September 7, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition 

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Katarina Mata - 5th Grade - Captain D. Salinas II Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Diego Alvarez - 1st Grade - Ochoa Elementary

I.B.g. 3. Presentation of the 2009-2010 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Results

I.B.i. 4. Recognition of 2009-2010 Exemplary and Recognized Campuses

I.B.k. 5. Recognition of Amber Wang, Sauceda Middle School Teacher as the 2010 Special Educator of the
     Year by the Valley Council of Administrators of Special Education (VCASE)

XIII. II.  OPEN FORUM

The open forum part of the meeting is provided by local board policy, BED (LOCAL)

the open forum is provided by the Board of Trustees as an opportunity for citizens to comment on any matters relating to the Donna ISD.  The board can only listen to the matters addressed and cannot deliberate or decide on any matter presented.  However, any comments directed at any specific employees of the District or any specific personnel matter must be made in executive session.  a person seeking to comment on any matter must sign-up with the Board before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Delegations of more than five (5) persons shall appoint one person to present their views.

Public comment on any matter will be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per item.

XIV. III.  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of consent agenda.  Consent items will be items placed directly under this heading for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent Recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made at least half-hour prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the President of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools

XIV.O. 1. Accounts Payable

XIV.Q. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XIV.S. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for June 2010/Litigation Fund

XIV.U. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition and Child Nutrition Program
     (July 2010)

XIV.W. 5. Investment Activity Report for July 2010

XIV.Y. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of  July 2010

XIV.AA. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, August 3, 2010 and Special Board Meetings
     July 27, 2010, August 19, 2010, & August 24, 2010

XXIX. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXIX.AD. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on Donna High School Multipurpose  Activity Center,
          * Status Report on Todd Gym Dressing Facility,
          * Status Report on EDA Grant Technology Building for 3-D Academy, 
          * Status Report on Todd Science Building
          * Status Report on Rivas Elementary Freezer/Cooler Project

XXIX.AF. SS.2 Architect's Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on New High School

XXIX.AH. SS.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Substantial Completion for
          * LeNoir Elementary Roof Project
          * Rivas Elementary Roof Project

XXXVI. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXXVI.AK.          CONSENT ITEMS (CI.1 through CI.10)
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Acceptance of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) 
        for 2010-2011 Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Grant

XXXVI.AM. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Acceptance of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for
        2010-2011 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application

XXXVI.AO. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part A. Teacher & Principal Training and
        Recruiting, Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #11694501108902 (Fund 255) in the Amount of
        $1,008,974.00

XXXVI.AQ. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title IV, Part A Safe & Drug Free Schools and
        Communities, Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #11691001108902 Roll only (Fund 204) in the
        Amount of $29,820.00

XXXVI.AS. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title III, Part A LEP Notice of Grant Award (NOGA)
         #11671001108902 (Fund 263) in the Amount of $833,727.00

XXXVI.AU. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part A Improving Basic Programs, Notice of
        Grant Award (NOGA) #11610101108902 (Fund 211) in the Amount of $9,624,334.00

XXXVI.AW. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title II, Part D Enhancing Education Through
        Technology (Fund 262) Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) #11630001108902 (Roll Only) in the
        Amount of $25,791.00

XXXVI.AY. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Title I, Part C Migrant (Fund 212) Notice of Grant 
        Award (NOGA) #11615001108902 in the Amount of $2,078,700.00

XXXVI.BA. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for the District 
        Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE), Cycle 1, Year 3

XXXVI.BC. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2010-2011 
           Pre-K Early Start Tier 3, Cycle 1 Year 2
           (END CONSENT ITEMS)

XXXVI.BE. CI.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Out of State Travel to Nashville, Tennessee for 
           Safe School Healthy Student Program Staff

XXXVI.BG. CI.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum Inc.

XXXVI.BI. CI.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Kagan Professional Development (KAGAN)

XXXVI.BK. CI.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Speech Pathologist and Supervision Services

XXXVI.BM. CI.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Lumen Software

XXXVI.BO. CI.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Lexia Web Delivery Flexi Licenses

XXXVI.BQ. CI.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Service Renewals for Houghton Miffin Harcourt
           Learning Technology (HMHLT)

XXXVI.BS. CI.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of Brainchild "Study-Buddy" for Elementary
           and Secondary

LXXIII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LXXIII.BV. BF.1 Status Report on Districtwide Overtime Expenses

LXXIII.BX. BF.2 Status Report on Districtwide Personnel
         CONSENT ITEMS (BF.3 through BF.17)

LXXIII.BZ. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Awards Incentives & Printed Materials Bid #031010-900

LXXIII.CB. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Art Equipment & Supplies Catalog Bid #030110-901

LXXIII.CD. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Medical Equipment & Supplies Bid #060310-920

LXXIII.CF. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Auto Parts, Golf Carts/Parts Supplies & Repair Services Bid 
         #051710-916

LXXIII.CH. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Bus Parts Supplies & Repair Service Bid #051710-917

LXXIII.CJ. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Charter Bus Services Bid #051710-918

LXXIII.CL. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Kitchen Refrigeration Equipment Supplies & Repair
         Services #051710-919

LXXIII.CN. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Special Education Equipment and Supplies Catalog
            Bid #060310-921

LXXIII.CP. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Band Instruments Equipment and Supplies Report 
            Bid #060310-922

LXXIII.CR. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Student Photos Bid #063010-923

LXXIII.CT. BF.13 Discussion and Possible Action on General Hardware/Merchandise Equipment and Supplies
            Catalog Bid #061710-924

LXXIII.CV. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Lumber Equipment and Supplies Catalog Bid #061710-925

LXXIII.CX. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Grease Trap and Septic Tank Cleaning/Equipment
            Supplies Catalog Bid #061710-928

LXXIII.CZ. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Boys Power Lifting Equipment and Supplies
            Bid # 061710-933

LXXIII.DB. BF.17 Discussion and Possible Action on Air Conditioning Filters, Supplies, and Equipment
            Bid #080910-947
            (END CONSENT ITEMS)

LXXIII.DD. BF.18 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Bruton Gomez and Company,
            Inc., Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at LeNoir Elementary

LXXIII.DF. BF.19 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Advantage Roofing,
           Contractor for the Re-Roofing Project at M. Rivas Elementary

LXXIII.DH. BF.20 Annual Review of the District's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies

LXXIII.DJ. BF.21 Energy Management Program Report Only

LXXIII.DL. BF.22 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Donna ISD E-RATE Policy and
            Procedures Manual

LXXIII.DN. BF.23 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Renewal of Network Consultant Contract

LXXIII.DP. BF.24 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Districtwide Technology Items

LXXIII.DR. BF.25 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Maintenance Renewal for Virtual
            Workspace Desktops

LXXIII.DT. BF.26 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2010 Donna I.S.D. Anticipated Collection
            Rate and Excess 2009 Debt Tax Collections

LXXIII.DV. BF.27 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Certified Appraisal Rolls for 2010

LXXIII.DX. BF.28 Consider and Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Donna
            Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2010; Delegating
            Certain Authority to the President of the Board of Trustees of the School District and
            Superintendent of Schools Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code,
            Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax;
            Authorizing the 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

LXXIII.DZ. BF.29 Discussion and Possible Action for Selection of Underwriters for Series 2010 Refunding Bonds

CXXXII. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

CXXXII.EC. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the County 
          Public Health Department and Donna Independent School District

CXXXII.EE. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal for the District’s Unemployment Compensation
           Administration Services Only Interlocal Agreement

CXXXII.EG. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Stipend for Special Education Social Worker

CXXXII.EI. HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Update 88

CXLI. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.

CXLI.EL. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXLI.EM. B. Consultation with School District Attorney to Discuss and Deliberate the Possible Purchase, 
     Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property for District Use

CXLI.EN. C. Consultation with School District Attorney Regarding Food Service Department Issues

CXLV. V. OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

CXLV.EP. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CXLV.EQ. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value
     of Real Property for District Use

CXLV.ER. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Food Service Department Issues

CXLIX. VI. ADJOURN