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
Recognition of Teachers and SMSD Departments A. District Secondary Teacher of the Year - Tammie Myers B. Child Nutrition Department Awarded Rating of Excellence C. Business Office Awarded Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting
VI. Citizen Participation VII. Department Reports: Include data concerning support programs, work orders, and transportation mileage serving students and staff.
Reports A. Superintendent's Report 1. School Opening Update B. Assistant Superintendent's Report C. Executive Director of Business & Finance Report 1. Operations' Department Update 2. 2011 Bond/Summer Work Update & Reprioritization of Needs D. Board Officer's Report 1. Establishing Working Board Committees 2. Teacher/Administrator Professional Development 3. Fort Bend Chamber Legislative Dinner
Consider approval of agreement with The Leadership and Learning Center for common formative assessment, data team leader and building leadership coaching for the 2014-15 school year as presented and related actions.
Discuss and consider for approval amendment number 3 to Westfall contract for installation of grass at the Scanlin Road practice field, installation of an air unit on the middle school, and various general construction items and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate, finalize, and execute the amendment and take all additional actions to finalize the project.
Consider approval of the final payment of $175,027 to Westfall Constructors as presented and related actions.
Consider approval of management report on purchasing cooperative fees and related actions.
Consider approval of consultant contracts with Speech Therapy Unlimited as presented and related actions.
Consider and discuss review of Local Board Policy GKD related to Facilities Use and possible action concerning suspension/reduction of fees and related actions.
Consider approval of purchase of grounds and custodial equipment not to exceed $85,000 and related actions.
A. Board Minutes 1. August 7, 2014 Joint Budget Workshop 2. August 11, 2014 Regular Meeting 3. August 27, 2014 Special Called Meeting 4. August 27, 2014 Special Joint Budget & Tax Rate Public Hearing and Meeting B. Statement of Bills C. Financial Statements D. Vendor List E. Surplus Property F. Payments over $50,000 G. Payroll Expenditures H. Donations over $5,000 I. 2014 Tax Year Appraisal Roll and New Property Values J. Certification of 2014 Tax Year Anticipated Collection Rate K. Tax Collection Report L. First Reading of Local Board Policies in TASB Policy Update 100 M. Fort Bend County Fair Proclamation N. Tobacco Free Fort Bend Coalition Memorandum of Understanding
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
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
Recognition of Teachers and SMSD Departments A. District Secondary Teacher of the Year - Tammie Myers B. Child Nutrition Department Awarded Rating of Excellence C. Business Office Awarded Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting
VI. Citizen Participation VII. Department Reports: Include data concerning support programs, work orders, and transportation mileage serving students and staff.
Reports A. Superintendent's Report 1. School Opening Update B. Assistant Superintendent's Report C. Executive Director of Business & Finance Report 1. Operations' Department Update 2. 2011 Bond/Summer Work Update & Reprioritization of Needs D. Board Officer's Report 1. Establishing Working Board Committees 2. Teacher/Administrator Professional Development 3. Fort Bend Chamber Legislative Dinner
Consider approval of agreement with The Leadership and Learning Center for common formative assessment, data team leader and building leadership coaching for the 2014-15 school year as presented and related actions.
Discuss and consider for approval amendment number 3 to Westfall contract for installation of grass at the Scanlin Road practice field, installation of an air unit on the middle school, and various general construction items and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate, finalize, and execute the amendment and take all additional actions to finalize the project.
Consider approval of the final payment of $175,027 to Westfall Constructors as presented and related actions.
Consider approval of management report on purchasing cooperative fees and related actions.
Consider approval of consultant contracts with Speech Therapy Unlimited as presented and related actions.
Consider and discuss review of Local Board Policy GKD related to Facilities Use and possible action concerning suspension/reduction of fees and related actions.
Consider approval of purchase of grounds and custodial equipment not to exceed $85,000 and related actions.
A. Board Minutes 1. August 7, 2014 Joint Budget Workshop 2. August 11, 2014 Regular Meeting 3. August 27, 2014 Special Called Meeting 4. August 27, 2014 Special Joint Budget & Tax Rate Public Hearing and Meeting B. Statement of Bills C. Financial Statements D. Vendor List E. Surplus Property F. Payments over $50,000 G. Payroll Expenditures H. Donations over $5,000 I. 2014 Tax Year Appraisal Roll and New Property Values J. Certification of 2014 Tax Year Anticipated Collection Rate K. Tax Collection Report L. First Reading of Local Board Policies in TASB Policy Update 100 M. Fort Bend County Fair Proclamation N. Tobacco Free Fort Bend Coalition Memorandum of Understanding
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