September 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Marco Cruz - 5th Grade - Adame Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Anthony J. Salinas - 8th Grade - Sauceda Middle School

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Ada Gomez - Rivas Elementary Teacher

I.B.i. 4. Recognition of Region One Secondary Teacher of the Year

I.B.k. 5. Recognition of 2010-2011 Recognized Campuses

XIII. II.  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

XIII.N. 1. Accounts Payable

XIII.P. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XIII.R. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for June 2011/Litigation Fund July 2011

XIII.T. 4. Financial Statements: Cash Flow Bonds, Science Lab Addition, New Donna High School,
    Technology Center and Child Nutrition Program (July 2011)

XIII.V. 5. Investment Activity Report for July 2011

XIII.X. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of July 2011

XIII.Z. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, August 11, 2011 and Special Board Meetings August
    4, 2011, August 18, 2011, August 24, 2011, August 29, 2011 and August 30, 2011

XXVIII. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XXVIII.AC. SS.1 Architect's Monthly Report (PBK):
          * Status Report on New High School

XXVIII.AE. SS.2 Architect’s Monthly Report (ERO):
          * Status Report on All of Donna ISD’s Current Facility Projects

XXXIII. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XXXIII.AH. CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Special Education Consolidated Grant 
        Reallocation Funding, NOGA # 000830027239

XXXIII.AJ. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Special Education ARRA/Stimulus Grant
         Reallocation Funding NOGA # 000830027239

XXXIII.AL. CI.3 Report on 2010-2011 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Results

XXXIII.AO. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding New
        Beginnings Behavioral Health Services and Donna ISD

XXXIII.AQ. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Additional $20,000 to NOGA 11104558711006 for
        Total NOGA Award of $40,000 from TEA Dropout Recovery Performance Pay Grant for Donna 3D
        Academy

XXXIII.AS. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Carl D. Perkins Basic Formula Grant, NOGA
        #12420006108902

XXXIII.AU. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Expedited State Waiver-Timeline for 
        Accelerated Instruction for 2011-2012

XXXIII.AW. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the LUCHA/ASK ME Program Licenses for the
        2011-2012 School Year

XXXIII.AY. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Advancement Via Individual Determination
        (AVID) Contract

XXXIII.BA. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of STAAR One - Texas STAAR - Aligned
           Assessment Item Bank - Region One Service Center

XXXIII.BC. CI.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Blackboard AlertNow K-12

LVII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LVII.BF. BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Consultants for Special Education Services: Speech
         Services, Occupational Services and Physical Therapy Proposals No. # 052511-153

LVII.BH. BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Agreement with North Alamo Water Supply
         Corporation for Wastewater Treatment Facility for Donna North High School

LVII.BJ. BF.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contractor for Donna ISD 3D Academy Project

LVII.BL. BF.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Initiate Final Payment to ASAGO, LLC. DBA
         ASAGO Construction for Donna ISD District Wide Paying Project ($113,568.65)

LVII.BN. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2011 Donna ISD Anticipated Collection Rate
         and Excess 2010 Debt Tax Collections

LVII.BP. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Certified Appraisal Rolls for 2011

LVII.BR. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Adopting by Resolution the Official Tax Rate for
         the 2011-2012 Fiscal School Year

LVII.BT. BF.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the State of Texas Buy Board and the State of
         Texas Co-op as the Procurement Method for the Donna High School Football Field Turf and
         Track Field

LVII.BV. BF.9 Consider and Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Donna
          Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2011; 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

LVII.BX. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action for Selection of Underwriters for Series 2011 Refunding Bonds

LVII.BZ. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Endpoint (Anti-Virus) Solution for DISD

LVII.CB. BF.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon L.P. Certificate of Substantial
            Completion for W.A. Todd 9th Grade School Dressing Rooms and Donna High School
            Multipurpose Room Project No. 10-034

LVII.CD. BF.13. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Terminating Negotiations with Ameresco Corp.
             For Design Build Energy Program Project

LVII.CF. BF.14 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Entering into Negotiations with Johnson
          Controls for Design Build Energy Program Project

LVII.CH. BF.15 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Engineering Firm for Material Testing for Donna
           North High School

LVII.CJ. BF.16 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Use the State of Texas Buyboard as the          
            Procurement Method for the Purchase of Vehicle for the Following Departments:
            Maintenance Department & Technology Department

XC. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

XC.CM. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2011-2012 Student Code of Conduct

XC.CO. HR.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Shelter Agreement Between Donna
           Independent School District and the American Red Cross

XC.CQ. HR.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Request RFPs for the District’s Voluntary      
          Employee Insurance Benefit Products

XC.CS. HR.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Certified Professional Development Appraisal
          System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2010-2011

XCIX. III.  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.

C. 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.

C.CW. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

C.CX. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding CSI Leasing Contract Amendments

C.CY. C. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Amendment to Superintendent’s Contract

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

CIV.DA. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CIV.DB. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding CSI Leasing Contract Amendments

CIV.DC. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Amendment to Superintendent’s Contract

CVIII. VI. ADJOURN