November 12, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Public Hearing / Regular Board Meeting

1. 6:00 p.m.: Public Hearing on 2011-2012 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).

1.A. Convene Public Hearing.

1.B. Presentation by Superintendent and Business Manager on 2011-2012 School FIRST Rating.

1.C. Public comments on 2011-2012 School FIRST Rating.

1.D. Discussion by Trustees.

1.E. Close Public Hearing.

2. Call to Order - 6:30 P.M.

2.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.

2.B. Moment of Silence.

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

3. Recognition of Cross Country Team.

4. Recognition of the Bulldog Band.

5. Public Comment Period.

6. Consent Agenda.

6.A. Approval of Minutes.

6.A.1. October 8, 2013 - Regular Board Meeting.

6.B. Approval of Monthly Bills.

7. Staff Reports - Directors, Principals and Counselors.

7.A. Student Activities.

7.B. School Operations.

8. PBMAS Informational Update.

9. Superintendent's Report.

9.A. Business Office Reports / Review of Investments.

9.A.1. Food Service Report.

9.A.2. Zavala County Bank - Monthly District Financial Report.

9.A.3. Lone Star Investment Pool Report.

9.A.4. Daily Liquidity Accounts.

9.A.5. Monthly Board Budget Report.

9.A.6. Tax Collection Report.

9.A.7. Maintenance Report.

9.A.8. Enrollment / Attendance.

9.A.9. Student Activity Accounts.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2013-2014.

11. Discussion and possible action on 2014-2015 Zavala County Appraisal District, Board of Directors Official Ballot and Resolution.

12. Discussion and possible action to set up a three (3) Board member committee to address setting criteria and selection of two (2) members of the La Pryor community who have contributed to the establishment of the school-based clinic, Vida y Salud.

13. Discussion and possible action on Policy Update 98, affecting local policies:

13.A. BBE(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS – AUTHORITY

13.B. DBA(LOCAL):EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS

13.C. DFFA(LOCAL):REDUCTION IN FORCE - FINANCIAL EXIGENCY

13.D. DFFB(LOCAL):REDUCTION IN FORCE - PROGRAM CHANGE

13.E. DGBA(LOCAL):PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

13.F. DH(LOCAL):EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

13.G. DNA(LOCAL):PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF TEACHERS

13.H. EC(LOCAL):SCHOOL DAY

13.I. EIA(LOCAL):ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS

13.J. FEA(LOCAL):ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

13.K. FEC(LOCAL):ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT

14. Discussion and possible action to approve PDAS Appraisers for the 2013-2014 school year.

15. Superintendent Goals Update.

16. Zavala County Education District (ZCED) Update.

17. Closed Session: Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee), and/or Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), specifically to discuss:

17.A. Professional Contract Recommendations.

17.B. Other personnel employment issues.

18. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered in closed session.

18.A. Discussion and take possible action on items discussed in Closed Session.

19. Adjournment.