December 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Pledge of allegiance, Prayer, Welcome, and Recognition of Visitors

2. Roll Call, Establish Quorum

3. Acceptance of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Public Comments

6. Presentations:

6.A. Student of the Month - High School - Dr. Harris

6.B. Teacher of the Month - Junior High - Coach Graves

6.C. Staff of the Month - Maintenance and Transportation - Dr. Cone

6.D. Recognition of Campuses for Student Attendance - Dr. Cone

6.E. Recognition of Campus with Top Staff Attendance - Dr. Cone

6.F. Athletics Update - Cross Country, Volleyball, Football - Coach Graves

6.G. Agricultural Science Department Update - M. Woodall

6.H. Presentation of 2015- 2016 Financial Audit Report - Stephen Horton

6.I. Status of Board Continuing Education Requirement Hours - Eric Smith

7. Executive Session:  The Board of Trustees will convene in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074 of Texas Govt. Code, deliberations regarding:

7.A. Discuss and consider employment of Junior High Principal

7.B. Discuss and consider employment of District Instructional Facilitator

7.C. Discuss and consider employment of Community Liaison

8. Action Items:  The Board returns to open session.

8.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the employment of Junior High Principal - Dr. Cone

8.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the employment of District Instructional Facilitator - Dr. Cone

8.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the employment of Community Liaison - Dr. Cone

8.D. Discussion and possible action regarding Preliminary 2015-2016 School FIRST Rating - Ms. Garcia

8.E. Discussion and possible action regarding renewal of Audit Contract  for 2016-2017 with Coleman & Horton - Ms. Garcia

8.F. Discussion and possible action regarding updating bank signatures to reflect 2016-2017 NISD Board Members and enroll in E- Banking through Security State Bank on the following accounts: 14605, 14699, 9905375, 14648 and 7336233. - Ms. Garcia

8.G. Discussion and possible action regarding requesting to establish a new 6 - month Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $250,000.00 with Security State Bank. Signers on this account will be Eric Smith, Dr. Hensley Cone and Claudia Garcia. - Ms. Garcia

8.H. Discussion and possible action regarding requesting to update the signers on the following Certificate of Deposits with Security State Bank (28217 & 28448), Prosperity Bank (9600000297) and Community National Bank (18775). * Remove former Superintendent(s) and update to reflect the following individuals: Dr. Hensley Cone, Eric Smith and Claudia Garcia - Ms. Garcia

9. Administrative Reports:

9.A. Business Manager Report - Ms. Garcia

9.A.1. Vouchers and Payments

9.A.2. Tax Report

9.A.3. Financial Report

9.A.4. Cafeteria Report

9.B. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Report - Mr. Stewart

10. Announcements:

10.A. December 16 - Early Release - Staff Luncheon a 12:30 in JH Cafeteria

10.B. December 17 to January 1 - Winter Break

10.C. December 2 - Professional Learning Day / Student Holiday

10.D. January 9 - Regular Board Meeting

10.E. Team of 8 Training Dates

10.F. SPRING - ESC20 & ESC13 Strategic Planning Collaboration

11. Adjournment