BISD School Board

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

November 16, 2009 6:30 PM

Elementary Lab B

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

PRESENTATION BY FFA

RECOGNIZE VOLLEYBALL TEAM

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of October 19, 2009

B. Discussion/Action on Grayson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Election.

C. Discussion/Action on Update 86

D. Discussion/Action on Facility Usage.

E. Discussion/Action on December Meeting.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Enrollment

3. Veterans’ Day

4. PTO Fall Pumpkin Festival

5. Christmas Angels

6. UIL Literacy Contest

b. Paula Mortensen/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/Attendance

2. Activities

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Grayson County College

2. Career Day

3. Christmas Fund Raiser

4. Veteran’s Day

5. Student Council

6. Sports

7. Band Concert

8. Enrollment/Attendance

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Band Letter

b. Winter Governance and Legal Seminar Conference/Corpus Christi

IV. Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

NOTE: During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 11^th of November 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

October 19, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of September 21, 2009

B. Discussion/Action on resolution regarding extracurricular status of 4-H organization/adjunct faculty agreement.

C. Discussion/Action on revision for the District Improvement Plan

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Enrollment/ADA

3. Drug Awareness

b. Paula Mortensen/Junior High School

1. Reading 180

2. Washington Trip

3. Calendar of Event

4. Enrollment/Attendance

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Career Day

2. PSAT

3. Parent/Teacher Conference

4. Tutorial

5. Kilgo TAKS

6. Webmaster

7. Enrollment/Attendance

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

5. Quarterly Investment Report

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 14^th of October 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

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Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

September 21, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Meet New Teachers

E. Construction Update

F. Presentation by JH Students

G. Communications: Public Comments

HEARING: Public Hearing on 2007-2008 Final School FIRST Rating

(Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of August 17, 2009

B. Discussion/Action on approval of special board meeting (public) of August 31, 2009

C. Discussion/Action on approval of special board meeting of August 31, 2009

D. Discussion/Action on personnel

E. Discussion/Action on amending 2009-2010 school calendar

F. Discussion/Action on fuel bids

G. Discussion/Action on janitorial bids

H. Discussion/Action on PE credits

I. Discussion/Action on 2009 tax re-sale auction

J. Discussion/Action on Campus Improvement Plans

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Character Education

2. Honoring our Grandparents

3. Calendar of Events

4. Enrollment/Attendance

b. Paula Mortensen/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/Attendance

2. Kilgo Training

c. Will Steger/High School

1. New school year

2. Teacher-parent conferences

3. Homecoming activities

4. Career Day

5. Enrollment/Attendance

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Construction Update

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 17^h of September 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 31, 2009

6:45 PM

PRITCHARD JUNIOR HIGH COMMONS

I.          PROCEDURAL

            Call to order and establish a quorum

II.        PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS

            2009-2010 Proposed Budget

            2009-2010 Proposed Tax Rate





III.       ADJOURNMENT

NOTE:    During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

                                                            Joe D. Moore

                                                            Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 27th of August 2009 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 31^ST, 2009

7:00 PM

PRITCHARD JUNIOR HIGH COMMONS

I.                      PROCEDURAL

                        A.        Pledge of Allegiance

                        B.         Invocation

                        C.        Call to order and establish a quorum

                        D.        Communications:          Public Comments

II.                    ACTION ITEMS

                        A.        Discussion/Action to adopt 2009-2010 budget

                        B.         Discussion/Action to adopt 2009-2010 tax rate

                        C.        Discussion/Action on budget amendment

III.                   ADJOURNMENT

During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make options, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posing this Notice; _________________________

                                                            Joe D. Moore

                                                            Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 27th day of August 2009, at 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the District’s Central Administration Office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

August 17, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

　

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Action Items

E. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of July 20, 2009

F. Discussion/Action on approval of special board meeting of July 14, 2009

G. Discussion/Action on two year water easement with FNB Bells/Savoy

H. Discussion/Action on resignation (s)

I. Discussion/Action on personnel

J. Discussion/Action on donations

K. Discussion/Action on Dr Pepper Contract

L. Discussion/Action on District Improvement Plan

M. Discussion/Action on Code of Conduct

N. Discussion/Action on Employee Handbook.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Student Handbook

b. Paula Mortensen/Junior High School

1. Student Handbook

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Student Handbook

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Updates

Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Budget Update

b. FB Field Sound System

c. Learn and Serve Grant

IV. Executive Session

Action after Executive Session

Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 12^{th
of August 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board
for public notices in the district’s central administration office located
at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the
school district.}

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

July 20, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Action Items

E. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of June 15, 2009

F. Discussion/Action on resignation (s)

G. Discussion/Action on personnel

H. Discussion/Action on date, time, and place for public hearing on budget

and tax rate adoption/move regular August meeting date.

I. Discussion/Action on District Goals.

J. Discussion/Action on 2009-2010 appraisal calendar.

K. Discussion/Action on donations

L. Discussion/Action on 2009-2010 proposed tax rate

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Updates

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Updates

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Updates

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Updates

Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

IV. Executive Session

Action after Executive Session

Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 15 of July 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JULY 14, 2009

7:00 PM

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

I. PROCEDURAL

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Call to order and establish a quorum

Communications: Public Comments

II. BUDGET WORKSHOP

III. ADJOURNMENT

　

NOTE: During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

　

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

　

This notice is posted the 10^{th
of July 4 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for
public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550
Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school
district.}

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

May 18, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

E. Construction Update

F. Administer Oath of Office to newly elected board members.

G. Reorganization of Board for 2009-2010.

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of April 20, 2009.

B. Discussion/Action on approval of special board meeting May 11, 2009

C. Discussion/Action on approval of special board meeting May 12, 2009

D. Discussion/Action on Armko-roofing.

E. Discussion/Action on resignation (s)

F. Discussion/Action on personnel

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Enrollment/Attendance

3. Elementary Payday

4. Success Program

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/ADA

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Calendar of events

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Summer Conference

b. End of Year Recognition

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 14 of May 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAY 12^th, 2009

2:00 PM

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

NOTE: To canvass an election, as few as two (2) members can be present.

I. PROCEDURAL

Call to order and establish a quorum.

II. Canvass the election results from May 09, 2009 School Board Election

III. ADJOURNMENT

During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make options, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posing this Notice; _________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 7th day of May 2009, at 12:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the District’s Central Administration Office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

May 11, 2009

6:00 PM

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

I. PROCEDURAL

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Call to order and establish a quorum

Communications: Public Comments

II. ACTION ITEMS

A. Discussion/Action on bids for portable buildings/storage sheds

III. ADJOURNMENT

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 6^th of May 4 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

April 20, 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of March 23, 2009.

B. Discussion/Action on approval of special board meeting April 6, 2009

C. Discussion/Action on resignation (s)

D. Discussion/Action on personnel

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Enrollment/Attendance

3. Week of Activities

4. Job Fair Participants

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/ADA

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. TAKS tests

2. UIL Academics

3. Calendar of events

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Election Update

b. Summer Conference

c. End of Year Recognition

d. Portable Buildings

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 15^th of April 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

April 6, 2009

6:30 PM

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

I. PROCEDURAL

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Call to order and establish a quorum
Communications: Public Comments

II. ACTION ITEMS

A. Discussion/Action on resignations
B. Discussion/Action on personnel
C. Discussion/Action on alternate #6 (front circle drive) and alternate #7 (baseball parking area) for building project
D. Discussion/Action on technology wiring bids
E. Discussion/Action on furniture bids
F. Discussion/Action on track equipment
G. Discussion/Action on disposal of portable buildings

III. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: ________________________________
Joe D. Moore
Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 2nd of April pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principal office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

March 23 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of February 16, 2009.

B. Discussion/Action on donation

C. Discussion/Action on 2009-2010 School Calendar

D. Discussion/Action on 2009-2010 Early Release Waivers

E. Discussion/Action on resignations

F. Discussion/Action on personnel

G. Discussion/Action on teachers’ contract

H. Discussion/Action on Atmos Energy Project

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Enrollment/Attendance

3. Fashion Show Benefiting “Relay for Life”

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/ADA

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. UIL District Academic

2. Livestock Shows

3. District Concert

4. One Act Play

5. Miss Texas

6. Master Schedule

7. TAKS

8. Enrollment/Attendance

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Election Update

b. Summer Conference

c. 2006-2007 Annual Financial Report

IV. Executive Session

1. Elementary, Junior High, High School Teachers’ Contract as

presented by principals.

V. Action after Executive Session

1. Discussion/Action on Teachers’ Contracts as presented by the principals

from Elementary, Junior High and High School.

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 11^th of March 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

February 16, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of January 19, 2008.

B. Discussion/Action on Budget Amendment #1

C. Discussion/Action on Workers’ Compensation

D. Discussion/Action on extending depository contract for funds

E. Discussion/Action on guarantee maximum price of Buford Thompson Construction for stadium, track renovation, construction and demolition

F. Discussion/Action on appointment of alternate judge, clerks for election day/early voting clerk.

G. Discussion/Action on date to canvass election results

H. Discussion/Action on administrative contracts

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Elementary Enrollment

3. Attendance Rate

4. Biggest Loser Competition

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/ADA

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Calendar of Events

2. TAKS Strategies

3. Course Selections

4. Construction

5. Enrollment/Attendance

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Updates

e. Max Robertson

1. School Board Member Training/Annual Required Hours

Tier-1

Tier-2

Tier-3

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Election Calendar

b.Summer Conference

IV. Executive Session

1. Administrative Contracts

Will Steger/High School Principal

Don Keene/Junior High Principal

Rebeckah Pritchard, Elementary Principal

Tricia Meek/Curriculum Director

Charles Boles/Athletic Director

V. Action after Executive Session

1. Discussion/Action on Administrative Contracts.

Will Steger/High School Principal

Don Keene/Junior High Principal

Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary Principal

Tricia Meek/Curriculum Director

Charles Boles/Athletic Director

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 12^th of February 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

January 19, 2009 7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of December 15, 2008.

B. Discussion/Action on calling trustee election/appoint election judge for May 9, 2009.

C. Discussion/Action on donations/booster club.

D. Discussion/Action on Superintendent’s Contract.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events.

2. Enrollment

3. R time anti-bullying

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/ADA

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Semester End

2. Ag students

3. Beta

4. TAKS preparation

5. TAKS tutorial

6. Student council

7. Enrollment/ADA

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Updates

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

5. Quarterly Report

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

a. Track Update

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 14^th January 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

December 15, 2008   6:00 PM

High School Library

I.          Procedural

A.     Pledge of Allegiance

B.     Invocation

C.     Call to order and establish a quorum

D.     Communications:   Public Comments

II.                Action Items

A.     Discussion/Action on Audit for the year end 2008.

             PUBLIC MEETING

(AEIS) Academic Excellence Indicator System

Presentation by Buford Thompson

B.     Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on November 17, 2008.

C.     Discussion/Action on 2008 Tax Roll Values

D.     Discussion/Action on Update 84

E.      Discussion/Action Sale of Portables

F.      Discussion/Action on Track

     III.       Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

     A.     Administrators’ Report

                                                                                     a.      Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Marine Christmas Project

3. Christmas Angels

4. Margaret Kilgo Workshops

5. Enrollment/Attendance

                                                                                    b.      Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/Attendance

2. Highlights

3. Plans

                                          c.   Will Steger/High School

                                                1. Christmas Drive

                                                2. Odeum Theater

                                                3. “Thanks” Mrs. Mullinix

                                                4. FFA

                                                5. PSAT

                                                6. Enrollment/Attendance

                                          d.   Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Update

B.        Review and Discussion of Financial Information

                                                                                    1.      Financial Reports (attachments)

                                                                                    2.      Balance Sheet

                                                                                    3.      Budget/Revenue Report

                                                                                    4.      Check Register

C.         Superintendent’s Report

                                          1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

                                          2. Utility summaries (attachment)

                                          3. Transportation report (attachment)

                                          4. Miscellaneous

                                                a. Update on Board Training

                                                b. Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool



    IV.          Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

V.                 Action after Executive Session

VI.              Adjournment

NOTE:      During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

                                                                  Joe D. Moore

                                                                  Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 10^th December 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

November 17, 2008 6:00 PM

Bells Elementary School

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

Recognition of Janitorial Staff

Power Point Presentation by Buford Thompson

Action Items

E. Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on October 20, 2008
F. Discussion/Action on human sexuality and abstinence curriculum
G. Discussion/Action on revision for the District Improvement Plan
H. Discussion/Action on employment of Teague Nall and Perkins

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Veterans’ Day Observance

3. PTO and City of Bells Fall Pumpkin Festival

4. Drug Free Comes in Cans

5. Enrollment

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Calendar of Events

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Calendar of Events

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Update

Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

TEAM OF EIGHT TRAINING

IV. Executive Session

Action after Executive Session

Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 12^{th
November 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board
for public notices in the district’s central administration office located
at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the
school district.}

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

October 20, 2008 7:00 PM

Administration Building

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY AT 6: OO PM

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

E. Construction Update

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on September 15, 2008.

B. Discussion/Action on campus improvement plans.

C. Discussion/Action on resolution regarding extracurricular status of 4-H organization/adjunct faculty agreement...

D. Discussion/Action on donations.

E. Discussion/Action on agreement for construction materials testing services.

F. Discussion/Action on additional funds to designated fund balance.

G. Discussion/Action on incentive for state/local day’s policy.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Calendar of Events

2. Enrollment

3. Red Ribbon Week

4. Fall Festival

5. Veterans’ Day

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Veterans Day

2. Crisis Management Plan

3. PSAT

4. Senior Survival

5. TAKS retest

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Update

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Quarterly Investment Report

5. Miscellaneous

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 16^th October 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

September 15, 2008 7:00 PM

Bells Elementary

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

E. Meet New Teachers

HEARING: Public Hearing on 2006-2007 Final School FIRST Rating

(Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)

II. Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on August 11, 2008.

B. Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting (public) on August 28, 2008.

C. Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on August 28, 2008.

D. Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on September 8, 2008.

E. Discussion/Action on baseball lights.

F. Discussion/Action on fuel bids.

G. Discussion/Action on janitorial bids.

H. Discussion/Action on donations.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Honoring Grandparents

2. Calendar of Events

3. Enrollment

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment

2. Highlights

3. Plans

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Staff

2. Homecoming

3. Meet the Teacher

4. Character Development

5. ACT/SAT tests.

6. Enrollment

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Update

B. Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

C. Superintendent’s Report

1. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

2. Utility summaries (attachment)

3. Transportation report (attachment)

4. Miscellaneous

A. Construction Update

IV. Executive Session

V. Action after Executive Session

VI. Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 12^th of September 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

6:00 PM

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

I. PROCEDURE

Call to order and establish a quorum.

II. ACTION ITEMS

Discussion/Action to accept/reject maximum price from Buford/Thompson on

construction project.

Discussion/Action on alternate bids for construction project.

III. ADJOURNMENT

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 3^rd of September 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 28, 2008

5:15 PM

HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS

I. PROCEDURAL

Call to order and establish a quorum.

II. PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS

2008-2009 Proposed Budget

2008-2009 Proposed Tax Rate

III. ADJOURNMENT

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 25^th of August 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 28^th, 2008

5:30 PM

BELLS HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS

I. PROCEDURAL

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

II. ACTION ITEMS

A. Discussion/Action to adopt 2008-2009 budget

B. Discussion/Action to adopt 2008-2009 tax rate

C. Discussion/Action on budget amendment # 6.

III. ADJOURNMENT

Name of Person posing this Notice; _________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 25^th day of August 2008, at 12:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the District’s Central Administration Office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

August 11, 2008

7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

Action Items

E. Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on July 21, 2008.

F. Discussion/Action on resignation(s)

G. Discussion/Action on new personnel.

H. Discussion/Action on budget amendment #5.

I. Discussion/Action on bids of disposal of greenhouse.

J. Discussion/Action on purchase of computer lab equipment.

K. Discussion/Action on adoption of construction wage scale.

L. Discussion/Action on District Improvement Plan.

M. Discussion/Action on Code of Conduct.

N. Discussion/Action on Employee Handbook.

O. Discussion/Action on proposed tax rate.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Student Handbook

b. Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Student Handbook

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Student Handbook

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Updates

e. Tricia Meek/Curriculum Director/Special Programs

1. 2007-2008 TELPAS Results

2. ESL Evaluation

Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)

2. Balance Sheet

3. Budget/Revenue Report

4. Check Register

Superintendent’s Report

1. Quarterly Investment Report (attachment)

2. TexPool account summaries (attachment)

3. Utility summaries (attachment)

4. Transportation report (attachment)

5. Miscellaneous

A. TASB/Leadership

B. Construction Update

1. Buford/Thompson

2. Harper Perkins Architects

PRELIMINARY BUDGET UPDATE

IV. Executive Session

Action after Executive Session

Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 06 ^{th of August 4:00 pm local time in prominent public
view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central
administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which
is the principle office of the school district.}

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

July 21, 2008

7:00 PM

Administration Building

I. Procedural

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Invocation

C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

Action Items

E. Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on June 17, 2008.

F. Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on July 07, 2008.

G. Discussion/Action on resignation(s)

H. Discussion/Action on new personnel.

I. Discussion/Action on date, time, and place for public hearing on budget and tax rate adoption/move regular August meeting date.

J. Discussion/Action on Update 83.

K. Discussion/Action on “The M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation” $50,000 grant.

L. Discussion/Action on District Goals.

M. Discussion/Action on 2008-2009 appraisal calendar.

N. Discussion/Action on adopting new lunch/breakfast prices.

III. Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

A. Administrators’ Report

a. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School
1. Updates
b. Don Keene/Junior High School
1. Updates

c. Will Steger/High School

1. Updates

d. Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Updates

Review and Discussion of Financial Information

1. Financial Reports (attachments)
2. Balance Sheet
3. Budget/Revenue Report
4. Check Register

Superintendent’s Report

5. TexPool account summaries (attachment)
6. Utility summaries (attachment)
7. Transportation report (attachment)
8. Miscellaneous

BUDGET WORKSHOP

IV. Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

Action after Executive Session

Adjournment

NOTE: During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice:

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 17th of July 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Special Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

July 7, 2008

7:00 PM

Administration Building

　

I. PROCEDURAL

Call to order and establish a quorum.

II. ACTION ITEMS

A. Discussion/Action on disposing of metal

III. REPORTS

A. Construction update

IV. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

Joe D. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 2^{nd of July 4:00 pm local time in prominent
public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central
administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is
the principle office of the school district}

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

May 19, 2008

6:00 PM

Administration Building

I.          Procedural

A.     Pledge of Allegiance

B.     Invocation

C.     Call to order and establish a quorum

D.     Communications:   Public Comments

E.      Administer Oath of Office to newly elected board members.

F.      Reorganization of Board for 2008-2009.

G.     Brian Grubbs, Southwest Securities

II.                Action Items

A.     Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on April 21, 2008.

B.     Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on April 29, 2008.

C.     Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on May 13, 2008.

D.     Discussion/Action on resignation(s)

E.      Discussion/Action on new personnel.

F.      Discussion/Action on JR-3 contract.

G.     Discussion/Action on teacher/paraprofessional salary scale.

H.     Discussion/Action on geotechnical testing on construction site and employment of a testing firm.

I.        Discussion/Action on date for board meeting in June.

     III.       Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

     A.     Administrators’ Report

                                                                                     a.      Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Select Choir/Sandy Lake/Ocean of Opportunity

2. Academic Excellence

3. Enrollment/Percentage

4. Calendar of Events

                                                                                    b.      Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment

2. Highlights

3. Plans

                                          c.   Will Steger/High School

1. TAKS

2. Final Exams

3. Oceans of Opportunity

4. FFA

5. Scarborough Fair/Medieval Times

6. Academic Awards

7. Freshman Orientation

8. Graduation

9. Enrollment/Attendance

                                          d.   Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Spring Sports Update

2. Summer Camps

B.        Review and Discussion of Financial Information

                                                                                    1.      Financial Reports (attachments)

                                                                                    2.      Balance Sheet

                                                                                    3.      Budget/Revenue Report

                                                                                    4.      Check Register

C.         Superintendent’s Report

                                                                                    1.      TexPool account summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    2.      Utility summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    3.      Transportation report (attachment)

                                                                                    4.      Miscellaneous

a. LED Sign

b. End of School Appreciation Dinner

c. High School Graduation

d. Summer Leadership Conference – Ft. Worth

e. Election Results

f. Track Update

    IV.          Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

V.                 Action after Executive Session

VI.              Adjournment

NOTE:      During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

                                                                  Joe D. Moore

                                                                  Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 14^th of May 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Special Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

April 29, 2008

7:00 PM

High School Commons



I.          Procedural

            A.        Pledge of Allegiance

            B.        Invocation

            C.        Call to order and establish a quorum

            D.        Communications:       Public Comments



PUBLIC FORUM ON BOND ELECTION

II.        Adjournment

Name of Person posting this Notice:______________________________

                                                                    Joe D. Moore

                                                                    Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 25^th of April 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

April 21, 2008

6:30 PM

Bells High School Commons

                                       PUBLIC FORUM ON BOND ELECTION

I.          Procedural

A.     Pledge of Allegiance

B.     Invocation

C.     Call to order and establish a quorum

D.     Communications:   Public Comments

II.                Action Items

A.     Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on March 24, 2008.

B.     Discussion/Action on bus purchase.

C.     Discussion/Action on resignation(s)

D.     Discussion/Action on new personnel.

     III.       Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

     A.     Administrators’ Report

                                                                                     a.      Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Improvement Plan

2. Key Personnel Recognition

3. Attendance/Percentage

4. Calendar of Events

                                                                                    b.      Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Attendance/Enrollment

2. Highlights

3. Plans

                                          c.   Will Steger/High School

                                                1. Mentor Groups/Registration

                                                2. Evacuation Training

                                                3. TAKS Testing

                                                4. THEA Exam

                                                5. Jr-Sr Prom

                                                6. Graduation

                                                7. Loy Lake Results

                                          d.   Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. Boys Track

2. Girls Track

3. Schedule

4. Baseball

5. Softball

B.        Review and Discussion of Financial Information

                                                                                    1.      Financial Reports (attachments)

                                                                                    2.      Balance Sheet

                                                                                    3.      Budget/Revenue Report

                                                                                    4.      Check Register

C.         Superintendent’s Report

                                                                                    1.      TexPool account summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    2.      Utility summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    3.      Transportation report (attachment)

                                                                                    4.      Teachers’ pay schedule

                                                                                    5.      Coaches’ supplemental pay schedule

                                                                                    6.      Miscellaneous

a. Trustee/Bond Election

b. End of School Appreciation Dinner

c. Finger Printing

d. LED Sign

    IV.          Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

V.                 Action after Executive Session

VI.              Adjournment

NOTE:      During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

                                                                  Joe D. Moore

                                                                  Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 17^th of April 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

March 24, 2008

7:00 PM

Administration Building

                                       6:45 PM STUDENT RECOGNITION

I.          Procedural

A.     Pledge of Allegiance

B.     Invocation

C.     Call to order and establish a quorum

D.     Communications:   Public Comments

II.                Action Items

A.     Discussion/Action on Regular Board Meeting on February 18, 2008.

B.     Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on February 19, 2008.

C.     Discussion/Action on Special Board Meeting on March 10, 2008.

D.     Discussion/Action on donation from Cable One.

E.      Discussion/Action on Energy Consumption Reduction Plan.

F.      Discussion/Action on Budget Amendment #3.

G.     Discussion/Action on Update 82.

H.     Discussion/Action on Textbook/Certification

I.        Discussion/Action on 2008-2009 School Calendar

J.       Discussion/Action on 2008-2009 Staff Development/Early Release Waivers.

K.    Discussion/Action on revision to Gifted and Talented Plan.

L.      Discussion/Action on additions to District Improvement Plan.

M.   Discussion/Action on Teachers’ Contracts.

     III.       Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

     A.     Administrators’ Report

                                                                                     a.      Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Registration

2. Improvement Plan

3. Enrollment/Percentages

4. Calendar of Events

                                                                                    b.      Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/Percentages

2. Highlights

3. Plans

                                          c.   Will Steger/High School

                                                1. Houston stock show

                                                2. District UIL Academic Meet

                                                3. One Act Play

                                                4. Mentor groups

                                                5. Schedules

                                                6. AIMS

                                                7. District Band Sight Reading Contest

                                                8. Attendance/Enrollment

                                          d.   Charles Boles/Athletic Director

1. HS/softball,track,baseball

2. JH/girls track, boys track

3. Schedules

4. New Initiatives/strength and conditioning

                               tutorials

                               athletic code

B.        Review and Discussion of Financial Information

                                                                                    1.      Financial Reports (attachments)

                                                                                    2.      Balance Sheet

                                                                                    3.      Budget/Revenue Report

                                                                                    4.      Check Register

C.         Superintendent’s Report

                                                                                    1.      TexPool account summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    2.      Utility summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    3.      Transportation report (attachment)

                                                                                    4.      Miscellaneous

a. Security Audit for campuses

b. Update on bond

    IV.          Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

V.                 Action after Executive Session

VI.              Adjournment

NOTE:      During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

                                                                  Joe D. Moore

                                                                  Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 11^th of March 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Special Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

March 10, 2008

7:00 PM

Administration Building

I.          Procedural

            A. Pledge of Allegiance

            B. Invocation

            C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

II.        Action Items

A. Consider and take action on an order calling a bond election in the District on May 10, 2008 and providing for the administration of the election.

III.       Adjournment

NOTE:    During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________________

                                                            Joe D. Moore

                                                            Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 5^th of March 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

February 18, 2008

5:00 PM

Administration Building

I.          Procedural

A.     Pledge of Allegiance

B.     Invocation

C.     Call to order and establish a quorum

D.     Communications: Public Comments

II.                Action Items

A.     Discussion/Action on approval of regular board meeting of January 21, 2008.

B.     Discussion/Action on appointment of alternate judge, clerks for election day and clerk for additional location for early voting

C.     Discussion/Action on date to canvass election results.

D.     Discussion/Action on LED sign.

E.      Discussion/Action on resignation (s)

F.      Discussion/Action on administrative contracts.

G.     Discussion/Action on mowing contracts.

H.     Discussion/Action on athletic director.

     III.       Reports (Superintendent’s and Principals’ reports could contain

Information of a late-breaking nature that is unavailable at the time of posting this agenda)

     A.     Administrators’ Report

                                                                                     a.      Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary School

1. Public School Week

2. Relay for Life

3. Calendar of Events

4. Enrollment/Percentages

                                                                                    b.      Don Keene/Junior High School

1. Enrollment/Percentages

2. Highlights

3. Plans

                                          c.   Will Steger/High School

                                                1. Calendar of activities

                                                2. THEA exam

                                                3. TAKS

                                                4. “Conquerors”

                                                5. Enrollment/Percentages

                                          d.   Danny Williams/Athletic Director

1. Athletic Events

                                           e. Max Robertson/ Board President

                                                1. School Board Member Training/Annual Required Hours

                                                            Tier-1

                                                            Tier-2

                                                            Tier-3

B.        Review and Discussion of Financial Information

                                                                                    1.      Financial Reports (attachments)

                                                                                    2.      Balance Sheet

                                                                                    3.      Budget/Revenue Report

                                                                                    4.      Check Register

C.         Superintendent’s Report

                                                                                    1.      TexPool account summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    2.      Utility summaries (attachment)

                                                                                    3.      Transportation report (attachment)

                                                                                    4.      Miscellaneous

A. Construction Manager at Risk

B. Election Calendar

C. Electronic Voting System

D. March Board Meeting

    IV.          Executive Session

The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E to discuss the following:

1.   Administrative Contracts

      a. Will Steger/High School Principal

      b. Don Keene/Junior High Principal

      c. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary Principal

      d. Tricia Meek/Curriculum Director

V.                 Action after Executive Session

1. Discussion/Action on Administrative Contracts.

      a. Will Steger/High School Principal

      b. Don Keene/Junior High Principal

      c. Rebeckah Pritchard/Elementary Principal

      d. Tricia Meek/Curriculum Director

VI.              Adjournment

NOTE:      During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open session.

Name of Person posting this Notice: _______________________

                                                                  Joe D. Moore

                                                                  Superintendent of Schools

This notice is posted the 14^th of February 4:00 pm local time in prominent public view on the bulletin board for public notices in the district’s central administration office located at 1550 Ole Ambrose Rd., Bells, Texas, which is the principle office of the school district.

Notice of Special Board Meeting

Bells Independent School District

February 19, 2008

5:30 PM

Administration Building

I.          Procedural

            A. Pledge of Allegiance

            B. Invocation

            C. Call to order and establish a quorum

D. Communications: Public Comments

II.        Action Items

A. Discussion/Action on selection of a CM @ Risk

Brian Grubbs of Southwest Securities will be present to present financial bond information.

III.       Adjournment

NOTE:    During any properly scheduled open meeting the board may discuss, make motions, vote to approve or disapprove, vote to table, adopt, reject, reaffirm, rescind, or take no action on any agenda matter and may vote to convene in closed or executive session when appropriate. (Closed session will be called in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter, 551.001 et seq.) Any action will be taken in open