October 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

I.B. Board Recognition

I.B.c. 1. Pledge of Allegiance - Jackie Lopez - 5th Grade - E. Salazar Elementary

I.B.e. 2. Pledge to the Texas Flag - Edward Dougherty - 8th Grade - Veterans Middle School

I.B.g. 3. Invocation - Linda Taunton - Teacher - T. Price Elementary

I.B.i. 4. 1st Six Week Attendance Recognition
       1. Elementary Campus - Adame Elementary
       2. Secondary Campus - Veterans Middle School
       3. Campuses with Attendance of 97% or Better

I.B.k. 5. Recognition of German American partnership Program (GAPP) Exchange Students

I.B.m. 6. Proclamation in Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the 1961 Donna Redskins Class AA
    State Champions

XVI. II. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XVI.Q. 1. Public Hearing on Annual Financial Management Report (2011 Financial Integrity Rating System of
    Texas (FIRST)

XVI.S. 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the School Improvement Plan for P.S. 
    Garza Elementary

XVI.U. 3. Report on Donna North High School Groundbreaking Ceremony (Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 5:30 p.m.)

XVI.W. 4. Report on The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Competetive Federal Stimulus "Cool Schools"
    Grant Awarded to Donna Independent School District in the Amount of $1,800,000.00

XXV. 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

XXV.Z. 1. Accounts Payable

XXV.AB. 2. Budget Amendments for General Operating and Special Revenue Funds

XXV.AD. 3. Financial Reports for all Funds for July 2011/Litigation Fund August 2011

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

XXV.AH. 5. Investment Activity Report for August 2011

XXV.AJ. 6. Report on Monthly Tax Collection for the Month of August 2011

XXV.AL. 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Board Meeting, September 15, 2011

XL. SS. SUPPORT SERVICES

XL.AO. SS.1 Architect's (PBK)/Construction Manager at Risk (SKANSKA) Monthly Report:
          * Status Report on New High School

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

XLV. CI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

XLV.AT.         CONSENT ITEMS (CI.1 through CI.8)
CI.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2011-2012,
        Title I, Part A Improving Basic Programs Grant (Fund 211) in the Amount of $9,417,909.00

XLV.AV. CI.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2011-2012,
        Title I, Part C Migrant Grant (Fund 212) in the Amount of $2,157,518.00

XLV.AX. CI.3 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2011-2012, 
        Title III, Part A - LEP Grant (Fund 263) in the Amount of $845,410.00

XLV.AZ. CI.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2011-2012,
         Title II, Part A - Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Grant (Fund 255) in the 
         Amount of $717,836.00

XLV.BB. CI.5 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2011-2012,
         Special Education Consolidated Grant, NOGA ID 12660001108902660 IDEA-B Formula (224)
         and NOGA ID 126610011089026610 IDEA-B Preschool (225)

XLV.BD. CI.6 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for 2011-2012,
         Donna ISD Project HELP (Helping Elementary Learners Prosper) in the Amount of $398,500.00

XLV.BF. CI.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Region One ESC Gifted and Talented Cooperative
         Professional Development Opportunities Contracted Services

XLV.BH. CI.8 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Campus Fund-Raising Activities for the 2011-2012
        School Year
        END CONSENT ITEMS

XLV.BJ. CI.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Early Release Waiver for 2011-2012

XLV.BL. CI.10 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Memorandum of Understanding
           Between Jobs for the Future and Donna ISD 3-D Academy

XLV.BN. CI.11 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Out of State Travel to Worcester,
           Massachusetts November 13-15, 2011 for the Jobs for the Future Back on Track Replication
           Network Academy

XLV.BP. CI.12 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Margaret Allen’s Edu-Serv, Inc.

XLV.BR. CI.13 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) for Region One
           ESC GEAR UP Ready, Set, College!

LXXII. BF. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

LXXII.BU. BF.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Payment to Texas Descon, L.P. for 
         W.A. Todd 9th Grade School Dressing Rooms & Donna High School Multi-Purpose Building
         Project No. 10002 & 10003 (Application No. 008R)

LXXII.BW. BF.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Accept Resolution Adopting Public ISD Grant
         2011-2012 State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)

LXXII.BZ. BF.3 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 I.S.D. State Energy Conservation Office
          (SECO) Grant

LXXII.CB. BF.4 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 Baseball and Softball
         Bleachers

LXXII.CD. BF.5 Discussion and Possible Action to Grant DISD Permission to Participate as Members of
         TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing Program Offered by Region VIII Education Service Center

LXXII.CF. BF.6 Discussion and Possible Action to Grant DISD Permission to Change Mileage Reimbursement
         Rate for Travel From 51 Cents Per Mile to 55.5 Cents Per Mile Established by the Texas
         Comptroller and TEA Guidelines

LXXII.CH. BF.7 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for Surveillance
         Equipment in 14 Elementary Campuses for the 2011-2012 School Year Bid #100411-164

LXXII.CJ. 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 District’s HVAC System

LXXII.CL. BF.9 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Initiate Payment to Bruton/Gomez & Co., Inc. for
         the LeNoir Elementary School Project No. 10-018

LXXII.CN. BF.10 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Ratification of Digital/Kyocera Mita Contract
            Renewal for District Wide Copiers

LXXII.CP. BF.11 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Descon, L.P. Contingency Allowance
            Expenditure Authorization No. Three (3) for W.A. Todd 9th Grade School Dressing Rooms and
            Donna High School Multi-Purpose Activity Center Project No. 10-034

XCVI. HR. HUMAN RESOURCES

XCVI.CS. HR.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Texas Education Agency (TEA) Maximum 
          Class Size Waiver for Fall 2011

XCIX. 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.

XCIX.CV. A. Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

XCIX.CW. B. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Sale of District Property

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

CII.CY. A. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation of Personnel

CII.CZ. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Sale of District Property

CV. VI.  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.

CVI. VII. ADJOURN