September 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM - Regular

I. Opening

I.A. Awards and Recognitions

I.B. Report on State and Federal Accountability Standards

I.C. Citizen Participation

II. Consent Agenda

II.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Meeting Minutes

II.A.1. August 7, 2008 Board Workshop

II.A.2. August 21, 2008 Special Budget Meeting

II.A.3. August 21, 2008 Special Legislative Meeting

II.A.4. August 21, 2008 Regular Meeting

II.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of 4-H Resolution

II.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Contracts for Purchase of Refurbished Cisco Equipment

II.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for Certain Projects Included in the 2007 Bond Program

II.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Contracts for Purchase of Facility Dedication Plaques

II.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Disposal of Retired Band Instruments and Library Equipment

II.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Contracts for Purchase of Soccer Equipment and Supplies

II.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Contract for Purchase of District-Wide Trash Disposal Service

II.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of Contract for District-Wide Visitor Management System

II.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Contracts to Provide Technology Design Services

II.K. Renewal of Contracts for the Repair and Replacement of HVAC Equipment

II.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of Purchases in Excess of $25,000

II.L.1. TASB Risk Management Fund for Unemployment Compensation Administration and Claims

II.L.2. S & P Communications for Purchase of Standardized Mobile Communication Systems

II.L.3. Verizon for PBX Maintenance

II.L.4. SHI for SAN/Server Maintenance

II.L.5. AT&T for District-Wide Local Telephone Service

II.L.6. Sprint for District-Wide Cellular and Radio Service

II.L.7. Region XIII Education Service Center for Internet Service

II.L.8. Dell Marketing, L.P. for Purchase of Laptops and Secure Computer Carts

II.L.9. Region XIII Education Service Center for 2008-2009 Services Related to Instructional Support, Human Resources, and Technology

II.L.10. Dell Marketing, L.P. for Classroom Technology Equipment (White Boards, Student Response Units, Projectors), Installation, and Related Training

II.L.11. Troxell for Purchase of Lumens Document Cameras

III. Consider Naming the Mascot and School Colors for Jose Riojas Elementary School

IV. Consideration and Possible Approval of Health Insurance Contract

V. Consideration and Possible Approval of Dental and Vision Insurance Contract

VI. Consideration and Possible Approval of Investment Policy CDA(Local), Recommended Securities Brokers/Dealers and Investment Pools, and Listing of Providers for Required Investment Officer Training

VII. Superintendent's Report

VII.A. Academic Spotlight - Summer Programs

VII.B. Monthly Financial Report and Tax Collection Report

VII.C. Monthly Construction and Facilities Report

VII.D. Report on PISD Support of Red Cross Hurricane Ike Emergency Shelters

VIII. Consideration of Future Meetings and Agenda Items

IX. Superintendent Formative Evaluation Discussion (551.074)

X. Consideration and Possible Approval of Purchase or Lease of Property (551.072)

XI. Closing