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Pearland ISD Board Meeting January 08, 2008

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Closed Meeting as Authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. of the Government Code -

A. 551.071 - Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
B. 551.072 - Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property
      1. Consider Acquiring Property
C. 551.074 - Personnel Discussion
      1. Employment of Professional and Instructional Personnel
      2. Review Resignations

4. Reconvene in Open Session (6:00 p.m.)         Mp3 Audio 469 KB

5. Introductory Remarks/Pledge to the American and Texas Flags - Ms. Smith
      Such remarks by an individual board member are entirely their own and do not
      necessarily reflect the views or judgement of the Board of Trustees as a whole or
      the school district. No other members of the board or employees of the school
      district, or any other person in attendance at the meeting is expected or required
      to participate in any introductory remarks that are presented.

6. Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session as Listed Under Closed Meeting
      in This Notice         Mp3 Audio 2 MB

7. Public Comment [Length of time of each not to exceed three (3) minutes] (7:00 p.m.)         Mp3 Audio 4.8 MB

8. Administrative Reports:

A. Administrative Direction for Premier Program Concept         Mp3 Audio 4.3 MB
B. 2008 Graduation Rain Option         Mp3 Audio 555 KB
C. SCORE (CenterPoint Energy)         Mp3 Audio 1 MB
D. Mid-Year PHS Security Report (AB/SR)    (Audio from Item 6)      Mp3 Audio 2 MB
E. Community Chat Purpose/Procedures/Goals         Mp3 Audio 6.6 MB
            Audio Continued         Mp3 Audio 362 KB
F. Request for Policy Review Seminar Board Meeting (April 15)         Mp3 Audio 434 KB
G. Goals and Planning         Mp3 Audio 1.2 MB
      1. TEA Strategic Planning for TEA and the Texas Public Education System
      2. TEA Strategic Plan
      3. TASB Board Effectiveness Audit
      4. Superintendent Goals
      5. 2007 Board District Goals
      6. Brainstorm Ideas from Board/Current Goals
      7. Framework
      8. Current Mission Statement
H. Demographic Study Update
I. Cullen Boulevard Update         Mp3 Audio 3 MB

9. New Business - Consideration of and possible action on the following

Consent Agenda: Two Minutes         Mp3 Audio 184 KB

A. Consideration and Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings [Page 01]
B. Consider and Approval of Renewal for the Innovative Course Parenting for School
      Age Children [Page 13]
C. Consideration of Offer on Property Not Sold at Public Auction [Page 17]

Regular Agenda: Twenty Minutes per Item

D. Discussion and Possible Approval from Stewart Builders, LTD. For Build Out of
      Future Education Service Center, 1928 North Main Street (Specific
      Timelines/Details; Possible Uses for ESC Post-Move) [Page 24]         Mp3 Audio 2.7 MB
E. Consideration and Possible Approval of International Baccalaureate District Plan
      [Page 31]         Mp3 Audio 5.4 MB
F. Discussion and Possible Action on City Impact Fees (SR/AB; forward from
      12/11/07 meeting) [Page 60]         Mp3 Audio 2.5 MB
G. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2006-2007 Audited Financial Statements
      [Page 71]         Mp3 Audio 3.6 MB

10. Adjournment

The items listed in this notice may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Board.