February 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER, CONDUCT ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM

2. PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND TEXAS PLEDGE

3. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE

4. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

4.A. CocaCola Scholar Semi-Finalists from Edinburg North High School (ENHS)

4.B. Elia Lopez, ENHS Recipient of the Lenore Annenberg Foundation Scholarship

4.C. Juanito Antonio Rodriguez of ENHS Awarded the FCA Landry Male Athlete of the Year Scholarship

4.D. Christina Mata of ENHS is 2010-2011 National Merit Scholar Finalist

4.E. ENHS Maria and Guadalupe Fabre Ace the SAT

4.F. ENHS Mock Trial Team Advances to State Competition

4.G. Edinburg High School (EHS) Students Selected for Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All State Band

4.H. EHS Students Selected for TMEA All State Choir

4.I. Economedes High School (JEHS) Students Selected for TMEA All State Choir

4.J. JEHS Mariachi dos mil is Runner Up in State Mariachi Competition

4.K. Barrientes Middle School Students Selected for TMEA All Region Band

4.L. B L Garza Middle School Students Selected for TMEA All Region Band

4.M. South Middle School Students Selected for TMEA All Region Band

4.N. Barrientes Middle School Students Selected for TMEA All Region Jazz Band

4.O. B L Garza Middle School Students Selected for TMEA All Region Jazz Band

4.P. Additional Campuses Selected as 2010 National Center for Education Achievement Higher Performing Schools

4.Q. Child Nutrition Department Earns Texas Department of Agriculture Rating of "Excellence" in the 2010-2011 Coordinated Review Effort

4.R. February is Career & Technical Education Appreciation Month

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

5.A. Update on Refunding of Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2002 by Estrada Hinojosa & Company

5.B. Texas A & M University Findings Regarding the Built Environment's Influence on the Physical Activity of Colonia Children

5.C. Delinquent Tax Collection Report for Period of September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP

5.D. Update on Workers Compensation Insurance Program by JI Specialty Services

5.E. Update on Health Insurance Program by Blue Cross/Blue Shield

5.F. Update on 2008 Bond Construction Projects by Broaddus & Associates

5.G. Update on Rezoning for Middle and High Schools

5.H. Enrollment as of February 18, 2011

5.I. Teacher Vacancies

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. (102B-  1)  Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on February 8, 2011

7.B. (102B-  2)  BID 10-87 Drug Awareness Awards and Incentives, First and Final Renewal   COST $25,642.00  SOURCE Federal Funds

7.C. (102B-  3)  BID 10-106 Fire Sprinkler Inspection and Repair, First and Final Term Contract Renewal   COST $25,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

7.D. (102B-  4)  RESCIND BID 11-48 Maintenance & Facilities Dilution Control System Awarded to Valley Sanitary Supply, Board Award of January 11, 2011

7.E. (102B-  5)  BID 11-48 Maintenance & Facilities Dilution Control System   COST $80,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

7.F. (102B-  6)  BID 11-68 Crane Rental Services   COST $30,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

7.G. (102B-  7)  BID 11-75 Iron and Steel Supplies   COST $22,480.92  SOURCE Local Funds

7.H. (102B-  8)  BID 11-76 Athletic Trainer Supplies   COST $32,000.00  SOURCE Athletic Funds

7.I. (102B-  9)  GoDIRECT 11-117 Technology Equipment for Juvenile Detention Center   COST $39,270.40  SOURCE Federal Funds

7.J. (102B-10)  InterLocal 11-116 Texas Fitness Now Grant for Middle Schools and Brewster School to Purchase Equipment and Supplies from BuyBoard   COST $95,672.00  SOURCE Grant Funds

7.K. (102B-11)  RFQ 10-107 Indoor Air Quality Testing Service, First Term Contract Renewal   COST $20,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8. ACTION AGENDA

8.A. (102B-12)  Second Reading of Board Policy EIC (Local) 2010-2011 Academic Achievement Class Ranking

8.B. (102B-13)  Application for State Waiver on Low Attendance Days for School Year 2010-2011

8.C. (102B-14)  ECISD Cheerleading Constitution

8.D. (102B-15)  IPad Devices   COST $50,000.00  SOURCE All Funds

8.E. (102B-16)  BID 11-94 New Middle School Furniture   COST $647,871.02  SOURCE Local Funds

8.F. (102B-17)  Employment, Resignations, and Retirements

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.A. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney on Any Permitted Subject Including, But Not Limited to:

9.A.1. Discussion with School Attorney of Item(s) Exempted under Attorney-Client Privilege

9.A.2. Update on Pending Litigation

9.A.3. Discussion with Attorney on Legal Issues Regarding Construction at Edinburg High School

9.A.4. Discussion with Attorney on Legal Issues Regarding Bond Construction Projects

9.B. Section 551.072--Deliberation Regarding Real Property

9.B.1. Discussion on Acquisition of Possible Land Donation for Future Development

9.B.2. Discussion on Proposed Contracts for Land Purchases

9.C. Section 551.074--Personnel Matters

9.C.1. Discussion of Employment, Resignations, and Retirements

9.C.2. Update of Pending Personnel Investigations

9.C.3. Discussion Regarding Proposed Employment Termination of Oscar Gonzalez Jr, Instructional Aide at Crawford Elementary

9.C.4. Discussion Regarding Proposed Employment Termination of Mario A. Salinas, Child Nutrition Custodian at Guerra Elementary

9.D. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney & Section 551.074--Personnel Matters

9.E. Section 551.082--Discipline of a Public School Child

10. ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

10.A. Section 551.071--Consultation with Attorney

10.B. Section 551.072--Delibration Regarding Real Property

10.C. Section 551.074--Personnel Matters

10.C.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Employment Termination of Oscar Gonzalez Jr, Instructional Aide at Crawford Elementary

10.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Employment Termination of Mario A. Salinas, Child Nutrition Custodian at Guerra Elementary

11. ADJOURNMENT