The Plano Board of Trustees met Tuesday, November 6, 2007, with the following members present: Duncan Webb, presiding; Lloyd Jenkins; Mary Beth King; John Muns; Missy Bender; Brad Shanklin; and Superintendent Doug Otto. Trustee Melody Timinsky was absent.

President Duncan Webb called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. in the hallway outside the Board Library Room, second floor of the Administration Building, 2700 West 15th Street, Plano, and stated that the meeting has been duly called and notices posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Mr. Webb announced that the Board will convene in a closed session to consider 1) the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; 2) Personnel: Resignations, employment, evaluation, appointment, assignment, termination, non-renewal, additions and extension and/or renewal of contracts of individual teachers, individual administrators, superintendent, and individual support staff; 3) Private consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551; 4) To discuss purchase, exchange, lease, sale, or value of real property; and 5) School children; School district employees; disciplinary matter or complaint. The closed session was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room on the first floor, administration building, Plano, Texas, with all previously named Board members present and Melody Timinsky absent.

President Webb expressed appreciation to the Student Services Department for serving as greeters.

President Webb invited Board Secretary Lloyd Jenkins to read a resolution recognizing National Inclusive Schools Week. Mary Beth King made the motion that the Board approve the attached resolution. John Muns seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Jenkins presented the resolution to Pam Seger, who made brief comments upon receiving the resolution.

Board Secretary Jenkins read a resolution commemorating American Education Week. Missy Bender made the motion that the Board approve the attached resolution. Brad Shanklin seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Jenkins presented the resolution to Superintendent Otto, who made brief comments about American Education Week.

Lloyd Jenkins made the motion that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
a)     Personnel recommendations, including extension and/or renewal of contracts of individual teachers, principals, directors, and support staff, as recommended by Deputy Superintendent Jeff Bailey and as attached;
b)     Minutes of October 2, October 10, October 15, October 16 and October 29, 2007;
c)     Bids as recommended by Associate Superintendent for Business Services Richard Matkin as follows:
        1)     #2007-022, Aldridge renovation, guaranteed maximum price of $9,264,071 to Starling Richardson as CM at Risk;
        2)     #2007-063, CM at Risk awarded to Starling Richardson Construction for the Sigler Elementary School renovation project for an estimated value of $11,004,000;
        3)     #2007-065, CM at Risk awarded to Cadence McShane Corporation for the Hendrick Middle School renovation project for an estimated value of $12,712,000;
        4)     Cooperative purchases to Verizon (via State Cooperative method) for telephone maintenance services for an estimated value of $288,397.60 and to Longhorn Bus Sales (via HGAC) for school buses for an estimated value of $2,065,930;
d)     Change orders as recommended by Mr. Matkin as follows:
        1)     Clark Stadium pressbox renovation, #2 and project close out for a deduction of $4,759.33, acceptance of the work, and final payment including retainage made to Turner Construction;
        2)     PESH addition, #1 and project close out for a deduction of $1,100,606, acceptance of the work, and final payment including retainage made to The Beck Group;
        3)     Forman, Jackson, Christie and Mendenhall kitchen and HVAC improvements, #1 and project close out for a deduction of $6,056.01, acceptance of the work, and final payment including retainage made to MDI, Inc. General Contractors;
e)     Property tax refunds in the amount of $152,090.29, as recommended by Mr. Matkin;
f)      Budget amendments for November 6, 2007, as recommended by Mr. Matkin and as attached;
g)     2008 Plano ISD Employee Health and Flexible Benefit Plan documents, as recommended by Mr. Bailey and as filed in the Superintendent’s Office with the November 6, 2007, agenda packet marked “record copy”;
h)     Revised student code of conduct, as recommended by Mr. Bailey and as attached;
i)      Quarterly investment reports for period ending September 30, 2007, as recommended by Mr. Matkin and as filed in the Superintendent’s Office with the November 6, 2007, agenda packet marked “record copy”;
j)      Resolution designating district authorized investment officers, as recommended by Mr. Matkin and as attached;
k)     2007 tax roll approved as submitted by Collin County Appraisal District, recommended by Mr. Matkin and as filed in the Superintendent’s Office with the November 6, 2007, agenda packet marked “record copy”;
l)      Disposal of surplus property as recommended by Mr. Matkin and as filed in the Superintendent’s Office with the November 6, 2007, agenda packet marked “record copy”;
m)    New courses for 2008-09 as recommended by Associate Superintendent for Academic and Technology Services Jim Hirsch and as attached;
n)     Prologic software license commission and royalty agreement as recommended by Mr. Hirsch and as filed in the Superintendent’s Office with the November 6, 2007 agenda packet marked “record copy”;
o)     Resolution declaring 44 acres in the City of Murphy (Murphy Road and Tom Clevenger Road) as surplus property and authorizing the sale of same, as recommended by Mr. Matkin and as attached.
John Muns seconded the motion which carried.

Richard Matkin, associate superintendent for business services, reviewed the function of the Board Audit Committee which includes the Board President and two board members along with the superintendent, deputy superintendent, associate superintendent for business services and financial services staff. He introduced Jerry Gaither from the district’s audit firm of Weaver and Tidwell, who provided highlights of the annual financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. Mary Beth King made the motion that the Board approve the required Annual Financial Reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. Missy Bender seconded the motion which carried.

Deputy Superintendent Jeff Bailey introduced Roxanne Burleson, area superintendent for the central cluster, who provided the rationale for rezoning students in zone 103 currently attending Skaggs Elementary School back to Mathews Elementary School. Administration’s recommendation also provides that current 4th grade students at Skaggs in zone 103 may choose to remain at Skaggs for their 5th grade year. Transportation would be provided to Skaggs for these students for the 2008-09 school year only. In addition, current Skaggs 5th graders would attend Schimelpfenig Middle School while students currently in 6th and 7th grade in the affected area could complete their middle school years at Rice Middle School or elect to attend Schimelpfenig Middle School. Current transportation guidelines would apply at both Rice and Schimelpfenig.

Following speakers and discussion among board members, President Webb reminded that this item would be placed on the December 11 board meeting for action.

Patty Meyer, area superintendent for the west cluster, provided the rationale for adjusting the boundary between Shepard and Jackson Elementary Schools. She explained that the recommendation will eliminate the need for some students to cross Independence Parkway to attend their elementary school. Five students currently enrolled that are impacted by the boundary change would have the option to remain at their current campus through the completion of their fifth grade year, but that siblings not yet enrolled would attend the newly zoned elementary campus. One speaker asked that younger siblings be grandfathered. This item will also be on the December 11 board agenda for action.

Tamira Griffin, executive director of human resources, presented the district’s progress in meeting “Highly Qualified” teacher requirements, a provision of the No Child Left Behind Act. Ms. Griffin was happy to report that in 2006-07 99.85% of our core academic teachers met the “Highly Qualified” criteria. For this current school year, 99.62% of our core academic teachers meet the “Highly Qualified” criteria.

Richard Matkin, associate superintendent for business services, reviewed the revisions to Policy CDA (Local) Investment Policy recommended by First Southwest Asset Management, Inc. As part of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act, the district must also review the broker/dealers used for security purchases. John Muns made the motion that the Board approve Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues: Investments under first reading, including the annual review of broker/dealers. Brad Shanklin seconded the motion which carried.

In his Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Otto advised that indications are that there will be no reauthorization of No Child Left Behind legislation (NCLB) this year. He also reminded of Memorial’s 40th anniversary celebration which will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 pm.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Duncan Webb, President Lloyd Jenkins, Secretary