July 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular

Call to Order and Establish Quorum -  Announcement by President that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner as required by law.  Please make sure your cell phones are on vibrate.

Invocation

Pledges of Allegiance
(U.S.)  I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
(Texas)  Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

Recognitions

Consent Agenda

Minutes of previous meeting

Finance

Kenny Deel, Executive Director of Operations

Construction Update

Maintenance Overview

Shelia Smith, Executive Director of Finance

Finance Update

Dr. Brian Brown, Executive Director of Community Relations, Technology & Grants

Community Outreach

Christy Fiori - Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Federal Programs

Curriculum and Instruction Update

STAAR Area Comparisons

GPA Update

Professional Development Update

Dr. Robert Rich, Deputy Superintendent

Personnel Update

Overview of Contracts

Open Forum

Superintendent Reports

Back to School Convocation Breakfast, August 18

Team of Eight Meeting, September 8

Visioning Group Meeting, October 7

Superintendent Evaluation Instrument

SRO Update and Athletic Trainer Update

SLI Conference Review

TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, September 26-28

Action Items

Consider Action to Approve District Update, affecting Local Policy EIC, first reading

Consider Action to Approve District Update, affecting Local Policy EIE (Local), first reading

Consider Action to Approve Resolution of the Board to Suspend Grade Advancement Testing Portions of EIE (LOCAL) for the 2014-15 School Year Only

Consider Action to Approve Melissa ISD Resolution 072114, Providing for Exemption of Freeport Goods from Taxation

Consider Action to Approve Purchase of Second Activity Bus

Consider Action to Approve Purchase of Second School Suburban

Consider Action to Approve Purchase of Special Education Bus

Consider Board Delegate and Alternate to 2014 TASB Delegate Assembly

Consideration to endorse candidacy of Debbie Gillespie to TASB Board of Directors

Closed Session

Section 551.074 Personnel Issues

Personnel discussion

Personnel recommendations

Return to Open Session

Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session

Consideration and possible action regarding recommendations

Adjournment