March 8, 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. De Escandon Elementary Students Qualify as Scholars for Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP)

4.B. March 7-11, 2011 is Educational Diagnosticians Week

4.C. Economedes High School (JEHS) Designated an AVID National Demonstration School

4.D. Kim Wilke of JEHS Selected as 2011 Area 2 Texas Outstanding Local Advisor by Business Professionals of America

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

5.A. SCORE (Schools Conserving Resources) Program Presentation by American Electric Power (AEP) 

5.B. Bank Contract Status

5.C. Enrollment as of March 4, 2011

5.D. Teacher Vacancies

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. (103A-  1)  Minutes for Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on February 22, 2011

7.B. (103A-  2)  BID 11-61 Fine Arts Instruments for New Elementary and Middle Schools   COST $316,380.05  SOURCE Fine Arts Funds

7.C. (103A-  3)  RFQ 11-97 Educational Diagnostician for Special Education   COST $15,000.00  SOURCE State Special Education Funds

8. ACTION AGENDA

8.A. (103A-   4)  Sole Source for American Preparatory Institute   COST $35,000.00  SOURCE Federal Funds

8.B. (103A-   5)  Textbooks Recommended by District Textbook Selection Committee for 2011-2012 School Year

8.C. (103A-   6)  Social Studies Materials and Internet Subscriptions for Edinburg High School, Edinburg North High School, and Economedes High School from Teachers Curriculum Institute   COST $19,525.50  SOURCE Local Funds

8.D. (103A-   7)  Declare as Surplus the Attached List of A/C Units and Approve Request of an Auction for Sale of Surplus A/C Units   COST 20% Proceeds/$150.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.E. (103A-   8)  ECISD Technology E-Plan for E-Rate 14 2011-2012

8.F. (103A-  9)  Letter of Agreement for E-Rate FY 14 2011-2012 Internet Service Provider   COST $44,700.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.G. (103A-10)  RFP 11-89 E-Rate (Year 2011) Web Hosting and Student Email Services   COST $43,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.H. (103A-11)  E-Rate FY 14 2011-2012 Telecommunication Services Phone Service   COST $200,000.00 SOURCE Local Funds

8.I. (103A-12)  E-Rate FY 14 2011-2012 Telecommunicaiton Services Data Circuits   COST $700,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.J. (103A-13)  RFP 11-90 E-Rate 14 (Year 2011) Basic Maintenance   COST $750,728.88  SOURCE Local Funds

8.K. (103A-14)  First Reading for TASB Localized Board Policy Update 89

8.L. (103A-15)  Architect Contract for Cavazos Elementary Reroofing Project   COST $9,800.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.M. (103A-16)  Engineer Contract for Lee Elementary Paving Improvement Project   COST $17,259.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.N. (103A-17)  Engineer Contract for Lighting at Barrientes Middle School and CATS Stadiums   COST $20,700.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.O. (103A-18)  Engineer Contract for Lincoln Elementary, Monte Cristo Elementary, and Edinburg North High School Bus Drive Parking Lot Improvements   COST $11,000.00  SOURCE Local Funds

8.P. (103A-19)  Schematic Design for Group E Robert Vela High  School and Science Wing Addition

8.Q. (103A-20)  Architect Amendment Fee for Group E Robert Vela High School   COST $106,200.00  SOURCE Construction 2008 Bond Funds

8.R. (103A-21)  Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract Amendment Fee for Group E Robert Vela High School   COST $178,918.00  SOURCE Construction 2008 Bond Funds

8.S. (103A-22)  Construction Testing for Group E Robert Vela High School Renovation and Science Wing Addition Contract   COST $8,225.00  SOURCE Construction 2008 Bond Funds

8.T. (103A-23)  First Reading of Board Policy DC (Local):  Employment Practices

8.U. (103A-24)  First Reading of Board Policy DEC (Local):  Compensation and Benefits--Leaves and Absences

8.V. (103A-25)  First Reading of Board Policy DFBB (Local):  Term Contracts--Non-Renewal

8.W. (103A-26)  First Reading of Board Policy DMA (Local):  Professional Development--Required Staff Development

8.X. (103A-27)  Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Maintenance Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, Delegating Certain Authority to the Superintendent of Schools and Business Manager of the School District Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax; Authorizing the Advance Refunding of Certain Outstanding Bonds; Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Purchase Contract; Approving an Official Statement, Execution of an Escrow and Trust Agreement, the Subscription and Purchase of Certain Federal Securities, and Making Other Provisions Regarding Such Bonds and Matters Incident Thereto

8.Y. (103A-28)  Underwriters for Maintenance Tax Notes Refunding, Series 2011

8.Z. (103A-29)  Authorize Administration to Solicit Requests for Qualifications of Legal Services for the District

8.AA. (103A-30)  Delegate Administration the Authority to Execute an Energy Contract through an Interlocal Agreement

8.AB. (103A-31)  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 Reassignment of Personnel

9.C.4. Discussion Regarding Proposed Compensation Plan Update

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

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

9.E.1. Conduct Level III Student/Parent Complaint Hearing--Mrs. Cynthia Navarro

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 Reassignment of Personnel

10.C.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Compensation Plan Update

10.D. Section 551.082--Discipline of Public School Child

10.D.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Level III Student/Parent Complaint Hearing--Mrs. Cynthia Navarro

11. ADJOURNMENT