Items I - III

I. Call to Order - Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law. II. Closed Session until approximately 7:00 pm III. Return to Open Session - Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Item IV

Recognition: Anitrice Austin Awarded 21st Century Community Learning Center Top Site Coordinator

Item V

Public Hearing on District's Rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

Item VI & VII

VI. Citizen/Community Participation VII. Department Reports - Include data concerning support programs, work orders and transportation mileage serving students and staff.

Item VIII A

Superintendent's Report 1. Bond Update 2. Schools' Update 3. Board Travel - NSBA

Item VIII B

Assistant Superintendent's Report 1. District Improvement Plan

Item VIII C

Chief Financial Officer's Report 1. Notice of Grant Awards (NOGA) 2. Rules and timing surrounding designating a portion of fund balance

Item VIII D

Board Officer's Report 1. TASA/TASB Conference

Item IX A

Consider approval of Stafford Middle School students taking trip out of state to Washington D.C. and New York City and related actions.

Item IX B

Consider approval of acceptance of Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating as presented and related actions.

Item IX C

Consider approval of Annual Investment Report and related actions.

Item IX D

Consider approval of RFP#2013-0001 for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment and related actions.

Item IX E

Consider approval of Local Board Policy DEA concerning Compensation and Benefits and related actions.

Item IX F

Consider approval of Local Board Policy FFC concerning Student Support Services and related actions.

Item IX G

Consider approval of new hires and related actions.

Item IX H

Consider approval of Texas Education Agency Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Waiver(s) and related actions.

Consent Agenda

Items XA - XH

Items XI & XII

XI. Future Business A. Report(s) by Superintendent and/or Board Members regarding previous or upcoming activities for Board Members or Administration Personnel B. Issues for Upcoming Board Agendas XII. Adjournment