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 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP BOARD MEETING OF THE

GEORGE WEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of July 2008 the Board of Trustees of the George West Independent School District will hold a workshop board meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the George West ISD Administration Building, 913 Houston Street, George West, Texas. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda, which is attached to and made a part of this Notice.

 

Under the authority of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sub-Chapters D and E, the Board, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, may enter into closed or executive session for the following reasons:

 

Texas Government Code Section:

551.071

Private consultation with the board’s attorney.

551.072

Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

551.073

Discussing negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.

551.074

Considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee.

551.076

Considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.                        

551.082

Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against an employee by another employee.

551.0821

Considering a matter that will necessarily reveal personally identifiable information about a public school student.

551.087

Discussing or deliberating on economic development negotiations.

 

 

Education Code

39.030(a)

To discuss or adopt individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items

 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

 

(a)

in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b)

at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

 

On July 16, 2008 this Notice was emailed to news media that previously requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the bulletin board and on the front window of the School District Administration Building at 12:45 p.m. on said date.

 

      

_____________________________________________________

Ty Sparks, Superintendent


GEORGE WEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT WORKSHOP BOARD MEETING

 

GEORGE WEST ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
913 HOUSTON STREET

GEORGE WEST, TEXAS 78022

 

 Monday, July 21, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

 

Notice is hereby given that a workshop board meeting of the Board of Trustees of the George West Independent School District will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the

George West ISD Administration Building, 913 Houston Street, George West, Texas 78022

The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows:(Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice).

 

1.

 

Call Meeting to Order and Declare Quorum Present

 

 

 

2.

 

Discuss 2008-2009 Preliminary Budget [Sparks]

 

 

 

3.

 

Adjournment

 

 

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE

GEORGE WEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of July 2008 the Board of Trustees of the George West Independent School District will hold a regular board meeting at 7:30 p.m., in the George West ISD Administration Building, 913 Houston Street, George West, Texas. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda, which is attached to and made a part of this Notice.

 

Under the authority of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sub-Chapters D and E, the Board, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, may enter into closed or executive session for the following reasons:

 

Texas Government Code Section:

551.071

Private consultation with the board’s attorney.

551.072

Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

551.073

Discussing negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.

551.074

Considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee.

551.076

Considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.                       

551.082

Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against an employee by another employee.

551.0821

Considering a matter that will necessarily reveal personally identifiable information about a public school student.

551.087

Discussing or deliberating on economic development negotiations.

 

 

Education Code

39.030(a)

To discuss or adopt individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items

 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

 

(a)

in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b)

at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

 

On July 16, 2008 this Notice was emailed to news media who had previously requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the bulletin board and on the front window of the School District Administration Building at 12:45 p.m. on said date.

 

      

______________________________________________

Ty Sparks, Superintendent

 


GEORGE WEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

 

GEORGE WEST ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
913 HOUSTON STREET

GEORGE WEST, TEXAS 78022

 

Monday, July 21, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.

 

Notice is hereby given that a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of the George West Independent School District will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the George West ISD Administration Building, 913 Houston Street, George West, Texas 78022.

 

The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows:(Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice).

 

1.

 

Call Meeting to Order and Declare Quorum Present

 

 

 

2.

 

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

3.

 

Special Recognition: Sue Nelson

 

 

 

4.

 

Accept Competitive Sealed Proposals for “Primary School Covered Play Area and Junior High

 

 

Shelter”.  Award Contract to General Contractor with Best Value for District Based on Published Selection Criteria as Outlined in Construction Document Specifications. Award of Contract Authorizes a “Notice to Proceed” to Selected Contractor. [Brendalen]

 

 

 

5.

 

Consent Agenda:  The Board Agrees to Consider the Following Items as One Action Item

 

 

a.

Consider Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:

 

 

 

·     

Regular Meeting on June 30, 2008

 

 

b.

Consider Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers  [Sparks]

 

 

 

6.

 

Public Comment

 

 

 

7.

 

Regular Business Action Items

 

 

a.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Resolution for Forgiveness of Taxes on Morrison Building [Sparks]

 

 

b.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Gowland, Strealy, Morales & Company for Audit Services Ending August 31, 2008 [Sparks]

 

 

c.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Local District Updates Affecting Local Policy: [Sparks]

 

 

 

·       DIA(LOCAL): Employee Welfare - Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation

 

 

 

·       FB(LOCAL): Equal Educational Opportunity

 

 

 

·       FFH(LOCAL): Student Welfare - Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation

 

 

d.

Discuss and Consider Approval of 2008-2009 Student Code of Conduct [Sparks]

 

 

e.

Set Date and Time for Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2008-2009 School Year [Sparks]

 

 

f.

Discuss and Consider Approval of Salary Schedule for the 2008-2009 School Year [Sparks]

 

 

 

 

8.

 

Discussion and Information Items:

 

 

a.

Review Results of FITNESSGRAM 2008 [Keach and Taylor]

 

 

b.

Review 2008-2009 Student Handbooks [Principals]

 

 

c.

Discuss Scheduling Special Board Meeting [Sparks]

 

 

d.

Monthly Financial and Investment Reports [Sparks]

 

 

 

9.

 

Closed Session, As Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section

 

 

551:

 

 

a.

551.074 – Considering the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties,

 

 

 

Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear a Complaint Against a Public

 

 

 

Officer or Employee

 

 

 

(1)

Discuss Recommendation for Employment of Junior High School Principal

 

 

 

(2)

Discuss Recommendation(s) for Employment of Personnel

 

 

 

 

10.

 

Open Session Action, If Any, on Closed Session Deliberations

 

 

a.

Consider Approval on Employment of Junior High School Principal

 

 

b.

Consider Approval on Employment of Personnel

 

 

 

11.

 

Adjournment