4.H. Special Ed Report.

4.I. Food Service Report.

4.J. Business Office report/Review of Investments.

4.J.1. Zavala County Bank--Monthly District Financial Report.

4.J.2. Lone Star Investment Pool Report.

4.J.3. Lone Star Quarterly Investment Report.

4.J.4. Daily Liquidity Accounts.

4.J.5. Monthly Board Budget Report.

4.J.6. Tax Collection Report.

4.J.7. Construction update.

5. Consent Agenda.

5.A. Approval of Minutes.

5.A.1. January 18, 2011 - Regular Board Meeting.

5.A.2. January 25, 2011 - Board Workshop

5.A.3. January 26, 2011 - Special Meeting.

5.B. Approval of Monthly Bills.

6. Discussion and possible action on Science Lab construction contract.

7. Discussion and possible action on TASB Policy Update 89 affecting (LOCAL) policies:

7.A. Revision of CKB (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND REPORTS.

7.B. Revision of EEJA (LOCAL): INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITH PRIOR INSTRUCTION.

7.C. Revision of EEJB (LOCAL): INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION.

7.D. Revision of EEJC (LOCAL): INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING - CORRESPONDENCE COURSES.

7.E. EFB (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAMS.

7.F. Revision of EHDB (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION.

7.G. Revision of EHDC (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION.

7.H. Revision of EHDD (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - COLLEGE COURSE WORK/DUAL CREDIT.

7.I. Revision of EHDE (LOCAL): ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EARNING CREDIT - DISTANCE LEARNING.

7.J. Revision of FD (LOCAL): ADMISSIONS.

8. Review of last T.E.A. progress note on 2010-2011 School Improvement Plan submitted January 2011.

9. Review of February Benchmark Testing results.

10. Update on District and Campus Improvement Plans for 2010-2011.

11. Closed Session: A closed session may be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and 551.074. Consultation with School Attorney; Discussion of Personnel.

11.A. Discussion of Personnel Employment, Assignments, Suspensions and Resignations.

11.B. Other personnel issues.

11.C. Discussion of termination of probationary contract of Oscar Garcia at the end of the contract term.

11.D. Consultation with School Attorney, construction contract disputes, potential litigation regarding Comptroller Property Value Study.

12. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered during closed session.

12.A. Discussion and possible action on personnel employment and/or resignations of personnel.

12.B. Discussion and possible action on termination of probationary contract of Oscar Garcia at the end of the contract term.

13. Discussion and possible action on appeal of Comptroller's Property Value study by School Attorney.

14. Adjournment.